21 Times We Were Bowled Over by the Beauty of Sonam Kapoor
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Year after year, we've been mesmerized by the beauty choices at Cannes Film Festival of one woman in particular: Sonam Kapoor, the daughter of legendary actor Anil Kapoor who's a star in her own right. The Bollywood actress made her acting debut in 2007 but has since appeared in 13 films and several music videos, winning numerous awards for her work.
Not only is she a celebrated performer, but Sonam is an absolute beauty icon. She is one of the Indian celebrity ambassadors for L'Oréal Paris (along with Aishwarya Rai) and is also a spokeswoman for Colgate. But she's truly earned these gigs — she has serious beauty chops. We've seen Sonam experiment with everything from fishtail braids to retro cat eyes.
Brace yourself for some serious inspiration! We've rounded up some of Sonam's most stunning hair and makeup moments to motivate your next look. And if you become as obsessed with her as we did, download her app! She shares behind-the-scenes peeks at her glamorous life, including beauty tips.
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2016
At the Loving premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, Sonam added texture to her chignon to keep it from looking too stuffy.
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2016
Sonam proved that she's mastered the grunge smoky eye and choker combo at the unveiling of a real estate project in Mumbai.
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2016
At a press conference for Neerja, Sonam showed that there's no shame in coordinating your lipstick to your outfit.
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2015
Sonam added modernity to a chic, polished updo with some side braids while promoting the Filmfare Awards.
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2015
Sonam's eyes sparkled even more than usual at an event promoting the film Prem Ratan Dhan Payo due to her traditional tikka headpiece.
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2015
We were completely coveting Sonam's long, glossy hair at the finale of India International Jewelry Week.
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2015
Sonam seems to celebrate shimmery makeup in all of its forms! She wore glimmering eye makeup and body illuminator at a party during the Cannes Film Festival.
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2015
Sonam isn't afraid to match her lips with her tips — she went matchy-matchy at the premiere of The Sea of Trees at Cannes Film Festival.
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2015
While attending the Giorgio Armani Privé show during Haute Couture Paris Fashion Week Spring 2015, Sonam's highlight was perfectly on fleek.
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2014
Sonam dabbled with short hair by tucking her strands into a faux bob at the Cannes Film Festival premiere of The Homesman.
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2013
Sonam looked positively striking at the premiere of The Great Gatsby at the Cannes Film Festival. She wore multiple bold (and stunning!) beauty styles simultaneously, including a large nose piercing and dramatic cat eye.
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2012
Were smoky eyes invented just for Sonam? She completely rocked the look during India International Jewelry Week.
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2012
For the unveiling of a home decor collection, Sonam wore an unusual retro-inspired hairstyle with a bright red lip.
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2012
Though she's a seasoned pro at wearing more vintage beauty styles, she proved at the Fall 2012 Roberto Cavalli show that she looks equally stunning in more modern-looking makeup.
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2012
At the Fall 2012 Salvatore Ferragamo show, Sonam looked like she'd walked out of a 1940s film!
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2011
Sonam's olive shimmery eye makeup for The Artist inspired us to try a more colorful shadow shade.
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2010
At the Dubai International Film Festival, Sonam showed that she makes a stunning redhead, too!