American Haute Story: Emma Roberts's Ultimate Red Carpet Looks

You can tell just from looking at Emma Roberts that this lucky girl shares genetic code with aunt Julia Roberts — but that's not the actress's only claim to fame. This fresh face is a Young Hollywood trendsetter, boasting a fashion résumé that highlights her penchant for sweet-chic designs and some sexier fare too. From her recent engagement to a sophisticated new 'do, Emma has grown out of the Nancy Drew mold and into more mature roles without skipping a sartorial beat.

In honor of Roberts's 23rd birthday today, we're zeroing in on her ultimate red carpet moments thus far — from her most recent, a sultry Lanvin silhouette at this year's Golden Globes, to a look at her prettiest appearances in Christian Dior and Chanel.

— Additional reporting by Mandi Villa

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Emma outfitted a sweet look in polka dots at the Teen Vogue Young Hollywood party in 2007.

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Emma slipped into a sultry one-shoulder LBD for the InStyle afterparty for the Golden Globes in January 2009.

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Emma wore a sunny Christian Dior strapless for the Vanity Fair Oscars party in 2009.

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Emma opted for a statement-making red Atelier Versace strapless at the Met Gala in 2009.

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Fringed embellishments and ankle boots added a funky element to Emma's LWD at the 2009 Teen Choice Awards.

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Emma attended the LA Valentine's Day premiere in a delicate Jenny Packham LWD in 2010.

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She wore an ethereal Temperley London look, complete with romantic shoulders and hair to match, at the world premiere of Valentine's Day in 2010.

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Emma chose a flirty high-low Topshop strapless for Lanvin's H&M runway show in 2010.

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Emma opted for a cool blue floral and lace Julien Macdonald party frock at the 2010 British Fashion Awards.

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Emma punched up her menswear-inspired Chanel style with a red lip for an LA event in 2011.

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Emma got flirty in a fringed Chanel dress for Paris Fashion Week in 2011.

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Emma glowed in a shimmering Jenny Packham gown at the Vanity Fair Oscars party in February 2011.

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A cool Elie Saab dress was fit for a Nylon party in May 2011.

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Emma had a real red carpet moment in Tibi at the premiere of I Don't Know How She Does It in September 2011.

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Emma sported a sultry LBD and cutout booties for the Hype Music Awards in August 2011.

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Emma looked every bit the fashion darling in Miu Miu for an event in October 2011.

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Emma looked event-perfect in a black and nude Maria Lucia Hohan frock at the CNN Heroes All-Star Tribute in December 2011.

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Emma stunned in a cutout Zac Posen gown for the Golden Globes InStyle afterparty in January 2012.

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Emma paired a printed minidress with black tights for the Sundance Film Festival premiere of Celeste and Jesse Forever in January 2012.

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Emma wore a risk-taking black Yves Saint Laurent jumpsuit to a Metropolitan Opera premiere in March 2012.

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Emma wore a gorgeous marigold-colored Escada gown on the red carpet at the Met Gala in May 2012.

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Emma channeled a '60s-cool Edie Sedgwick in a black-and-white-striped Rachel Zoe dress at a Nylon magazine party in May 2012.

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Emma kept things cool and simple in a black jacquard dress with studded Valentino booties for a David Yurman event in May 2012.

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Emma walked the pink carpet at the Victoria's Secret What Is Sexy? party in a flirty cocktail dress in May 2012.

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Emma sported this sleek, pulled-together Nanette Lepore printed pantsuit for the Vogue Eyewear event in October 2012.

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Emma attended the launch party for Narciso Rodriguez's Kohl's collection in October 2012 wearing a colorblock dress by the designer.

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Emma wore a sexy, boudoir-inspired Maria Lucia Hohan dress to the InStyle Golden Globes afterparty in January 2013.

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Emma wore a sleek leather Salvatore Ferragamo ensemble for the brand's Spring collection event in January 2013.

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Emma oozed Old Hollywood glamour in an ornate Oscar de la Renta gown in February 2013.

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Emma was Spring-ready in a colorblock Camilla and Marc and lace-up Nicholas Kirkwood sandals for a Glamour event in NYC.

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For the NYC premiere of We're the Millers, Emma ripped this dual-texture Michael Kors creation straight from the runway — and the blond stunner did the designer justice.

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This electrifying Stella McCartney gown was tailor-made for Emma's enviable curves.

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A plunging neckline and peekaboo bodice, cinched with a silver metal triangle, took this demure Cushnie et Ochs number to sexy new heights.

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This metallic Lanvin creation shone bright on the American Music Awards red carpet in November 2013. We love how Emma added even more dazzle via a fuchsia Rodo clutch and coordinating pumps.

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For the 2014 Golden Globes, Emma wowed in a sexy Lanvin silhouette adorned with stunning turquoise jewels and a low ponytail.

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At Elle's Women in Television event, Emma had a black and white Cushnie et Ochs moment that was anything but boring.

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Emma married navy and black, topping her pleated A-line skirt with an embellished Kate Spade New York sweater for Hollywood's 2014 Stand Up to Cancer event. Rose gold pumps and a coordinating minaudière played up her jeweled neckline perfectly.