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Gwyneth Paltrow - The actress looked pretty in pink at the 1999 Academy Awards. The Ralph Lauren princess style gown was the talk of the show.

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Renée Zellweger - Zellweger brought sunshine to the 2001 Academy Awards. She was all smiles as she floated down the red carpet.

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Kate Hudson - The actress donned this lace ensemble for the 2003 Oscars. The delicate Versace lace shoulders on this gown fit Hudson perfectly.

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Angelina Jolie - Jolie hit the 2004 Oscars red carpet in Old Hollywood style. The actress was stunning in this Marc Bouwer gown and shawl.

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Hilary Swank - The actress wore this memorable, floor-length gown to the 2005 Academy Awards. The navy blue gown looked even better with an Oscar in hand!

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Reese Witherspoon - Witherspoon wore this stunning, beaded gown to the 2006 Academy Awards. All eyes on her, the vintage Christian Dior was a perfect fit.

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Michelle Williams - This bright yellow, saffron gown lit up the 2006 Oscars red carpet. Williams had designer Vera Wang to thank for the stunning look.

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Angelina Jolie - At the Cannes Film Festival in 2008, Jolie was one of the most standout stars for both her pregnancy and her gown. The iconic actress looked exquisite in her floor-length Max Azria Atelier gown.

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Olivia Wilde - The actress donned this stunning gown for the Primetime Emmy Awards in 2008. Designed by Reem Acra, this beaded cap sleeve look made future brides everywhere rethink their dresses.

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Kyra Sedgwick - The actress was glowing in this L'Wren Scott design at the 2008 Primetime Emmy Awards. Surrounded by floor-length hems, Sedgwick rocked the bold midi look.

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Eva Mendes - Mendes owned the red carpet at the Golden Globe Awards in 2009. Her Christian Dior gown was accented perfectly by that bold turquoise necklace.

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Julianne Moore - The actress popped with color at the Venice Film Festival in 2009. Designed by Tom Ford, this look was all about contrasting colors, and Moore was the perfect muse.

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Anne Hathaway - Looking elegant as ever, Hathaway made her way down the Oscars red carpet in 2009. The detailed beading on this Armani Privé gown made it a beautiful signature look.

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Diane Kruger - This golden gown stood out at the 16th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards. Paired with a classic red lip, Diane Kruger created an exceptional all-around look.

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Chloë Sevigny - This lilac, ruffled gown turned heads at the Golden Globe Awards in 2010. This Valentino masterpiece is the perfect blend of art and fashion.

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Lady Gaga - The singer-songwriter brought her unique style to the Grammy Awards in 2010. The Armani Privé piece highlights what happens when architecture and fashion collide.

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Zoe Saldaña - Saldaña turned heads with this beautiful gown at the Academy Awards in 2010. This daring ombre number was a Givenchy Haute Couture signature gown.

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Demi Moore - The actress donned this cascading, ruffled gown for the Academy Awards in 2010. Designed by Atelier Versace, the color and style of this gown fit Moore perfectly.

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Sandra Bullock - Bullock shimmered at the Academy Awards in 2010. Designed by Marchesa, the golden statue that followed was the perfect accessory for this beautiful beaded gown.

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January Jones - Designed by Versace, this dress looked impeccable on the 'Mad Men' actress at the Golden Globes in 2011. She perfectly paired this modern gown with a classic hairstyle and makeup.

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Emma Stone - The celebrated actress wore this structured, T-shirt dress for the Golden Globes in 2011. A signature piece of the Calvin Klein Collection, Stone looked flawless in peach.

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Natalie Portman - Another stunning pregnant look, Natalie Portman glowed at the 2011 Golden Globes. The detail of the beaded rose on this Viktor & Rolf gown is a stunning accent to the look.

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Mila Kunis - This incredible lilac with lace piece stunned the red carpet at the Academy Awards in 2011. Designed by Elie Saab, this dress is referenced even today.

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Halle Berry - Berry's body-con dress was a hit at the Academy Awards in 2011. Marchesa designed this champagne-colored gown.

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Diane Kruger - Kruger wore this sleek, glamorous gown to the Cannes Film Festival in 2011. A piece from the Calvin Klein Collection, a long hem is a classic look that never fails to wow.

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Zoe Saldaña - Another bold choice from Saldaña, these dramatic red stripes could not be missed at the Cannes Film Festival in 2011. It was designed by Armani Privé.

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Kirsten Dunst - Another Cannes standout from 2011 was this sheer-skirted creation. Dunst's textured gown was a Chanel Haute Couture signature piece.

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Michelle Williams - William's donned this '50s-inspired Louis Vuitton number for the Academy Awards in 2012. The pop of color highlighted the actress' skin tone, and made her stand out on the red carpet.

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Gwyneth Paltrow - This caped gown by Tom Ford was the perfect chic look for the Academy Awards in 2012. The diagonal neckline pairs well with Paltrow's sleek hairdo.

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Eva Longoria - All eyes were on Longoria at the Cannes Film Festival in 2012. The exaggerated train and open back was a Marchesa masterpiece.

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Emily Blunt - The star worked the red carpet in this Michael Kors gown at the Golden Globes in 2013. Blunt paired her gold, cutout dress with pink accessories.

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Kerry Washington - Kerry Washington turned heads at the Golden Globes in 2013 in her sheer Miu Miu gown. Blunt bangs and blue eye shadow completed the chic look.

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Taylor Swift - T-Swift showed a new, mature side to her style at the 2013 Grammy Awards. The pleated chiffon gown looked even better with the golden award she picked up that night.

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Charlize Theron - The actress looked incredible in this structured gown at the 2013 Academy Awards. This Christian Dior Haute Couture piece was the perfect fit for Theron.

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Jessica Chastain - Chastain brought her Hollywood best to the Academy Awards in 2013. This beaded gown was a favorite from Armani Privé.

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Selena Gomez - Gomez rocked this chic look at the 2013 MTV Music Video Awards. The star paired her Atelier Versace gown with emerald earrings.

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Taraji P. Henson - This sleek, off-the-shoulder, velvet dress was a gown to remember from the 2017 Academy Awards. A custom Alberta Ferretti, the actress may have been in the film 'Hidden Figures,' but she sure wasn't hiding it here!

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Ava DuVernay - The director stepped out in this full-skirted, silver gown at the 2017 Academy Awards. DuVernay took to Twitter (now X) to tell fans her dress was not just beautiful but a political statement against Donald Trump's travel ban. “A small sign of solidarity,” she wrote. “I chose to wear a gown by a designer from a majority Muslim country. Thanks to @AshiStudio of Lebanon.”

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Emma Roberts - The actress stunned in vintage Armani at the Academy Awards in 2017. This two-toned gown is the perfect, classic look.

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Angelina Jolie -

No surprise that Jolie had another standout look at the 2018 Golden Globes. The sheer sleeves and feathered cuffs of this Atelier Versace gown are incredible.

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Lady Gaga -

At the 2019 Oscars, Lady Gaga embodied the spirit of Audrey Hepburn in a stunning black Alexander McQueen gown. Adorned with a giant Tiffany & Co. diamond, she exuded Hollywood glamour reminiscent of a bygone era.

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Charlize Theron -

Charlize Theron radiated elegance as she graced the red carpet at the 2019 Academy Awards in a breathtaking backless dress. With long sleeves and a high neckline, her attire exuded sophistication and captured the attention of all in attendance.

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Janelle Monáe -

At the 92nd Academy Awards red carpet, singer and actress Janelle Monáe lit up the night in a sleek and shimmering Ralph Lauren gown. This stunning piece was meticulously crafted with over 168,000 Swarovski crystals. It was a masterpiece of hand-embroidered work, requiring over 600 hours to create.

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Margot Robbie -

Margot Robbie made a statement at the 2020 Oscars in a vintage and strapless navy Chanel dress adorned with a jewel pendant and cuff sleeves.

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Halle Berry -

At the 2021 Oscars, Halle Berry unveiled a fresh look with a short bob and baby bangs. Complementing her new hairstyle was a stunning purple strapless gown, elegantly crafted by Dolce & Gabbana.

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Reese Witherspoon -

Reese Witherspoon perfectly complemented the red carpet at the 93rd Annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles, donning a breathtaking multi-shaded scarlet gown by Christian Dior.

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Zendaya -

Zendaya graced the 94th Academy Awards, in 2022, with a stunning Valentino silk blouse.

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Jada Pinkett Smith -

Pinkett Smith dazzled on the red carpet of the 94th Academy Awards, donning a stunning long-sleeved emerald gown. The gown, featuring a ruched bodice flowing into a full, ruffled skirt, is a masterpiece from the spring/summer 2022 couture collaboration between Jean Paul Gaultier and Glenn Martens of Diesel and Y/Project.

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Cara Delevingne -

Cara Delevingne turned heads at the 2023 Oscars with a striking red gown designed by Elie Saab. The one-shoulder dress boasted a daring thigh-high slit, while a large statement bow emphasized the gown’s ruched bodice.

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Kate Hudson -

Kate Hudson made a triumphant comeback at the 2023 Oscars, showcasing her impeccable fashion sense. The star graced the red carpet in a mesmerizing metallic mermaid gown at the 95th Academy Awards.

See also: A history of political statements on the red carpet

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