Cameron Diaz is an actress who always seems to kill it with her red carpet looks. However, this kimono-type gown, comparable to something you may sleep in didn’t work for us.
She sure did improve in later years with her outfit choices.
Daryl Hannah
When Daryl Hannah wore elbow-length gloves with her stunning gold dress and long blonde waves at the 1988 Academy Awards, she got heads turning. She looks absolutely ravishing — a total princess.
We wonder how a look like this would go nowadays. It reminds us of something right out of "The Princess Diaries."
Marion Cottilard
At the 2008 Academy Awards, Marion Cotillard looks like a modern mermaid in this Jean Paul Gaultier dress. She finished her look with a Chopard diamond necklace and ring, and a Daniel Swarovski clutch.
Seeing this reminds us of how the "La Vie en Rose" actress completely immerses herself in her movie roles.
Claire Danes
This picture of Claire Danes from the 1997 Annual Academy Awards is proof that you don't need any over-the-top embellishments like a super long train, sequined, brick-like shoulder pads, or copious amounts of bare skin for a noteworthy look.
Danes managed to look classically ethereal in her baby blue gown. The design works well with her natural complexion and body structure and the satin compliments her curves. She chose to accessorize with a bold silver necklace and complete the look with natural hair and understated makeup. Going with that color may have been the best way to make her pop against the deep burgundy carpet. It's something other starlets might do well to consider.
Uma Thurman
If we didn't have the context of this article when we didn't know that this image was taken at the 1995 Academy Awards, would have thought that this was a picture of Uma Thurman on her wedding day. After all, aren't floor-length white gowns usually reserved for brides?
The Prada gown was completed with a chiffon wrap and classy diamond jewelry. This is definitely the look of a winner. Thurman and her dress were able to go up on stage that night and accept Thurman's award for best supporting actress for the role she played in the movie "Ed Wood."