Making history in the early ’90s as MTV’s first Latina VJ\u2014and the first to appear simultaneously on MTV Latino and MTV U.S.\u2014Daisy Fuentes redefined what mainstream TV representation could look like. Here, she looks back at the beauty moments that shaped her evolution.<\/p>\n
Natural Element: 1990<\/h2>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/cdn.sanity.io\/images\/0vv8moc6\/newbeauty\/da60eb75486bad7000310a6ea74d5b86e24d8d63-2100x1442.tif?w=1200&auto=format&q=70\")
GettyImages\/Stephen Rose<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n“This was an MTV beach shoot at the Beachcomber in Wellfleet, Massachusetts, in July 1990. Those were incredibly long shoot days on the beach. It was so hot and humid, and I couldn’t do anything to my hair other than let it do its natural curly thing. It wasn’t my favorite then\u2014we always want what we don’t have\u2014but now I see it was the right look for the elements. That really was the best job ever.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\nGlam Time: 1994<\/h2>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/cdn.sanity.io\/images\/0vv8moc6\/newbeauty\/4bfa7cd2380d1b4117ecc3bda7a7da998c2d3bbf-3655x5520.tif?w=1200&auto=format&q=70\")
Getty Images\/Vinnie Zuffante<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n“This was at MTV’s 11th Annual Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, 1994. This was the first time I went glam for an event. My MTV stylist found this Pamela Dennis dress. It fit like a dream\u2014I was actually comfortable\u2014and I felt like a movie star. I did my own hair and makeup and kept everything pretty simple.”<\/p>\n
Latin Lady: 2005<\/h2>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/cdn.sanity.io\/images\/0vv8moc6\/newbeauty\/433b87c03c083eae1bd1aaea9db4188314a8741e-3000x4494.tif?w=1200&auto=format&q=70\")
Getty Images \/ Jesse Grant<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n“This was in the press room during the 6th Annual Latin Grammy Awards in 2005. I did my own hair and makeup\u2014it was a good hair day. I wore this boho-style pink maxi dress from my closet. It was sexy but pretty understated and unexpected for such an event. I felt like it was all about the jewelry, which I borrowed from Loree Rodkin. I was, and still am, obsessed with her designs. I have some special pieces that I treated myself to over the years.”<\/p>\n
Comfort Zone: 2010<\/h2>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/cdn.sanity.io\/images\/0vv8moc6\/newbeauty\/a5a43be387501c1b400bcdd3ff34f41aee429063-1327x3000.tif?w=1200&auto=format&q=70\")
Getty Images \/ Frederick M. Brown<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n“This was the beginning of my book tour at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books at UCLA. I felt a bit out of my element, but I was so excited and proud to be an author. This was a good era for me. I felt more comfortable with myself and I was stepping outside of my comfort zone, taking chances and leveling up my life.”<\/p>\n
Fashion Statement: 2011<\/h2>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/cdn.sanity.io\/images\/0vv8moc6\/newbeauty\/1dbf36cb898fc30b4146f78844c1c70c98c681b6-2000x3000.tif?w=1200&auto=format&q=70\")
Getty Images\/Joe Kohen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n“What a moment! I was really stepping into my ‘businesswoman’ era here, showing my own collection at New York Fashion Week in 2011. This was taken during my ‘designer bow’ after the finale of the show. My team worked so hard to make this happen\u2014we were celebrating our 10-year anniversary with Kohl’s. I remember being surprised by the impressive turnout of press and guests. A very special time indeed.”<\/p>\n
Glamour Shots: 2012<\/h2>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/cdn.sanity.io\/images\/0vv8moc6\/newbeauty\/06cd9b07d4a504ff1b01c782995e7164dd47c4ae-1818x3000.tif?w=1200&auto=format&q=70\")
Getty Images\/Michael Tran<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n“This was during the height of Victoria’s Secret in 2012. Events like this one were hot-ticket A-list invites. I did my own hair and makeup and wore what I thought was an appropriately sexy dress from my closet. Those Louboutin peep-toes were so sexy\u2014I was over 6 feet tall when I wore them, which made me feel very seen when I walked in a room. Pretty powerful.”<\/p>\n
Color Swap: 2013<\/h2>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/cdn.sanity.io\/images\/0vv8moc6\/newbeauty\/c56e1f7bf92a449294c72bb9c404a3d1011263b8-2021x3000.tif?w=1200&auto=format&q=70\")
Getty Images \/ Jon Kopaloff<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n“This was in 2013 at the American Music Awards. I borrowed this dress from Tadashi Shoji\u2014still a great event designer\u2014and I was in love with the look and the fit. I gave myself a bright-red lip, which felt right for the black-and-white dress, but it was quite a departure from my signature nude.”<\/p>\n
Good Cause: 2012<\/h2>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/cdn.sanity.io\/images\/0vv8moc6\/newbeauty\/9ac717ea7587fa49bf2ac83f70ff36b0f40205eb-1770x3000.tif?w=1200&auto=format&q=70\")
Getty Images \/ Gregg DeGuire<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n“The St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital events are special events for me, supporting an amazing organization. This one was the 50th anniversary event, which was a big red-carpet moment, but I really felt that because it was such an important cause, I didn’t worry too much about having to look perfect. I kept it simple with an LBD and added a couple of my favorite accessories: my Louboutins and my now-vintage McQueen clutch, which I still wear from time to time.”<\/p>\n
High Honor: 2014<\/h2>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/cdn.sanity.io\/images\/0vv8moc6\/newbeauty\/158ed0fb06d86ed03883e98284335a0a42311eae-1999x3000.tif?w=1200&auto=format&q=70\")
Getty Images \/ Joe Scarnici<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n“In 2014, I was the recipient of the NCLR ALMA Vanguard Award. It was a very special honor for me to be acknowledged by my community this way. I was wearing a beautiful Carolina Herrera dress and my go-to red lip when I wear black and white.”<\/p>\n
Blonde Ambition: 2022<\/h2>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/cdn.sanity.io\/images\/0vv8moc6\/newbeauty\/a2d11e4410bdbaccf6f5769d8cb13b8b285bc8b0-2667x4000.tif?w=1200&auto=format&q=70\")
Getty Images \/ Tiffany Rose<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n“This was one of my blonder moments in 2022. I had just cut my long hair to a shoulder-length, layered style, but I didn’t realize my eyebrows were so dark until I saw the pics. I’d been using a brow serum and it really worked. It made my brows dark and really thick. This was not one of my favorite looks!”<\/p>\n
Looking Back: 2026<\/h2>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/cdn.sanity.io\/images\/0vv8moc6\/newbeauty\/0ad896b9235dcbb8fc1ca4eb347b753112775898-3107x2071.tif?w=1200&auto=format&q=70\")
GettyImages \/ Bryan Steffy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n“This photo was taken this year with my husband, Richard Marx, and favorite plus-one ever. Looking at all these pictures, I realize I’ve changed my style and hair color quite a bit over the years. I’m glad I took those risks and had fun with fashion and beauty, but this more natural, simple, elegant vibe is what works best for me. It’s what I feel most myself in. Although I’m always evolving, simplicity and elegance are what I’m leaning into these days.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
“This was an MTV beach shoot at the Beachcomber in Wellfleet, Massachusetts, in July 1990. Those were incredibly long shoot days on the beach. It was so hot and humid, and I couldn’t do anything to my hair other than let it do its natural curly thing. It wasn’t my favorite then\u2014we always want what we don’t have\u2014but now I see it was the right look for the elements. That really was the best job ever.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Glam Time: 1994<\/h2>\nGetty Images\/Vinnie Zuffante<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n“This was at MTV’s 11th Annual Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, 1994. This was the first time I went glam for an event. My MTV stylist found this Pamela Dennis dress. It fit like a dream\u2014I was actually comfortable\u2014and I felt like a movie star. I did my own hair and makeup and kept everything pretty simple.”<\/p>\n
Latin Lady: 2005<\/h2>\nGetty Images \/ Jesse Grant<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n“This was in the press room during the 6th Annual Latin Grammy Awards in 2005. I did my own hair and makeup\u2014it was a good hair day. I wore this boho-style pink maxi dress from my closet. It was sexy but pretty understated and unexpected for such an event. I felt like it was all about the jewelry, which I borrowed from Loree Rodkin. I was, and still am, obsessed with her designs. I have some special pieces that I treated myself to over the years.”<\/p>\n
Comfort Zone: 2010<\/h2>\nGetty Images \/ Frederick M. Brown<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n“This was the beginning of my book tour at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books at UCLA. I felt a bit out of my element, but I was so excited and proud to be an author. This was a good era for me. I felt more comfortable with myself and I was stepping outside of my comfort zone, taking chances and leveling up my life.”<\/p>\n
Fashion Statement: 2011<\/h2>\nGetty Images\/Joe Kohen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n“What a moment! I was really stepping into my ‘businesswoman’ era here, showing my own collection at New York Fashion Week in 2011. This was taken during my ‘designer bow’ after the finale of the show. My team worked so hard to make this happen\u2014we were celebrating our 10-year anniversary with Kohl’s. I remember being surprised by the impressive turnout of press and guests. A very special time indeed.”<\/p>\n
Glamour Shots: 2012<\/h2>\nGetty Images\/Michael Tran<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n“This was during the height of Victoria’s Secret in 2012. Events like this one were hot-ticket A-list invites. I did my own hair and makeup and wore what I thought was an appropriately sexy dress from my closet. Those Louboutin peep-toes were so sexy\u2014I was over 6 feet tall when I wore them, which made me feel very seen when I walked in a room. Pretty powerful.”<\/p>\n
Color Swap: 2013<\/h2>\nGetty Images \/ Jon Kopaloff<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n“This was in 2013 at the American Music Awards. I borrowed this dress from Tadashi Shoji\u2014still a great event designer\u2014and I was in love with the look and the fit. I gave myself a bright-red lip, which felt right for the black-and-white dress, but it was quite a departure from my signature nude.”<\/p>\n
Good Cause: 2012<\/h2>\nGetty Images \/ Gregg DeGuire<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n“The St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital events are special events for me, supporting an amazing organization. This one was the 50th anniversary event, which was a big red-carpet moment, but I really felt that because it was such an important cause, I didn’t worry too much about having to look perfect. I kept it simple with an LBD and added a couple of my favorite accessories: my Louboutins and my now-vintage McQueen clutch, which I still wear from time to time.”<\/p>\n
High Honor: 2014<\/h2>\nGetty Images \/ Joe Scarnici<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n“In 2014, I was the recipient of the NCLR ALMA Vanguard Award. It was a very special honor for me to be acknowledged by my community this way. I was wearing a beautiful Carolina Herrera dress and my go-to red lip when I wear black and white.”<\/p>\n
Blonde Ambition: 2022<\/h2>\nGetty Images \/ Tiffany Rose<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n“This was one of my blonder moments in 2022. I had just cut my long hair to a shoulder-length, layered style, but I didn’t realize my eyebrows were so dark until I saw the pics. I’d been using a brow serum and it really worked. It made my brows dark and really thick. This was not one of my favorite looks!”<\/p>\n
Looking Back: 2026<\/h2>\nGettyImages \/ Bryan Steffy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n“This photo was taken this year with my husband, Richard Marx, and favorite plus-one ever. Looking at all these pictures, I realize I’ve changed my style and hair color quite a bit over the years. I’m glad I took those risks and had fun with fashion and beauty, but this more natural, simple, elegant vibe is what works best for me. It’s what I feel most myself in. Although I’m always evolving, simplicity and elegance are what I’m leaning into these days.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
“This was at MTV’s 11th Annual Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, 1994. This was the first time I went glam for an event. My MTV stylist found this Pamela Dennis dress. It fit like a dream\u2014I was actually comfortable\u2014and I felt like a movie star. I did my own hair and makeup and kept everything pretty simple.”<\/p>\n
Latin Lady: 2005<\/h2>\nGetty Images \/ Jesse Grant<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n“This was in the press room during the 6th Annual Latin Grammy Awards in 2005. I did my own hair and makeup\u2014it was a good hair day. I wore this boho-style pink maxi dress from my closet. It was sexy but pretty understated and unexpected for such an event. I felt like it was all about the jewelry, which I borrowed from Loree Rodkin. I was, and still am, obsessed with her designs. I have some special pieces that I treated myself to over the years.”<\/p>\n
Comfort Zone: 2010<\/h2>\nGetty Images \/ Frederick M. Brown<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n“This was the beginning of my book tour at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books at UCLA. I felt a bit out of my element, but I was so excited and proud to be an author. This was a good era for me. I felt more comfortable with myself and I was stepping outside of my comfort zone, taking chances and leveling up my life.”<\/p>\n
Fashion Statement: 2011<\/h2>\nGetty Images\/Joe Kohen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n“What a moment! I was really stepping into my ‘businesswoman’ era here, showing my own collection at New York Fashion Week in 2011. This was taken during my ‘designer bow’ after the finale of the show. My team worked so hard to make this happen\u2014we were celebrating our 10-year anniversary with Kohl’s. I remember being surprised by the impressive turnout of press and guests. A very special time indeed.”<\/p>\n
Glamour Shots: 2012<\/h2>\nGetty Images\/Michael Tran<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n“This was during the height of Victoria’s Secret in 2012. Events like this one were hot-ticket A-list invites. I did my own hair and makeup and wore what I thought was an appropriately sexy dress from my closet. Those Louboutin peep-toes were so sexy\u2014I was over 6 feet tall when I wore them, which made me feel very seen when I walked in a room. Pretty powerful.”<\/p>\n
Color Swap: 2013<\/h2>\nGetty Images \/ Jon Kopaloff<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n“This was in 2013 at the American Music Awards. I borrowed this dress from Tadashi Shoji\u2014still a great event designer\u2014and I was in love with the look and the fit. I gave myself a bright-red lip, which felt right for the black-and-white dress, but it was quite a departure from my signature nude.”<\/p>\n
Good Cause: 2012<\/h2>\nGetty Images \/ Gregg DeGuire<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n“The St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital events are special events for me, supporting an amazing organization. This one was the 50th anniversary event, which was a big red-carpet moment, but I really felt that because it was such an important cause, I didn’t worry too much about having to look perfect. I kept it simple with an LBD and added a couple of my favorite accessories: my Louboutins and my now-vintage McQueen clutch, which I still wear from time to time.”<\/p>\n
High Honor: 2014<\/h2>\nGetty Images \/ Joe Scarnici<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n“In 2014, I was the recipient of the NCLR ALMA Vanguard Award. It was a very special honor for me to be acknowledged by my community this way. I was wearing a beautiful Carolina Herrera dress and my go-to red lip when I wear black and white.”<\/p>\n
Blonde Ambition: 2022<\/h2>\nGetty Images \/ Tiffany Rose<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n“This was one of my blonder moments in 2022. I had just cut my long hair to a shoulder-length, layered style, but I didn’t realize my eyebrows were so dark until I saw the pics. I’d been using a brow serum and it really worked. It made my brows dark and really thick. This was not one of my favorite looks!”<\/p>\n
Looking Back: 2026<\/h2>\nGettyImages \/ Bryan Steffy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n“This photo was taken this year with my husband, Richard Marx, and favorite plus-one ever. Looking at all these pictures, I realize I’ve changed my style and hair color quite a bit over the years. I’m glad I took those risks and had fun with fashion and beauty, but this more natural, simple, elegant vibe is what works best for me. It’s what I feel most myself in. Although I’m always evolving, simplicity and elegance are what I’m leaning into these days.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
“This was in the press room during the 6th Annual Latin Grammy Awards in 2005. I did my own hair and makeup\u2014it was a good hair day. I wore this boho-style pink maxi dress from my closet. It was sexy but pretty understated and unexpected for such an event. I felt like it was all about the jewelry, which I borrowed from Loree Rodkin. I was, and still am, obsessed with her designs. I have some special pieces that I treated myself to over the years.”<\/p>\n
Comfort Zone: 2010<\/h2>\nGetty Images \/ Frederick M. Brown<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n“This was the beginning of my book tour at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books at UCLA. I felt a bit out of my element, but I was so excited and proud to be an author. This was a good era for me. I felt more comfortable with myself and I was stepping outside of my comfort zone, taking chances and leveling up my life.”<\/p>\n
Fashion Statement: 2011<\/h2>\nGetty Images\/Joe Kohen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n“What a moment! I was really stepping into my ‘businesswoman’ era here, showing my own collection at New York Fashion Week in 2011. This was taken during my ‘designer bow’ after the finale of the show. My team worked so hard to make this happen\u2014we were celebrating our 10-year anniversary with Kohl’s. I remember being surprised by the impressive turnout of press and guests. A very special time indeed.”<\/p>\n
Glamour Shots: 2012<\/h2>\nGetty Images\/Michael Tran<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n“This was during the height of Victoria’s Secret in 2012. Events like this one were hot-ticket A-list invites. I did my own hair and makeup and wore what I thought was an appropriately sexy dress from my closet. Those Louboutin peep-toes were so sexy\u2014I was over 6 feet tall when I wore them, which made me feel very seen when I walked in a room. Pretty powerful.”<\/p>\n
Color Swap: 2013<\/h2>\nGetty Images \/ Jon Kopaloff<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n“This was in 2013 at the American Music Awards. I borrowed this dress from Tadashi Shoji\u2014still a great event designer\u2014and I was in love with the look and the fit. I gave myself a bright-red lip, which felt right for the black-and-white dress, but it was quite a departure from my signature nude.”<\/p>\n
Good Cause: 2012<\/h2>\nGetty Images \/ Gregg DeGuire<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n“The St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital events are special events for me, supporting an amazing organization. This one was the 50th anniversary event, which was a big red-carpet moment, but I really felt that because it was such an important cause, I didn’t worry too much about having to look perfect. I kept it simple with an LBD and added a couple of my favorite accessories: my Louboutins and my now-vintage McQueen clutch, which I still wear from time to time.”<\/p>\n
High Honor: 2014<\/h2>\nGetty Images \/ Joe Scarnici<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n“In 2014, I was the recipient of the NCLR ALMA Vanguard Award. It was a very special honor for me to be acknowledged by my community this way. I was wearing a beautiful Carolina Herrera dress and my go-to red lip when I wear black and white.”<\/p>\n
Blonde Ambition: 2022<\/h2>\nGetty Images \/ Tiffany Rose<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n“This was one of my blonder moments in 2022. I had just cut my long hair to a shoulder-length, layered style, but I didn’t realize my eyebrows were so dark until I saw the pics. I’d been using a brow serum and it really worked. It made my brows dark and really thick. This was not one of my favorite looks!”<\/p>\n
Looking Back: 2026<\/h2>\nGettyImages \/ Bryan Steffy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n“This photo was taken this year with my husband, Richard Marx, and favorite plus-one ever. Looking at all these pictures, I realize I’ve changed my style and hair color quite a bit over the years. I’m glad I took those risks and had fun with fashion and beauty, but this more natural, simple, elegant vibe is what works best for me. It’s what I feel most myself in. Although I’m always evolving, simplicity and elegance are what I’m leaning into these days.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
“This was the beginning of my book tour at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books at UCLA. I felt a bit out of my element, but I was so excited and proud to be an author. This was a good era for me. I felt more comfortable with myself and I was stepping outside of my comfort zone, taking chances and leveling up my life.”<\/p>\n
Fashion Statement: 2011<\/h2>\nGetty Images\/Joe Kohen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n“What a moment! I was really stepping into my ‘businesswoman’ era here, showing my own collection at New York Fashion Week in 2011. This was taken during my ‘designer bow’ after the finale of the show. My team worked so hard to make this happen\u2014we were celebrating our 10-year anniversary with Kohl’s. I remember being surprised by the impressive turnout of press and guests. A very special time indeed.”<\/p>\n
Glamour Shots: 2012<\/h2>\nGetty Images\/Michael Tran<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n“This was during the height of Victoria’s Secret in 2012. Events like this one were hot-ticket A-list invites. I did my own hair and makeup and wore what I thought was an appropriately sexy dress from my closet. Those Louboutin peep-toes were so sexy\u2014I was over 6 feet tall when I wore them, which made me feel very seen when I walked in a room. Pretty powerful.”<\/p>\n
Color Swap: 2013<\/h2>\nGetty Images \/ Jon Kopaloff<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n“This was in 2013 at the American Music Awards. I borrowed this dress from Tadashi Shoji\u2014still a great event designer\u2014and I was in love with the look and the fit. I gave myself a bright-red lip, which felt right for the black-and-white dress, but it was quite a departure from my signature nude.”<\/p>\n
Good Cause: 2012<\/h2>\nGetty Images \/ Gregg DeGuire<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n“The St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital events are special events for me, supporting an amazing organization. This one was the 50th anniversary event, which was a big red-carpet moment, but I really felt that because it was such an important cause, I didn’t worry too much about having to look perfect. I kept it simple with an LBD and added a couple of my favorite accessories: my Louboutins and my now-vintage McQueen clutch, which I still wear from time to time.”<\/p>\n
High Honor: 2014<\/h2>\nGetty Images \/ Joe Scarnici<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n“In 2014, I was the recipient of the NCLR ALMA Vanguard Award. It was a very special honor for me to be acknowledged by my community this way. I was wearing a beautiful Carolina Herrera dress and my go-to red lip when I wear black and white.”<\/p>\n
Blonde Ambition: 2022<\/h2>\nGetty Images \/ Tiffany Rose<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n“This was one of my blonder moments in 2022. I had just cut my long hair to a shoulder-length, layered style, but I didn’t realize my eyebrows were so dark until I saw the pics. I’d been using a brow serum and it really worked. It made my brows dark and really thick. This was not one of my favorite looks!”<\/p>\n
Looking Back: 2026<\/h2>\nGettyImages \/ Bryan Steffy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n“This photo was taken this year with my husband, Richard Marx, and favorite plus-one ever. Looking at all these pictures, I realize I’ve changed my style and hair color quite a bit over the years. I’m glad I took those risks and had fun with fashion and beauty, but this more natural, simple, elegant vibe is what works best for me. It’s what I feel most myself in. Although I’m always evolving, simplicity and elegance are what I’m leaning into these days.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
“What a moment! I was really stepping into my ‘businesswoman’ era here, showing my own collection at New York Fashion Week in 2011. This was taken during my ‘designer bow’ after the finale of the show. My team worked so hard to make this happen\u2014we were celebrating our 10-year anniversary with Kohl’s. I remember being surprised by the impressive turnout of press and guests. A very special time indeed.”<\/p>\n
Glamour Shots: 2012<\/h2>\nGetty Images\/Michael Tran<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n“This was during the height of Victoria’s Secret in 2012. Events like this one were hot-ticket A-list invites. I did my own hair and makeup and wore what I thought was an appropriately sexy dress from my closet. Those Louboutin peep-toes were so sexy\u2014I was over 6 feet tall when I wore them, which made me feel very seen when I walked in a room. Pretty powerful.”<\/p>\n
Color Swap: 2013<\/h2>\nGetty Images \/ Jon Kopaloff<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n“This was in 2013 at the American Music Awards. I borrowed this dress from Tadashi Shoji\u2014still a great event designer\u2014and I was in love with the look and the fit. I gave myself a bright-red lip, which felt right for the black-and-white dress, but it was quite a departure from my signature nude.”<\/p>\n
Good Cause: 2012<\/h2>\nGetty Images \/ Gregg DeGuire<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n“The St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital events are special events for me, supporting an amazing organization. This one was the 50th anniversary event, which was a big red-carpet moment, but I really felt that because it was such an important cause, I didn’t worry too much about having to look perfect. I kept it simple with an LBD and added a couple of my favorite accessories: my Louboutins and my now-vintage McQueen clutch, which I still wear from time to time.”<\/p>\n
High Honor: 2014<\/h2>\nGetty Images \/ Joe Scarnici<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n“In 2014, I was the recipient of the NCLR ALMA Vanguard Award. It was a very special honor for me to be acknowledged by my community this way. I was wearing a beautiful Carolina Herrera dress and my go-to red lip when I wear black and white.”<\/p>\n
Blonde Ambition: 2022<\/h2>\nGetty Images \/ Tiffany Rose<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n“This was one of my blonder moments in 2022. I had just cut my long hair to a shoulder-length, layered style, but I didn’t realize my eyebrows were so dark until I saw the pics. I’d been using a brow serum and it really worked. It made my brows dark and really thick. This was not one of my favorite looks!”<\/p>\n
Looking Back: 2026<\/h2>\nGettyImages \/ Bryan Steffy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n“This photo was taken this year with my husband, Richard Marx, and favorite plus-one ever. Looking at all these pictures, I realize I’ve changed my style and hair color quite a bit over the years. I’m glad I took those risks and had fun with fashion and beauty, but this more natural, simple, elegant vibe is what works best for me. It’s what I feel most myself in. Although I’m always evolving, simplicity and elegance are what I’m leaning into these days.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
“This was during the height of Victoria’s Secret in 2012. Events like this one were hot-ticket A-list invites. I did my own hair and makeup and wore what I thought was an appropriately sexy dress from my closet. Those Louboutin peep-toes were so sexy\u2014I was over 6 feet tall when I wore them, which made me feel very seen when I walked in a room. Pretty powerful.”<\/p>\n
Color Swap: 2013<\/h2>\nGetty Images \/ Jon Kopaloff<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n“This was in 2013 at the American Music Awards. I borrowed this dress from Tadashi Shoji\u2014still a great event designer\u2014and I was in love with the look and the fit. I gave myself a bright-red lip, which felt right for the black-and-white dress, but it was quite a departure from my signature nude.”<\/p>\n
Good Cause: 2012<\/h2>\nGetty Images \/ Gregg DeGuire<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n“The St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital events are special events for me, supporting an amazing organization. This one was the 50th anniversary event, which was a big red-carpet moment, but I really felt that because it was such an important cause, I didn’t worry too much about having to look perfect. I kept it simple with an LBD and added a couple of my favorite accessories: my Louboutins and my now-vintage McQueen clutch, which I still wear from time to time.”<\/p>\n
High Honor: 2014<\/h2>\nGetty Images \/ Joe Scarnici<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n“In 2014, I was the recipient of the NCLR ALMA Vanguard Award. It was a very special honor for me to be acknowledged by my community this way. I was wearing a beautiful Carolina Herrera dress and my go-to red lip when I wear black and white.”<\/p>\n
Blonde Ambition: 2022<\/h2>\nGetty Images \/ Tiffany Rose<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n“This was one of my blonder moments in 2022. I had just cut my long hair to a shoulder-length, layered style, but I didn’t realize my eyebrows were so dark until I saw the pics. I’d been using a brow serum and it really worked. It made my brows dark and really thick. This was not one of my favorite looks!”<\/p>\n
Looking Back: 2026<\/h2>\nGettyImages \/ Bryan Steffy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n“This photo was taken this year with my husband, Richard Marx, and favorite plus-one ever. Looking at all these pictures, I realize I’ve changed my style and hair color quite a bit over the years. I’m glad I took those risks and had fun with fashion and beauty, but this more natural, simple, elegant vibe is what works best for me. It’s what I feel most myself in. Although I’m always evolving, simplicity and elegance are what I’m leaning into these days.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
“This was in 2013 at the American Music Awards. I borrowed this dress from Tadashi Shoji\u2014still a great event designer\u2014and I was in love with the look and the fit. I gave myself a bright-red lip, which felt right for the black-and-white dress, but it was quite a departure from my signature nude.”<\/p>\n
Good Cause: 2012<\/h2>\nGetty Images \/ Gregg DeGuire<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n“The St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital events are special events for me, supporting an amazing organization. This one was the 50th anniversary event, which was a big red-carpet moment, but I really felt that because it was such an important cause, I didn’t worry too much about having to look perfect. I kept it simple with an LBD and added a couple of my favorite accessories: my Louboutins and my now-vintage McQueen clutch, which I still wear from time to time.”<\/p>\n
High Honor: 2014<\/h2>\nGetty Images \/ Joe Scarnici<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n“In 2014, I was the recipient of the NCLR ALMA Vanguard Award. It was a very special honor for me to be acknowledged by my community this way. I was wearing a beautiful Carolina Herrera dress and my go-to red lip when I wear black and white.”<\/p>\n
Blonde Ambition: 2022<\/h2>\nGetty Images \/ Tiffany Rose<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n“This was one of my blonder moments in 2022. I had just cut my long hair to a shoulder-length, layered style, but I didn’t realize my eyebrows were so dark until I saw the pics. I’d been using a brow serum and it really worked. It made my brows dark and really thick. This was not one of my favorite looks!”<\/p>\n
Looking Back: 2026<\/h2>\nGettyImages \/ Bryan Steffy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n“This photo was taken this year with my husband, Richard Marx, and favorite plus-one ever. Looking at all these pictures, I realize I’ve changed my style and hair color quite a bit over the years. I’m glad I took those risks and had fun with fashion and beauty, but this more natural, simple, elegant vibe is what works best for me. It’s what I feel most myself in. Although I’m always evolving, simplicity and elegance are what I’m leaning into these days.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
“The St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital events are special events for me, supporting an amazing organization. This one was the 50th anniversary event, which was a big red-carpet moment, but I really felt that because it was such an important cause, I didn’t worry too much about having to look perfect. I kept it simple with an LBD and added a couple of my favorite accessories: my Louboutins and my now-vintage McQueen clutch, which I still wear from time to time.”<\/p>\n
High Honor: 2014<\/h2>\nGetty Images \/ Joe Scarnici<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n“In 2014, I was the recipient of the NCLR ALMA Vanguard Award. It was a very special honor for me to be acknowledged by my community this way. I was wearing a beautiful Carolina Herrera dress and my go-to red lip when I wear black and white.”<\/p>\n
Blonde Ambition: 2022<\/h2>\nGetty Images \/ Tiffany Rose<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n“This was one of my blonder moments in 2022. I had just cut my long hair to a shoulder-length, layered style, but I didn’t realize my eyebrows were so dark until I saw the pics. I’d been using a brow serum and it really worked. It made my brows dark and really thick. This was not one of my favorite looks!”<\/p>\n
Looking Back: 2026<\/h2>\nGettyImages \/ Bryan Steffy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n“This photo was taken this year with my husband, Richard Marx, and favorite plus-one ever. Looking at all these pictures, I realize I’ve changed my style and hair color quite a bit over the years. I’m glad I took those risks and had fun with fashion and beauty, but this more natural, simple, elegant vibe is what works best for me. It’s what I feel most myself in. Although I’m always evolving, simplicity and elegance are what I’m leaning into these days.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
“In 2014, I was the recipient of the NCLR ALMA Vanguard Award. It was a very special honor for me to be acknowledged by my community this way. I was wearing a beautiful Carolina Herrera dress and my go-to red lip when I wear black and white.”<\/p>\n
Blonde Ambition: 2022<\/h2>\nGetty Images \/ Tiffany Rose<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n“This was one of my blonder moments in 2022. I had just cut my long hair to a shoulder-length, layered style, but I didn’t realize my eyebrows were so dark until I saw the pics. I’d been using a brow serum and it really worked. It made my brows dark and really thick. This was not one of my favorite looks!”<\/p>\n
Looking Back: 2026<\/h2>\nGettyImages \/ Bryan Steffy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n“This photo was taken this year with my husband, Richard Marx, and favorite plus-one ever. Looking at all these pictures, I realize I’ve changed my style and hair color quite a bit over the years. I’m glad I took those risks and had fun with fashion and beauty, but this more natural, simple, elegant vibe is what works best for me. It’s what I feel most myself in. Although I’m always evolving, simplicity and elegance are what I’m leaning into these days.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
“This was one of my blonder moments in 2022. I had just cut my long hair to a shoulder-length, layered style, but I didn’t realize my eyebrows were so dark until I saw the pics. I’d been using a brow serum and it really worked. It made my brows dark and really thick. This was not one of my favorite looks!”<\/p>\n
Looking Back: 2026<\/h2>\nGettyImages \/ Bryan Steffy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n“This photo was taken this year with my husband, Richard Marx, and favorite plus-one ever. Looking at all these pictures, I realize I’ve changed my style and hair color quite a bit over the years. I’m glad I took those risks and had fun with fashion and beauty, but this more natural, simple, elegant vibe is what works best for me. It’s what I feel most myself in. Although I’m always evolving, simplicity and elegance are what I’m leaning into these days.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
“This photo was taken this year with my husband, Richard Marx, and favorite plus-one ever. Looking at all these pictures, I realize I’ve changed my style and hair color quite a bit over the years. I’m glad I took those risks and had fun with fashion and beauty, but this more natural, simple, elegant vibe is what works best for me. It’s what I feel most myself in. Although I’m always evolving, simplicity and elegance are what I’m leaning into these days.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n