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Angelina Jolie's Style Transformation From Goth Blood-Drinker To Glamorous Cool Mom

Though she is now an internationally renowned performer, philanthropist, and mother, Angeline Jolie once roamed the red carpet with a vial of blood around her neck. Yes, it seems difficult to believe that the woman who favored gothic looks and sinister smirks on the red carpet now prizes her family and her husband over her commitment to acting like a contrarian, and selects ensembles which exude timeless glamour as opposed to edgy rebellion. Can you imagine a circa-1995 Jolie allowing anyone to draw on her couture, let alone a five-year-old with a crayon? Read on for a few of Jolie's most memorable looks over the years.

by Tyler Atwood

At A "Lara Croft: Tomb Raider" Event, 2001

The actress was in a committed relationship with black leather and crop tops pre-Brad Pitt.

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Snuggling Up To Billy Bob Thornton In 2001

The actress chose an uncharacteristically soft, white shift dress while cozying up to her main man at the time, Billy Bob Thornton.

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In Black Satin And Statement Jewelry At The 2002 Golden Globes

Though her dark hair and pale makeup remained somewhat daring, Jolie’s luxe satin gown and statement necklace red pure Hollywood siren.

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At The "Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Cradle Of Life" Premiere In 2003

Apparently, Jolie’s obsession with thigh-high slits didn’t begin in 2012. The plunging neckline and back-baring effect of this gown captivated the actress’s fans and paparazzi.

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In Leopard Trench Coat And Jeans, 2004

In a close-but-no-cigar look, Jolie pairs a statement leopard trench, frayed denim trousers, and red pointy toe pumps.

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In A Nude Mini At The "Taking Lives" Premiere, 2004

Jolie sizzled in a nude mini dress and golden heels on the red carpet for her film Taking Lives.

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In White Satin Marc Bouwer At The 2004 Oscars

Jolie’s white Marc Bouwer gown for the 2004 Oscars was simple, elegant, and sultry, much like actress herself.

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In Black Leather At The 'Mr. & Mrs. Smith' Premiere

The plunging neckline trend lives on, this time in edgy black leather for the Mr. & Mrs. Smith premiere.

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Wearing An Embellished Black Gown With Brad Pitt In 2006

The newly coupled Jolie glowed in a black chiffon gown with twinkling embellished overlay in 2006.

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Hands-On With Brad Pitt At The 2007 "Ocean's 13" Premiere

Jolie chose a classic black figure-hugging sheath and Bardot-inspired cascading curls at the Ocean’s 13 premiere.

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In A Grey Mini And Nude Heels, 2007

Hollywood’s new favorite couple stepped out in matching grey ensembles for a red carpet appearance in 2007. Jolie’s minimalist slip dress-inspired look was the ultimate in understated elegance.

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At The 2007 Golden Globes

Maintaining allegiance to her favored palette of grey and black, Jolie sported a sweeping, smoke-colored dress at the 2007 Golden Globes.

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In Yellow Ungaro, 2007

The actress lit up the red carpet in a brilliant yellow Ungaro.

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Suited Up In 2008

The mother-to-be struck a pose in a black blazer and bump-trousers in 2008.

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In A Black Strapless Dress At "The Changeling Premiere"

It appears as though Jolie requires an intervention with regards to her love of black clothing.

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In A Beige Muumuu, 2008

The actress looked cool and comfortable in this airy embellished muumuu.

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In A White Shift At The 2008 Cannes Film Festival

The actress exuded maternity style in this pattern-adorned white shift at the 2008 Cannes Film Festival.

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In Max Azria Atelier At The 2008 Cannes Film Festival

Jolie once again proved that maternity style does exist in a floor-grazing Max Azria Atelier gown at the 2008 Cannes Film Festival.

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In Black Leather At The 2009 'Inglorious Basterds' Premiere

Post-pregnancy, the actress was back in her favorite black leather look for the premiere of Inglorious Basterds.

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In Versace At The 2009 Cannes Film Festival

Jolie’s skin-baring draped Versace gown stole the spotlight on the red carpet at Cannes in 2009.

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In Elie Saab At The 2009 Oscars

Jolie created an iconic Oscars red carpet moment in a black Elie Saab gown and Lorraine Schwartz emeralds.

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At The 2010 Premiere Of The Tourist In White Versace

The Tourist actress stepped in a creamy Versace wrap dress for the premiere of her film.

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In Atelier Versace At The 2011 Golden Globes

The actress’s vibrant embellished Versace gown gave the star extra luminosity at the 2011 Golden Globes.

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In Atelier Versace At The 2012 Golden Globes

Jolie continued her love affair with Versace in this sleek crimson and white gown at the 2012 Golden Globes.

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In The Gown With The Slit At The 2012 Oscars

The actress set a million tongues wagging in this slit-to-there Atelier Versace gown at the 2012 Oscars.

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In White Peplum At The "World War Z" Premiere, 2013

Jolie hit a sartorial high note in this stunning white peplum gown with a golden belt at the World War Z premiere in 2013.

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In Atelier Versace At The "Maleficent" Premiere in Japan

The star chose a figure-hugging strapless Versace gown for the Japan premiere of Maleficent.

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In Elie Saab At The 2014 Oscars

Jolie’s shimmering, illusion-paneled Elie Saab gown shone brightly at the 2014 Oscars.

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