This Is What a Woman of the Year Looks Like

Eva Longoria first got our attention as one of the sexiest housewives in television history. Since her breakout role on Desperate Housewives, the Latin beauty has earned a reputation in Hollywood for her work as a producer, SAG Award winner, and philanthropist. Now, you can find her turning heads as Maxim's newly crowned Woman of the Year. And we're betting the Woman of 2014 is just getting started.

In honor of Eva's new title, we've handpicked a few of her finest red carpet moments from the past year. Now, this is what a woman of the year looks like.

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At the 2013 LA Film Festival, the naturally gorgeous Eva was both polished and playful in a dressed-up romper and strappy nude platforms.

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Eva wowed in a bold green gown backstage at the 2013 ALMA Awards.

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For her foundation's dinner, the actress lit up the red carpet in a frilly, bright lace Elie Saab confection.

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At Glamour's 15th anniversary party, Eva showed off her stems in a sheer white Emilio Pucci mini.

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Eva most recently hit the red carpet in London in a sleek Victoria Beckham gown at the Global Gift Gala.