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Home • Fashion

84th Annual Academy Awards Best Dressed

Viola Davis' winning look at the 84th Annual Academy Awards.
Best Dressed
Viola Davis 84th Academy Awards 2
By Celia L. Smith · Updated October 28, 2020
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Who: Viola Davis

Where: The 84th Annual Academy Awards

Why: Davis’ gorgeous Vera Wang gown hit all the right marks. The cut — a svelte, strapless, mini-plunge style flattered all of the right places. And the emerald shade made her bronze skin and natural highlighted hair glow.