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Cary Grant (1904–1986) -

The epitome of style and sophistication, actor Cary Grant, who was born in England, is seen here in 1934 wearing a classic V-necked cricket jumper.

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Kanye West -

Looking super cool in his diamond patterned V-neck is Kanye West during the 2004 MTV European Music Awards in Rome, Italy.

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Brad Pitt -

Brad Pitt's lantern-jaw tapers perfectly towards the V-neck sweater he's wearing in this late 1990's paparazzi picture.

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Paul Newman (1925–2008) -

This 1965 full-length portrait of Paul Newman, wearing a button-down shirt, a V-neck sweater, corduroy pants, and sneakers, holding a toothpick in his mouth while standing on a pier, captures one of Hollywood's most respected actors at the height of his fame.

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Tom Cruise -

A smart and casual Tom Cruise arrives at the 2008 Los Angeles premiere of 'Tropic Thunder' at Mann's Village Theater, wearing an open shirt and V-neck sweater under a gray jacket.

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Errol Flynn (1909–1959) -

Looking dapper in a white V-neck sweater and patterned cravat in 1937 is swashbuckling film star Errol Flynn.

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George Clooney -

A V-necked George Clooney adopts a rugged and casual look in this 2001 portrait.

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Jean Harlow (1911–1937) -

In her day one of Hollywood's biggest movie stars, Jean Harlow, the original "Blonde Bombshell," seen here in a pensive pose, wearing a black V-necked dress, around 1930. Harlow died at the age of 26 of kidney failure, with some suggesting her early demise was as a result of the actress using a toxic concoction of ammonia and Clorox bleach on her head to dye her hair.

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Scarlett Johansson -

Scarlett Johansson attends the world premiere of 'Eight Legged Freaks' at Grauman's Chinese Theater in July 2002 in Hollywood, California. Note the "spider" crawling down her V-neck.

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Pharrell Williams -

Always in fashion, musician Pharrell Williams arrives at the 10th Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in New York City in 2005, wearing a tie with his V-neck sweater.

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Angelina Jolie -

Angelina Jolie spotted in a V-neck dress around the time of 'Lara Croft: Tomb Raider' (2001). 

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Beyoncé -

Beyoncé is all smiles in a crimson V-neck dress as she arrives for the  Fashion Rocks Concert in 2004 at Radio City Music Hall.

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Dwayne Johnson -

Dwayne Johnson accentuates his V-neck sweater with an enormous neck and a wide smile at the premiere of 'Race to Witch Mountain' at the El Capitan Theatre in March 2009 in Hollywood, California.

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Gwyneth Paltrow -

Keeping V-neck fashion simple is Gwyneth Paltrow, attending the 28th Annual Deauville Film Festival in 2002 in Deauville, France.

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Justin Timberlake -

Cutting a cool and casual pose at the 2005 Toronto Film Festival in Canada is Justin Timberlake, replete in black V-neck sweater.

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Nicole Kidman -

A narrow V-neck dress accentuates Nicole Kidman's slim neck as the actress attends the 'Dogville' New York premiere at Clearview Chelsea West Cinemas in 2004.

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Chris O'Donnell -

Long before his role as Special Agent G. Callen on the CBS crime drama 'NCIS: Los Angeles,' a young Chris O'Donnell smiles for the camera wearing a charcoal-gray V-neck sweater.

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Keanu Reeves -

A bearded Keanu Reeves sports a casual look in a dark overcoat and light brown V-neck sweater during a 2000 photo shoot in New York City.

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Madonna -

Madonna dressed down in a black V-neck dress poses for a photo after reading her latest children's picture book 'Lotsa de Casha' to children at Borders Bookstore in June 2005 in New York City.

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Rihanna -

Looking good in her red, white, and blue V-neck dress, Rihanna attends Z100's Jingle Ball in December 2005 in New York City.

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John Legend -

Wearing several shades of gray, including an ash-colored V-neck sweater, John Legend poses for the cameras during the Tiffany & Co. event in Beverly Hills, California in 2006.

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Jennifer Lopez -

Jennifer Lopez looking relaxed in a rose-pink V-neck top at the MTV Studios in New York City in 2002.

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Robert Redford -

Robert Redford, reading glasses hanging from his V-neck sweater, attends the Master Class with Robert Redford at La Cinémathèque in February 2019 in Paris, France.

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Taylor Swift -

Taylor Swift seen on the streets of Manhattan in 2016, wearing bright red lips and a deep V-neck top. 

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Matt Damon -

Matt Damon in a black V-neck sweater attends TimesTalks presents An Evening with Matt Damon & Gus Van Sant at The Times Center in November 2012 in New York City.

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Shirley MacLaine -

Seen in 1955 wearing a red V-neck vest, red floral earrings, and a skirt with a diamond pattern, Shirley MacLaine holds poses for an outdoors publicity photograph.

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Eva Longoria -

Eva Longoria looks stunning in a coral colored V-neck top during a portrait session at the 2005 Toronto Film Festival in Canada.

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Denzel Washington -

A rather bemused looking Denzel Washington in a baseball cap and V-neck sweater attends the game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the San Antonio Spurs in November 2003 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

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Paul McCartney -

Beatle Paul McCartney in a patterned V-neck sweater waits for the cameras to roll during filming of 'The Magical Mystery Tour' in 1967.

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