Lupita Nyong'o's Red Carpet Style Proves 1 Thing: She's the Queen of Color!

If there's a star who is unafraid of color, prints, or nontraditional silhouettes, it's Lupita Nyong'o. The gorgeous and talented Mexican-Kenyan actress has worn some of the most interesting and beautiful gowns of recent years on the red carpets for award shows like the Oscars and Golden Globes and festivals like Cannes.

We've seen her in fringe, strategically placed cutouts, plunging and high necklines, backless numbers, and even a dress that lights up! In honor of Lupita's risk-taking fashion choices, we've compiled photos of her most stunning looks through the years. Read on and prepare to be enamored by bright colors and unique dresses.

— Additional reporting by Balim Tezel and Celia Fernandez

2020
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2020

Wearing a strapless black and white gown designed by Louis Vuitton's Nicolas Ghesquière at the SAG Awards.

2020
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2020

Wearing a brown Michael Kors gown at the 25th Annual Critics' Choice Awards.

2019
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2019

Wearing a rainbow Versace gown at the 2019 Met Gala.

2018
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2018

Wearing Elie Saab Couture at the 2018 BAFTAs.

2018
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2018

Wearing Dolce & Gabbana at a screening of Black Panther.

2018
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2018

Wearing Cushnie et Ochs at the Welcome to Wakanda NYFW showcase.

2018
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2018

Wearing Elie Saab at a Black Panther press conference in South Korea.

2018
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2018

Wearing Atelier Versace at the premiere of Black Panther.

2018
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2018

Wearing Ralph & Russo at the 2018 SAG Awards.

2018
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2018

Wearing Balmain at the National Board of Review Awards Gala.

2017
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2017

Wearing Halpern at the Los Angeles premiere of Star Wars: The Last Jedi.

2017
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2017

Wearing Jason Wu at the 2017 CFDA Fashion Awards.

2017
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2017

Wearing Prada at the 2017 Met Gala.

2016
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2016

Wearing Elie Saab couture at the 2016 Governors Awards.

2016
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2016

Wearing Duro Olowu at the 2016 ELLE Women in Hollywood Awards.

2016
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2016

Wearing Kenzo x H&M at the Kenzo x H&M launch event.

2016
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2016

Wearing Monse while out in New York City.

2016
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2016

Wearing Kibonen NY at the SiriusXM Studios.

2016
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2016

Wearing custom Carolina Herrera at the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival.

2016
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2016

Wearing a Delpozo dress at a Belvedere event.

2016
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2016

Wearing custom Jason Wu at the 2016 Tony Awards.

2016
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2016

Wearing Prada at the 2016 Obie Awards.

2016
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2016

Wearing Dolce & Gabbana at the 2016 Variety Power of Women event.

2016
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2016

Wearing Calvin Klein at the 2016 Met Gala.

2016
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2016

Wearing Mugler at the 2016 Marie Claire Image Makers Awards.

2015
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2015

Wearing Proenza Schouler at the European premiere of Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

2015
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2015

Wearing Alexandre Vauthier at the LA premiere of Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

2015
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2015

Wearing Zac Posen at the Star Wars "Force 4 Fashion" launch event.

2015
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2015

Wearing Jason Wu at the 2015 Glamour Women of the Year Awards.

2015
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2015

Wearing Lanvin at the 2015 Disney D23 Expo.

2015
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2015

Wearing Calvin Klein at the 2015 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.

2015
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2015

Wearing Elie Saab at the 2015 SAG Awards.

2015
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2015

Wearing Calvin Klein Collection at the 2015 Academy Awards.

2015
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2015

Wearing Giambattista Valli couture at the 2015 Golden Globes.

2014
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2014

Wearing Prada at the 2014 Met Gala.

2014
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2014

Wearing Chanel at the 2014 MTV Movie Awards.

2014
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2014

Wearing Prada at the 2014 Academy Awards.

2014
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2014

Wearing Miu Miu at the 2014 Vanity Fair Oscar party.

2014
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2014

Wearing Givenchy at the 2014 NAACP Awards.

2014
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2014

Wearing Christian Dior couture at the 2014 BAFTAs.

2014
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2014

Wearing Stella McCartney at the 2014 Producers Guild Awards.

2014
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2014

Wearing Gucci at the 2014 SAG Awards.

2014
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2014

Wearing Ralph Lauren at the 2014 Golden Globes.

2014
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2014

Wearing Chanel Couture at the 2014 Glamour Women of the Year Awards.

2013
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2013

Wearing Prabal Gurung at the 2013 Governors Awards.

2013
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2013

Wearing Christopher Kane at the European premiere of 12 Years a Slave.

2013
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2013

Wearing Prada at the 2013 Toronto Film Festival.