The most memorable dresses in Oscar history

<strong>Grace Kelly</strong> <p>In 1956 Grace Kelly wore a princess dress by her favourite designer Edith Head, a few months before she became a real-life princess upon marrying Prince Rainier of Monaco.<br> Photo: © PA</p>
<strong>Julia Roberts</strong> <p>Julia Roberts accepted her Oscar for <em>Erin Brockovich</em> in a black vintage velvet-and-satin Valentino dress in 2001.<br> Photo: © Getty Images </p>
<strong>Penelope Cruz</strong> <p>Penelope Cruz donned an ethereal blush Atelier Versace gown with a sweeping train in 2007. A Swarovski clutch and Chopard diamonds provided the finishing touches.<br> Photo: © Getty Images </p>
<strong>Halle Berry</strong> <p>The night Halle Berry received the Oscar for Best Actress in 2002 – becoming the first African-American woman to scoop a statuette since 1940 – she stunned in an Elie Saab gown with a sheer bodice and strategically-placed embroidery.<br> Photo: © Getty Images </p>
<strong>Nicole Kidman</strong> <p>Nicole Kidman stole the show in 2007 in a scarlet Balenciaga gown, accented at the neck with an avant-garde structured bow.<br> Photo: © Getty Images </p>
<strong>Björk</strong> <p>In 2001, Björk's iconic dress resembling a white swan designed by Marjan Pejoski became one of the most talked about Oscar dresses of all time.<br> Photo: © Getty Images</p>
<strong>Celine Dion</strong> <p>Celine Dion went off-piste with this white back-to-front suit by Galliano for Dior in 1999.<br> Photo: © Getty Images </p>
<strong>Cher</strong> <p>The queen of extravaganza, Cher caused a sensation in 1988 in a Bob Mackie creation.<br> Photo: © Getty Images</p>
<strong>Juliette Binoche</strong> <p>Juliette Binoche went for 1920s flapper finery with a couture gown and boots by Jean Paul Gaultier in 2001 – the year she was nominated for an Oscar for <em>Chocolat</em>.<br> Photo: © Getty Images </p>
<strong>Jennifer Lopez</strong> <p>Jennifer Lopez was a romantic vision in an Elie Saab gown, which she accessorised with a selection of Neil Lane diamond and platinum jewellery in 2015.<br> Photo: © Getty Images </p>
<strong>Geena Davis</strong> <p>Geena Davis stirred things up in 1992 with an early version of the mullet dress, by costume designers Ruth Meyers and Bill Hargate.<br> Photo: © Rex</p>
<p>And the <a href="/tags/0/oscars/">Oscar</a> for best dressed goes to… Ahead of one of Hollywood's starriest nights we remember the most beautiful, the most extravagant and the most unforgettable dresses on the red carpet. Click through to see all our picks!</p>
<strong>Audrey Hepburn</strong> <p>The floral lace Givenchy gown worn by Audrey Hepburn at the 1954 Oscars is considered one of the best dresses ever seen at the awards ceremony. <br>Photo: © Rex</p>
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