(9 of 9) Sarah Jessica ParkerFrom her stage debut to her cosmopolitan successes, Sarah Jessica Parker has enjoyed a remarkable style and career transformation. Once a frizzy-haired, gawky ingénue, she has emerged as an A-list celeb and bona fide fashion icon. Like her Sex and the City counterpart, Parker never fails to balance sophistication and quirkiness with a chameleonic finesse. July 2007 In a stunning black creation, Parker pays homage to Valentino at the designer’s 45th-anniversary celebration gala in Rome.