Tens of millions tune into the awards show hoping to see their favorite film of the year win.
Gossiping about celebrity fashion can be a welcome distraction from our lives.
It could be argued that Williams was a trailblazer, never conforming to what others deemed “appropriate.”
And her awards show looks have certainly always provoked attention.
But it was in 1986 that Williams wore perhaps her most controversial look to date.
When you combine the two, you’d think it would be an Oscars red carpet masterpiece.
Is it a coincidence that she released “If I Could Turn Back Time” just three years later?
Her longtime friend and designer, Bob Mackie, was behind the iconic styling.
And I said, ‘Of course it’s not fashion.
It’s a crazy getup for attention.’
And it did get attention people talk about it still."
Though Cher was snubbed for an Oscar, she was still invited to present at the awards show.
Her then-husband Bruce Willis wore a classic tuxedo and bow tie.
However, his understated outfit almost accentuated the boldness of Moore’s.
It was an intriguing red carpet look that fans seemed eager to forget.
However, it’s made a lasting impression, still showing up on plenty of worst-dressed Oscars lists.
But there is one film missing from this list that deserves to be on it.
Because, ironically, it might tell the biggest truth of all.
And that’s ‘Do the Right Thing.'"
Basinger stood up for Spike Lee’s film before passing the award to “Dead Poets Society.”
Davis wore a white gown with a ruffled, mullet skirt and black spaghetti straps.
But that was sort of the point, as Davis explained toTIME.
Paired with a purple lip, the actress had never looked so glamorous.
Goldberg’s look was apparently “inspired” by Disney.
And looking at the high collar of her cape, she was definitely giving off some evil queen vibes.
However, it was the unfortunate decision to channel her inner Disney villain that tanked the look.
Gardiner contacted American Express asking permission to design a dress made from their cards.
Gardiner looked like a walking ad for the company, which wasn’t the prettiest sight to behold.
“It’s different.
She’s not dressing a character.
She’s dressing herself.”
Then, Bjork arrived at the Oscars decked out in a handmade swan dress by Marjan Pejoski.
The singer also spent some of her time on the red carpet pretending to lay eggs.
Suffice it to say, the whole thing was pretty weird.
I guess they don’t do those things anymore, right?"
Apparently not, as the dress is still regarded as one of the worst in Oscars history.
She wore a floor-length black dress with a ruched top half that was more than a little sheer.
Paltrow later commented on the Alexander McQueen look in a Q&A for GOOP.
As it turns out, the outfit may not have been all Travolta’s fault.
His then-wife, Kelly Preston, toldAccess Hollywoodthat she actually encouraged the look that would go down in infamy.
“I told him that he should do it …
He’s John Travolta.
He can wear jeans with his tux,” she said.
Will she be wearing a dress made of meat?
A bra that shoots flames?
Since Gaga transitioned into her film career, she’s seemingly toned down her wild looks quite a bit.
Lady Gaga rocked a long, white gown designed by Azzedine Alaia.
The textured dress featured a boxy top frame with wide arm holes and a cinched waist.
So this represents my daughters."
