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2019 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Radhika Jones - Arrivals

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Tika Sumpter is such a classic beauty. She has always been one of those low-key, underrated actresses that deserves more recognition. The proud Gemini makes 39 look like 19 with her perfectly brown, golden skin. As a former model, she is no stranger to slaying the red carpet in jaw-dropping, classy ensembles. In celebration of her 39th rotation around the sun, here’s a look at Tika Sumpter’s best looks.

25th Annual ELLE Women In Hollywood Celebration - Arrivals

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Tika Sumpter at the 25th Annual ELLE Women In Hollywood Celebration

Tika looked radiant in a red, deep v-neck, wide-leg jumpsuit. I’m always amazed when I see her melanin against bright, bold colors.

50th NAACP Image Awards - Press Room

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Tika Sumpter at the 50th NAACP Image Awards

Come through, ponytail! I’m obsessed with Tika’s hip-length low ponytail. She kept it sassy in a form-fitting orange dress.

Paramount Pictures CinemaCon® 2019 Presentation

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Tika Sumpter at the Paramount Pictures CinemaCon® 2019 Presentation

Tika gave a classy slay in this black, wide-leg, spaghetti strap jumpsuit. The minimalism of this ensemble is what makes it special.

2018 BET Awards - Arrivals

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Tika Sumpter at the 2018 BET Awards

Gagging at this entire look! Tika knows that bold colors go great with her complexion. She murdered this neon green fringe-bustier dress duo.

Celebrity Sightings in New York City - October 29, 2018

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Tika Sumpter Spotted in NYC

Hello, legs! Tika looked gorgeous in a red, embellished mini dress. Every time she poses for the camera, it’s a reminder to why she’s had such a successful modeling career.

AOL Build Presents Tika Sumpter, Parker Sawyers and Richard Tanne Discussing "Southside With You"

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Tika Sumpter at the AOL Build “Southside With You” Discussion

Pregnant and gettin’ it! Have you seen a more adorable baby bump? New to motherhood, Tika welcomed her first child in 2017.

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Tika Sumpter at the Canada Entertainment Film Cinema Festival

Picture perfect! Tika Sumpter gave housewives vibes in a blue, strapless, A-line dress with a large bowtie on the top.

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association And InStyle Party At 2018 Toronto International Film Festival - Arrivals

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Tika Sumpter at The Hollywood Foreign Press Association And InStyle Party

Tika doesn’t play fair! Here she is at the Hollywood Foreign Press Association and InStyle party in a chic, floral mini dress.

Tika Sumpter wearing dress by Blumarine attends premiere of...

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Tika Sumpter at the Old Man & Gun Premiere

I’ve never really been a fan of stripes on the red carpet but as previously stated, Tika can do no wrong. Here she is on the red carpet of the Old Man & Gun premiere in Paris clad in a floor-length, striped, bardot gown.

2019 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Radhika Jones - Arrivals

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Tika Sumpter at the 2019 Vanity Fair Oscar Party

Tika will forever be a classic lady. She looked completely timeless at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party dressed in a silver, metallic dress.