Angelina Jolie Has 1 Red Carpet Look She Goes Back to Again and Again

Updated on 2/28/2018 at 1:55 PM

They say "If it ain't broke, don't fit it," and Angelina Jolie has definitely taken that phrase to heart when it comes to her red carpet outfits. Ever since she began her career in the mid-'90s, she's been devoted to one particular style: the sexy black gown. If it's strapless and in a tactile fabric like velvet, satin, or leather, all the better. Her recent glamorous turn at the BAFTA Awards had us flashing back to the headline-grabbing velvet number that allowed her to flash a whole lot of leg at the 2012 Oscars, and it's not the first time she's turned heads in a similar style. We've counted more than half a dozen near-identical strapless gowns over the years, and even when she changes things up (like choosing deep chocolate brown at the Cannes Film Festival, or swapping the neckline out for something more demure), the hallmarks of her go-to look are still there (especially those thigh-high slits). When it comes to the red carpet, Angelina knows that sometimes, you have to stick to what you know best. Take a look back at her most memorable red carpet moments in these signature gowns now.

At the 2018 BAFTA Awards wearing Ralph & Russo couture.

At the 2009 Oscars wearing Elie Saab.

Wearing "that dress" to the 2012 Oscars, another Atelier Versace gown.

Wearing Tom Ford at the WSJ Magazine 2015 Innovator Awards.

At the premiere of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button in 2008 wearing a classic black strapless gown.

Wearing a rubberized silk Atelier Versace gown at the world premiere of Maleficent in 2014.

At the 2002 Golden Globe Awards wearing another black strapless gown.

Wearing a L'Agence dress at the Seoul press conference for Salt.

Wearing Atelier Versace at the Cannes Film Festival in 2011.

At the 2018 Golden Globe Awards wearing Atelier Versace.

At the Japan premiere of Salt wearing Atelier Versace.

In a black silk gown at the 2004 premiere of Alexander.

Wearing Valentino at the National Board of Review Awards Gala in 2018.

Wearing Atelier Versace at a private reception for Maleficent in 2014.

Wearing Atelier Versace at the Governors Awards in 2013.

Wearing Jenny Packham to the 2012 SAG Awards.

At the 2000 SAG Awards, wearing a sheer black gown with spaghetti straps.

At the 2000 Academy Award wearing Versace.

At the premiere of Mr. & Mrs. Smith wearing another Versace gown.