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15 Celebs Who Look Great in Eyeglasses

Did you know that by 2050 half the planet will need eye glasses? Whether prescription or just for show, these celebrities look great in eyewear. We’re taking notes!
By Deena Campbell · Updated October 27, 2020
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Mary J. Blige

Mary brings back the classic cat-eye style that works for most types of face shapes.

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Jill Scott

Rectangular, two-toned acetate eyewear is an instant win!

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Zoe Saldana

Zoe’s sporty, yet trend-driven eyewear looks great for most occasions.

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Zendaya

Thick, black glasses are perfect for the gal going for the retro-cool vibe. Zendaya nailed it!

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Amber Rose

Muva always knows best. Here, she sports thick, black frames that perfectly shape her face.

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06
Alicia Keys

Alicia’s simple, feminine charmed glasses allow her to further express her individuality.

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07
Rihanna

Rihanna’s large and round frames are instant standouts.

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T.I.

Rapper T.I. looks especially debonair with glasses!

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09
RuPaul

The say square lens shape suit heart and round faces, but RuPaul proves oval shaped faces work well too.

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10
Taye Diggs

Glasses and a hat? Fire!

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Rosario Dawson

Rosario knows that even on your most hectic days, aviator styled glasses are perfect for having a bit of fun.

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Spike Lee

Do the right thing and wear cool eyewear like Spike.

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13
Oprah

Normally glasses-free, we love when Oprah switches her look and rocks a pair of large eyewear.

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14
Terrence Howard

Terrence kills the game in rectangular shaped lens.

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Forest Whitaker

Wide? Check! Thick? Check! Forest knows what eyewear works best for his round face.

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