Paula Patton showed off her baby bump at the 2010 Academy Awards in a bright red gown that accentuated her natural glow.
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Glamour Girl
Anika Noni Rose’s shimmery bodice on her 2010 Academy Awards gown made her outshine the rest on the red carpet.
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Showing Off
Mariah Carey’s navy blue dress featured a slit that showed off just enough leg. We loved the sweetheart neckline and the vintage-looking broach that gathered all of the fabric to her side.
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The Queen is Here
Queen Latifah looked regal as always in a lavender gown at the 82nd Annual Academy Awards.
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Retro Lady
Nicole Richie exuded 70s style in her long striped gown with mega sleeves.
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Green with Glamour
Shaun Robinson took it back to old hollywood glamor with her darp green floor-length gown.
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Simply Stunning
Jennifer Hudson left everyone at the Vanity Fair after-party for the 2010 Oscars when she arrived in this long, flowing blue gown. We still can’ find words to express how gorgeous she looked.
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Voluminous Saldana
“Avatar” actress Zoe Saldana made quite an entrance – in beads and ruffles when she stepped onto the red carpet at last year’s Oscars. The transitioning pale purple to black gave her gown dramatic flair.
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She’s Got the Look
2010 Best Actress Nominee, Gabourey Sidibe was loving her red carpet look – “If fashion was porn, this dress is the money shot,” she said, with a giggle.
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Paying Homage
To accept her 2010 Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, Mo’Nique wore a blue gown with a white flower in her hair as a nod to Hattie McDaniel — the first Black woman to ever win an Oscar. The ensemble did the trick — she looked amazing!
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Alicia Keys
Alicia Keys brought a shot of color to the red carpet at last year’s Oscars in a lilac Grecian Armani Prive gown with a dramatic high slit.
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Keisha Whitaker
Keisha Whitaker looks breathtaking enough to walk down the aisle in this glamorously embellished gown at the 2008 Oscars.
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Beyonce
Beyonce’s figure-flattering House of Dereon Couture gown she wore at the 2009 Oscars received mixed reviews. Nevertheless, Beyonce stood out in this gold leaf printed mermaid gown.
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Jennifer Hudson
Jennifer Hudson steals the show at the 2008 Oscars in a white Roberto Cavalli halter gown with detailed beading at the neck and empire waist.
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Taraji P. Henson
We love the first-time nominee’s flawless look at last year’s Oscars. She wore a Roberto Cavalli gown with train and Fred Leighton necklace.
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Halle Berry
Halle Berry is a veteran of the Oscars’ red carpet. At the 2009 Oscars, Halle Berry wore a black and gold tulle Marchesa gown that reaffirmed her status as one of the Oscars’ best dressed stars.
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Queen Latifah
Queen Latifah scores a home run in a navy dutchess satin gown at last year’s Oscars.
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Jada Pinkett Smith
The actress can pull off anything, including this bustier style, body-hugging, copper strapless number by Carolina Herrera she wore on the red carpet back in 2007.
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Viola Davis
Nominee Viola Davis glows in a gold Reem Acra accordion pleat halter gown at last year’s Oscars. A stunning look that befits the special occasion.