Oscars 2012 Best-Dressed: The Stars Who Made Our Jaws Drop (PHOTOS)

PHOTOS Oscars 2012 Best-Dressed: See Who Made Our Jaws Drop
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Every year at the Oscars there is that moment when we fall off the couch because an actress took a style risk and blew the competition out of the water. Last year it was Cate Blanchett in Givenchy Haute Couture, at the 2012 Oscars it was Gwyneth Paltrow in a look right out of Tom Ford's fall 2012 collection (which was just shown a few days ago).

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There were other stunners at the 2012 Oscars: Viola Davis in vibrant green (with that hair!), Octavia Spencer in silver and Jessica Chastain in black and gold. But Gwynnie took it to the next level. See the other ladies that made our jaws drop and see who made our worst-dressed list along with our best and worst beauty picks.

Oscars 2012: Best-Dressed
Gwyneth Paltrow In Tom Ford And Anna Hu Jewels(01 of17)
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Two style icons came together for the most perfect moment. (Photo Credit: Getty Images)
Leila Hatami(02 of17)
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The Iranian "A Separation" actress looked subtly stunning. (Photo Credit: Getty Images)
Natalie Portman In Vintage Christian Dior(03 of17)
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Polka dots on the red carpet are risky, but Portman looks ladylike in this vintage 1954 Dior gown. (Photo Credit: Getty Images)
Jessica Chastain In Alexander McQueen(04 of17)
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It's tough to wear a pattern on the red carpet, but anything from Alexander McQueen blows it out of the water. (Photo Credit: Getty Images)
Penelope Cruz In Giorgio Armani Prive(05 of17)
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Cruz chose a princess-style gown fitting for a night like the Oscars. (Photo Credit: Getty Images)
Milla Jovovich In Elie Saab Couture(06 of17)
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The one-shouldered silhouette and subtle beading are gorgeous, but those red lips just pushed the look over the amazing edge. (Photo Credit: Getty Images)
Cameron Diaz In Gucci(07 of17)
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Normally a blush-colored gown bores us to tears, but Diaz looks too amazing to ignore. Look at those arms! (Photo Credit: Getty Images)
Arianne Phillips In Juan Carlos Obando(08 of17)
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Our favorite costume designer steals the show in this bold dress with sunglasses. We love it! (Photo Credit: Getty Images)
Viola Davis In Vera Wang(09 of17)
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The bright green is amazing on her, the beading is beautiful and her silhouette couldn't be more gorgeous. (Photo Credit: Getty Images)
Octavia Spencer In Tadashi Shoji(10 of17)
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She sparkles in a gown that is just perfect on her shape. (Photo Credit: Getty Images)
Stacey Keibler In Marchesa(11 of17)
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This is golden glamour at its best. (Photo Credit: Getty Images)
Tina Fey In Carolina Herrera(12 of17)
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Carolina Herrera custom made this gown for the actress and it is perfection. (Photo Credit: Getty Images)
Judy Greer In Monique Lhuillier(13 of17)
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The miracle dress makes its first Oscars appearance! (Photo Credit: Getty Images)
Shailene Woodley In Valentino Couture(14 of17)
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The demure look is unexpected and classic -- it wins big in our books. (Photo Credit: Getty Images)
Michelle Williams In Louis Vuitton(15 of17)
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We knew she'd blow us away, and indeed she did. The coral color and soft peplum are unexpected, and just gorgeous on her. (Photo Credit: Getty Images)
Berenice Bejo In Elie Saab(16 of17)
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The mint color and pretty lace sleeves make this a standout look. (Photo Credit: Getty Images)
Rose Byrne In Vivienne Westwood(17 of17)
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The deep navy hue and sequin combination looks stunning on the Australian actress. (Photo Credit: Getty Images)

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