Cloris Leachman Style Evolution - From Beauty Queen to 'Raising Hope' - StyleList

Getty Images Cloris Leachman Style EvolutionYes, folks, that dishy creature on the right is, in fact, Cloris Leachman. Then 20 years old, the beauty -- who was named Miss Chicago that same year -- sported Rita Hayworth-worthy waves and strong shoulders while visiting the NBC set.Cloris Leachman Style EvolutionKnown for her stage work as well as her TV and films, 24-year-old Leachman (left) starred alongside Katharine Hepburn in "As You Like It."Cloris Leachman Style EvolutionStarring in 1955's "Kiss Me Deadly," the 29-year-old fresh-faced Leachman modeled chinese remi cropped curls, full brows, and some seriously in-your-face cleavage.Cloris Leachman Style EvolutionFun fact: Leachman had a short-lived stint as Timmy's mom on "Lassie." Turns out, do-gooding collies and housedresses just weren't her thing.Cloris Leachman Style EvolutionEasy, tiger. Appearing on "77 Sunset Strip," Leachman channeled Sophia Loren in leopard-print capris, gold heels, a brown do, and a green sash that just begged to be undone.Cloris Leachman Style EvolutionAt age 35, Leachman rocked a shorter wavy bob along with a sexy nightie. Pearls and heels to bed? Fancy.Cloris Leachman Style EvolutionAppearing on "The Untouchables," Leachman got a little too close for comfort to some mobsters. Or maybe they were the fashion hair bulk police, coming to see her about that eyesore dress and Carol Channing wig?Cloris Leachman Style EvolutionAs Phyllis Lindstrom on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," Leachman rocked a curly blonde beehive, retro jumper, and a blouse that would put anybody's eye out. No wonder Mary looked so stylish.Cloris Leachman Style EvolutionShown with the rest of 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show' cast, 46-year-old Leachman donned psychedelic printed frocks and a blonde highlighted updo as Mary's nosy landlady. Far out, man.Cloris Leachman Style EvolutionPosing with then husband George Englund, Leachman was a retro fox with her geometric-print dress, honey blonde locks, pink lipstick, and dramatic eyeliner. Shame about the blue tuxedo shirt.Cloris Leachman Style EvolutionMove over, Betty White -- there's a new granny bulk hair in town. At the sprightly age of 84, comedy legend Cloris Leachman is poised to conquer Hollywood once again with her new sitcom "Raising Hope." And with an Oscar, eight Emmys, and countless other accolades to her credit, nobody deserves another shot in the spotlight more.But if you think you know this funny woman, guess again. Read on as we track this sassy lady from her roots as a drop-dead-gorgeous Miss America contestant to her sequins-and-slits stint on "Dancing With the Stars."Plus, don't miss the premiere of "Raising Hope," which airs tonight, Sept. 21, at 9/8 Central on Fox.Meanwhile, get a glimpse at Helen Mirren's style evolution.