Simply Strapless

Kristin Chenoweth
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Simply Strapless

01 of 06

Jessica Alba

Jessica Alba
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The mom-to-be let her ethereal Marchesa gown and glowing decolletage take the spotlight as she floated down the carpet.

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02 of 06

Cameron Diaz

Cameron Diaz
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Heavy necking? Not on the red carpet, where many stars opted to skip necklaces and pair their strapless dresses with, well... nothing. A toned Cameron Diaz was on trend, keeping the focus on the ruffled bodice of her blush Dior by John Galliano gown and sculpted shoulders.

03 of 06

Renee Zellweger

Renee Zellweger
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All eyes were on presenter Renee Zellweger as she worked the red carpet in a stunning silver beaded Carolina Herrera gown. The actress complemented her bare collarbone with a deep crimson lip and an air of confidence.

04 of 06

Kelly Preston

Kelly Preston
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Kelly Preston

packed a colorful punch in her sunny sweetheart gown from Roberto Cavalli. She paired it with drop earrings, a cuff bracelet and a gracefully unadorned neck.

05 of 06

Amy Adams

Amy Adams
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The Enchanted star and presenter channeled Veronica Lake, letting a cascade of auburn finger curls fall over bare shoulders in a Proenza dress.

06 of 06

Kristin Chenoweth

Kristin Chenoweth
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The petite blonde made a big impact by framing her bronzed shoulders in nothing but a black strapless Armani Prive gown.

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