Lucy Liu's Changing Looks

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See the actress's transformation through the years.

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1999

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The Ally McBeal beauty wore a '60s-inspired updo to the Emmy Awards.

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2002

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Liu played a supporting role in Chicago-and sported a rare bronzy glow.

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2003

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For the Kill Bill, Volume 1 premiere, the Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle costar balanced smoky shadow with a soft peach lip gloss.

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2004

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Liu hit the Vanity Fair Oscar party with fresh side-swept fringe.

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2005

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Romantic waves for the Domino premiere.

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2006

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For the Women's World Awards, Liu wore her shoulder-length bob in a saucy flip.

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2007

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Liu topped her Costume Institute Gala look with a stunning Fred Leighton necklace worn as a headband.

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2008

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For the London premiere of Kung Fu Panda, the Cashmere Mafia star pulled her bob back into a voluminous high ponytail.

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2009

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At the anniversary gala for Museum of Chinese in America, Liu's look was all about the lip-in this case, a brilliant crimson hue.

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2011

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For the CFDA Awards, makeup artist Kristofer Buckle brightened the Kung Fu Panda 2 star's skin with a lightweight foundation. "Then I kept it simple with a fruity hit of transparent color on the lips," says Buckle, who chose a waxy pink lip pencil to get the sheer effect of a stain. To rev-up the look for evening, Buckle added a few individual false lashes. "It's a glam, easy-to-wear look."

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2012

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Fresh skin and peony lipstick at the Independent Spirit Awards.

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2013

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Never afraid to take a risk, Liu worked a deconstructed fishtail braid at the Golden Globes.

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2014

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Wearing a cream-colored dress with a plunging neckline, Liu's look was the perfect combination of sexy and sophisticated while attending the Emmy Awards in Los Angeles.

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2015

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Stepping out at the SNL 40th Anniversary Celebration in New York City, Liu's hair was softly drawn into an elegant half-up 'do. Finishing the look with statement earrings and minimal makeup, the actress was fresh-faced and fabulous for her night out.

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2016

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The actress styled her long locks in a sleek, shiny blowout, finishing her look with a peach lip.

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2017

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Lui looked pretty in pink at the American Theatre Wing Centennial Gala, pulling her hair up into a sleek updo and accessorizing with an icy shadow.

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