Model and actress Liz Hurley is one of Britain’s biggest pin-ups – cemented thanks to that famous Versace safety pin dress to her role as temptress Vanessa Kensington in Austin Powers.
Liz is often delighting with her Instagram displays, as she regularly showcases some of the latest swimwear designs from her Elizabeth Hurley Beach collection.
The brunette bombshell is the ultimate ageless beauty and turns 55 today, so to mark the occasion, Daily Star Online has taken a look back at some of her most sizzling snaps.
Versace safety pin dress
Liz Hurley’s Versace safety pin dress, which she wore to then-boyfriend Hugh Grant’s Four Weddings and a Funeral premier in 1994, catapulted her to international superstardom.
The racy thigh-slit, which was held together by a few mere safety pins, certainly captured the world’s attention.
It’s also gone down in history as one of the fashion house’s most iconic garments of all time.
Austin Powers pin-up
Following in former boyfriend Hugh Grant’s footsteps, model Liz Hurley entered the world of acting.
She’s starred in a number of films and shows, including Austin Powers’ International Man of Mystery in 1997 and The Spy Who Sh**ged Me in 1999.
Liz playing Austin Powers (Mike Myers) love interest Vanessa Kensington.
Vanessa was the ultimate sex siren thanks to her jaw-dropping outfits, such as her plunging PVC dress and this black leather catsuit.
Marvel-lous
Liz Hurley flexed her acting muscles once more in Hulu series Marvel Runaways.
The show ran from three series from 2017 to December last year.
Liz played evil sorceress Morgan Le Fay, who had cruelty and sex appeal in equal measure – as proven by this eye-popping poster.
Bikini Babe
Liz Hurley’s Instagram page is a hot-bed for jaw-dropping bikini snaps.
The mum-of-one is often showcasing her designs from Elizabeth Hurley Beach, much to the delight of her fanbase.
This skimpy turquoise two-piece, which saw Liz put all of her curves on display, was part of her Bahamas photo collage.
Red carpet-ready
As proven with her Versace safety pin frock, Liz is the queen of glamour.
And the former Estée Lauder spokeswoman would have dominated any red carpet in this stylish frock, which she wore to a showbiz party.
The plunging neckline and silky material stayed true to Liz’s signature sex appeal.
Posing up a storm
Liz rocked this bedazzled bikini on another one of her many luxurious far-flung getaways.
Proving that she’s ‘still got it’ in the posing stakes, Liz arched her back in a yoga-inspired ‘crab’ move to show off her washboard stomach.
No one quite rocks a bikini like Ms Hurley!
Because trousers are so last year
This picture was taken in the back garden of Liz’s home last summer.
Liz looked incredible as she decided to ditch her trousers for the impromptu photo session.
The Hollywood starlet proved she definitely doesn’t need the Bahamas backdrop to ensure for a sizzling snap.
Why have one bikini pic when you can have three?
Liz brought the Bahamas to her back garden once more with this red-hot photo.
The Royals actress looked sensational as she rocked a white two-piece, while she caught some rays in the grounds around her home.
It’s likely Liz’s son Damian took this ageless photo, after the star admitted she ropes him into be her photographer for her many posing sessions.
Happy birthday Liz!
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