Cate Blanchett at the 2011 Oscars

Cate Blanchett at the 2011 OscarsCate Blanchett could be called the most talented actress of our time, stealing our hearts in countless movies. Her red carpet looks have always been the most elegant yet unique dresses that suit the Australian actress perfectly. The pastel Givenchy dress that she put on for the red carpet at the 2011 Academy Awards was indeed a hot topic of conversation.

Hilary Swank at the 2005 Oscars

Hilary Swank at the 2005 OscarsHilary Swank has had her fair share of gorgeous red carpet gowns that could make any other celeb jealous. She has a slamming body that always fits these designer gowns. One of her most iconic looks would have to be the plunging backless gown she arrived in for her Best Actress win in 2005. You would be lying if you said this look is not memorable.

Marisa Tomei at the 2009 Oscars

Marisa Tomei at the 2009 OscarsWhen we watch the Oscar red carpet, we want to be wowed and we hope to see these famous faces wearing the most fabulous dresses us regular people have never dreamed of wearing. So when Marisa arrived at the red carpet wearing this layered Atelier Versace pleats, it was so worth the while. It truly is a masterpiece that the famed designer should indeed be very proud of.

Nicole Kidman at the 2011 Oscars

Nicole Kidman at the 2011 OscarsNicole Kidman is not one to shy away when it comes to red carpet styles. She can be credited for wearing some of the most legendary red carpet dresses of all time. One of these dresses would have to be this dress that Nicole chose for the 2011 Oscars. Christian Dior’s structural white design and these orange heels definitely made Nicole look like a fashionable angel.

Angelina Jolie at the 2012 Oscars

Angelina Jolie at the 2012 OscarsOften called the most beautiful woman in the world, Angelina Jolie is no stranger to turning heads on the red carpet. It is clear from her choice of dresses that black is her favorite color. However, this particular dress stands out among other black dresses that she has worn in the past. The pose she struck spawned many memes and has become an iconic pose.

Maria Menounos at the 2013 Oscars

Maria Menounos at the 2013 OscarsMaria Menounos mostly stays behind the scenes at red carpet events interviewing celebs. But all eyes were on her when she wore this pink ensemble when she attended the Academy Awards. The host of ‘E!News’ looks absolutely scrumptious in this shocking pink dress. Normally, pink is seen as an unflattering color but instead made Maria stand out in the crowd of celebs.