17 Iconic Beauty Looks From The Oscars
1/19Sunday marks the arrival of the 88th Academy Awards, so naturally, we're over here dreaming of all the dazzling beauty moments we'll witness as our favorite A-listers walk (read: strut like they mean it?) down the red carpet. Will there be any truly epic, head-turning, jaw-dropping looks? Or will the carpet mostly consist of flawless skin and neutral hues? Yawn. Sadly, we'll just have to wait and find out. In the meantime, though, we figured why not distract ourselves by taking a walk down memory lane — i.e. rounding up some of the most iconic Oscars beauty looks of all time?
You guys with us? Because we want to know your favorites, too! Flip through to find some of your most beloved movie stars in their prime beauty moments — from Jennifer Aniston's first Oscars ever, to Vanessa Hudgens pre-Austin Butler, and myriad more — get pumped for some flashback-y goodness.
WireImage2/19Halle Berry, 1998
In the face of beauty, Halle Berry can do no wrong. To wit: This all-'90s-everything look from the 70th Academy Awards. Despite donning an updo akin to what most of us rocked at a middle school dance, Halle werked it. Now that’s pretty iconic, don’t you think?
AFP/Getty Images3/19Gwyneth Paltrow, 1999
TBT to that time Gwyneth won an Oscar and managed to look like a real-life princess. That’s all.
Getty Images4/19Jennifer Aniston, 2000
It’s pretty much fact that our girl Jen has never strayed too far from her classic, California-girl aesthetic — which is just one of many things we love about her. Case in point: Even 16 years ago at her first-ever Oscars appearance, Jen was flaunting sun-kissed skin and sunny locks.
FilmMagic5/19Charlize Theron, 2004
Charlize is one of the celebrities who could show up in no makeup and still look swoon-worthy, amirite? But since we’re talking truly iconic beauty here, we have to say this über-bronzy, ultra-glam look from the 2004 Oscars takes the cake.
WireImage6/19Natalie Portman, 2005
The always-lovely Miss Portman stunned the 77th annual Academy Awards with slightly smoked-out eyes and an ethereal updo. We loved it then and we love it now.
WireImage7/19Michelle Williams, 2006
Michelle Williams took a canary-yellow gown and paired it with an elegant chignon and a cherry-red pout — needless to say she turned heads all night at the 78th annual award show.
WireImage8/19Jessica Alba, 2008
Who could possibly forget how mesmerizing the then-pregnant J.Alba looked at the 80thannual awards show? ‘Cause we sure didn’t. I mean, just look at that hair.
WireImage9/19Vanessa Hudgens, 2009
With sultry eyes and elegant hair, Vanessa looks like a sophisticated version of herHigh School Musical character, Gabriella Montez. No?
Getty Images10/19Hailee Steinfeld, 2011
Guys. We can’t get over how young (and adorable) Hailee looks here! Proof that five years seriously makes a huge difference.
WireImage11/19Jennifer Lawrence, 2011
J.Law looked like a straight-up dream (and real-life Barbie?) at the 83rd annual awards show. That blowout? There are no words.
Getty Images12/19Shailene Woodley, 2012
It’s safe to say that Shailene Woodley nailed the girl-next-door-meets-subtle-glam at the 84th annual awards — something we think is definitely worth a mention. Just look at how her eyes sparkle!
Getty Images13/19Kristen Stewart, 2013
K.Stew sure does make us consider going auburn for a second when we look (read: gaze in awe at) this crazy-gorgeous photo of her from the 85th annual awards.
WireImage14/19Emma Watson, 2014
At the 86th annual awards, Emma Watson donned red lips and hair reminiscent of Old Hollywood, but with a subtle modern twist.
WireImage15/19Lupita Nyong’o, 2014
For the stunning look Lupita wore the year she claimed her Oscar, makeup artist Nick Barose kept the makeup simple, natural, and peachy, which happened to pair perfectly with her sky-blue Prada gown.
WireImage16/19Chloë Grace Moretz, 2015
With sun-kissed strands, bold brows, and sunset-like shadow, Miss Moretz looked the epitome of Oscars-beauty-perfection at the 87th annual awards.
WireImage17/19Zendaya, 2015
It’s no secret that Zendaya has already had her fair share of iconic beauty moments — but this look from the 87th annual awards, where she channeled Lisa Bonet with her super-cool dreadlocks, has to be one of our all-time favorites.
Getty Images18/19Anna Kendrick, 2015
The Pitch Perfect star rocked the 2015 Oscars with flirty lashes, flushed cheeks, and a beyond-chic take on the classic French twist, FTW.
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