MOVIESAcademy AwardsAdd TopicLooking back: A history of winning Oscar dressesORG XMIT: 138320990 HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 26: Actress Octavia Spencer, winner of the Best Supporting Actress Award for 'The Help,' poses in the press room at the 84th Annual Academy Awards held at the Hollywood & Highland Center on February 26, 2012 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images) ORIG FILE ID: 140021401Jason Merritt, Getty Images2005 | Best actress: Hilary Swank in Guy Laroche | When it comes to a total look, just one something should stand out, from a red lip to, in Swank's case, a bare back. The body-skimming, embellishment-free frock was all about form, whose function was to flaunt Swank's enviable figure.DAN MacMEDAN/USA TODAYCate Blanchett arrives at the 2005 Oscars.DAN MacMEDAN/USA TODAY3/5/06 -- Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A -- Reese Witherspoon arrives for the 78th Annual Academy Awards. Photo by Dan MacMedan, USA TODAY contract photographer ORG XMIT: DM 28879 OSCARS 3/3/2006 (Via MerlinFTP Drop)DAN MacMEDAN/USA TODAY3/5/06 -- Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A -- Rachel Weisz arrives at the Kodak Theater for the 78th Annual Academy Awards. Photo by Dan MacMedan, USA TODAY contract photographer ORG XMIT: DM 28879 OSCARS 3/3/2006 (Via MerlinFTP Drop)DAN MacMEDAN/USA TODAY2/25/07 -- Hollywood, CA, U.S.A -- Helen Mirren arrives at the Kodak theater for the 79th annual Academy Awards. -- Photo by Dan MacMedan, USA TODAY contract photographer ORG XMIT: DM 31270 OSCARS 2/21/2007 (Via MerlinFTP Drop)DAN MacMEDAN/USA TODAY2/25/07 -- Hollywood, CA, U.S.A -- Jennifer Hudson arrives at the Kodak theater for the 79th annual Academy Awards. -- Photo by Dan MacMedan, USA TODAY contract photographer ORG XMIT: DM 31270 OSCARS 2/21/2007 (Via MerlinFTP Drop)DAN MacMEDAN/USA TODAYMarion Cotillard arrives at the 2008 Academy Awards.DAN MacMEDAN/USA TODAYTilda Swinton poses with her Oscar for best supporting actress in 2008.DAN MacMEDAN/USA TODAY2/22/09 4:42:45 PM -- Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A Kate Winslet arrives at the the 81st annual Academy Awards at the Kodak Theater. -- Photo by Dan MacMedan, USA TODAY contract photographer ORG XMIT: DM 35911 OSCARS 2/20/2009 (Via MerlinFTP Drop)DAN MacMEDAN/USA TODAYLOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 22: Actress Penelope Cruz arrives at the 81st Annual Academy Awards held at Kodak Theatre on February 22, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 84804016 GTY ID: 04016JW068_81st_Annual_AFRAZER HARRISON/GETTY IMAGESBest actress Sandra Bullock poses with her Oscar in 2010.DAN MacMEDAN/USA TODAYMo'Nique accepts the best supporting actress award for 'Precious' onstage during the 2010 Academy Awards.KEVIN WINTER/GETTY IMAGESORG XMIT: DM 39848 2011 OSCARS 2/23/2011 2/27/11 4:54:37 -- Hollywood, CA, U.S.A --Natalie Portman arrives at the 83rd Annual Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles, CA Photo by Dan MacMedan, USA TODAY contract photographer [Via MerlinFTP Drop]DAN MacMEDAN/USA TODAYORG XMIT: DM 39848 2011 OSCARS 2/23/2011 2/27/11 3:04:43 -- Hollywood, CA, U.S.A -- Melissa Leo arrives at the 83rd Annual Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles, CA Photo by Dan MacMedan, USA TODAY contract photographer [Via MerlinFTP Drop]DAN MacMEDAN/USA TODAYMeryl Streep poses in the photo room at the Academy Awards in 2012.DAN MacMEDAN/USA TODAYOctavia Spencer wins the Oscar for best supporting actress at the 2012 Academy Awards.ROBERT DEUTSCH/USA TODAYJennifer Lawrence poses with her best actress Oscar backstage in 2013.DAN MacMEDAN/USA TODAY2/24/13 4:14:53 PM -- Hollywood, CA, U.S.A Anne Hathaway arrives at the 85th annual Academy Awards -- Photo by Dan MacMedan, USA TODAY contract photographer ORG XMIT: DM 42987 2013 ACADEMY AWA 2/20/2013 (Via OlyDrop)DAN MacMEDAN/USA TODAY3/2/14 9:03:02 PM -- Hollywood, CA, U.S.A -- Cate Blanchett arrives at the 86th annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre. -- Photo by Todd Plitt, USA TODAY contract photographer ORG XMIT: TP 130673 2014 ACADEMY AWA 3/1/2014 (Via OlyDrop)TODD PLITT/USA TODAYLupita Nyong'o arrives at the Oscars on Sunday, March 2, 2014, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) ORG XMIT: CACJ160JORDAN STRAUSS/INVISION VIA AP2/22/15 4:12:36 PM -- Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A -- Julianne Moore arrives at the 87th annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre. -- Photo by Dan MacMedan, USA TODAY contract photographer ORG XMIT: DM 132487 2015 OSCARS 2/18/2015 (Via OlyDrop)DAN MacMEDAN/USA TODAYHOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 22: Actress Patricia Arquette attends the 87th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on February 22, 2015 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 534117945 ORIG FILE ID: 464153318FRAZER HARRISON/GETTY IMAGESFeb 28, 2016; Hollywood, CA, USA; Brie Larson arrives on the red carpet during the 88th annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Dan MacMedan-USA TODAY NETWORK ORG XMIT: USATSI-265242 (Via OlyDrop)DAN MacMEDAN/USA TODAYFeb 28, 2016; Hollywood, CA, USA; Alicia Vikander arrives on the red carpet during the 88th annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Dan MacMedan-USA TODAY NETWORK ORG XMIT: USATSI-265242 (Via OlyDrop)DAN MacMEDAN/USA TODAYFeb 26, 2017; Hollywood, CA, USA; Emma Stone on the red carpet during the 89th Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Dan MacMedan-USA TODAY NETWORK ORG XMIT: USATSI-357477 (Via OlyDrop)DAN MacMEDAN/USA TODAYHOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 26: Actor Viola Davis attends the 89th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on February 26, 2017 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 695240615 ORIG FILE ID: 645643924FRAZER HARRISON/GETTY IMAGESFeatured Weekly Ad