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2011: The Year in Red Lips

From Kerry Washington to Jill Scott, the year's sexiest scarlet-lipped stars.
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By Tia Williams · Updated October 28, 2020
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This year, the red carpet has been chock-full of high-glam looks — everything from winged eyeshadow to lush, intricate chignons.

But without a doubt, the hottest trend to hit the red carpet is Old Hollywood-style red lips. And this is not a sheer, subtle moment — we’re talking bold, bright, all-eyes-on-me red. Show-stopping red!

From Zoe Saldana to Rihanna, here are our favorite celebs of 2011 rocking sultry scarlet lips.