See the Sexiest and Most Daring Oscars Dresses of All Time
Hollywood's A-listers always bring the heat to the Academy Awards.
While winning a gold statue is the main goal at the Oscars, stars are also set on slaying the red carpet. Although some have played it safe, other celebs show up to the Oscars in the sexiest, most skin-baring dresses, suits and gowns the fashion world has to offer.
For starters, Angelina Jolie commanded attention in her black strapless Atelier Versace gown at the 2012 show. The strapless getup was the talk of the night, and to add even more drama to the ensemble, she wore a bright red lip and stilettos.
Then in 2026,Zoe Saldaña gave fans a glimpse of her figure in a fitted black Saint Laurent dress finished with a see-through lace bodice.
Without further ado, look through the all-time sexiest Oscars red carpet fashion moments from years past:
Farrah Fawcett, 1978
In a Stephen Burrows slink gold chain-mail dress.
Cindy Crawford, 1991
In a plunging scarlet-colored Versace gown.
Elizabeth Hurley, 1995
In a crystal-embellished ivory Versace pin dress.
Halle Berry, 2002
In the iconic semi-sheer floral Elie Saab gown.
Hillary Swank, 2005
In a plunging back, navy Guy Laroche gown.
Penelope Cruz, 2011
In a red sequin detailed, L'Wren Scott dress.
Jennifer Lopez, 2012
In a semi-sheer striped Zuhair Murad gown.
Angelina Jolie, 2012
In a high-slit black Atelier Versace strapless gown.
Chrissy Teigen, 2015
In a pale blue, embellished Zuhair Murad gown featuring a plunging neckline and a thigh-high slit.
Charlize Theron, 2016
In a crimson Dior Haute Couture gown with a deep-v neckline.
Taraji P Henson, 2017
In an off-the-shoulder, thigh-slit custom Alberta Ferretti gown.
Betty Gabriel, 2018
In a plunging teal Tony Ward Couture gown with sequined embellishment and Forevermark Diamonds jewelry.
Meagan Good, 2019
In a Georges Chakra gown, featuring a thigh-high slit.
Rooney Mara, 2020
In a custom Alexander McQueen gown, featuring a cutout lace bodice.
Black Chyna, 2020
In a Dona Matashi gown with a plunging neckline.
Zendaya, 2021
In a yellow Valentino gown with a torso cutout.
Andra Day, 2021
In a gold Vera Wang number, which featured a leg slit and skin-baring cutout along the stomach.
Emilia Jones, 2022
The Coda actress beamed in a Dolce & Gabbana beaded dress at the 2022 Oscars. The nude dress featured a bodycon fit and cutout on her bodice.
Tracee Ellis Ross, 2022
A vision in red! The High Note star looked stunning in a Carolina Herrera bright red gown at the 2022 Academy Awards.
Venus Williams, 2022
The tennis player slayed a custom Elie Saab frock at the 94th Annual Awards. The white frock had a plunging neckline and was finished with gorgeous silver details.
Fran Drescher, 2024
The Nanny alum looked her best in a custom Ami Paris sheer bedazzled dress.
Molly Sims, 2024
Sims showed off her curves in a pastel pink Georges Chakra gown equipped with a plunging neckline and fitted top.
Danielle Brooks, 2024
Brooks was sleek and sultry in a custom Dolce & Gabbana gown that hugged her figure at the Oscars. Her dress was complete with a thigh-high slit.
Halle Bailey, 2022
Edgy! The Grown-ish actress looked gorgeous in a Roberto Cavalli revealing gown at the 2022 Oscars.
Chloe Bailey, 2022
Perfect in purple! The Grown-ish alum looked effortlessly elegant at the 94th Academy Awards in an L.V.D.F gown, featuring a one-shoulder neckline, thigh-high slit and beaded details.
Regina King, 2024
King wowed in a vibrant Atelier Versace frock that exposed her leg at the Oscars.
Becky G, 2024
The singer rocked a custom Vera Wang Haute gown featuring a sheer bedazzled corset and a sexy slit.
Coco Jones
Coco Jones looked ethereal in a black Coach dress at the awards, featuring a thigh-high slit and bodycon silhouette.
Zoe Saldana, 2025
Zoe Saldaña stunned in a Saint Laurent dress with a flesh-toned top and a red skirt.
Lily Rose Depp
Lily Rose Depp showed off her figure in a sheer Chanel lace dress with sequin embellishments and a peplum waist.
Issa Rae, 2024
Rae left little to the imagination in a glittery plunging AMI Paris look finished with a waist-high slit at the Academy Awards.
Taylor Frankie Paul
Taylor Frankie Paul got leggy in a light pink dress with a cutout over her chest.
Ginnifer Goodwin
Ginnifer Goodwin showed some skin in a sheer black Monse design.
Bella Thorne
Bella Thorne gave her fans a glimpse of her underwear in a black semi-sheer dress.
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This story was originally published February 28, 2025 at 2:24 PM.