Oscars 2018: The 90 most memorable Academy Award dresses ever

It's the most wonderful time of the year! The biggest awards show of the season is upon us – airing Sunday March 4 at 5 p.m. (PST) from the iconic Dolby Theatre in Hollywood – and we can't wait! Not only do the Oscars celebrate the best of the best in film, they also boast the most star-studded red carpet.
Here, in honour of the Academy Awards' incredible 90th year, we've rounded up the 90 most jaw-dropping ensembles in history – from Marilyn Monroe's gorgeous black tulle to Angelina Jolie's iconic "leg dress" to Lupita Nyong'o's stunning pale-blue grecian gown, which she wore to collect her first Academy Award.
In preparation for the hottest catwalk of the year, scroll through our top picks of the most memorable Oscars outfits ever.
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Marilyn Monroe
1951, black tulle
The actress presented the award for best sound recording
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Audrey Hepburn
1953, Givenchy
Audrey took home the best actress award for her role in Roman Holiday
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Grace Kelly
1955, Edith Head
Grace took home the best actress statue for her role in The Country Girl
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Sophia Loren
1958
Sophia - who went on to win an Oscar in 1962 - posed with Oscar-winning director David Lean
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Elizabeth Taylor
1961, Christian Dior
Elizabeth claimed the best actress award for her role in Butterfield 8
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Barbra Streisand
1969, Arnold Scaasi
The star stole the show while winning best actress for her role in Funny Girl
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Elizabeth Taylor
1970, Edith Head
Elizabeth showed off the infamous jewels gifted to her by Richard Burton
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Lauren Hutton
1975, Halston
Lauren stunned in a grecian gown while helping present best documentary
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Angelica Huston
1976
Arm-in-arm with Jack Nicholson, Angelica stunned in a white outfit
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Farrah Fawcett
1978, Stephan Burrows
The Charlie's Angels actress was on hand to help present the award for outstanding achievement in film editing
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Diana Ross
1982
Diana sparkled in a red gown at the Oscars, where she later performed alongside Lionel Ritchie
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Angelica Huston
1986, Tzetzi Ganev
The star took home a statue for best actress in Prizzi's Honor
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Cher
1986, Bob Mackie
The iconic singer presented the award for best supporting actor
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Cindy Crawford
1991, Versace
Cindy held hands with her then-boyfriend Richard Gere
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Madonna
1991, Bob Mackie
Attending the awards show with Michael Jackson in tow, the star put on a beautiful performance of her song "Sooner or Later"
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Jodie Foster
1992, Giorgio Armani
Jodie took home the award for best actress in Silence of the Lambs
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Marisa Tomei
1993, Chanel
Marisa stole the show in Chanel and took home best supporting actress in My Cousin Vinny
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Winona Ryder
1994
The gorgeous actress was nominated for her role in The Age of Innocence
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Uma Thurman
1995, Prada
Uma was nominated for best supporting actress in Pulp Fiction
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Gwyneth Paltrow
1996, Calvin Klein
Gwyneth arrived arm-in-arm with her then-boyfriend, Brad Pitt
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Nicole Kidman
1997, Dior Couture
Nicole stunned alongside her then-boyfriend Tom Cruise
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Helen Hunt
1998, Tom Ford
Helen took home the statue for best actress in As Good As It Gets
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Sharon Stone
1998, GAP blouse and Vera Wang skirt
Sharon broke red carpet fashion rules, mixing low-end with high-end for this iconic look
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Celine Dion
1999, John Galliano
The Canadian chanteuse made red carpet history by wearing a tuxedo backwards
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Gwyneth Paltrow
1999, Ralph Lauren
The star won best actress for her role in Shakespeare In Love
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Charlize Theron
2000, Vera Wang
The actress stunned in a bronze gown for the awards show, winning her first Oscar nine years later
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Hilary Swank
2000, Randolf Duke
Hilary took home the award for best actress in the film Boys Don't Cry
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Bjork
2001, Marjan Pejoski
The singer broke all fashion rules when she debuted her iconic swan gown
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Julia Roberts
2001, Valentino
Julia took home the statue for best actress in Erin Brockovich
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Renée Zellweger
2001, Carolina Herrera
The actress brought some sunshine to the Oscars' red-carpet
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Halle Berry
2002, Elie Saab
Halle looked the part to win best actress for her role in Monster's Ball
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Reese Witherspoon
2002, Valentino
Reese took the stage to present the award for best makeup
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Kate Winslet
2002, Ben de Lisi
Kate, nominated for Irish, gave the red carpet a run for its money in this stunning red gown
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Jennifer Lopez
2003, Valentino
The iconic singer attended the awards show with her then-boyfriend Ben Affleck
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Charlize Theron
2004, Gucci
The actress took home her first Oscar for her starring role in Monster
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Angelina Jolie
2004, Marc Bouwer
Angelina was on hand to present the award for art direction
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Diane Lane
2004, Azzaro
Diane joined John Cusack to present the award for best documentary short and feature film
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Holly Hunter
2004, Vera Wang
Holly, nominated for best supporting actress in Thirteen, stunned in organza
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Jennifer Garner
2004, Valentino
Jennifer was all aglow in orange the year she presented the award for sci-tech
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Hilary Swank
2005, Guy Laroche
Hilary took home the prize for best actress in Million Dollar Baby
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Natalie Portman
2005, Lanvin
Natalie was up for an Oscar for her starring role in Closer
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Reese Witherspoon
2006, vintage Dior
The actress took home the prize for her starring role in Walk the Line
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Michelle Williams
2006, Vera Wang
Michelle was nominated for best supporting actress in Brokeback Mountain
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Keira Knightley
2006, Vera Wang
The actress was up for best actress in Pride and Prejudice
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Penelope Cruz
2007, Atelier Versace
Penelope was nominated for her role in Volver
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Jennifer Lopez
2007, Marchesa
The "Jenny From The Block" singer stunned in a grecian gown
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Nicole Kidman
2007, Balenciaga
Nicole was on hand to help present the award for best art direction
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Marion Cotillard
2008, Jean Paul Gaulthier
Marion won best actress for her role in La Vie En Rose
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Kate Winslet
2009, Yves Saint Laurent
The star took home the award for best actress in The Reader
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Anne Hathaway
2009, Armani
Anne was nominated for best actress in Rachel Getting Married
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2009, John Galliano
Freida starred in Slumdog Millionaire, which took home numerous awards including best picture
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Sandra Bullock
2010, Marchesa
Sandra won best actress for her role in The Blind Side
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Cameron Diaz
2010, Oscar de la Renta
The star helped present the award for best animated feature, which went to Up
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Cate Blanchett
2011, Givenchy Couture
The actress was on deck to present the winner of best makeup
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Natalie Portman
2011, Rodarte
Natalie took home the Oscar for best actress in Black Swan
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Mila Kunis
2011, Elie Saab
The star helped present the award for best animated short film
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Michelle Williams
2012, Louis Vuitton
Michelle was nominated for her role in My Week with Marilyn
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Meryl Streep
2012, Lanvin
Meryl Streep's gold dress matched the statue she took home for best actress in The Iron Lady
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Rooney Mara
2012, Givenchy
The actress was nominated for her starring role in The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo
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Octavia Spencer
2012, Tadashi Shoji
Octavia won for best supporting actress in The Help
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Jennifer Lawrence
2013, Dior Couture
Jennifer took home the award for best actress in Silver Linings Playbook (she also tripped on-stage!)
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Halle Berry
2013, Versace
Halle famously shared an on-stage smooch with Adrian Brody, who won best actor for his role in The Pianist
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Amy Adams
2013, Oscar de la Renta
The actress presented the award for best sound recording
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Jessica Chastain
2013, Armani Privé
The star was nominated for her role in Zero Dark Thirty
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Kerry Washington
2013, Miu Miu
The stunning star was on hand to help present the award for best live action short
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Jennifer Aniston
2013, Valentino
Jennifer was voted one of the best dressed of the evening!
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Salma Hayek
2013, Alexander McQueen
The actress was a presenter at the awards that year
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Amanda Seyfried
2013, Alexande McQueen
Amanda stunned in a lace and organza gown by one of Duchess Kate's favourite designers
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Anne Hathaway
2013, Prada
The actress won best supporting actress for her role in Les Miserables
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Angelina Jolie
2014, Elie Saab
Angelina and Brad Pitt presented an award together
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Lupita Nyong'o
2013, Alexander McQueen
The actress took home the award for best supporting actress in 12 Years a Slave
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Naomi Watts
2015, Armani Privé
Naomi took the stage to help present the award for best editing
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Julianne Moore
2015, custom Chanel
Julianne took home the golden statue for best actress in Still Alice
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Rosamund Pike
2015, Givenchy Couture
The star was nominated for her starring role in Gone Girl
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Margot Robbie
2015, Saint Laurent
The actress was on hand to present the award for sci-tech
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Cate Blanchett
2016, Armani Privé
The Australian actress was nominated for her role in Carol
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Alicia Vikander
2016, Louis Vuitton
The actress took home the prize for best supporting actress in The Danish Girl
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Brie Larson
2016, Gucci
The actress took home the golden statue for her role in Room, with the adorable Jacob Tremblay
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Lady Gaga
2016, Brandon Maxwell
The iconic singer was up for an Oscar for best original song "Til It Happens to You," which she also performed at the awards
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Taraji P. Henson
2017, Alberta Ferretti
The actress was easily one of the best dressed to hit the red carpet that evening
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