It’s finally awards season wuhooooo! We’ve had the SAG awards and the Golden Globes. All that’s left is the granddaddy of all the awards ceremonies – the Oscars. Sure, we’re all very excited to know which movies will be taking home the awards this year, but nothing excites us quite as much as all the red carpet badassery we’re about to witness. So, to prepare ourselves for all the beauty and magnificence we’re going to witness on the red carpet this year, we’ve compiled a list of the best Oscar gowns of all time.

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Suggested read: 12 Best Grammy Dresses Ever

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It has been difficult to pick just a few from the sea of AMAZING dresses worn by some of the most beautiful people on the planet. But we’ve managed to narrow it down to, what we think, are the absolute best Oscar gowns of all time.

1. Taraji P Henson

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Taraji P. Henson, slayed us in this gorgeous velvet gown by Alberta Feretti.

We love – the Old Hollywood vibes of the look.

Year – 2017

2. Emma Stone

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Emma Stone looked like an angel in this 20’s flapper inspired Givenchy Haute Couture Gown.

We love – the sheer attention to detail that went into making this dress.

Fun fact – it took the Givenchy team 1700 hours to create this masterpiece.

Year – 2017

3. Naomi Watts

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Naomi Watts set our hearts on fire in this blue and purple glittery number by Armani Prive.

We love – The major mermaid vibes of the look; AND that Bvlgari necklace uh hullo.

Fun fact – Naomi Watts’ partner, Liv Schreiber actually picked out this dress.

Year – 2016

4. Jennifer Lopez

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JLo looked like a KWEEN in this nude Elie Saab gown.

We love – we’re gonna need bullet points this time:

• The floral detailing
• The sheer top
• Boobage
• All the fluffy tulle
• That INSANE shade of nude

Year – 2015

5. Jennifer Lawrence

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Despite having gone down in history for the most iconic red carpet fall ever, we can’t deny the fact, that JLaw still slayed the red carpet fashion game in this gorgeous gown by Dior.

We love – the fit, that hair, and that bold red color!

Year – 2014

6. Lupita Nyong’o

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Lupita KILLED it at the Oscars in this ethereal, sky blue, pleated chiffon dress by Prada. She looked like an absolute angel…and angel with killer abs.

We love – that beautiful shade of blue and the super cute headband.

Year – 2014

7. Charlize Theron

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Charlize Theron is pretty much a legend, when it comes to red carpet style. However, her 2014 gown was by far one of her best looks ever. As always, she wore a custom-made gown by Dior. This time she accessorized it with a jaw-dropping diamond necklace by Harry Winston.

We love – the sexy neckline and the flared mermaid-tail of the dress.

Year – 2014

8. Jessica Chastain

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Jessica Chastain looks like a goddess in this copper-colored, strapless gown by Armani Prive.

We love – the intricate sequin detailing; how the color of her gown matches her PERFECTLY.

Year – 2013

9. Gwyneth Paltrow

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Gwyneth Paltrow looked like a chic superhero in this sleek white gown by Tom Ford.

We love – the cape, those shoulders, and that sparkling wrist cuff.

Year – 2012

10. Angelina Jolie

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Angelina Jolie blew our minds in this gorgeous black, Atelier Versace gown. She threw the media into a frenzy as she showed off her right leg in all its magnificence, through that thigh-high slit, in what was perhaps the most iconic red carpet moment in the history of the Academy Awards,

We love – THAT SLIT, and the asymmetric neckline.

Year – 2012