The Academy Awards, the most glamorous event of the year, was back for its 91st edition
in 2019, and Hollywood's hottest stars did not disappoint on the red carpet.
Mostly.
Here are the best- to worst-dressed celebs at the 2019 Oscars.
Charlize Theron
She may not have been nominated for any awards, but Charlize Theron easily took home best
dressed of the night.
2003's Best Actress Oscar-winner absolutely slayed the red carpet, donning a pale blue
Dior dress with structured shoulders and a daring cut-out.
The 43-year-old beauty completed her look with layers and layers of gems: a three-strand
snake necklace and matching bangle, numerous rings, and oversized emerald earrings.
Lady Gaga
2018 was the Year of Lady Gaga.
Mother Monster dominated the box office AND awards season with her powerful portrayal
of Ally in A Star is Born.
At the Academy Awards, Gaga showed off a more subtle side of her bold style, wearing a black
gown by her late friend Alexander McQueen.
The frock delivered plenty of wow factor with its dramatic structured hips.
And those elbow-length leather gloves?
Those were pure Gaga.
Taking the look to the next level was her stunner of a necklace, featuring 100 carats
of white diamonds and a rare yellow diamond from Tiffany & Co.
It's been worn publicly only three times since being discovered in 1877, notably being donned
by legendary actress Audrey Hepburn as she posed for Breakfast at Tiffany's publicity
shots in 1961.
Regina King
Looking mega glamorous, Regina King not only went down in history with her win, but she
also solidified her status as "the queen of the leg slit" and gave past Oscar-winner Angelina
Jolie a run for her money.
Opting for a white strapless Oscar de la Renta gown, dramatic draping across the bodice and
hips, and a slit that went up to there, King revealed in a red carpet interview with Ryan
Seacrest,
"I just felt like [If Beale Street Could Talk] is about the fabric of America, the pieces,
the threads of America, and Oscar de la Renta is an American designer, and I just felt it
was appropriate."
Amy Adams
Amy Adams may have completely transformed herself to step into the shoes of Lynne Cheney
for Vice, but she was a completely different person as she arrived on the red carpet.
Not only was the short bob from the film nowhere in sight, but she decided to go full vixen
in a fitted Versace gown that hugged every single curve beautifully.
Not only was the white and silver gown cut in a mermaid silhouette, but its pattern made
Adams look like a real-life mermaid, adding even more elements of sparkle with platinum
and diamond jewelry, courtesy of Cartier.
Jennifer Hudson
Jennifer Hudson hit a home run on the red carpet, showing off some serious sass.
Picking a dress straight off the runway, Hudson rocked a bold and beautiful creation from
Spring Summer 2019 Couture.
While plenty of celebs were opting for pink gowns this year, the songstress went against
the grain and opted for bright red paired with an unexpected cut.
The unique shape featured an asymmetrical design with one sleeve, a thigh-high slit,
plenty of ruffles, and a curve-hugging silhouette.
Emma Stone
Just call her America's Sweetheart.
Miss Emma Stone has blossomed into a real fashionista, as she proved again at the 2019
Academy Awards.
The supporting actress nominee represented Louis Vuitton and scored top marks in a dazzling
frock that reportedly took more than 700 hours to make.
The burgundy floor-length gown, which gave off some futuristic alien vibes with its exaggerated
spiked shoulders, was completely covered in sequins, pearls, and beads.
Unfortunately, not everyone was feeling the love.
One critic compared the movie star's dress to a waffle.
Melissa McCarthy
Unfortunately, Melissa McCarthy chose to celebrate the momentous occasion of being nominated
for an Oscar in a look that underwhelmed, big time.
Donning a custom Brandon Maxwell creation, McCarthy walked the red carpet in a silky
white blouse with a cape paired with black trousers.
Was it a two-piece or a pantsuit?
We're not sure, but it doesn't really change the fact that the actress looked like she
was ready to attend a board meeting.
If only she would have worn the plush bunny-covered cape, royal collar, and wide-brimmed hat she
donned to present.
Rachel Weisz
British actress Rachel Weisz may have snagged an Oscar nom for her supporting role in The
Favourite, but she sure wasn't winning any awards on the fashion front.
Stepping out in a blinding bright red Givenchy Couture gown, Weisz looked more ready to attend
an audition for The Handmaid's Tale than the biggest awards show of the season.
Comprised of two pieces, the look featured a floor-length dress with sparkling embellishments
arranged in a flower pattern across the hips, which was then covered with a bizarre latex
caplet.
Take that element away and the look may have been a home run.
Glenn Close
Glenn Close donned a gold cape-blazer-dress that made her look like an Oscar statuette
come to life.
The custom Carolina Herrera creation was completely hand-embroidered with more than three million
glass bugle beads applied to an inner gown corset.
As it that wasn't enough, it took more than 40 craftsmen to hand-stitch all of the beads.
When all was said and done, the 71-year-old best actress nominee for The Wife was tasked
with wearing a gown that, as the actress told The Cut, weighed 40 pounds!
Was it worth the weight?
We're not so sure.
Gemma Chan
There is such a thing as too much fabric.
The normally stylish Gemma Chan proved that first-hand when she was completely overpowered
by her hot pink number.
The ruffled Valentino gown had a high statement-making neckline, pockets, and a long train, but there
was just more ruching than any one person needs, with some critics comparing it to a
parachute.
Sarah Paulson
Ocean's 8 star Sarah Paulson got the memo that pink was the color to wear to the 2019
Oscars, but we're not sure what happened after that.
Peek-a-boo cutouts are not exactly the first thing that pops into mind when thinking of
the most glamorous event of the year.
The fuchsia frock was designed by Brandon Maxwell and came complete with a bizarre sewn-in
diamond choker necklace, tons of overwhelming ruching, and two very unflattering cut-outs
at her sides.
Making matters worse, string holding everything together at the waist appeared in photos and
made the entire outfit look even more sloppy.
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