Ahh, the Oscars are upon us.
In fact, according toThe Telegraph, the name “Oscar” was not yet in use.
However, one constant has remained throughout the years those glamorous Oscars gowns.
We’re guessing you’ve likely never made it to the Academy Awards.
However, youcanlive vicariously through the 20 most iconic Oscars dresses from years past.
The snub came as a shock to many, but Madonna didn’t have time to wallow in self-pity.
According toRolling Stonemagazine, “[Ray of Light] was her spiritual-awakening statement.”
According toPapermagazine, Paltrow’s confusing monologue while accepting her award was the downfall of sincerity within acceptance speeches.
Who needsmillennial pinkwhen pre-millennium pink looks this good?
Unfortunately, the media can be a tough, unforgiving (and un-forgetting) crowd.
You justthoughtyou had it bad.
On a positive note, any media is good media right?
Then again, Bjork is far from your usual celebrity.
And, oh she did it while wearing a swan.
Even the designer of the infamous swan dress, Marjan Pejoski, couldn’t believe what happened.
However, he didn’t seem to be bothered.
In an interview withVogue, Pejoski said, “It was fantastic of her.
So rebellious, at a traditional occasion like the Oscars.
Berry won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her remarkable performance in Marc Forster’sMonster’s Ball.
By receiving the coveted golden statue, Berry became thefirst black woman everto win the lead actress Oscar.
“This moment is so much bigger than me,“she said through tears.
An iconic Oscars moment deserves an iconic Oscars dress, and Berry delivered both.
It was certainly a perfectly unforgettable dress for a perfectly unforgettable moment.
This gal knows how to work a carpetanda camera.
Lopez served major classic Hollywood vibes as she walked the red carpet with then-beau Ben Affleck.
One could even say that Lopez closely resembled a certain fashionable First Lady.
The performance earned Theron the Best Actress Oscar at the 76th Academy Awards the first nominationandwin for the actress.
Theron looked like a golden statue herself as she accepted the award.
Oh received much praise from critics for her performance in the 2004 black comedy,Sideways.
Born in New Orleans, Louisiana and raised in Tennessee, Witherspoon isproud of her Southern roots.
2007: Jennifer Hudson is a total dream girl
Dreamgirlswasthefilm of 2007.
Her famous blonde locks were pulled into a wrap bun reminiscent of Hollywood starlet-turned-princess, Grace Kelly.
Is it hot in here, or is it just her?
If she were to win the Oscar, she’d be thefirst-ever Spanish actressto do so.
This was undoubtedly at the forefront of the actress' mind as she prepared for the big night.
Whatdoyou wear to what could very well be the most important night of your career?
This vintage Balmain gown would totally make the shortlist.Cruz looked absolutely exquisitewhile accepting her Oscar and breaking down barriers.
The designer dress featured an asymmetrical neckline and a hidden high slit to show off those famous gams.
It just kind of has to have that wow factor.”
I can’t wait to use my losing face.
Now, if I win, I won’t be able to use it!”
Leave it to Jolie to steal the show using only her leg.
When she was announced as the Best Actress Oscar winner, Lawrence was visibly shocked.
“Uh, a bad word,” the new Oscar winner responded.
At least she fell in style!
To top it all off, Nyong’o donned a dainty diamondFred Leighton headband.
This stunner was only one of thethree Alaia designsGaga donned throughout the evening.
A little (outfit) change never hurt anyone and Gaga proves it.
I’m the most high maintenance person in the world.”
What better way to will an Oscar win into existence than by dressing as an Oscar?
These two are total #twingoals.
