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Emma Watson -

Emma Watson looked dazzling at the 2022 British Academy Film Awards in London in this black and white gown. The white ruffles gave the dress a fun and modern vibe. 

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Anya Taylor-Joy -

Actress Anya Taylor-Joy was a vision in yellow at the 2021 Emmy Awards. She looked like a modern princess with her jewelry and elegant up-do.   

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Zendaya -

Zendaya rocked this web-inspired gown at the 2021 premiere of 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' in Los Angeles. An appropriate choice for this film!

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Princess Diana -

The trend-setting royal brought the backless trend to the red carpet at the 1985 premiere of 'Back to the Future.' A true fashion-visionary! 

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Cate Blanchett -

Cate Blanchett rocked this stunning Jean Paul Gaultier gown at the 2000 Academy Awards. And while it may have looked simple, the gold embellishments matching her jewelry made a true statement. 

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Considered by many as one of the greatest red carpet gowns of all time, this navy blue Guy Laroche gown was a winning look for Hilary Swank at the 2005 Academy Awards. The actress took home the Oscar for Best Actress in 'Million Dollar Baby' (2004) that same night. 

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Beyoncé -

Beyoncé went for a sultry white lace gown by Michael Castello at the 2014 Grammy Awards. A stunning look for the one and only Queen Bey!

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Jennifer Lopez -

Never afraid of a daring gown, J.Lo made heads turn in this stunning gold Marchesa gown at the 2009 Golden Globes. Talk about a golden girl! 

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Charlize Theron -

Charlize Theron wore this winning Gucci gown at the 2004 Academy Awards. A fitting choice as she won Best Actress for her work in 'Monster' (2003). 

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Anne Hathaway -

Anne Hathaway opted for an Armani Privé backless gown at the 2011 Golden Globes. An elegant yet modern look for the A-lister. 

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Miranda Kerr -

Australian model and entrepreneur wowed in this daring Emilio Pucci gown at the Golden Globes afterparty in 2014. A stunning choice if you want to stand out. 

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Nicole Kidman -

For the 2005 Tribeca Film Festival afterparty, Nicole Kidman went for a stunning black Azzaro dress with sequined embellishments. A sensual take on the little black dress. 

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Bella Hadid -

Bella Hadid was a true lady in red as she attended the screening of 'Pain and Glory' at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival. The model looked glamorous with her red lips and luxurious jewelry. 

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Halle Berry -

Spotted at the 2001 Screen Actors Guild Awards, Halle Berry went for a bold backless red gown. Definitely a winning red carpet look! 

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Scarlett Johansson -

Appearing on the jury at the 61st Venice Film Festival in 2004, actress Scarlett Johansson went for a sultry black dress for the occasion. The red lips gave it a little extra Hollywood glamour. 

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Emily Blunt -

Attending the 15th Screen Actors Guild Awards in 2009, British actress Emily Blunt went for a stunning sequined Pamela Roland gown. 

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Kate Hudson -

Kate Hudson opted for a sexy sheer black gown at the Los Angeles premiere of 'The Skeleton Key' in 2006. Definitely a daring, but amazing look! 

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Hailey Bieber -

One of her more daring looks, Hailey Bieber matched the pink carpet in this Alexander Wang 'thong' dress at the 2019 Met Gala.  

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Taylor Swift -

Taylor Swift made a true statement in this blue, glittering KaufmanFranco gown at the 2010 Grammy Awards. She ended up taking home four awards. 

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Rihanna -

The future Fenty-mogul wore this sexy Giorgio Armani gown at the 2012 Grammy Awards. The star was nominated in four categories at that year's award ceremony.  

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Emma Stone -

The actress rocked a long-sleeve beaded Elie Saab gown for the 2015 Academy Awards. She was nominated that year for her role in 'Birdman' (2014). 

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Heidi Klum -

Heidi Klum wore this jaw-dropping number at the amfAR New York Gala in 2013. Definitely a timeless and sexy look worn by the model and TV presenter. 

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Gisele Bündchen -

Supermodel Gisele Bündchen made heads turn in this sparkling Stella McCartney gown at the 2017 Met Gala. Wearing her hair up brought more attention to her look. 

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Selena Gomez -

The actress and singer went for a jaw-dropping open-back Givenchy dress at the 2015 American Music Awards. The color looked great with her long, dark hair.

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Rosamund Pike -

Rosamund Pike attended the screening of 'OSS 117: From Africa With Love' at the Cannes Film Festival in 2021 wearing this stunning red number. 

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Leslie Mann -

Leslie Mann rocked this gorgeous backless gown at the 2021 LACMA Art + Film Gala in Los Angeles. The gown was both a timeless and sexy choice for the actress. 

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Kaia Gerber -

Kaia Gerber opted for an open-back Alexander McQueen look at the 2018 Fashion Awards in London, where she won Model of The Year. 

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Diane Kruger -

Diane Kruger wore this dreamy light yellow gown at the 2011 Berlin Film Festival. The golden embellishments gave the look a fun detail.

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Emily Ratajkowski -

No stranger to showing off some skin, model Emily Ratajkowski turned up at the 2018 Met Gala wearing a gold Marc Jacobs gown. 

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Kate Bosworth -

Kate Bosworth looked pretty in pink in this Stella McCartney gown at the 2014 Met Gala. It's definitely a sexy yet sweet look for the actress. 

Sources: (Marie Claire) (L'Officiel) (HuffPost)

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