Penelope Cruz's Changing Looks

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See her transformation through the years.

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1994

Penelope Cruz - Transformation - hair and makeup

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As an up-and-coming actress in her native Spain, Cruz (and her Roman Holiday fringe) drew comparisons to Audrey Hepburn.

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1995

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Stylist Mark Townsend has used Kiehl's Creme with Silk Groom to give Cruz's hair "that great second-day look." On the third day? There's always a face-framing hat.

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2000

The All the Pretty Horses actress attended the 72nd Annual Academy Awards wearing minimal makeup and a classic chignon.

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2002

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"This was the first time I did a drastic cut on her," Townsend said of the Vanilla Sky lead's bob. "She was ready to change her look."

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2003

Cruz launched Head in the Clouds at Cannes with a textured shoulder-length cut.

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2004

"She looks extra chic with red lips," makeup artist Rachel Goodwin said of the Sahara beauty. "She has the confidence to match too."

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2006

For the Golden Globes, the Volver lead worked a high-volume '60s-inspired style.

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2007

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At the Academy Awards, the nominee made her face the focus with dramatically arched brows and rosy cheeks and lips.

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2008

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The Vicky Christina Barcelona actress went with loose locks. She has "heavy, blunt hair," said stylist Andy Lecompte. "Even when it's super-straight, it still has bounce."

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2009

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Back to bangs, the Nine beauty rocked a retro updo. Says Goodwin, "She has an ease that's very feminine."

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2010

Penelope Cruz - Transformation - Beauty - Celebrity Before and After

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Cruz arrived at the Screen Actors Guild Awards with a deep side part and honey brown highlights.

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2010

The Oscar nominee flaunted cat-eye liner and pale lipstick. "She often plays up her eyes and keeps her lips neutral," says Goodwin. "It depends on her mood."

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2011

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Back to fringe! The new mom sported splayful bangs at Cannes.

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2012

Penelope Cruz - Transformation - Hair - Celebrity Before and After

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For the Oscars, Cruz sported a retro set hair courtesy of hairstylist Andy LeCompte, and pitch-perfect makeup to match, courtesy of Matthew VanLeeuwen. Using Lancome products, VanLeeuwen created a modern take on '20s glamour with lush eye makeup, a warm complexion, and muted nude lips.

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2012

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A deep side-part for the San Sebastian International Film Festival premiere of Twice Born.

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2013

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Cruz sported her signature long locks with some short, side-swept bangs for a premiere in Madrid.

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2014

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For the Academy Awards, Cruz opted for a soft updo.

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2015

The 29th Annual Goya Film Awards Ceremony

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Cruz lets her side-swept hair down at the Goya Film Awards Ceremony in Spain.

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2016

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Cruz pulled her hair into a half-up 'do and kept her makeup soft while stepping out at an event in London.

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2017

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The Spanish actress stunned in a cool shag and earth-toned makeup, finishing her look off with a shimmering smoky eye.

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