Crazy Oscars
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Gwyneth Paltrow, 2002
Long before #freethenipple, Gwyneth bared it all to the Oscar-watching public in her goth mesh Alexander McQueen gown. The actress admitted 10 years later that she "should have worn a bra."
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Celine Dion, 1999
Even though it was Christian Dior by John Galliano, wearing a white suit on the Oscars red carpet was already a big risk, but when Celine styled the jacket backward and pimped out the look with a matching white fedora and sunglasses, she made the outing legendary.
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Whoopi Goldberg, 1993
No one knows for sure whether Whoopi's green and purple gown was the comedian's idea of a joke (or whether it later inspired Princess Fiona's getup from Shrek), but this outrageous look didn't stop Whoopi from getting invited back to host the award ceremony four times.
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Björk, 2001
Björk's swan dress designed by Macedonian designer Marjan Pejoski has become the zenith of red carpet kook — and for sure the Icelandic singer's best-known fashion moment.
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Barbra Streisand, 1969
When Barbra accepted the Best Actress award for her performance in Funny Girl, she turned heads in a pair of sheer, bedazzled Scaasi pajamas, claiming that she "didn't realize the outfit was so see-through."
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Cher, 1986
Barbra wasn't the only star to go for the big reveal on the Oscars red carpet. In 1986, Cher stole the show in a flamboyant Bob Mackie ensemble, complete with a showgirl's feather headdress.
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Cher, 1988
And she didn't disappoint when she won an award for Moonstruck two years later. The out-there Mackie look was inspired by a belly dancer's costume, and was immortalized on the star's wax figure.
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Angelina Jolie, 2012
Angelina's disembodied leg became even more iconic than the super slit Atelier Versace gown that showcased it.
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Demi Moore, 1989
In 1989, Demi got behind the wheel — or perhaps the handlebars — and self-designed this unhinged combo of bike shorts, a velvet bustier and a spangled train. Though the look is confusing, one thing is clear: The actress felt fantastic.
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Kim Basinger, 1990
Demi's ensemble inspired Kim to try her hand at designing an Oscar look the following year. The result was this equally disjointed half-tuxedo, half-wedding gown with a single glove seemingly borrowed from Michael Jackson.
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Uma Thurman, 2004
Not even this Christian Lacroix pirate wench Halloween costume could stop Uma from looking gorgeous at the Oscars — even if she did call the look her "most embarrassing experience."
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Geena Davis, 1992
Geena turned up to the Academy Awards in this cancan gown with an over-the-top ruffled mullet train, opera gloves and black tights. At least she can say that it wasn't her fault — the unforgettable look was created by costume designers Ruth Meyers and Bill Hargate.
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Diane Keaton, 2004
Diane started the whole borrowed-from-the-boys look with Annie Hall (for which she won the Best Actress Oscar in 1978). Over 25 years later, she took the trend to the next level, going full dandy in a three-piece tux with a polka dot tie, leather gloves, a top hat and tinted sunglasses.
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Juliette Binoche, 1997
Juliette won the Best Supporting Actress award for her performance in The English Patient, but the chocolate-colored velvet ensemble by Sophie Sitbon that she wore on the red carpet made her look more fit for the role of Dracula.
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