Penélope Cruz’s best red carpet looks through the years

Penélope Cruz has become Hollywood royalty. When awards season rolls around, it's almost expected to see her glide on the red carpet looking as gorgeous as ever, wearing some of the best designers in the world. All eyes are on her when she wears her gorgeous gowns. The Spanish actress has been known for her classic and timeless beauty that matches her elegant and chic sense of style. 

She is usually named among the best dressed on the red carpets she frequents, and her dress at the 2007 Academy Awards will forever go down as one of the best looks of all time for the Oscars. 

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The Spanish actress has become an A-lister in the United States and globally, and she attends movie premieres, award ceremonies, and events all over the world. She is also a Chanel darling and has been known to wear the fashion label's designs often when she makes appearances.

Penelope's regal beauty makes her look amazing and timeless in just about anything she wears, which is why she's a fan and fashion-critic favorite whenever she dazzles on any red carpet. Scroll through to see some of Penélope's most amazing and flattering red carpet looks through the years.

This is by far her best look ever.

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This might just be one of the best Oscars looks of all time. Penélope wore this Atelier Versace gown to the 2007 Academy Awards, and everything about it was perfect. The bodice fit her perfectly, the color was exquisite, and the elaborate feathered train gave the dress so much flare. She kept her hair and makeup look simple, because she knew the dress would do all the talking.

She looked timeless at the Oscars in 2020.

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Penélope arrived at the 92nd Annual Academy Awards in January 2020 looking gorgeous as ever. She wore a beautiful black dress with a halter neck and a flower at the center that made the black ensemble a lot more fun.

Penélope looked pretty in pink.

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The actress arrived at the 86th Annual Academy Awards in March 2014 looking absolutely beautiful. This soft pink dress is an absolute dream, paired with a slim black belt around her waist and a matching clutch. This is by far one of her best looks.

This white gown is stunning.

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She arrived at the Wasp Network premiere at the 76th Venice Film Festival wearing this stunning white gown in September 2019. This look is so gorgeous, and her hair was styled so perfectly, we could definitely see someone wearing this on their wedding day.

She was a vision in purple.

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She looked breathtaking at the press room at the 43rd César Awards in Paris, France, in March 2018. The beauty usually wears more toned down colors, but seeing her in this vibrant shade of purple really makes us wish she wore bold colors more often.

The carpet might have been blue, but she still looked stunning.

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Penélope attended the premiere of her movie Zoolander No. 2 at Empire Leicester Square, London, in February 2016. While we are used to seeing her in more classic designs, she looked smoking hot and super sexy. She should definitely wear more dresses like this one.

Penélope is a classic beauty.

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The actress attended the screening of Pain and Glory during the 72nd annual Cannes Film Festival in May 2019 in Cannes, France. She wore this gorgeous gown and paired it with some beautiful heels.

She stunned at the Met Gala.

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute Benefit happens once a year, but in May 2019, Penélope arrived in this black-and-white dress to celebrate the theme, which was "Camp." While most people went over the top, the actress chose simplicity.

Penélope looks beautiful in black.

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The 76th Annual Golden Globe Awards were held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in January 2019 in Beverly Hills, California. Penélope arrived looking as elegant as ever in a black gown that sparkled and had so many gorgeous details.

Penélope is a beauty.

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She looked radiant at the 70th Primetime Emmy Awards held at Microsoft Theater, Los Angeles, in September 2018. The white strapless dress had what looked like feathers on the bodice, giving the gown so much more oomph.

Penélope does not age.

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The actress arrived at the 24th annual José María Forqué Awards in Zaragoza, Spain, in January 2019 wearing a sexy red dress that fit her frame so beautifully. We love seeing her in dresses that accentuate her curves.

She simply adores Chanel.

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Penélope is a Chanel sweetheart. She rocked this classic dress to the Chanel Haute Couture Fall Winter 2018-2019 show as part of Paris Fashion Week in July 2018 in Paris, France. This is a must-have style for any fans of the designer.

We love Penélope's sexy side.

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She attended the 32nd Goya Cinema Awards, organized by the Cinema Academy of Spain, wearing the most amazing white dress. While it was long-sleeved and fully covered on the bodice, the high slit on the leg made this dress so much sexier.

Penélope rocks any color so well.

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The actress posed on the red carpet for the premiere of FX's The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story at the ArcLight Hollywood theater. This shade of burgundy really works on her.

She knows how to rock a red carpet.

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Penélope arrived at the 75th Annual Golden Globe Awards in Los Angeles, California, in January 2018 looking better than ever. This wasn't your average black dress, though. The off-the-shoulder detail, the lace sleeves, and that gorgeous train elevated this look so much.

She looked so pretty in this dress.

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Penélope attended the Loving Pablo screening during 65th San Sebastian Film Festival on September 2017 in San Sebastian, Spain, wearing the most gorgeous blush pink dress. The back was designed so beautifully that she made sure to show it off on the carpet.

She gave us so much sparkle in 2017.

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Penélope attended the Murder on the Orient Express premiere in London, England, in November 2017 rocking a fierce sparkly black dress with a high slit on her left leg. This was such a lovely look with understated sexiness.

She knows how to shine.

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Standing out in a crowd is not an issue for Penélope Cruz. She arrived at the 2017 BAFTAs held at the Royal Albert Hall in London wearing a golden design that was sure to turn heads. She looked incredible.

This is gorgeous.

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She looked like royalty at The Queen of Spain premiere in Madrid, Spain, in November 2016. The one-shoulder design looked phenomenal on her, and the color suited her dark hair and fair skin beautifully. It just worked!

This was her Oscar-winning dress.

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She looked like a real winner at the 81st Annual Academy Awards, held at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, California, in February 2009. Penélope took home an Oscar that night, and by the looks of it, she really dressed up in this white gown as if she knew she was taking home the trophy.

Penélope looked simple and pretty in black.

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The actress wore a gorgeous black gown to the 2014 Vanity Fair Oscar Party in West Hollywood, California, in March 2014. While most stars go all out for this party, the actress knew that less is sometimes more.