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November 3, 2024 at 3:15pm EST
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Whether it’s a showstopping bikini pic that goes instantly viral or a sparkling red carpet look, Elizabeth Hurley remains of the most well-known, modern-day fashion icons of our time. Hurley has been all about rocking bold styles (as we all remember from the premiere of Four Weddings and a Funeral!) She recently told SheKnows that when it comes to fashion, she thinks women should do whatever they want!
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“It’s completely absurd if people think they can’t put a bikini on and enjoy being on the beach because people might think their body looks too old. I mean, that’s just obscene. It’s a terrible point of view,” she said. “women should do whatever the hell they want to do. And damn anybody criticizing them.”
Now, if your eyes have been glued to the red carpet as soon as Hurley steps out onto it, then you notice a bold pattern as well. Hurley rocks the color pink any chance she gets. “I end up wearing a lot of pinks because I’m the global ambassador for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation,” she said to TODAY. “Pink is part of my working life!”
From hot pink gowns to form-fitting red dresses, Hurley knows how to make sure all eyes are on her the second she steps out onto any event.
Check out our favorite looks from Hurley over the years (including a black and red dress we think competes with the iconic safety-pin-clad dress!)
See our top picks below in honor of her 59th birthday today.
A version fo this article was originally published on Jan 2023.
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Sparkling in Schiaparelli (2024)
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Elizabeth Hurley looked incredible in a sparkling,shadow-like gown from Schiaparelli for the Harper’s Bazaar Women Of The Year Awards 2024.
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Golden Gal for Oscars Night (2024)
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For the Elton John AIDS Foundation’s 32nd Annual Academy Awards Viewing Party, Elizabeth HUrley rocked this high-slit, golden sparkling gown
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Silver Fox (2024)
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In case you missed it, Hurley donned a rewear for the Strictly Confidential photocall, specifically with a Versace dress she donned in 2011.
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Dreamy in Red for Remus Night (2023)
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Hurley looked like a dream in this high-slit, V-neck red gown for the Remus Lifestyle Night on Aug 3, 2023!
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Showstopping & Sparkling (2022)
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One of our all-time favorite pink gowns Elizabeth Hurley ever wore was this dazzling NAEEM KHAN gown, with she paired with equally showstopping Chopard jewelry.
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Golden Goddess (2019)
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Elizabeth Hurley was the definition of a golden goddess when she stepped out in this sparkling Nedret Taciroglu gown for the Lincoln Center Corporate Fund Fashion Gala.
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Playful Power Suit (2019)
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Power suit babe alert! Elizabeth Hurley arrived at the UK Rocketman premiere in this double-breasted, white pinstripe Versace suit no one could take their eyes off of.
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Hot Pink Hottie (2018)
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Elizabeth Hurley brought all the Barbie-core vibes in this ruffled, hot pink Badgley Mischka gown for the 2018 Hot Pink Gala.
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Stunning in Satin (2018)
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For the Charity Gala Performance of “The Band,” Elizabeth Hurley ensured all eyes would be on her in this draped, crystal-encrusted, light blush satin Atelier Versace gown.
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Lovely in Floral & Lace (2017)
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Very few can pull off this meshing of fabrics, but leave it to Elizabeth Hurley to effortlessly pull it off! For the Brilliant is Beautiful gala, she arrived in this floral DSQUARED2 gown that boasted black lace on the chest and the train.
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Pink Goddess (2016)
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Elizabeth Hurley brought back the iconic halter-neck pink dress trend by wowing in this hot pink Versace gown!
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Burberry Babe (2015)
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Elizabeth Hurley switched up her usual light color palette for this stunning Burberry LBD number, turning heads with the simple dress and royal blue, paisley jacket.
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Changing It Up in Donna Karan (2015)
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Not only did Elizabeth Hurley wow everyone by not showing up in hot pink for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation’s Hot Pink Party, but she turned heads when she looked like an ethereal goddess in this draped Donna Karan gown (which she paired with Chopard jewelry!)
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Halter-Neckline Hottie (2014)
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As always, Elizabeth Hurley arrived in pink for the Hot Pink Party, and in 2014, she arrived in this halter-necklined, baby-pink Versace gown. (She also paired it with Jimmy Choo shoes and Chopard jewels!)
“I’ve hoarded so much pink over the years,” she said to InStyle about her love for pink looks. “I really do like a bit of pink!”
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Gleaming in Green (2014)
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We don’t spot Elizabeth Hurley in emerald dresses that often, but after seeing her in this lace mini-dress, we need more green looks in her future!
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Lovely in a LBD (2014)
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For the Glamour of Italian Fashion exhibition, Elizabeth Hurley looked sensational in this cutout, beaded black Cavalli halter gown.
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Graceful & Geometric (2013)
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With the geometric lined sparkles on this Blumarine gown, it’s no wonder Elizabeth Hurley turned every head at the 2013 Hot Pink Party.
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Sparkling & Sleek (2012)
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If there’s one thing Elizabeth Hurley can never fail at, it’s bringing the sparkle to the red carpet!
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Sexy & Sleek in All Gray (2011)
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For the ARK 10th Anniversary Gala Dinner, Elizabeth Hurley decided to go sleek, sexy, and gray in this form-fitting, one-shoulder Roberto Cavalli gown.
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Fierce in Fuchsia (2010)
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Elizabeth Hurley brought her fashion A-game to the 2010 Hot Pink Party when she arrived in this fuchsia pink Valentino Resort 2010 gown with ruffled detaiing around.
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Modern Princess Vibes (2009)
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Remember when Hurley stunned in this rose-themed, cream Elie Saab dress for The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion Met Gala theme.
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Barbiecore Babe (2009)
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Elizabeth Hurley was the blueprint for the Barbiecore trend, and this layered hot pink satin dress she wowed in at the 2009 Breast Cancer Research Foundation Party proves that.
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Daring Delight (2009)
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Back in 2009, Elizabeth Hurley opted for a daring and playful ruched look for the premiere of Did You Hear About the Morgans? (If this dress looks familiar to you, it’s probably because Carmen Electra wore the same look for the 2011 eBay Motors RPM XI event!)
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Wonderous in White (2006)
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Okay, can we talk about this look?! The tiara, matching silver jewelry, and the high-slit cascading white gown? Actual perfection.
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Perfect in Purple (2006)
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We know Elizabeth Hurley is the goddess of pink gowns, but we seriously need to see her more in purple. They say purple is the color of royalty, and Hurley truly looked regal for the 2006 Trophee Chopard ceremony.
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Mesmerizing at the Met (2006)
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Back in 2005, she donned a peach versace dress for the Met Gala theme of AngloMania: Tradition and Transgression.
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Princess Elizabeth (2005)
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Nearly every year, Elizabeth Hurley turns heads at the White Tie & Tiara Ball to Benefit the Elton John Aids Foundation. And this long-train lilac gown is not only giving us early 2000s, vibes but also princess vibes with the sparkling Chopard jewelry. (BRB, buying a tiara like this one to wear around the house!)
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Stunning in a Sari (2005)
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For The Breast Cancer Research Fund’s Red Hot Pink Party, Hurley looked stunning in this detailed mint and pink sari.
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Lively in Lilac (1999)
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Elizabeth Hurley was the definition of ethereal in this form-fitting, metallic purple Alterlier Versace gown for the 18th Annual CFDA American Fashion Awards. She actually re-wore it in 2020 for Harper’s Bazaar (and trust us, she still rocks it over 20 years later!)
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Vivacious in Versace (1999)
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Listen, we love the safety-pin-clad dress, but how come this sheer, sparkling Versace dress Elizabeth Hurley wore for the Notting Hill premiere not get enough credit?! The colors, the silhouette: everything is beyond stunning!
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Ravishing in Red (1996)
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Listen, nearly every single outfit Elizabeth Hurley has worn has been a hit, but this form-fitting red dress hits differently. It’s definitely in our top three favorite looks from her of all time!
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Historic Safety-Pin Dress (1994)
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Arguably one of the most iconic dresses in fashion history was the safety-pin-clad black Versace dress that Elizabeth Hurley wore in 1994 for the premiere of Four Weddings and a Funeral.
Hurley recently told Variety that she believes women should do “whatever the hell they want when it comes to fashion.” She also added how shocked she was by the worldwide attention the dress brought, “Hugh and I lived together in a tiny little one-bedroom flat without a full-length mirror, so I hadn’t even seen the [full] dress until I saw it on the papers the next day. But of course, people also didn’t know that his movie was going to be a sensation.”
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