59 of the Most Iconic Oscar Gowns of All Time
59 of the Most Iconic Oscar Gowns of All Time
Every awards season, dozens of gowns roll out onto the red carpet: metallic, sheer, strapless, backless...you name it. But only a few are sartorial standouts to last the ages. From Taraji P. Henson's new take on Old Hollywood in 2017 to Gwyneth Paltrow foreshadowing Millennial Pink in 1999, here are the most iconic dresses in Oscar history.
Brie Larson
In Celine at the 2019 Academy Awards
Kacey Musgraves
In Giambattista Valli at the 2019 Academy Awards
Billy Porter
In Christian Siriano at the 2019 Academy Awards
Gemma Chan
In Valentino Haute Couture at the 2019 Academy Awards
Charlize Theron
In Christian Dior Haute Couture at the 2019 Academy Awards
Margot Robbie
In custom Chanel at the 2018 Academy Awards
Sandra Bullock
In custom Louis Vuitton at the 2018 Academy Awards
Lupita Nyong'o
In Versace at the 2018 Academy Awards
Naomie Harris
In Calvin Klein by Appointment at the 2017 Academy Awards
Taraji P. Henson
In custom Alberta Ferretti at the 2017 Academy Awards
Sofia Boutella
In Chanel Haute Couture at the 2017 Academy Awards
Charlize Theron
In Dior Haute Couture at the 2016 Academy Awards
Kerry Washington
In Versace Atelier at the 2016 Academy Awards
Lady Gaga
In Brandon Maxwell at the 2016 Academy Awards
Jennifer Lopez
In Elie Saab at the 2015 Academy Awards
Lupita Nyong'o
In custom Calvin Klein at the 2015 Academy Awards
Emma Stone
In Elie Saab at the 2015 Academy Awards
Lupita Nyong'o
In Prada at the 2014 Academy Awards
Kate Hudson
In Atelier Versace at the 2014 Academy Awards
Amy Adams
In Oscar de la Renta at the 2013 Academy Awards
Jennifer Lawrence
In Dior Haute Couture at the 2013 Academy Awards
Gwyneth Paltrow
In Tom Ford at the 2012 Academy Awards
Angelina Jolie
In Versace at the 2012 Academy Awards
Sandra Bullock
In Marchesa at the 2010 Academy Awards
Zoe Saldana
at the 2010 Academy Awards
Anne Hathaway
In Giorgio Armani PrivƩ at the 2009 Academy Awards
Natalie Portman
in Rodarte at the 2009 Oscars
PenƩlope Cruz
In Atelier Versace at the 2007 Academy Awards
Michelle Williams
in Vera Wang at the 2006 Oscars
Hilary Swank
In Guy Laroche at the 2005 Academy Awards
Beyonce
at the 2005 Academy Awards
Charlize Theron
In Gucci at the 2004 Academy Awards
Halle Berry
In Elie Saab at the 2002 Academy Awards
Bj?rk
In Marjan Pejoski at the 2001 Academy Awards
Julia Roberts
In Valentino at the 2001 Academy Awards
Gwyneth Paltrow
In Ralph Lauren at the 1999 Academy Awards
Celine Dion
In John Galliano at the 1999 Academy Awards
Madonna
In Olivier Theyskens at the 1998 Academy Awards
Sharon Stone
In the Gap and Vera Wang at the 1998 Academy Awards
Nicole Kidman
In Christian Dior at the 1997 Academy Awards
Goldie Hawn
In Vera Wang at the 1997 Academy Awards
Uma Thurman
In Prada at the 1995 Academy Awards
Whitney Houston
at the 1994 Academy Awards
Cindy Crawford
In Versace at the 1991 Academy Awards
Demi Moore
At the 1992 Academy Awards
Cher
In Bob Mackie at the 1986 Academy Awards
Christie Brinkley
At the 1984 Academy Awards
Meryl Streep
In Christian Leigh at the 1983 Academy Awards
Diana Ross
at the 1982 Academy Awards
Mia Farrow
At the 1979 Academy Awards
Farrah Fawcett
In Stephen Burrows at the 1978 Academy Awards
Lauren Hutton
In Christian Dior at the 1975 Academy Awards.
Anjelica Huston
at the 1975 Academy Awards
Barbra Streisand
In Arnold Scaasi at the 1969 Academy Awards
Grace Kelly
In Edith Head at the 1955 Academy Awards
Audrey Hepburn
In Givenchy at the 1954 Academy Awards
Elizabeth Taylor
at the 1954 Academy Awards
Vivien Leigh
at the 1940 Academy Awards
From swan halters to Chanel Couture to that Angelina leg moment.