Christina Milian Shines in Red: From ‘Love Don’t Cost a Thing’ Debut to Maybelline’s Pink Carpet

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In June 2016, Love Don’t Cost a Thing actress Christina Milian ensured all eyes were on her when she attended the Maybelline New York beauty bash held at The Line Hotel in Los Angeles.

Christina Milian slicks her hair back for the Maybelline Beauty BashChristina Milian slicks her hair back for the Maybelline Beauty Bash held June 3, 2016, in Los Angeles (Credit: Winston Burris / WENN)

A Flashback to Christina Milian’s Breakout Role

Thirteen years earlier, she made her film debut as the popular cheerleader Paris Morgan in the 2003 American teen comedy Love Don’t Cost a Thing (stylized as Love Don’t Co$t a Thing). A year older than Christina Milian, Nick Cannon starred alongside her as her on-screen boyfriend, Alvin “Al” Johnson.

A remake of Patrick Dempsey’s 1987 film Can’t Buy Me Love, it was released on December 12, 2003, when she was 22 years old.

In the movie, Christina Milian wears a Virgo necklace despite being a Libra in real life. She celebrated her 22nd birthday on September 26, 2003.

Nick Cannon as Alvin Johnson and Christina Milian as Paris Morgan in Love Don't Cost a ThingNick Cannon as Alvin Johnson and Christina Milian as Paris Morgan in Love Don’t Cost a Thing (Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures)

Red Hot on the Pink Carpet

At the Maybelline New York LA Beauty Bash, the 34-year-old singer commanded attention on the pink carpet, striking poses in a vibrant red three-piece ensemble.

Christina Milian poses on the red carpet in a vibrant red three-piece ensemble, including a Stello Yamashiro cardiganChristina Milian poses on the red carpet in a vibrant red three-piece ensemble, including a Stello Yamashiro cardigan (Credit: Winston Burris / WENN)

The Cuban actress was sizzling hot in a crop top and embellished lace high-waisted pants that displayed her toned abs. She finished her look off with a matching open-front cardigan by Stello Yamashiro.

Christina Milian shows off her toned abs in a three-piece ensemble from Stello YamashiroChristina Milian shows off her toned abs in a three-piece ensemble from Stello Yamashiro (Credit: Winston Burris / WENN)

The When You Look at Me singer allowed her scarlet separates to do the talking. She kept her accessories to a minimum, wearing only a pair of diamond stud earrings, a ring, and a gold clutch.

She slicked her hair back into a high ponytail and accentuated her features with simple, neutral makeup.

Christina Milian's feet in nude leather Stuart Weitzman sandalsChristina Milian’s feet in nude leather Stuart Weitzman sandals (Credit: Winston Burris / WENN)

The Bring It On star completed her look with a pair of nude leather Stuart Weitzman “Nudistsong” sandals, featuring slender straps, adjustable ankle closures, open toes, and sleek four-inch heels.

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