The 66 Most Iconic Oscar Dresses of All Time
From Audrey Hepburn and Barbra Streisand to Angelina Jolie and Lupita Nyong'o, we take a look back at our favorite Oscar red carpet moments.
From timeless Hollywood glamour to over-the-top headline grabbers, our favorite Oscar moments almost always happen on the red carpet. On Sunday, March 12, we'll see who takes home the gold statues at the 95th Oscars ceremony, but until then, here are the most iconic dresses worn to the Academy Awards over the years.
1958
Debbie Reynolds in an elegant ball gown.
1960
Ava Gardner looks like Hollywood royalty in a bejeweled gown, elegant gloves, and tiara.
1968
Faye Dunaway in Theodora Van Runkle.
1969
Barbra Streisand wears a gown designed by Arnold Scaasi.
1969
Aretha Franklin performs Barbara Streisand's "Funny Girl" for the Academy, the year Streisand received the Oscar for her title role.
1970
Elizabeth Taylor in Edith Head and her famous diamond necklace.
1973
Cher dons a golden two-piece on the arm of her husband and singing partner, Sonny Bono.
1975
Lauren Hutton in Halston.
1975
Anjelica Huston in a long-sleeve sequined gown.
1978
Farrah Fawcett in a gold Stephen Burrows gown.
1979
Brooke Shields in a flowy gown accessorized with a flower crown.
1985
Diana Ross performs in stunning, sparkling white gown.
1988
Cher holds her Oscar for best actress in the film Moonstruck.
1992
Demi Moore arrives in a purple-grey, floral number.
1995
Uma Thurman in a lilac Prada gown and chiffon wrap.
1997
Nicole Kidman in John Galliano for Christian Dior.
1998
Sharon Stone paired a lilac Vera Wang evening skirt with a Gap button-down.
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