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Lovely Leggy Ladies

Mike Coppola/Getty Images for INTERSECT by Lexus

By Emily Krauser

5:50 AM PDT, August 17, 2018

Whether they were inspired by Angelina Jolie or just love showing a little skin, these celebs stun when putting their foot forward in dresses with thigh-high slits. Click through the gallery to see some of our fave looks.

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Rosie Huntingon-Whiteley

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley at INTERSECT event
Mike Coppola/Getty Images for INTERSECT by Lexus

The Mad Max: Fury Road star put her best foot forward at the INTERSECT by Lexus preview event in New York City on Aug. 14, turning heads in this black-and-pale pink Christopher Kane number, which was accentuated with crystal embellishments at the straps and waist, and strappy Jimmy Choo sandals.

Rita Ora

Rita Ora in bright dress in Italy
Jacopo Raule/Getty Images for UNICEF

Our jaws dropped when we saw this vibrant magenta, blue, orange and royal purple gown on Ora at a photocall for the Unicef Summer Gala in Italy on Aug. 10. It's basically the chicest paint-by-numbers come to life, and we are here for it.

Adriana Lima

Adriana Lima at Ocean's 8 premiere
Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images

The Victoria's Secret Angel rocked the current celeb fave hip-high slit when she stepped out in this plunging Roberto Cavalli number for the Ocean's 8 world premiere in New York City on June 5.

Irina Shayk

Irina Shayk at Chopard party in Cannes
Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images for Chopard

The Russian model strutted her stuff in a gorgeous emerald green strapless velvet gown at the Chopard Secret Night party during the 71st Annual Cannes Film Festival in France on May 11.

Eve

Eve at Daytime Emmys
Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images

At the Daytime Emmys on April 29, the rapper really did blow our minds in a Christian Siriano dress with cape-like sleeves, nipped-in waist, plunging neckline and thigh-high slit. She paired the red-hot gown with strappy gold platform pumps, a gold choker, hoops and plenty of sparkly rings.

Emma Bunton

Emma Bunton at Global Gift Foundation gala
IAN LANGSDON/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock

Baby Spice turned prim and proper florals on its head in this long-sleeved black dress and metallic heels at the Global Gift Foundation Gala in Paris, France, on April 25.

Paris Jackson

Paris Jackson at CASA of Los Angeles gala
Rich Fury/Getty Images

We're green with envy over the tropical, flirty racerback dress Jackson happily showed off at the CASA of Los Angeles' 2018 Evening to Foster Dreams Gala in Beverly Hills on April 18.

Taraji P. Henson

Taraji P Henson at 2018 Oscars
Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

The Hidden Figures star vamped it up for the 2018 Oscars, pulling an Angelina Jolie in this gorgeous tulle-adorned Vera Wang gown.

Jenna Dewan Tatum

Jenna Dewan Tatum at vanity fair party 2018
Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images

Dancing does a body good! The gorgeous brunette rocked a wine-hued strapless gown with floral embroidery to the 2018 Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Beverly Hills on March 4. She paired the look with a matching burgundy lip and strappy metallic sandals.

Charlotte McKinney

Charlotte McKinney at pre-oscars party
Phillip Faraone/Getty Images

The stunning model showed off a whole lot of leg and cleavage in a silky white number at the 15th Annual Global Green Pre-Oscar Gala in Los Angeles on Feb. 28.

Gina Rodriguez

Gina Rodriguez at Costume Designers Guild Awards 2018
Christopher Polk/Getty Images for JumpLine

The Jane the Virgin star struck a fierce pose in her slinky, semi-sheer LBD, which she paired with strappy black sandals for the Costume Designers Guild Awards in Beverly Hills on Feb. 20.

Rachel Weisz

Rachel Weisz at The Mercy premiere in London
Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images

The 47-year-old actress put her best foot forward (and then some!) when she stepped out for The Mercy world premiere in London, England, on Feb. 6. wearing a long-sleeved, full-length floral frock by Miu Miu that featured gold button detailing and a thigh-high slit. She paired the look with strappy Jimmy Choo sandals and a metallic clutch.

AnnaLynne McCord

AnnaLynne McCord at WOmen's Day celebration
Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Woman's Day

The 90210 alum stunned in a silky red slip dress at Woman's Day's 15th Annual Red Dress Awards on Feb. 6. Laura Benanti, Star Jones and Tamron Hall were also among the attendees.

Andra Day

Andra Day at 2018 GRAMMYs
Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images

Some ladies rock suits on the red carpet, but Day went for a bold tuxedo-inspired dress instead! The "Rise Up" singer looked fabulous in a bubblegum pink dress with red piping, a plungling neckline and thigh-high slit at the 2018 GRAMMYs. She paired the frock with a matching red lip and strappy satin pumps and a diamond choker. 

Iggy Azalea

Iggy Azalea Roc Nation Brunch
Theo Wargo/Getty Images

The "Black Widow" rapper kept things classy while showing some skin in a powder blue John Paul Ataker gown at the Roc Nation pre-GRAMMY brunch.

Tamera Mowry

Tamera Mowry at SAG Awards nomination celebration
David Livingston/Getty Images

The Real co-host opted for a royal blue halter gown with a nearly hip-high slit, center cut-out and cowlneck, pairing the bold number with a silver clutch and black pumps for Entertainment Weekly's Screen Actors Guild Award Nominees Celebration in Los Angeles on Jan. 20.

Lea Michele

Lea Michele at  InStyle and Warner Bros.'s Annual Golden Globe Awards Post-Party
Joe Scarnici/Getty Images for InStyle

The Glee alum opted for a strapless black gown with a nearly hip-high slit for InStyle and Warner Bros.'s Annual Golden Globe Awards Post-Party at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills on Jan. 7.

Victoria Justice

Victoria Justice at Amazon Studios' Golden Globes Celebration
Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images

The Victorious alum stunned in a silky, strapless number at Amazon Studios' Golden Globes Celebration on Jan. 7. She paired the sultry LBD with emerald earrings, a sunny yellow clutch, strappy black sandals and a wine-stained lip.

Arielle Kebbel

Arielle Kebbel at Amazon Studios' Golden Globe Celebration
Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Image

The Midnight, Texas star sparkled like a shining star in her one-shouldered, sequined cut-out dress at the same Amazon Studios soiree.

Kerry Washington

Kerry Washington at 2018 Golden Globes
Neilson Barnard/NBCUniversal/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images

The Scandal star shimmered in a strapless dress with a thigh-high slit at the 2018 Golden Globe Awards on Jan. 7.

Tiffany Haddish

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Tiffany Haddish at 2017 New York Film Critics Awards

The Girl's Trip star showed off a whole lot of leg in a silky black dress with butterfly sleeves at the 2017 New York Film Critics Awards on Jan. 3.

Petra Nemcova

Petra Nemcova in Miami
Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Champagne Armand De Brignac

The Czech model paired a strapless crushed gold top with a silky, Grecian-inspired knee-length wrap skirt with a high slit for the Creatures of the Night Late-Night Soiree in Miami Beach, Florida, on Dec. 5, 2017.

Irina Shayk

Irina Shayk at Fashion Awards in London
Karwai Tang/WireImage

Bradley Cooper's leading lady turned heads at the 2017 Fashion Awards in London, England, on Dec. 4, glowing in a silver-and-white drapey gown with a hip-high slit. 

Elle Goulding

Ellie Goulding at Elton John event
David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for BVLGARI

What's not to love about the two-toned gray off-the-shoulder Bulgari dress Goulding rocked at CLUB LOVE, an event for the Elton John AIDS Foundation held in London, England, on Nov. 29.

Ruby Rose

Ruby Rose at Pitch Perfect 3 Australia premiere
El Pics/Getty Images

The Orange Is the New Black alum showed off her killer gams in a strapless sequined black LBD at the Australian premiere of Pitch Perfect 3 in Sydney on Nov. 29.

Bella Hadid

Bella Hadid at viewing party
Getty Images

The 21-year-old model stole the show at a viewing party for the 2017 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in New York City on Nov. 28. Hadid caused plenty of dropped jaws in a skintight maroon snakeskin latex corset dress with a thigh-high slit and plenty of cleavage.

Gal Gadot

Gal Gadot at Justice League premiere
Neilson Barnard/Getty Images

Wonder Woman made a golden appearance at the Justice League premiere in Hollywood on Nov. 13, glistening in a stunning gilded Altuzarra gown and strappy dark metallic sandals. 

Kate Hudson

Michael Kors And Vogue Japan Celebrate Kate Hudson's Work With Watch Hunger Stop In Support Of The World Food Programme
Matt Roberts/Getty Images for Michael Kors

The Marshall star sparkled in a semi-sheer leaf-embroidered bodysuit and paillette-slashed ruffle skirt with a thigh-high slit. She paired the Resort 2017 Michael Kors collection ensemble with black ankle-strap heels for a Kors and Vogue-hosted event in Tokyo, Japan, celebrating her work with Watch Hunger Stop.

Faith Hill

Faith Hill at CMA Awards
Rick Diamond/Getty Images

The Mississippi girl had a very Angelina Jolie moment onstage at the CMA Awards on Nov. 8!

Kelsea Ballerini

Kelsea Ballerini at BMI Country Awards
Michael Loccisano/Getty Images

Accompanied by fiance Morgan Evans, the "Peter Pan" singer looked radiant in a patterned red Amur floor-length dress at the 65th Annual BMI Country Awards in Nashville, Tennessee, on Nov. 7. She paired the look with strappy Stuart Weitzman heels and rings from Suzanne Kalan and La Kaiser.

Mary J. Blige

Mary J Blige at IndieWire Honors
Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images

Give her a gold star! Blige made a gilded appearance at the Inaugural IndieWire Honors in Los Angeles on Nov. 2.

Paris Hilton

Paris Hilton at the Fashion Group International 34th Annual Night of Stars Gala
Gonzalo Marroquin/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images)

Talk about flower power! The hotel heiress made the most of an embroidered LBD at Fashion Group International's 34th Annual Night of Stars Gala in New York City on Oct. 26.

Bethany Mota

Bethany Mota at Princess Grace gala
Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images

The 22-year-old YouTube star crushed it in a royal blue gown with a nearly hip-high slit and silver peep-toe platforms at the 2017 Princess Grace Awards Gala in Beverly Hills on Oct. 25.

Nicole Scherzinger

Nicole Scherzinger at Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic
Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic

The "On the Rocks" singer took a risk that pulled off, stepping out for the 8th Annual Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic in Pacific Palisades, California, on Oct. 14. in a graphic white-and-black print dress and strappy black ankle-strap sandals. She finished off her look with a half-up high ponytail and red lips.

Dita Von Teese

Dita Von Teese at amfAR LA gala
Charley Gallay/Getty Images

Va-va-voom! The burlesque queen showed off her curves in a forest green velvet Ulyana Sergeenko dress with a peach corset inset and nude ankle-strap pumps at the amfAR Gala in Los Angeles on Oct. 13, where FIJI Water helped hydrate guests. The event was hosted by James Corden and honored Julia Roberts for her humanitarian efforts.

Blake Lively

Blake Lively at All I See Is You screening
Photographer Invision/AP/REX/Shutterstock

The mom of two gave off a sophisticated yet playful vibe in her white long-sleeved dress with a plunging neckline, suit-inspired lapels and floral embellishments at the waist when she stepped out for a screening of All I See Is You in West Hollywood on Oct. 10.

Bethany Mota

Bethany Mota at People's 'Ones To Watch' event
Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

The YouTube star showed off her curves in a low-cut slate-hued slip dress and strappy peach pumps at People's Ones To Watch party at NeueHouse Hollywood on Oct. 4.

Cindy Crawford

Cindy Crawford in NYC
Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images

The supermodel showed off a little leg in a black-and-royal blue sleeveless dress at the Cindy Crawford Talking Top Design event in New York City on Oct. 4.

Margot Robbie

Margot Robbie
John Phillips/Getty Images for Nissan

The Goodbye Christopher Robin star paired a black lacy camisole with a striped hi-low skirt and black ankle boots at Nissan's Futures 3.0 event in Olso, Norway, on Oct. 2.

Penelope Cruz

Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem
Carlos Alvarez/Getty Images

Accompanied by husband Javier Bardem, Cruz stood out at the San Sebastian Film Festival premiere of their new movie, Loving Pablo, on Sept. 30 in a pretty pale pink, glittery one-shouldered gown with matching strappy pumps.

Demi Lovato

Demi Lovato in NYC
MMV/BACKGRID

Get it, girl! Lovato looked fierce in a strapless, belted plaid dress, oversized denim coat worn off her shoulders and strappy gold sandals while in New York City to promote her new album, Tell Me You Love Me, on Sept. 29.

Michelle Monaghan

Michelle Monaghan at NY Ballet
Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images

The Path star looked like the prettiest mermaid at the New York City Ballet's 2017 Fall Fashion Gala at Lincoln Center on Sept. 28.

Emily Ratajkowski

Emily Ratajkowski attends the Christian Dior show - Paris Fashion Week
Dominique Charriau/WireImage

The 26-year-old model-actress rocked one of the sexiest takes on Victorian-era fashion that we've ever seen for the Christian Dior show during Paris Fashion Week on Sept. 26.

Halston Sage

Halston Sage at Fox party
Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images

The Orville star looked red hot at Fox's Fall Party at West Hollywood hot spot Catch LA on Sept. 25.

Alessandra Ambrosio

Alessandra Ambrosio at amFAR Gala
Antonio de Moraes Barros Filho/Getty Images for amfAR

The Brazilian model stunned at the 2017 amfAR Gala Mialno in Milan, Italy, on Sept. 21, turning heads in a cleavage-baring snakeskin-print gown with some major figure-enhancing cut-outs.

Olivia Munn

Olivia Munn in NYC
Raymond Hall/GC Images

Munn rocked a sexy version of a business casual ensemble while promoting her new film, The LEGO Ninjago Movie, in midtown Manhattan on Sept. 19.

Jessica Biel

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Getty Images

The hot mama sparkled at the 2017 Emmys in a metallic Ralph & Russo number.

Yvonne Strahovski

Yvonne Strahovski at 2017 Emmys
Rich Polk/Getty Images for IMDb

The Handmaid's Tale star stood out in a sexy, silky red gown with a plunging neckline at the 2017 Emmys.

Shanola Hampton

Shanola Hampton
Rich Fury/Getty Images for THR

The Shameless star vamped it up at the The Hollywood Reporter and SAG-AFTRA Inaugural Emmy Nominees Night, stepping out in a low-cut ruby velvet gown at the Beverly Hills soiree on Sept. 14.

Beyonce

Beyonce and Jay-Z leaving Rihanna's Diamond Ball
GC Images

The mom of three showed off her curves during date night with husband JAY-Z at Rihanna's 3rd Annual Diamond Ball on Sept. 14. Queen Bey stepped out in a plunging teal satin dress by House of CB, which she paired with diamond accessories, silver clutch and platform heels.

Ciara

Ciara
Angela Pham/BFA

The "1, 2 Step" singer stunned in a sparkly, cleavage-baring royal purple dress-and-cape combo at Harper’s Bazaar ICONS event on Sept. 8, where there was plenty of Belvedere vodka and Moët & Chandon champagne.

Tara Lipinski

Tara Lipinski - Miss America
Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Dick Clark Productions

The Olympic gold medalist looked red hot at the 2018 Miss America competition in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on Sept. 10.

Stella Maxwell

Stella Maxwell at Venice Film Festival
Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)

The stunning model left plenty of people blushing when she hit the red carpet at the Venice Film Festival screening of Mother! on Sept. 5.

Winnie Harlow

Winnie Harlow
David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images

The 23-year-old model rocked a slinky silver gown to the GQ Men Of The Year Awards in London, England, on Sept. 5.

Chloe Sevigny

Chloe Sevigny at Venice Film Festival
Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images

The 42-year-old actress stepped out at the Lean on Fire premiere at the 74th Venice International Film Festival on Sept. 1 in a white ruffled wrap dress covered in a green leaf pattern, embellished black heels, black handbag and gold hoops.

Elizabeth Olsen

Elizabeth Olsen in Australia
Graham Denholm/Getty Images

The Ingrid Goes West star showed a hint of leg through her pretty navy long-sleeved dress at the NGV Gala in Melbourne, Australia, on Aug. 26.

Katy Perry

Katy Perry VMA Afterparty Gown
John Sciulli/Getty Images for UGG

The "Swish Swish" singer followed up her hosting duties at the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards with an after-party at Poppy nightclub in West Hollywood. She showed off her seriously toned legs in a black Robert Cavalli Couture dress with a sparkly parrot embroidered on it, which she actually wore on stage during the VMAs as well.

Nikki and Brie Bella

Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

The Bella twins coordinated in slinky slip dresses and '90s-style chokers and Y-necklaces for the 2017 Teen Choice Awards.

Christina Milian

Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Sandals Resorts

The "Dip It Low" singer rocked a low-cut striped tie-up top and matching hi-low skort with silver hoops and black peep-toe platforms to a private event hosted by Sandals Resort for the Ed Sheeran concert at HYDE inside L.A.'s Staples Center on Aug. 10.

Cassie Scerbo

Cassie Scerbo at W Hollywood
Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images

The Sharknado 5: Global Swarming star put a new spin on the slit, unbuttoning a throwback pair of tear-off Adidas track pants to show off her long legs. Scerbo showcased her unique fashion sense at the 3rd Annual Take a Bite Out of Bullying event at W Hollywood on July 30.

Joanna Krupa

Splash News

The newly single model rocked a cream-hued Old Hollywood-esque gown and pointy nude pumps as she headed off to a party with Prince William and Kate Middleton in Warsaw on July 17. The royal couple will spend five days touring cities in Poland and Germany, and they even brought their adorable kids along for the trip.

Ashley Graham

The Image Direct

The 29-year-old model was business on the top, party on the bottom for an appearance on The Morning Show in Toronto, Canada, on July 14, pairing a thigh-high slit button skirt with an embellished deep eggplant-hued top and strappy silver sandals.

Gabrielle Union

John Shearer/Getty Images
We don't know if this is technically a slit or just strips of fabric, but either way, Union had all eyes on her at the 2017 Vanity Fair Oscar Party on Feb. 26.

Jennifer Aniston

John Shearer/Getty Images
Though she drew many comparisons to Angelina Jolie's now infamous Academy Awards dress from five years ago, Jennifer Aniston's 2017 Oscars appearance in a glittery, low-cut gown was all her own. Though the gowns don't really resemble one another, both LBDs were Versace, so we get it. 

Alessandra Ambrosio

Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images
The Victoria's Secret Angel channelled old Hollywood glamour at the Vanity Fair after-party in this fiery red Ralph & Russo silk sheath with a structured bodice and draped waist.

Mariah Carey

Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images
The pop diva nearly spilled out of the olive green patterned Philipp Plein frock she wore to the Vanity Fair soiree.

Charlize Theron

Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
If you told us Theron chose this metallic pleated gown for the 2017 Oscars because was a Greek goddess, we would believe you.

Christie Brinkley

Getty Images for Sports Illustrated
The blonde bombshell showed the new class of supermodels why she's still the boss, stunning in a shimmery, structured low-cut emerald green dress during the VIBES by Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2017 launch festival in Houston, Texas, on Feb. 18.

Shay Mitchell

Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images
The Pretty Little Liars star proved that thigh-high slits fit right in during New York Fashion Week with this front row appearance at Philipp Plein's Fall/Winter 2017/2018 runway show on Feb. 13.

Jennifer Lopez

Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
There was a lot happening with the pastel Ralph & Russo dress J. Lo chose for the 2017 GRAMMYs, but an abundance of material was not one of those things.

Kendall and Kylie Jenner

Getty Images
The sisters made an appearance at NBCUniversal's Golden Globes after-party on Jan. 8 in dresses with matching thigh-high slits, with the Kylie Lip Kit creator also showing plenty of cleavage in her sparkly gown custom made by LaBourjoisie.

Chrissy Teigen

Getty Images
The Cravings author may have broken the record for the highest slit ever when she rocked this daring long-sleeved number to the 2016 American Music Awards. And, yes, of course there was a wardrobe malfunction. Just look at this thing!

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