Hottest Oscar Dresses Ever: See the Most Jaw-Dropping Looks!

It’s a well-known fact that celebrities reserve their most dazzling dresses for the Oscars, the climax of the awards season. This esteemed event has also been the backdrop for a variety of daring fashion choices, including deep necklines, thigh-high splits, and revealing sheer outfits.

Here are some of the most seductive dresses in the history of the Academy Awards.

Halle Berry (2025)

Channeling a shattered glass motif with transparent mesh side cutouts, Berry’s gown by Christian Siriano was as striking as the actress herself.

Issa Rae (2024)

The mastermind behind “Insecure” radiated confidence in a lush green velvet gown from Ami Paris, featuring a bold neckline and a daringly high slit.

Rihanna (2023)

Known for her fearless maternity fashion, Rihanna didn’t disappoint with her semi-transparent Alaïa ensemble, which included a leather band highlighting her belly over a fitted bodysuit.

Halle and Chloe Bailey (2022)

Showing off their legs, the singing duo graced the red carpet in thigh-splitting dresses, Halle in a turquoise Roberto Cavalli with cutouts and Chloe in a purple creation by LVDF.

Andra Day (2021)

Looking radiant and glamorous, the nominee for “United States vs. Billie Holiday” shone in a golden Vera Wang chainmail dress with cutouts.

Scarlett Johansson (2020)

Johansson turned heads in a shimmering silver gown by Oscar de la Renta, featuring an exposed corset and a flowing satin skirt.

Blac Chyna (2020)

Indeed, Blac Chyna made her Oscar debut in a bold Dona Matoshi gown that featured a deep neckline, high slit, and blue beaded fringe.

Taraji P. Henson (2018)

The “Empire” star nearly brought the Oscars to a halt with her audacious Vera Wang gown that featured an extremely high slit.

Eiza González (2018)

The talented Mexican actress dazzled in a bright yellow gown by Ralph Lauren.

Viola Davis (2018)

The esteemed EGOT winner looked stunning in a Barbie-pink gown from Michael Kors Collection.

Salma Hayek (2017)

No one owns the red carpet like Hayek, who captivated onlookers in a semi-sheer black lace gown by Alexander McQueen.

Charlize Theron (2016)

Theron was a vision in a deep red Dior Haute Couture gown, complemented by a strategically placed Harry Winston necklace.

Priyanka Chopra (2016)

In line with her husband Nick Jonas’ song, Chopra was unforgettable in a sheer white Zuhair Murad dress.

Rachel McAdams (2016)

McAdams made a sexy statement with a deep green gown from August Getty Atelier.

Margot Robbie (2016)

The Australian actress shone in a golden Tom Ford ensemble.

Jennifer Aniston (2015)

The beloved “Friends” star dazzled in a nude, embellished gown by Atelier Versace, a departure from her usual black attire.

Chrissy Teigen (2015)

Teigen paired her pale blue Zuhair Murad Couture gown with a bold dark lip.

Angelina Jolie (2012)

Jolie’s appearance in a black velvet Atelier Versace gown in 2012 was so striking it sparked its own hashtag and Twitter account.

Jennifer Lopez (2012)

Lopez looked stunning in a beaded Zuhair Murad that accentuated her famous figure.

Jennifer Lawrence (2011)

A year before starring in “The Hunger Games,” Lawrence made a fiery entrance in a bold red Calvin Klein dress.

Mila Kunis (2011)

The “Black Swan” actress was enchanting in a lilac, lingerie-inspired gown by Elie Saab Couture.

Penélope Cruz (2011)

Accompanied by her husband Javier Bardem, Cruz was breathtaking in a ruby sequined gown by L’Wren Scott.

Marion Cotillard (2008)

When Cotillard accepted her Best Actress Oscar for “La Vie en Rose,” she wore a Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture piece adorned with embellished scales.

Hilary Swank (2005)

The Oscar winner for “Million Dollar Baby” looked stunning in a backless navy dress by Guy Laroche.

Beyoncé (2005)

The “Dreamgirls” star appeared regal in a black velvet gown from Atelier Versace.

Halle Berry (2002)

When Berry received her Best Actress Oscar for “Monster’s Ball,” she wore a legendary Elie Saab dress with a sheer bodice adorned with floral embroidery.

Cate Blanchett (1999)

For her first Oscars, Blanchett selected a semi-sheer John Galliano dress with delicate floral embroidery and a sheer back.

Gwyneth Paltrow (1996)

Paltrow, alongside then-partner Brad Pitt, shone in an ivory Calvin Klein slip dress adorned with embellishments.

Elizabeth Hurley (1995)

Escorted by then-husband Hugh Grant, Hurley made a statement in an elegant Versace gown without the need for safety pins.

Ellen Barkin (1994)

The star of “Switch” nearly bared all in a semi-sheer gold mesh dress.

Cindy Crawford (1991)

In 1991, Crawford demonstrated why she was one of the top supermodels, captivating everyone alongside Richard Gere in a stunning red Versace gown.

Cher (1988)

The iconic pop diva wore one of the most revealing Oscar outfits ever when she accepted her Best Actress award for “Moonstruck,” dressed in a legendary Bob Mackie design.

Raquel Welch (1974)

The bombshell from “One Million Years B.C.” was ready for Studio 54 in a plunging pink jumpsuit complemented with a lariat necklace.

Elizabeth Taylor (1970)

While presenting the Oscar for Best Picture, Taylor accessorized her low-cut periwinkle dress by Edith Head with the massive 68-carat Taylor-Burton Diamond.