Halle Berry
The actress' Oscar win was unforgettable for many reasons. She was the first Black woman to win the Best Actress Award, which she won in 2002 for Monster's Ball. In addition to her historical win, her dress became iconic and put designer Elie Saab on the map.
Lupita Nyong'o
Lupita always turns heads on the red carpet, but this custom baby blue Prada gown took the grand prize. This marked the first time she won the Best Supporting Actress award for her debut film 12 Years a Slave.
Ava Gardner
The silver screen siren of the Golden Age of Hollywood dazzled in an ostentatious sequins gown. As if that weren't glamorous enough, she accessorized with a large and lustrous tiara, white fur and gloves.
Gemma Chan
Perfectly pink! The Crazy Rich Asians star made a grand entrance with her bright and bold Valentino design.
Lady Gaga
For the ceremony, where she nabbed her first Oscar, Mother Monster arrived in a breathtaking Alexander McQueen gown that she paired with an estimated $30 million Tiffany's necklace.
Zendaya
The Euphoria star always turns heads on the red carpet but she pulled out all of the stops for the 2022 ceremony.
Hilary Swank
The actress, who took home the Best Actress award for Million Dollar Baby, stunned in a simple, yet striking Guy Laroche design that featured a plunging open-back.
Elizabeth Taylor
One word: Glamourous. The legendary actress always knew how to drop jaws, and this design was no different.
Janelle Monáe
Never one to stick to the basics, the Moonlight actress dropped jaws in an Elie Saab Haute Couture gown, which was adorned with intricate beading, lace set with feathers and an over-the-top tulle train.
Diana Ross
Diana Ross sizzled at the 54th Annual Academy Awards in a glittering red gown and lush white fur shawl.
Kacey Musgraves
The country singer turned heads in her bubblegum pink Giambattista Valli number at the 2019 event.
Viola Davis
The Oscar-winning actress stunned in this electrifying hot pink gown by Michael Kors. In addition to her bright dress, she accessorized with a matching flamingo pink clutch and statement jewelry pieces.
Nicole Kidman
The actress always shuts down the red carpet, and this powerful red gown by Balenciaga was no different. The high-neck and sleeveless design made it an instant classic, but the dramatic bow and striking color took it to the next level.
Tessa Thompson
The actress wrapped herself in gold, wearing a dazzling strapless gown at the 2019 ceremony.
Chrissy Teigen
Chrissy Teigen channeled old-Hollywood glamour in this periwinkle Zuhair Murad gown.
Julia Roberts
The Oscar-winning actress may have taken home the award in 2001 for Erin Brockovich but her satin vintage Valentino gown stole the show. The black and white number was from the brand's 1982 collection.
Lady Gaga
The A Star is Born actress looked effortlessly elegant in a white pantsuit dress by Brandon Maxwell.