There have so many headline-making gowns worn at the Oscars over the years. And so, ahead of one of Hollywood's starriest nights we remember the most beautiful, the most extravagant, and most unforgettable dresses on the red carpet, then and now, including iconic celebrity styles worn by Celine Dion, Cate Blanchett and Halle Berry. THEN: Julia Roberts accepted her Oscar for Erin Brockovich in a black and white vintage velvet-and-satin Valentino dress in 2001. The beautiful gown which had a stripe running down the front as well as down the train, became an instant classic. Photo: Getty Images
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NOW: Hidden Figures star Janelle Monae rocked an Elie Saub Haute Couture gown when attending her first Academy Awards in 2017. Her unique dress consisted of sequins, feathers, and stones. The star made a statement with a Jennifer Behr jeweled crown. Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
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THEN: Nicole Kidman was a golden goddess back in 2000 with her then-husband Tom Cruise. Photo: WENN
