Celebrity Happy 31st Birthday, Freida Pinto! See Her Transformation Over the Years By Josephine Cusumano Josephine Cusumano Josephine Cusumano is a writer, editor, and content specialist. She covers all things fashion, celebrities, and lifestyle. InStyle's editorial guidelines Updated on October 18, 2015 @ 08:00AM Pin Share Tweet Email Photo: Neilson Barnard/Getty Images; Noam Galai/Getty Image Freida Pinto turns 31 today! The Indian actress became an overnight sensation in 2008 when she starred in the Oscar-winning film Slumdog Millionaire, which she then followed up with roles in blockbuster films like Rise of the Planets of the Apes. Up next for Pinto. The L'Oréal spokesmodel has signed on to star in the live-action film, Jungle Book: Origins, directed by Andy Serkis and slated for a 2017 release. When she's not spending time on-screen, she's slaying it on the red carpet. In fact, she's been on several best-dressed lists. PHOTOS: Freida Pinto's Best Red Carpet Looks "Fashion and costuming play such an important part in helping the actor feel like they are no longer who they were when they woke up in the morning," Pinto recently told InStyle regarding her affinity to fashion. "So in that sense, I feel I really have to give it up to designers who've really revolutionized fabric." In honor of Pinto's birthday, take a look back at her stunning transformation over the years.