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Eve's Style Evolution, From Ruff Ryders' First Lady To Red Carpet Rebel

We can always count on Eve for gritty-meets-glamour style inspiration.
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Executive Fashion And Beauty Editor, The Huffington Post

There is so much more to Eve's style than the paw print tattoos on her chest.

When the Philly-born star first exploded on the rap scene in the late '90s, she stood out with her electrifying hair colors, super-tight mini skirts and diamond choker necklaces. When Eve transitioned into the acting world, the glamorous gowns she wore always had a bit of edge.

Fast forward 10 years and Eve is now a wife and stepmother living in London. While her fashion choices are a bit more elegant, she knows how to effortlessly blend sex appeal with sophistication.

As moviegoers head to theaters on April 15 to watch Eve reprise her role as the only female barber Terri in "Barbershop: The Next Cut," we take a walk down memory lane with her shocking style evolution.

2000
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At the 27th Annual American Music Awards in Los Angeles, California.
2000
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At the 2000 VH1/Vogue Fashion Awards in New York City.
2000
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At the 6th Annual Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards in Santa Monica, California.
2000
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At the Yigal Azrouel fall fashion show in New York City.
2000
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At the MTV Awards in New York City.
2001
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At the "A.I. Artificial Intelligence" premiere in New York City.
2001
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At the MTV Music Video Awards.
2001
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At the Teen Choice Awards in Universal City, California.
2001
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At the "Event to Prevent" Concert to launch the Candie's Foundation in New York City.
2001
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At the Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards in Santa Monica, California.
2002
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At Louis Vuitton's Tambour watch collection debut in New York City.
2002
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At Anand Jon's Spring 2002 fashion show after party in New York City.
2002
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At the Seventh Annual GQ Men of the Year Awards in New York City.
2003
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At the Jordan Presents Love: In Concert in Atlanta, Georgia.
2003
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At the 45th Annual Grammy Awards in New York City.
2003
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At the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in New York City.
2003
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At the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Benefit Gala in New York City.
2003
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At the "Eve" launch and viewing party in Hollywood, California.
2004
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At the CFDA Fashion Awards in New York City.
2004
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At MTV's Total Request Live in New York City.
2005
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At the 47th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California.
2006
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At the 48th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California.
2006
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At the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Benefit Gala: Anglomania in New York City.
2006
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At the Vanity Fair Oscar party in West Hollywood, California.
2007
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At the AmFAR Gala in New York City.
2007
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At the BET Awards in Los Angeles, California.
2006
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At Conde Nast Media Group's Third Annual Fashion Rocks Concert in New York City.
2007
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At the 4th Annual VH1 Hip Hop Honors in New York City.
2007
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At Conde Nast Media Group presents Movies Rock in Los Angeles.
2008
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At the MTV Australia Awards 2008 in Sydney, Australia.
2008
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At the "Respect My Vote!" Get Out the Vote bus tour n Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
2008
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At the VH1 Hip Hop Honors in New York City.
2009
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At the 8th Annual Chrysalis Butterfly Ball in Brentwood, California.
2009
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At the "Good Hair" Los Angeles premiere in Los Angeles, California.
2009
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At the "Slumdog Millionaire"/"The Wrestler" post Oscar party in West Hollywood, California.
2009
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At the Hennessy Artistry Halo event in New York City.
2011
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At the BET Awards in Los Angeles, California.
2012
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At Kung Fu Necktie in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
2013
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At the BET Awards in Los Angeles, California.
2013
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At the Dom Perignon Limited Edition Jeff Koons Bottle Launch in New York City.
2013
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At Black Girls Rock! in Newark, New Jersey.
2013
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At Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York City.
2013
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At Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York City.
2014
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At the Ashish show during London Fashion Week in London, England.
2016
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At the premiere of "Barbershop: The Next Cut" in Hollywood, California.

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