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!
WHO: Lizzy Gardiner
WHAT: 67th Annual Academy Awards
WEAR: Custom gown.
WHO: Gwyneth Paltrow
WHAT: 74th Annual Academy Awards
WEAR: Alexander McQueen gown.
WHO: Cher
WHAT: 70th Annual Academy Awards
WEAR: Bob Mackie gown.
WHO: Tyra Banks
WHAT: 72nd Annual Academy Awards
WEAR: Vera Wang gown.
WHO: Cameron Diaz
WHAT: 70th Annual Academy Awards
WEAR: Dior ensemble.
WHO: Gwyneth Paltrow
WHAT: 83rd Annual Academy Awards
WEAR: Louis Vuitton gown.
WHO: Angelina Jolie
WHAT: 84th Annual Academy Awards
WEAR: Atelier Versace gown.
WHO: Lady Gaga
WHAT: 87th Annual Academy Awards
WEAR: Azzedine Alaia gown.
WHO: Rita Ora
WHAT: 87th Annual Academy Awards
WEAR: Marchesa gown.
WHO: Lupita Nyong'o
WHAT: 87th Annual Academy Awards
WEAR: Calvin Klein gown.
WHO: Kerry Washington
WHAT: 88th Annual Academy Awards
WEAR: Versace gown.
WHO: Heidi Klum
WHAT: 88th Annual Academy Awards
WEAR: Marchesa gown.
WHO: Halle Berry
WHAT: 70th Annual Academy Awards
WEAR: Vera Wang gown.
WHO: Björk
WHAT: 73rd Annual Academy Awards
WEAR: Marjan Pejoski gown.
WHO: Cher
WHAT: 60th Annual Academy Awards
WEAR: Bob Mackie gown.
WHO: Penélope Cruz
WHAT: 79th Annual Academy Awards
WEAR: Atelier Versace gown.
WHO: Zoe Saldana
WHAT: 82nd Annual Academy Awards
WEAR: Givenchy gown.
