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Kate Winslet
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Best Actress nominee Kate Winslet looked beautifully off-kilter in an embroidered one-shoulder design from Yves Saint Laurent.

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star Freida Pinto was a stylesetter in a sheer, single-sleeve gown from John Galliano.

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Marisa Tomei

did not shy away from sartorial drama-the second-time nominee selected a sweeping, single-strap design from Versace.

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Heidi Klum

bared a solo stem in a custom gown designed by Roland Mouret.

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Sarah Jessica Parker

played up her perfect shape in a haute couture gown from Christian Dior.

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Angelina Jolie

drew all eyes in an Elie Saab gown with a low-dipping bodice.

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Natalie Portman

wore an intricately draped Rodarte design that played up her golden skin.

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Amy Adams, Carolina Herrera, Oscars 2009
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Who says redheads can't wear crimson? Nominee Amy Adams accented her auburn locks with a streamlined design from Carolina Herrera.

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Virginia Madsen in Kevan Hall, Loree Rodkin earrings, Rene Caovilla shoes, Katherine Baumann bag, 2009 Academy Awards, Oscars, Red Carpet Arrivals
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Virginia Madsen in Kevan Hall, Loree Rodkin earrings, Rene Caovilla shoes, Katherine Baumann bag, 2009 Academy Awards, Oscars, Red Carpet Arrivals

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Presenter Amanda Seyfried rocked a Valentino gown in the designer's signature shade.

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Comic actress Leslie Mann sparkled in a Pamella Roland design with silver and gold mosaic sequins.

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Nominee Viola Davis gleamed gold in a Reem Acra gown.

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Anne Hathaway in Armani Prive and Cartier diamonds, 2009 Oscars, Academy Awards, Red Carpet Arrivals
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Best Actress nominee Anne Hathaway selected an Armani Prive design, accented with champagne-hued paillettes and Swarovski crystals.

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Miley Cyrus

wore a Zuhair Murad haute couture gown with a skirt of beaded petals.

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Evan Rachel Wood

highlighted her porcelain complexion with an ivory gown from Elie Saab.

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Jessica Biel

wrapped her curves in a platinum Prada column gown.

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Best Supporting Actress winner Penelope Cruz wore a vintage Balmain gown with bridal appeal.

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Nominee Taraji P. Henson wore a layered buttercream confection from Roberto Cavalli.

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Beyonce

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Melissa George

flaunted her contours in a lingerie-inspired Dolce & Gabbana gown with a tulle train.

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Vanessa Hudgens

went classic Hollywood in a customized Marchesa gown with a tulle trumpet hem.

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