Lauren London is still kinda new on the fashion scene but she made more of an impact this year and she starts the list off at number twenty. Check out Essence Top 20 red-carpet diva's of 2008, and see who tops the list at number one, it just may suprise you.

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19

Keri Hilson, the enery diva keeps you guessing on the carpet

18

Jurnee Smollett

17

Jill Marie-Jones

16

Jordan Sparks has really been heating up the carpet lately...

15

Thandie Newton keeps it glam simple, love her!

14

Selita Ebanks, really took it up a notch when she decided to cut the hair...fierce!

13

Mel B, has that real life cat woman vibe going for her...she even named her clothing line Catty Couture.

12

Halle Berry came in at 12, I guess been a Mommy knock's you down a little bit...but she still made it. Go Halle!


11

Alicia Keys always do her thing on and off the red-carpet!


Now on to the top 10...

10

It's no surprise Mrs. Jada Pinkett-Smith made the list, she was doing her thing on the red-carpet in 08'

9

The Queen, Mrs Latifah knows how to pair the right outfits with her curves, she's becoming a red-carpet Queen as well.

8

Garcelle Beauvais-Nilon actress turned mommy is still turning heads

7

Joy Bryant shines bright ever time she hits the carpet...

6

Gabrielle Union is becoming a staple on the carpets

5

Keri Washington brings a certain rich elegance ever time she hits the carpet

4

Lady O made the list...she always come out with something catchy and she know how to keep up with the youngins. Work it Oprah!

3

It's no surprise our future first Lady made the list. Michelle Obama is a trendsetter in her own right, she breaks the limits on what a first lady should look like.

2

Beyonce or Queen Bee didn't quite make the top spot, but she is definitely a Style Icon who breaks the rules when it comes style and what's hot.



Number 1

This comes as no surprise, Rihanna deserves the top spot she went from star to super-star this past year and made a big mark in the fashion world as well. So we salute you Rihanna!