01of 23Bob Riha, Jr./GettyLady in red! Anne Hathaway looked stunning in a strapless red Valentino gown. The actress was gearing up to host the show alongside James Franco.
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Lady in red! Anne Hathaway looked stunning in a strapless red Valentino gown. The actress was gearing up to host the show alongside James Franco.
02of 23Frazer Harrison/GettyReese Witherspoon’s black-and-white strapless Armani Privé gown paired with her high ponytail became an instantly iconic look.
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Reese Witherspoon’s black-and-white strapless Armani Privé gown paired with her high ponytail became an instantly iconic look.
03of 23Jeff Vespa/WireImageHalle Berry has worn her fair share of show-stopping red carpet gowns through the years, and her 2011 Marchesa was no exception.
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Halle Berry has worn her fair share of show-stopping red carpet gowns through the years, and her 2011 Marchesa was no exception.
04of 23Jeff Vespa/WireImageSandra Bullock — who had taken home her own Academy Award in 2010 forThe Blind Side— looked red hot in Vera Wang.
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Sandra Bullock — who had taken home her own Academy Award in 2010 forThe Blind Side— looked red hot in Vera Wang.
05of 23Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman.Kevin Mazur/WireImageNicole Kidmanbrought her husband Keith Urban along as her date, and wore a beaded Dior gown for the occasion. She was nominated for Best Actress forRabbit Hole.
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Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman.Kevin Mazur/WireImage
Nicole Kidmanbrought her husband Keith Urban along as her date, and wore a beaded Dior gown for the occasion. She was nominated for Best Actress forRabbit Hole.
06of 23Ethan Miller/GettyScarlett Johansson wore a magenta Dolce & Gabbana number with an open back and lots of lace.
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Scarlett Johansson wore a magenta Dolce & Gabbana number with an open back and lots of lace.
07of 23Kevin Mazur/WireImageGwyneth Paltrow dazzled in silver Calvin Klein Collection on the red carpet. She may look calm and collected, but the staradmittedthat the 2011 Oscars were responsible for “the most terrifying moment” of her life: Her performance of “Coming Home” fromCountry Strong, which was nominated for Best Original Song.
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Gwyneth Paltrow dazzled in silver Calvin Klein Collection on the red carpet. She may look calm and collected, but the staradmittedthat the 2011 Oscars were responsible for “the most terrifying moment” of her life: Her performance of “Coming Home” fromCountry Strong, which was nominated for Best Original Song.
08of 23Craig Barritt/GettyIn 2011, Jennifer Hudson looked stunning in a bright orange Atelier Versace halter number. The Academy Award winner was there as a presenter.
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In 2011, Jennifer Hudson looked stunning in a bright orange Atelier Versace halter number. The Academy Award winner was there as a presenter.
09of 23John Shearer/GettyAll that glitters is…Mandy Moore’s golden gown! The star sparkled on the red carpet in a Monique Lhuillier look fit for a princess. And good thing, because she was there to perform a song from the Disney movieTangled, which was nominated for Best Original Song.
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All that glitters is…Mandy Moore’s golden gown! The star sparkled on the red carpet in a Monique Lhuillier look fit for a princess. And good thing, because she was there to perform a song from the Disney movieTangled, which was nominated for Best Original Song.
10of 23Kevin Mazur/WireImageNominated for Best Actress for her role inWinter’s Bone, the then-newcomer Jennifer Lawrence looked like a seasoned pro in her sizzling Calvin Klein Collection column.
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Nominated for Best Actress for her role inWinter’s Bone, the then-newcomer Jennifer Lawrence looked like a seasoned pro in her sizzling Calvin Klein Collection column.
11of 23ROBYN BECK/AFP via GettyHelena Bonham Carter flashed some leg — and a Union Jack garter — on the red carpet.
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Helena Bonham Carter flashed some leg — and a Union Jack garter — on the red carpet.
12of 23Bob Riha, Jr./GettyCamila Alves and Matthew McConaughey made for one gorgeous couple on the 2011 Oscars red carpet. One year later, the pair would marry.
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Camila Alves and Matthew McConaughey made for one gorgeous couple on the 2011 Oscars red carpet. One year later, the pair would marry.
13of 23John Shearer/GettyBest Actress nominee Michelle Williams wowed in an elegant beaded Chanel Haute Couture gown and cropped haircut.
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Best Actress nominee Michelle Williams wowed in an elegant beaded Chanel Haute Couture gown and cropped haircut.
14of 23Pascal Le Segretain/GettyHilary Swank floated intothe Oscarsin an ombré feather and sequin Gucci number.
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Hilary Swank floated intothe Oscarsin an ombré feather and sequin Gucci number.
15of 23Kevin Mazur/WireImageJavier Bardem and Penélope Cruz hit the red carpet for the first time since welcoming their son in January of that year.
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Javier Bardem and Penélope Cruz hit the red carpet for the first time since welcoming their son in January of that year.
16of 23Steve Granitz/WireImageMila Kunis was a vision in lacy lavender Elie Saab. Her first Oscars, Kunis was there with the cast ofBlack Swan, which was nominated for Best Picture.
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Mila Kunis was a vision in lacy lavender Elie Saab. Her first Oscars, Kunis was there with the cast ofBlack Swan, which was nominated for Best Picture.
17of 23Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagicJustin Timberlakebrought his mom, Lynn Harless, as his date. He was in attendance with the cast ofThe Social Network, which was up for Best Picture.
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Justin Timberlakebrought his mom, Lynn Harless, as his date. He was in attendance with the cast ofThe Social Network, which was up for Best Picture.
18of 23Jeff Vespa/WireImageA pregnant Natalie Portman took home the Oscar for Best Actress for her performance inBlack Swanin eggplant Rodarte.
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A pregnant Natalie Portman took home the Oscar for Best Actress for her performance inBlack Swanin eggplant Rodarte.
19of 23ROBYN BECK/AFP via GettyFlorence Welch looked ethereal as she arrived for the Academy Awards in 2011. The Florence + The Machine singer performed “If I Rise” from127 Hours, which was nominated for Best Original Song.
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Florence Welch looked ethereal as she arrived for the Academy Awards in 2011. The Florence + The Machine singer performed “If I Rise” from127 Hours, which was nominated for Best Original Song.
20of 23MARK RALSTON/AFP via GettyChristian Bale and Mark Wahlberg, who both starred in the Oscar nominated filmThe Fighter, posed for a photo before the ceremony.
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Christian Bale and Mark Wahlberg, who both starred in the Oscar nominated filmThe Fighter, posed for a photo before the ceremony.
21of 23Ethan Miller/GettyCeline Dion graced us with her presence at the 2011 awards alongside husband René Angélil, and performed “Smile” for the show’s In Memoriam tribute.
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Celine Dion graced us with her presence at the 2011 awards alongside husband René Angélil, and performed “Smile” for the show’s In Memoriam tribute.
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23of 23Kevin Mazur/WireImageAmy Adams shined on the carpet in a stunning navy blue L’Wren Scott gown. She was nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her role inThe Fighter.
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Amy Adams shined on the carpet in a stunning navy blue L’Wren Scott gown. She was nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her role inThe Fighter.
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