Vivica A. Fox has always been one of Hollywood’s early style stars. For years, the actress, has been known to annihilate the red carpet in either sultry or glamorous looks. Fox hasn’t met a texture, style, or sequin that doesn’t agree with her. More often than not, the actress, television host, and producer shows up for a press event donning a suit or perhaps a gown that speaks to her ability to shape-shift for whichever type of fashion moment she feels like serving.
The actress is a style chameleon who is well known for her appearance in sitcoms such as The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air but also films including Two Can Play That Game. Over the years she’s also appeared in cult classics, one in particular being Set It Off. But aside from starring in legendary projects, her fashion choices have been the opposite of archaic. Through the decades she’s firmly allowed trends to trickle into her wardrobe. In the ‘90s she donned somewhat conservative gowns and modest pieces. But, many of these pieces were in bold hues like red or gold.
One isolated style moment worth recalling includes an on-trend Gucci two-piece logo suit worn to the 2000 Soul Train Awards. Separately, to the 2001 Source Awards, she donned a sensual leather top and a sequined hat with head-turning drop earrings. As time went on, and the 2000s hit, lengthy silken frocks took center stage in Vivica’s wardrobe. And for good reason, whether in teal, black, or a chic green tone–these gowns were her staple.
We’re forever indebted to Fox who isn’t just a skilled actress, but she’s also an innovator in matters of style–to celebrate her birthday we’re keying in on some of her best looks. Below take a look at Vivica A. Fox’s most iconic fashion moments.
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2024 12th Annual Vision Community Foundation Gala
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – JUNE 28: Vivica A. Fox attends the 12th Annual Vision Community Foundation Gala at Atlanta Marriott Buckhead Hotel & Conference Center on June 28, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Derek White/Getty Images)
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2023 Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen
WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE WITH ANDY COHEN — Episode 20122 — Pictured: Vivica A. Fox — (Photo by: Charles Sykes/Bravo via Getty Images)
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2023 Grand Opening Of The Hidden History Museum
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 25: Actress Vivica A. Fox at The Hidden History Museum Grand Opening on February 25, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Andrew J Cunningham/Getty Images)
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2022 2nd Annual Gatsby Showcase
WASHINGTON, DC – DECEMBER 04: Actress Vivica A. Fox attends the second annual Gatsby Showcase at the Salamander DC Hotel on December 04, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Shannon Finney/Getty Images)
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2022 The Today Show
NEW YORK, NY – DECEMBER 12: Vivica A. Fox is seen outside the “Today” show on December 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Raymond Hall/GC Images)
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2022 American Heart Association Celebrates 20th Anniversary Of The Red Dress Collection Music Experience
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 07: Vivica A. Fox attends the American Heart Association celebration for the 20th anniversary of the Red Dress Collection music experience at Avalon Hollywood & Bardot on April 07, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Araya Doheny/Getty Images)
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2020 Premiere Of Columbia Pictures’ “Bad Boys For Life”
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 14: Vivica A. Fox attends the World Premiere of “Bad Boys for Life” at TCL Chinese Theatre on January 14, 2020 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jemal Countess/FilmMagic)
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2020 28th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 09: Vivica A. Fox attends the 28th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party sponsored by IMDb, Neuro Drinks and Walmart on February 09, 2020 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for EJAF)
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2020 FOX Winter TCA All Star Party
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 07: Vivica A. Fox attends the FOX Winter TCA All Star Party at The Langham Huntington, Pasadena on January 07, 2020 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Gregg DeGuire/FilmMagic)
LOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 16: Vivica A. Fox attends the 6th Annual Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild Awards at The Novo by Microsoft on February 16, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Gregg DeGuire/Getty Images)
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2016 Premiere Of 20th Century Fox’s “Independence Day: Resurgence”
HOLLYWOOD, CA – JUNE 20: Actress Vivica A. Fox attends the premiere of 20th Century Fox’s “Independence Day: Resurgence” held at The TCL Chinese Theater on June 20, 2016 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frank Trapper/Corbis via Getty Images)
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2015 The Players’ Tribune Launch Party
NEW YORK, NY – FEBRUARY 14: Vivica Fox attends THE PLAYERS’ Tribune Launch Party – www.theplayerstribune.com at Canoe Studios on February 14, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images for The Players’ Tribune)
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2014 Shamballa Jewels Annual Couture LV Cocktail Party
LAS VEGAS, NV – MAY 30: Vivica A. Fox arrives at the Shamballa Jewels Annual Couture LV cocktail party at Wynn Las Vegas on May 30, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Denise Truscello/Getty Images for SL Luxury Group)
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2012 Premiere Of “Sparkle
HOLLYWOOD, CA – AUGUST 16: Actress Vivica A. Fox attends the premiere of “Sparkle” at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre on August 16, 2012 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic)
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2011 “Dancing With The Stars” After-Party
Vivica A. Fox during “Dancing With The Stars” After-Party Hosted By Vivica Fox and Rashel Pouri at Sonas Restaurant in Encino, California, United States. (Photo by Ron Wolfson/WireImage for TMG (The Marketing Group))
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2003 VH1 Big In ’03
Vivica A. Fox during VH1 Big In ’03 – Arrivals at Universal Amphitheater in Universal City, California, United States. (Photo by Chris Walter/WireImage for VH-1 Channel – New York)
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2005 Olympus Fashion Week
Vivica A. Fox and Debbie Allen during Olympus Fashion Week Fall 2005 – Luxe & Romance – Front Row and Backstage at Metropolitan Altman in New York City, New York, United States. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)
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2003 “Kill Bill: Volume 1” New York City Premiere
Vivica A. Fox during “Kill Bill: Volume 1” New York City Premiere – Red Carpet Arrivals at Ziegfeld Theatre in New York City, New York, United States. (Photo by Jim Spellman/WireImage for Miramax Films)
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2005 International Emmy Awards
Vivica A. Fox during 2005 International Emmy Awards – Arrivals at New York Hilton in New York City, New York, United States. (Photo by Lawrence Lucier/FilmMagic)
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2006 “Dreamgirls” Los Angeles Premiere
Vivica A. Fox during “Dreamgirls” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals at Wilshire Theatre in Beverly Hills, California, United States. (Photo by SGranitz/WireImage)
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2005 BET Awards
Vivica A. Fox (Photo by Gregg DeGuire/WireImage)
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2004 VH1 Hip Hop Honors
Vivica A. Fox during 2004 VH1 Hip Hop Honors – Red Carpet at Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City, New York. (Photo by KMazur/WireImage for VH-1 Channel – New York)
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2003 Super Bowl XXXVII 7th Annual NFL Gridiron Glamour
Vivica A Fox during Super Bowl XXXVII – 7th Annual NFL Gridiron Glamour – Fashion Show at San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California, United States. (Photo by KMazur/WireImage)
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2002 2nd Annual BET Awards
Vivica A. Fox (Photo by SGranitz/WireImage)
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2002 59th Annual Golden Globe Awards
Vivica A. Fox arrives at the Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton January 20, 2002 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by KMazur/WireImage)
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2001 ALMA Awards
Vivica A. Fox during The 2001 ALMA Awards – Press Room at Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, California, United States. (Photo by L. Cohen/WireImage)
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2001 Source Hip-Hop Awards
393469 27: Co-host Vivica A. Fox attends the Source Hip-Hop Awards August 20, 2001 in Miami Beach, FL. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
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2000 57th Annual Golden Globe Awards
Vivica A. Fox during 57th Annual Golden Globe Awards – Press Room at Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, California, United States. (Photo by Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images)
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2000 “Nutty Professor II – The Klumps” Premiere
Vivica A. Fox during “Nutty Professor II – The Klumps” – Los Angeles Premiere at Universal Amphitheatre in Universal City, California, United States. (Photo by SGranitz/WireImage)
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1999 At Divine Design
Vivica A. Fox (Photo by SGranitz/WireImage)
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2000 14th Soul Train Music Awards
Vivica A. Fox during The 14th Annual Soul Train Music Awards at Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California, United States. (Photo by SGranitz/WireImage)
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1999 The Best Man Premiere
Vivica A. Fox during The Best Man Premiere at Cineplex Odeon Century Plaza Cinema in Century City, California, United States. (Photo by SGranitz/WireImage)
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1998 29th Annual NAACP Image Awards
Vivica A. Fox during 29th Annual NAACP Image Awards at Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, California, United States. (Photo by Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images)
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1998 Essence Awards
Vivica A Fox during 1998 Essence Awards at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York, United States. (Photo by Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images)
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1997 Hoodlum Premiere
Vivica A. Fox during Hoodlum Premiere at Magic Johnson Theatre in Los Angeles, California, United States. (Photo by Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images)
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1997 Vanity Fair Oscar Party – Arrivals
Vivica A. Fox during 1997 Vanity Fair Oscar Party – Arrivals at Morton’s Restaurant in Beverly Hills, California, United States. (Photo by Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images)
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1997 World Premiere of “Soul Food”
Vivica A. Fox during World Premiere of “Soul Food” at Mann Village Theatre in Westwood, California, United States. (Photo by Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images)
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1998 MTV Movie Awards
Vivica Fox and husband Christopher Harvest during 1998 MTV Movie Awards in Los Angeles, California, United States. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic, Inc)
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1992 “Out All Night” Series Premiere Party
Vivica A. Fox at the Raleigh Studios in Hollywood, California (Photo by Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images)
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1996 4th Annual ESPY Awards
Vivica A. Fox during 4th Annual ESPY Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, New York, United States. (Photo by Mari Sarai/WireImage)