Each year, the Academy Awards ceremony draws a glittering crowd of A-listers, all dressed to the nines for the occasion.
So, it’s no surprise that over the years, the red carpet at the Oscars has played host to a number of truly iconic looks. From Halle Berry’s gorgeous Elie Saab gown (which she wore during her historic win for Best Actress in 2002) or Cher’s dramatic Bob Mackie ensemble in 1986, the stars really do pull out all the stops for the event.
See our list of the most iconic Oscars looks over the years here
Audrey Hepburn in a dress designed by Hubert de Givenchy at the 1954 Oscars.
Lauren Hutton was the epitome of ’70s glamour at the 1975 Oscars.
Julia Roberts in Valentino at the 1982 Oscars
Cher stole the show in this dramatic two-piece designed by Bob Mackie in 1986.
Nicole Kidman stood out in this slinky chartreuse gown designed by John Galliano at the 1997 Oscars.
Sharon Stone paired her Vera Wang skirt with then-husband Phil Bronstein’s shirt at the 1998 Oscars.
Gwyneth Paltrow looked every inch the princess in this petal-pink gown by Ralph Lauren at the 1999 Oscars.
At the 2002 Oscars, Halle Berry (wearing an Elie Saab gown) made history with her Best Actress win.
Jennifer Lopez (with then-beau Ben Affleck on her arm) stunned in this simple Valentino design in 2003.
Charlize Theron positively glowed in this glittering backless gown from Gucci at the 2004 Oscars.
Hilary Swank’s midnight-blue Guy Laroche dress hit headlines for all the right reasons at the 2005 Oscars.
Reese Witherspoon was the picture of elegance in this Christian Dior gown in 2006, the year she won for Walk The Line.
Salma Hayek in Versace at the 2006 Oscars
Penelope Cruz made a dramatic entrance at the 2007 Oscars in this sweeping Versace dress adorned with pink feathers.
Marion Cotillard in Jean Paul Gaultier at the 2008 Oscars.
Freida Pinto in John Galliano at the 2009 Oscars
Sandra Bullock in Marchesa at the 2010 Oscars
Amy Adams in L’Wren Scott at the 2011 Oscars
Mila Kunis in Elie Saab at the 2011 Oscars
Jennifer Lawrence in Christian Dior at the 2013 Oscars
Cate Blanchett in Armani Prive at the 2014 Oscars
Lupita Nyong’o in Prada at the 2014 Oscars
Anna Faris in Zuhair Murad at the 2015 Oscars
Emma Stone in Elie Saab at the 2015 Oscars
Alicia Vikander in Louis Vuitton, 2016, when she won Best supporting actress for her role in The Danish Girl
Sofia Vergara in Marchesa in 2016.
Olivia Wilde in Valentino in 2016
Saoirse Ronan in Calvin Klein, 2016.
Sophie Turner in Galvan, 2016.
Margot Robbie in Tom Ford, 2016.
Best Actress 2016 winner Brie Larson in Gucci.
Chrissy Teigen wearing Marchesa in 2016.
Cate Blanchett in Armani in 2016.
Lady Gaga in a custom gown-and-suit combo designed by Brandon Maxwell in 2016.
Rachel McAdams topped best dressed lists in August Getty Atelier in 2016.
Charlize Theron looked stunning as always in Dior in 2016.
