The Oscars: 25 times we were blown away by the glamour and style

The Oscars 2025 award ceremony is just a few hours away and the world will be watching to see who will go home with the top awards.

While the stars of the big screen are prepping for the red carpet later, we've taken a dive into the treasure trove of beauty and style moments that stood out over the years.

These 25 looks were the most memorable looks that had the world talking, how many do you remember?

The Oscars: Audrey Hepburn - 1975

Still a style icon to so many today, Audrey Hepburn was semi-retired in 1975, spending time raising her young family. As always, she was dressed by Givenchy when she attended the Oscars on the night.

Lauren Hutton - 1975

How dreamy does Lauren Hutton look in this Halston rainbow gown? Fur may not be approved of now, but from her messy hair to her Californian tan, there is nothing wrong with this look from 50 years ago, we'd happily wear it today.

Farrah Fawcett - 1978

Farrah Fawcett was the Golden Girl of the late '70s, everyone wanted to be a Charlie's Angel because of her. She is probably also the woman who inspired blonde highlights for a generation.

Diana Ross - 1982

Diana Ross has never had a unstylish moment in her life we reckon. In 1982 she rocked the Oscars red carpet in embellished red with ermine casually thrown across her shoulder.

Darryl Hannah - 1988

Darryl Hannah channelled old Hollywood with her elbow-length gloves and platinum waves, but how cool are those sparkly gold sunnies? 

Cher - 1988

One of the most iconic dresses of all time, Cher had the world talking in her Bob Mackie gown. So revealing, we wonder would it get the same reaction today? Probably not, and it was recently on display with some of her other Mackie gown at the V&A in London.

Cindy Crawford - 1993

The world was still in love with Richard Gere in 1993, three years after the release of Pretty Woman. However, at the Oscars all eyes were on then girlfriend Cindy Crawford in her Hervé Leger bandage dress.

Whitney Houston - 1994

Whitney Houston bucked the designer gown norm by wearing a relaxed trouser suit to the Oscars in 1994. She could have worn a sack in all fairness, it would still have looked good.

Sharon Stone - 1998

For the next red carpet event we have we are stealing this look from Sharon Stone from 22 years ago. Tucking a man's white shirt into a silk Vera Wang skirt, it is timeless and chic.

Gwyneth Paltrow - 1999

She might looked composed in the pic above but 1999 was the year Gwyneth Paltrow made headlines around the world for howling crying when she won best actress for Shakespeare in Love. If we close our eyes we can actually still hear her.

Julia Roberts - 2001

Eleven years on from being Pretty Woman, Julia Roberts won Best Actress at the Oscars for her critically acclaimed role in Erin Brockovich. Dressed in vintage Valentino on the night with a chic chignon, she won the style trophy too.

Halle Berry - 2002

One of the most memorable gowns ever at the Oscars, Halle Berry wowed the red carpet wearing Elie Saab with a cropped hair style. She was the first African American female to win an Oscar in 2002 for her leading role in Monster's Ball.

Charlize Theron - 2004

Charlize Theron dazzled in Dior for her Best Actress win in 2004 for her role in Monster. The South African ex-model looked like a queen on the red carpet, there's no denying it.

Nicole Kidman - 2007

Nicole Kidman is just ever so slightly taller than Charlize Theron at five foot eleven, but she knows how to dress tall that's for sure. Presenting at the 2007 Oscars she looked regal in this halterneck Balenciaga gown with her hair left long and straight.

Angelina Jolie - 2012

She had the man (Brad Pitt), she had the best red lip, all Angelina Jolie needed was one more thing to make sure the world saw only her at the Oscars in 2012. For the life of us we can't remember what that was, it's probably sticking out but what on earth was it?

Gwyneth Paltrow - 2012

Gwyneth gets two mentions in our top 25 list because this Tom Ford gown and cape spurned an entire trend that still exists. Even the diamond cuff she wore, and her low slicked back ponytail made this a standout look.

Kate Hudson - 2014

We can't help but feel Gwyneth's gown influenced Kate Hudson's choice the following year. Wearing Atelier Versace, she looked every inch the Hollywood royalty she is.

Jennifer Lopez - 2015

The JLo Glow was on show at the Oscars 2015. Wearing Elie Saab and some enormous diamonds, Jenny From The Block looked dreamy in this nude tulle gown.

Viola Davis - 2017

Viola Davis and Emma Stone won Oscars in 2017 for their roles in The Help, a memorable film in which both were brilliant. Equally brilliant, the hot orange gown and cropped hair style Davis wore to pick up her trophy.

Lady Gaga - 2019

We're still on the fence about Lady Gaga's Alexander McQueen gown, it felt a bit casual with a T-shirt style bodice, and is black the best choice for the biggest night in movies? However, the 141 year old $30 million Tiffany diamond she accessorised with was last worn by Audrey Hepburn, of that we 100% approve of.

Renee Zellweger - 2020

Renee Zellweger worked with her stylist for months before deciding on this form-fitting sequinned custom Armani gown. Winning Best Actress at the Oscars 2020 for her role in Judy, she accessorised that famous trophy with an oversized diamond ring.

Zendaya - 2021

She never makes a mistake on the red carpet, Zendaya is a proper style queen. At the Oscars 2021, she wore an acid yellow gown with natural-looking makeup with her hair loose and a whopper of a diamond choker.

Jessica Chastain - 2022

Jessica Chastain took home Best Actress at the Oscars 2022 for her role in The Eyes of Tammy Faye wearing a custom ombre dress from Gucci. The natural redhead has never shied away from wearing clashing colours with her fiery mane and we really hope this gown is in storage somewhere, it's dreamy.

Cara Delevingne - 2023

Cara Delevingne knew she was wearing a standout gown at the Oscars in 2023. The Elie Saab design with its blood-red shade, shoulder bow and thigh-high slit was accessorised with matching platform shoes and Bvlgari jewellery. One of the best gowns ever for film's big night out, she won the red carpet.

Margot Robbie - 2024

After a stint around the world dressed as Barbie for her film's promotional tour, Margot Robbie gave the doll a proper send off at the Oscars 2024 wearing a black chainmail Versace gown straight off the runway. Chic and sexy, the gown needed nothing more than some bedhead hair and a chunky bracelet.

We look forward to dissecting the beauty and style from the Oscars 2025, we can't wait to see who brings their glam A-game.