These Are the Craziest Oscars Gowns Ever

The Academy Awards is not only one of the biggest nights of the year for actors, but it is also arguably every fashion-followers favorite award show for red carpet arrivals. From show-stopping gowns to stunning beauty moments, every year there's a moment that leaves us speechless. Today we're taking a walk down memory lane and sharing 17 of those moments from past red carpets. 

From Lizzy Gardiner's American Express–themed dress to Halle Berry's gorgeous Vera Wang slip, these are the craziest Oscars gowns we've seen by far. And who could forget Cher's stunning beaded gown from 1998 or Angelina Jolie's striking leg pose from 2012?

Check out the craziest Oscars gowns below! 

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WHO: Lizzy Gardiner

WHAT: 67th Annual Academy Awards

WEAR: Custom gown.

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WHO: Gwyneth Paltrow

WHAT: 74th Annual Academy Awards

WEAR: Alexander McQueen gown.

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WHO: Cher

WHAT: 70th Annual Academy Awards

WEAR: Bob Mackie gown.

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WHO: Tyra Banks

WHAT: 72nd Annual Academy Awards

WEAR: Vera Wang gown.

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WHO: Cameron Diaz

WHAT: 70th Annual Academy Awards

WEAR: Dior ensemble.

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WHO: Gwyneth Paltrow

WHAT: 83rd Annual Academy Awards

WEAR: Louis Vuitton gown.

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WHO: Angelina Jolie

WHAT: 84th Annual Academy Awards

WEAR: Atelier Versace gown.

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WHO: Lady Gaga

WHAT: 87th Annual Academy Awards

WEAR: Azzedine Alaia gown.

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WHO: Rita Ora

WHAT: 87th Annual Academy Awards

WEAR: Marchesa gown.

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WHO: Lupita Nyong'o

WHAT: 87th Annual Academy Awards

WEAR: Calvin Klein gown.

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WHO: Kerry Washington

WHAT: 88th Annual Academy Awards

WEAR: Versace gown.

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WHO: Heidi Klum

WHAT: 88th Annual Academy Awards

WEAR: Marchesa gown.

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WHO: Halle Berry

WHAT: 70th Annual Academy Awards

WEAR: Vera Wang gown.

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WHO: Björk

WHAT: 73rd Annual Academy Awards

WEAR: Marjan Pejoski gown.

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WHO: Cher

WHAT: 60th Annual Academy Awards

WEAR: Bob Mackie gown.

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WHO: Penélope Cruz

WHAT: 79th Annual Academy Awards

WEAR: Atelier Versace gown.

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WHO: Zoe Saldana

WHAT: 82nd Annual Academy Awards

WEAR: Givenchy gown.

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