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The Oscars' Most Unforgettable Looks

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Zoe Saldana, 2010

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chose an otherworldly Givenchy couture gown that combined a sparkling bodice with clouds of sculpted tulle.

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Halle Berry, 2002

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knows how to do classy and sexy. The night she won an Oscar for Monster's Ball, the actress highlighted her amazing figure with a peek-a-boo embroidered gown from Elie Saab.

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Bjork, 2001

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Oscar dress as performance art? The boundary-pushing Bjork channeled a swan in a Marjan Pejoski ensemble, even going so far as to drop golden eggs along the red carpet.

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Diane Keaton, 2004

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Diane Keaton

took her signature boy-meets-girl Annie Hall aesthetic a step further with a Chaplin-esque suit and bowler from Ralph Lauren. Points for consistency!

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Demi Moore, 1989

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Back in the late eighties, Demi Moore took a chance on an unknown stylist-herself. Rumor has it the actress had a hand in designing her tapestry-lined gown and lace-edged biker shorts.

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Gwyneth Paltrow, 2002

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In contrast to the pretty pink ballgown in which she won her 1999 Academy Award, Gwyneth Paltrow chose an edgy black Alexander McQueen top and gathered taffeta skirt.

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Cher, 1986

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The multi-talented Cher doesn't mess around when it comes to making red-carpet statements. Her long-time collaborator (since the days of Sonny and Cher!) Bob Mackie designed a showgirl-worthy beaded black two-piece with a towering 2-foot headpiece made of rooster feathers.

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Uma Thurman, 2004

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Uma Thurman

wore a couture Christian Lacroix ensemble-and got called Swiss Miss. "It was a beautiful dress," Thurman told InStyle. "Turns out I wore it wrong."

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Geena Davis, 1992

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Nominated for Thelma and Louise, Geena Davis embodied frothy early-'90s style in a gams-baring ruffled minidress courtesy of costume designers Ruth Meyers and Bill Hargate.

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Kim Basinger, 1990

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Presenter Kim Basinger got creative and designed her own white satin ensemble. The full-skirted gown was topped with a half-jacket that featured cryptic lettering down its single sleeve. Perhaps a tribute to her symbol-loving then-beau Prince?

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Barbra Streisand, 1969

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Hello gorgeous! Barbra Streisand revealed more than she bargained for in sequined Scaasi evening pajamas. "I didn't realize the outfit was so see-through," she told InStyle. "You couldn't tell that in the dressing room, only under the bright lights." Luckily, she had an attention-grabbing accessory-a Best Actress Oscar for her role in Funny Girl.

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Whoopi Goldberg, 1993

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This funny lady stole the spotlight when she presented at the 65th Annual Academy Awards. Bought at a Beverly Hills boutique, Whoopi Goldberg's purple satin frock coat opened to reveal a green lining and slim brocade trousers.

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Jada Pinkett Smith, 1997

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With abs like that, it's no wonder Jada Pinkett Smith wanted to show them off. Her mesh metal Versace two-piece revealed the actress's flawless shape-and fashion daring.

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Faith Hill, 2002

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When you're going to sing "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" at the Oscars, who can blame you for choosing a sorbet-hued gown? Singer Faith Hill took on the legendary Wizard of Oz tune in a pastel Versace design.

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Angelina Jolie, 2000

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A winner for Girl, Interrupted, Angelina Jolie got gothic in a long-sleeved Versace gown and pitch-black hair extensions.

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Celine Dion, 1999

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Singer Celine Dion tried out a twist on menswear-a 180-degree twist, that is. She showed her major flair for the dramatic in a backwards tuxedo from Christian Dior.

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Hilary Swank, 2003

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Taking a break from bold statement gowns, Hilary Swank chose a ballerina-inspired tulle Christian Dior gown and had her custom shoes dyed to match.

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Sharon Stone, 1998

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This one's all about the mix- Sharon Stone paired a lilac Vera Wang evening skirt with a button-down Gap shirt right out of her then-husband's closet.

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1 of 18 Zoe Saldana, 2010
2 of 18 Halle Berry, 2002
3 of 18 Bjork, 2001
4 of 18 Diane Keaton, 2004
5 of 18 Demi Moore, 1989
6 of 18 Gwyneth Paltrow, 2002
7 of 18 Cher, 1986
8 of 18 Uma Thurman, 2004
9 of 18 Geena Davis, 1992
10 of 18 Kim Basinger, 1990
11 of 18 Barbra Streisand, 1969
12 of 18 Whoopi Goldberg, 1993
13 of 18 Jada Pinkett Smith, 1997
14 of 18 Faith Hill, 2002
15 of 18 Angelina Jolie, 2000
16 of 18 Celine Dion, 1999
17 of 18 Hilary Swank, 2003
18 of 18 Sharon Stone, 1998

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