Star Style Evolution: Penélope Cruz

Dec. 17 2009, Published 3:40 p.m. ET
Style Evolution: Penélope Cruz
1. VANILLA VIXEN: At the premiere of Vanilla Sky in 2001, Penelope was one shouldered in a tapestry!

VANILLA VIXEN: At the premiere of Vanilla Sky in 2001, Penelope was one shouldered in a tapestry!
2. ROYAL BLUE: Wearing a striking turquoise gown, Penelope Cruz attends The Queen Sofia Spanish Institute annual Gold Medal Gala in New York in November 2007.

ROYAL BLUE: Wearing a striking turquoise gown, Penelope Cruz attends The Queen Sofia Spanish Institute annual Gold Medal Gala in New York in November 2007.
3. LACE LOVELY: At the Elle Style Awards in 2007, Penelope looked breathtaking in a black, lace Oscar de la Renta gown.

LACE LOVELY: At the Elle Style Awards in 2007, Penelope looked breathtaking in a black, lace Oscar de la Renta gown.
4. TRENCHED: At the world premiere of Gothika in Los Angeles in 2003.

TRENCHED: At the world premiere of Gothika in Los Angeles in 2003.
5. CARNATION CUTIE: In a pink draped number at the New York premiere of Volver in 2006.

CARNATION CUTIE: In a pink draped number at the New York premiere of Volver in 2006.
6. RAVISHING RED: The Spanish actress looking sultry in a red floor length at the London premiere of The Last Samurai in London in 2004.

RAVISHING RED: The Spanish actress looking sultry in a red floor length at the London premiere of The Last Samurai in London in 2004.
7. NATURALLY GORGEOUS: At the European Film Awards 2004 in a flutter sleeved nude number.

NATURALLY GORGEOUS: At the European Film Awards 2004 in a flutter sleeved nude number.
8. AMERICAS SWEETHEART: In a dramatically green floor length at the Vanity Fair Post Oscar Party in 2005.

AMERICAS SWEETHEART: In a dramatically green floor length at the Vanity Fair Post Oscar Party in 2005.
9. AQUA WOMAN: Attending the Los Angeles premiere of Sahara in 2005, in a asymmetrical floor length.

AQUA WOMAN: Attending the Los Angeles premiere of Sahara in 2005, in a asymmetrical floor length.
10. BLACK AND WHITE BABE: At the 2007 BAFTA awards in a striking black and white fishtail gown.

BLACK AND WHITE BABE: At the 2007 BAFTA awards in a striking black and white fishtail gown.
11. SPANISH BEAUTY: At the UK premiere of Volver in a black and pink gown in 2006.

SPANISH BEAUTY: At the UK premiere of Volver in a black and pink gown in 2006.
12. TUX ATTIRE: Wearing men's inspired wear at The 10th annual Hollywood Film Festival Awards Gala Ceremony in 2006.

TUX ATTIRE: Wearing men's inspired wear at The 10th annual Hollywood Film Festival Awards Gala Ceremony in 2006.
13. TRAINED TO DRESS: Looking breathtaking in a light pink Versace gown at the 2007 Academy Awards.

TRAINED TO DRESS: Looking breathtaking in a light pink Versace gown at the 2007 Academy Awards.
14. PARTY PRINCESS: At the Vanity Fair party after the 2007 Academy Awards, more simply styled.

PARTY PRINCESS: At the Vanity Fair party after the 2007 Academy Awards, more simply styled.
15. SKIRTED IN STYLE: Wearing Oscar de la Renta Resort 2009 on David Letterman in 2008.

SKIRTED IN STYLE: Wearing Oscar de la Renta Resort 2009 on David Letterman in 2008.
16. BLUE CRUSH: At Cannes promoting Vicky Cristina Barcelona in L'Wren Scott.

BLUE CRUSH: At Cannes promoting Vicky Cristina Barcelona in L'Wren Scott.
17. FRINGE BENEFITS: In Marchesa Fall 2008 at the New York Premiere of Vicky Cristina Barcelona.

FRINGE BENEFITS: In Marchesa Fall 2008 at the
New York Premiere of Vicky Cristina Barcelona.
18. CHANEL CHIC: Penelope Cruz was well suited in a classy Chanel skirt suit at the official opening of the Unbreakable Kiss Mistletoe Installation, sponsored by A Diamond is Forever at Madison Park in New York City.


CHANEL CHIC: Penelope Cruz was well suited in a classy Chanel skirt suit at the official opening of the Unbreakable Kiss Mistletoe Installation, sponsored by A Diamond is Forever at Madison Park in New York City.
19. OSCAR ATTIRE: Collecting her award at the 81st Annual Academy Awards in Pierre Balmain Haute Couture.

OSCAR ATTIRE: Collecting her award at the 81st Annual Academy Awards in Pierre Balmain Haute Couture.
20. SLATED FOR SUCCESS: In a slate grey Haider Ackermann Fall 2009 gown and jacket at the New York premiere of Broken Embraces in October.

SLATED FOR SUCCESS: In a slate grey Haider Ackermann Fall 2009 gown and jacket at the New York premiere of Broken Embraces in October.
21. CHAMBRAY CHIC: In a blue chambray Ralph Lauren gown at the London premiere of Nine in December 2009.

CHAMBRAY CHIC: In a blue chambray Ralph Lauren gown at the London premiere of Nine in December 2009.
22. RED-Y FOR NINE: In a one shoulder Chanel draped gown at the New York premiere of Nine in December 2009.

RED-Y FOR NINE: In a one shoulder Chanel draped gown at the New York premiere of Nine in December 2009.