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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.

By Julia Shingler and
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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.

1

1954

Photograph, Black-and-white, Monochrome photography, Dress, Fashion, Monochrome, Standing, Formal wear, Event, Suit,

Audrey Hepburn in Givenchy.

2

1955

Photograph, Formal wear, Event, Ceremony, Photography, Wedding, Dress, Smile, Suit, Bride,

Grace Kelly in a satin Edith Head gown.

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3

1958

Photograph, Black-and-white, Formal wear, Monochrome photography, Retro style, Monochrome, Suit, Fun, Vintage clothing, Dress,

Sophia Loren in a classic floral print dress with diamond earrings and necklace.

4

1958

Clothing, Dress, Shoulder, Textile, Photograph, Standing, Formal wear, Bridal clothing, Gown, One-piece garment,

Debbie Reynolds in an elegant ball gown.

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5

1960

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Ava Gardner looks like Hollywood royalty in a bejeweled gown, elegant gloves, and tiara.

6

1968

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Faye Dunaway in Theodora Van Runkle.

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7

1969

Music artist, Performance, Talent show, Singer, Formal wear,
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Barbra Streisand wears a gown designed by Arnold Scaasi.

8

1969

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Aretha Franklin performs Barbara Streisand's "Funny Girl" for the Academy, the year Streisand received the Oscar for her title role.

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9

1970

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Elizabeth Taylor in Edith Head and her famous diamond necklace.

10

1973

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Cher dons a golden two-piece on the arm of her husband and singing partner, Sonny Bono.

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11

1975

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Lauren Hutton in Halston.

12

1975

Suit, Fashion, Formal wear, Eyewear, Event, Tuxedo, Smile, Glasses, Dress, Vision care,
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Anjelica Huston in a long-sleeve sequined gown.

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13

1978

Formal wear, Suit, Performance, Tuxedo, Event, Fashion, Dress, Musician, Performing arts,
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Farrah Fawcett in a gold Stephen Burrows gown.

14

1979

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Brooke Shields in a flowy gown accessorized with a flower crown.

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15

1985

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Diana Ross performs in stunning, sparkling white gown.

16

1988

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Cher holds her Oscar for best actress in the film Moonstruck.

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17

1992

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Demi Moore arrives in a purple-grey, floral number.

18

1995

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Uma Thurman in a lilac Prada gown and chiffon wrap.

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19

1997

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Nicole Kidman in John Galliano for Christian Dior.

20

1998

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Sharon Stone paired a lilac Vera Wang evening skirt with a Gap button-down.

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