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Jada Pinkett Smith turns 41 today! While we’re sure the whole Smith clan—Will, Jaden, and mini-crooner Willow—are already busy with party preparations (perhaps they will involve whipping their hair back and forth?), we’re taking a moment to look back at how the actress has evolved over the years. Click through the gallery to see her transformation from Baltimore-born beauty to designer-dressed actress all the way. Happy birthday, Jada—may it be as stylish as ever!

• Willow Smith’s “Whip My Hair” Moments
• Jaden Smith’s Big New Hair
• InStyle’s Best Dressed List: Oscars Edition