In January 2014, it was all over the news — Paula Patton and Robin Thicke were splitting up!
Thicke, who served as Miley Cyrus’ twerking partner at the 2013 MTV Movie Awards, was reportedly trying to win back his wife of 8 years, but Paula seemed to be dead set on her decision.
The reason for their breakup — aside from that raunchy “Blurred Lines” performance that the whole world (unfortunately) saw, sources say that Robin had cheated on Paula on multiple occasions.
Pictured at the world premiere of Touchstone Pictures’ ‘Swing Vote’ held at the El Capitan Theater on July 24, 2008 in Hollywood, California, Robin Thicke and Paula Patton met at an all-ages dance club when they were teenagers
E! Online published a photo showing Robin Thicke putting his hand on a Lana Scolaro’s butt at the MTV VMAs after-party.
‘I knew his hand was on my butt. I posted it on Instagram and didn’t notice the reflection. But someone noticed it and commented. I was just like, “Oh I’ll Instagram this photo with Robin Thicke, like everybody else,”‘ the blonde student told Celebuzz, adding, ‘I didn’t think it would cause this much drama. I didn’t know it would be all over everything like this.’
Married for almost nine years, Robin Thicke and Paula Patton filed for divorce in 2014 citing irreconcilable differences
According to Us Weekly, Robin Thicke was also investigated by the Los Angeles County Department of Child and Family Services following allegations of child abuse. He had allegedly spanked the couple’s son, Julian Fuego Thicke.
While both Patton and Thicke have moved on, we’d like to revisit their happier moments on the red carpet, focusing on Paula’s style.
The 2 Guns star has a penchant for bold looks, and although she is hit-and-miss on the red carpet, she is undoubtedly a gorgeous woman.
1. Paula in Nicolas Jebran
This zebra-print gown had Paula topping a lot of “Worst-Dressed Lists.”
Paula Patton and Robin Thicke at the 56th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on January 26, 2014
And understandably so because the head-to-toe print is very hard to pull off. The two roaring lions on the neckline didn’t help either.
Paula Patton with her husband Robin Thicke
2. Paula in Mirelle Dagher
This was definitely one of Paula’s better looks on the red carpet.
Paula Patton and Robin Thicke at the Pre-Grammy Gala and Grammy Salute to Industry Icons in Beverly Hills on January 26, 2014
The Mirelle Dagher dress showed off a number of her best assets — her arms, cleavage, and legs — but it still looked pretty classy.
We love how she styled her hair, and the nude pointed-toe pumps sealed the look.
Paula Patton wore a Mireille Dagher dress with Christian Louboutin heels and David Yurman jewelry
3. Paula in Lever Couture
This Lever Couture Fall 2011 dress is another bold look from Paula, and we think she pulled it off.
Paula Patton and Robin Thicke at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards in New York on August 26, 2013
The gown features a high-shine finish and raw edges with sequined pailette strips all over. To amp up the sexy factor, Paula posed with her leg peeking out of the thigh-high slit.
Paula Patton wore her black strapless embellished high-shine dress with Giuseppe Zanotti heels
Which among Paula’s three red carpet looks do you like best?
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