Paula Patton s Sexy Red Carpet Bump

The Precious costar wraps her growing curves in everything from shiny minis to glam gowns

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HOT MAMA

HOT MAMA
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Paula Patton – who gave birth to son Julian Fuego on April 6 –a glows in a Carolina Herrera orange off-the-shoulder gown and Martin Katz jewels at the Oscars March 7. And we weren't the only ones who thought so: Husband singer Robin Thicke called her the hottest baby mama around.

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BUMP PRINT

BUMP PRINT
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For an appearance at the 3rd Annual Essence Black Women in Hollywood

Luncheon on March 4, the actress opted for an embellished, safari-inspired

dress by Carolina Herrera and brown peep-toe pumps.

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GOLDEN GIRL

GOLDEN GIRL
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Even with her due date approaching, the actress isn't shying from the red carpet. Patton – who was nominated for best supporting actress along with costars Mariah Carey and Mo'Nique – steps out in a gold satin strapless gown to the 41st NAACP Image Awards in Los Angeles on Feb. 26.

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WHITE OUT

WHITE OUT
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On Jan. 23, Patton is a vision in white at the Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles. The actress – who was up for another trophy – wears a layered organza-and-silk gown by J. Mendel and, for a dramatic touch, pairs it with bright red nails and art-deco statement earrings.

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SHINE ON

SHINE ON
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The gorgeous mom-to-be rocks Kaufman Franco's sophisticated strapless paillette sequin

dress with a simple, bump-emphasizing belt to the Golden Globes in Beverly Hills on Jan. 17.

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RED HOT

RED HOT
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Talk about hot! At the Critics' Choice Awards in Hollywood on Jan.

15, Patton hits the red carpet in a body-hugging red number accessorized with

a bright gold clutch and Neil Lane bracelets.

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GAM ON

GAM ON
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The pregnant star keeps it simple in an all-black outfit at the People's Choice Awards in Los Angeles on Jan. 6. Not only is the color super-chic, but the flirty layers camouflage her growing belly while showing off a little leg.

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PERFECT PAIR

PERFECT PAIR
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A baby on the way isn't slowing down this couple's party plans. Wearing

matching ensembles, Thicke and his wife step out on New Year's Eve to host a

bash at the Bellagio Hotel's Bank Nightclub in Las Vegas. Patton glows in a

roomy silk jacket over a tight minidress with caged sandals.

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CRYSTAL CLEAR

CRYSTAL CLEAR
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At the 2009 African American Critics Association Awards in Los Angeles on

Dec. 14, the actress – and her barely-there bump – sparkle in an

embellished black tunic with silver strappy heels.

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COUPLED UP

COUPLED UP
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The Thicke-Pattons are one stylish pair. To help celebrate the opening of the new Roger Vivier boutique in Miami on Dec. 1, Paula takes it up a notch in short silver dress with lace trim and black

accessories.

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CUT ABOVE

CUT ABOVE
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On Nov. 5, Paula vamps it up in a sexy cut-out, crystal-encrusted mini

paired with buckle-strap heels for a special viewing of Precious in New York.

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SOPHISTICATED LADY

SOPHISTICATED LADY
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Just a few days after announcing that she was expecting, the actress dons a taupe-colored corset dress by Bottega Veneta with sexy Jimmy Choo heels and a diamond choker at a Hollywood screening Nov. 1.

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GRECIAN GODDESS

GRECIAN GODDESS
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At the Avon Foundation for Women benefit in New York on Oct. 27, Patton

keeps her growing belly under wraps in a stunning, yellow draped silk dress

paired with gold gladiator pumps.

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OPTICAL ILLUSION

OPTICAL ILLUSION
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Is she or isn't she? On Oct. 15, Patton keeps everyone guessing in a sleek

art-print dress by Proenza Schouler with edgy black gladiators, crystal

statement jewelry and a shiny clutch.

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