Most Memorable Oscar Dresses of All Time!
The 2011 Academy Awards are right around the corner on Sunday, February 27! To get in the Oscar spirit, here are the most memorable Oscar gowns worn by your favorite stars. Everyone from Halle Berry to Anne Hathaway have walked the famous red carpet in the most beautiful dresses ever made. Check out the list and tell us whose Oscar gown was your favorite!
Way before she showed everyone her vocal talents, Gwyneth Paltrow wore a light pink Ralph Lauren dress to the 1999 Academy Awards. That was also the year she won Best Actress for her role in Shakespeare in Love!
Halle Berry made history in 2002 when she became the first African-American actress to win the Best Actress award for her role in Monster’s Ball. But that was also a memorable year for the actress because of her dress! She wore a sheer Elie Saab gown with flowers.
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Julia Roberts was classy at the 2001 Oscars in a black vintage Valentino gown when she accepted the award for Best Actress for her leading role in Erin Brockovich.
Charlize Theron showed everyone that a simple dress can be just as memorable. When she accepted her award for Best Actress at the 2004 Oscars, she stunned everyone in her glimmering Gucci floor-length gown. With her 40’s style curls, Theron was definitely one to remember.
Hilary Swank showed up to the 2005 awards in a floor-length, Guy Laroche gown with a cut-out back and long train. That was also the year she won Best Actress for her starring role as a boxer in Million Dollar Baby.
Michelle Williams went to the 2006 Oscars to support Heath Ledger and ended up being one of the most memorable fashion icons! She wore a yellow Vera Wang ruffled gown that everyone seems to remember.
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In 2007, Penelope Cruz wore a long Atelier Versace dress. With the corset detail at the top and the feathered bottom, Penelope looked absolutely stunning.
Natalie Portman is another actress who can make a simple dress look impeccable. The Black Swan star wore an orchid Rodarte gown to the 2009 Oscars. Stunning!
Kate Winslet always looks beautiful on the red carpet and the 2002 Oscars was no different. The Titanic actress wore a red, one shoulder, rose themed Ben de Lisi gown. The flower strap adds just the right accent to the beautiful dress.
As usual, Jessica Alba looked gorgeous on the red carpet at the 2006 Academy Awards. Alba wore a gold, Versace gown while presenting at the award show that year.
Anne Hathaway shined at the 2009 Oscars in a sleek and chic Armani Privé paved in crystal. Beautiful!
What was your
favorite Oscar gown from the past?
