#1 Favorite Oscars Look: Audrey Hepburn in Givency, 1954
At the time of her Best Actress Win for 1953's "Roman Holiday," Hepburn was a fresh-face to Hollywood. In fact, her role of Princess Ann was her first lead. The Oscars weren't nearly as big an event then as they are now. In fact, Hepburn ran to the ceremony after her stage performance in "'Odine" and didn't even change her hair and makeup. Now that was a true Hollywood star.
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Audrey Hepburn in Givency |
In a brilliant color not often found on the red carpet, Williams stole my breath away in this Vera Wang number. It was her first Oscar nomination that year, and even though she didn't win the award, she certainly won best overall look in my book.
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Michelle Williams in Vera Wang |
#3 Favorite Oscar Look: Julia Roberts in vintage Valentino, 2000
America's sweetheart had finally gotten a meaty enough role to become Oscar's sweetheart as well. Everyone knew that Roberts would take home the gold in 2000 for her role as Erin Brockovich, but they didn't know she'd also steal the show in her vintage Valentino gown.
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Julia Roberts in Valentino |
#4 Favorite Oscar Look: Charlize Theron in Christian Dior, 2005
Following up the year after winning Best Actress at the Academy Awards is no easy feat, but Theron still managed to steal the spotlight. Her blue Christian Dior gown started off a trend still found on the runways - layers and layers of ruffles. Many actresses have tried it since, but none have carried it off as gorgeously.
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Charlize Theron in Christian Dior |
#5 Favorite Oscar Look: Reese Witherspoon in Nina Ricci, 2007
It was the awards season of her big makeover post-divorce from ex-husband Ryan Philippe, and she made it clear that it was his loss. Sure, she wasn't nominated for her acting in 2007, but she surely was on everybody's best dressed list that year with her purple Nina Ricci gown and fresh new haircut.
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Reese Witherspoon in Nina Ricci |
So here's hoping one of Hollywood's starlets shows up tonight in a real show-stopper. Because sometimes (especially on the red carpet) it's not about who you are, but who you are wearing.