Risking it: Bleona But she isn't the first relatively unknown to step into the spotlight for not wearing much on the red carpet, she is one in a long line of gorgeous women to be globally famous (if only for a minute) for simply slipping into a saucy frock.
In the spirit of all factors red carpet, we take a look back at the dazzling dresses that propelled these women into fame.
LIZ HURLEY (1994)
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She started it with what became known as THAT dress at Four Weddings And A Funeral premiere with then boyfriend Hugh Grant. In fact, the dress was Versace and as well as making Liz a household name, the designer himself was propelled into the public eye.
Liz went on to star in Austin Powers and land several high end modelling contracts.
KELLY BROOK (2000)
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This Julien Macdonald gown made jaws drop on the Snatch red carpet premiere and plunged Kelly from the critics least favourite TV presenter to the curvy fantasy of males across the world.
Kelly managed to steal the limelight from Brad Pitt with this sparkling slashed gown which showed more bum and boob than anyone.
Kels went on to land modelling deals and a series of hot boyfriends.
ROSE McGOWAN (1998)
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Rose also decided to show off her bum at the 1998 MTV Video Music Awards. Her dress makes Miley Cyrus look positively demure as it barely covered up, well, nothing.
The actress went down in VMA history with her mesh dress and went on to star in hit Charmed and movie Conan the Barbarian.
That dress definitely classed a spell.
Malin Akerman (2012)
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Who we hear you cry?
It didn't matter who the hell she was when gorgeous Malin arrived at the Los Angeles premiere of Rock Of Ages at Grauman's Chinese Theatre on 2012.
With its thigh high slit and panels, Malin looked sensational.
ANJA RUBIK (2012)
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After Angelina and that leg, Polish model Anja decided to get in on the action.
Despite Vogue Paris declaring her one of the top 30 models of the 2000s and with a Fendi campaign under her belt, it took Anja to slip into a revealing white satin number to get her noticed.
She was at the Schiaparelli And Prada: Impossible Conversations Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, in case you were wondering.
J-LO (2000)
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This exotic Versace dress was apparently worn by Gerry Halliwell weeks before J-Lo slipped into it - no one noticed though.
With its plunging neckline and sheer train, J-Lo showed more boob that Jaimie could even dream off. With her hair sleek down her back, the pop princess showed she had the figure for Hollywood films.
J-Lo's chiffon dress has been mentioned along with Elizabeth Hurley's black Versace dress as one the dresses that made Versace a household name.
Donatella Versace even credited the coverage of the dress with helping her cope with the death of her brother Gianni Versace and dubbed it the turning point of her career.
The pretty brunette, who played Sif in the blockbuster, flaunted her enviable figure in a tight black dress on the red carpet at the El Capitan Theatre.
Well, she did a bit more than flaunt it if we're honest.
She practically revealed the whole thing via a full-length see-through panel at the front, which showed off her cleavage, belly button and a whole lot of leg.
But rather than focusing on how amazing her body looked, all we could think was: "What happens if that panel shifts 1cm to the left!?"
Lena Headey (2013)
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Unless your a big Game Of Thrones fan you wouldn't recognise this stunner. But Lena caught everyone's eye when she slipped into this slash thigh/lace number.
As well as the gorgeous slit and lace finish, Lena's massive grin made sure she was the centre of attention.
Christina Hendricks (2011)
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Actress Christina Hendricks outshone them all on the red carpet of I Don't Know How She Does It in New York City. It wasn't so much the dress as her assets that moved Christina from Mad Men to Mad about the girl.
Since this premiere Christina has gone on to slip into more gorgeous Jessica Rabbit dresses which showcase her amazing AMAZING curves.
We salute you!
For more amazing red carpet pictures of ladies in gorgeous dress, see our gallery below.
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