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Great Beauty: Sanaa Lathan's Makeup Evolution

We've always had a major girlcrush on Sanaa Lathan (was she born with brows that flawless?), but when we saw "The Cleveland Show" star's impossibly glam makeup look at Comic-Con, it was instant obsession (honestly, red lips and spiky black lashes will always win. Always!). In tribute to one of our favorite actresses, let's take a look back at Ms. Lathan's sexiest makeup moments of all time.
By · July 27, 2011October 28, 2020
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1998: It Girl

At the premiere of ’Blade," Lathan was sexy in metallic, brick red lipstick and silver shadow.

02
2001: Hot Stuff

At an Fox event, Sanaa looked smoking hot in matte champagne eyeshadow and scarlet lips.

03
2002: Think Pink

Lathan rocked rust eyeshadow and bright pink blush to the premiere of ‘Brown Sugar.’

04
2003: Teal Deal

Sanaa rocked teal blue eye pencil along bottom lashes and a thick black liquid liner on top at the 2003 Toronto International Film Festival.

05
2003: Fierce Flush

Radiant in a sexy pop of pink blush, Sanaa Lathan was all smiles at the ‘Out of Time’ premiere in New York City.

06
2004: Smokin’ Starlet

Sanaa Lathan sported Old Hollywood-esque makeup — curled lashes, pale shadow and luminous skin — at the ‘58th Annual Tony Awards.’

07
2005: In the Pink

At the Premiere Women in Hollywood fete, Lathan looked flirty in candy pink lip gloss and black mascara.

08
2006: Ruby Red

Sanaa sported black eye pencil and ruby red lipstick — a timeless pair! — to the 22nd Annual Artios Awards.

09
2006: Green Day

At the 13th Annual Premiere Women In Hollywood gala, Lathan sported shimmery green eyeshadow and bubble gum pink gloss.

10
2007: Luxe Lashes

At the 2007 Vanity Fair Oscar party, Lathan was impossibly glamorous in out-to-there faux lashes and flawlessly defined brows.

11
2008: Kinda Blue

At the HFPA Salute To Young Hollywood party, Sanaa enhanced her deep brown eyes with a swipe of cobalt blue eyeshadow.

12
2009: Pink Lady

At the HollyRod Foundation’s 2009 DesignCare event, Sanaa looked fresh and feminine in a soft wash of sheer, petal pink blush and matching lipstick.

13
2009: Copper Tone

Sanaa Lathan rocked coppery-bronze makeup hues to the 2009 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon.

14
2010: Pretty Girl

At the Paley Center’s ‘The Cleveland Show Live!’ event, Lathan looked so pretty in kohl-rimmed eyes and pale coral lips.

15
2011: Movie Star

At the 2011 Comic-Con International Convention, Sanaa Lathan looked movie star-flawless in spiky black faux lashes and fire engine red lips. Stunning!

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