But awards ceremonies are today much more than that and being this a fashion and style related site these were the stars that won our oscar for best dressed:
HEIDI KLUM
Red was definitively the colour of this Oscars edition and wasn't just about the carpet. Heidi also stunned by wearing this Haute Couture by John Galliano and looked even better when she said that the dress will be auctioned off online to beneft Red Heart Truth charity.
AMY RYAN
Amy kept it simple and safe and hit high with this one-shouldered navy Calvin Klein gown.
KRISTIN CHENOWETH
"That's how [she] knows" that looking good on the red carpet is possible by wearing this black and rose Armani Privé gown.
HELEN MIRREN
Helen looked regal and elegant in custom-made ruby red satin Georges Chakra gown with Swarovski crystal sleeves.AMY ADAMS
She looked like a modern "Enchanted" princess by wearing this Proenza Schouler emerald gown.KATHERINE HEIGL
Katherine knows that Old Hollywood's flair looks good on her so she plays it safe and chose an amazing Escada red dress.
MILEY CYRUS
Miley looked fiery but at the same time sweet with this red Valentino gown on.
MILEY CYRUS
Miley looked fiery but at the same time sweet with this red Valentino gown on.MARION COTILLARD
She might have been surprised by winning the Oscar but she was already a favourite of ours. She didn't disapointed us and looked dazzling on this custom made Jean-Paul Gaultier gown, that made her look like a beautiful mermaid.
HILARY SWANK
Hilary keeps being one of the red carpet godesses by wearing this Atelier Versace black dress. Customized for her, remeber that the "orginal" version had the two shoulder straps.
JESSICA ALBA
Jessica highlighted her maternity glow with this deep-purple Marchesa gown, simple jewelry and fresh hairdo.
On her daily life Jennifer may keep it simple but when comes to red carpet she puts that philosophy aside and looks always great. This year was no exception and looked really beautiful with a black silk taffeta Oscar de la Renta gown on, Van Cleef & Arpels diamonds, Roger Vivier clutch.
She might have been surprised by winning the Oscar but she was already a favourite of ours. She didn't disapointed us and looked dazzling on this custom made Jean-Paul Gaultier gown, that made her look like a beautiful mermaid.HILARY SWANK
Hilary keeps being one of the red carpet godesses by wearing this Atelier Versace black dress. Customized for her, remeber that the "orginal" version had the two shoulder straps.JESSICA ALBA
Jessica highlighted her maternity glow with this deep-purple Marchesa gown, simple jewelry and fresh hairdo.ANNE HATHAWAY
She really impressed with this flowered and draped red Marchesa gown, Harry Winston diamonds on.
JENNIFER GARNER
On her daily life Jennifer may keep it simple but when comes to red carpet she puts that philosophy aside and looks always great. This year was no exception and looked really beautiful with a black silk taffeta Oscar de la Renta gown on, Van Cleef & Arpels diamonds, Roger Vivier clutch.Photos:
Heidi Klum - Credit: Frazer Harrison/Getty
Amy Ryan - Credit: Kevork Djansezian/AP
Kristin Chenoweth - Credit: Amy Sancetta/AP
Helen Mirren - Credit: Carlos Diaz/INF
Amy Adams - Credit: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic
Katherine Heigl - Credit: Frederick M. Brown/Getty
Miley Cyrus - Credit : Steve Granitz/WireImage
Marion Cotillard - Credit: Kevork Djansezian/AP
Hilary Swank - Credit: Steve Granitz/WireImage
Jessica Alba - Credit: Juan Rico/Fame
Anne Hathaway - Credit: Vince Bucci/Getty
Jennifer Garner - Credit: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin
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She didn't dare too much by choosing this classic and simple black Dior gown but it was enough to look more than good.
Keira looked like ethereal and feminine on this Valentino dress. We would only comb her hair differently but she keeps looking great.
Miranda Priestley would be (secretly) proud of her senior assistant if she would saw her looking this good. Her natural grace and the Marc Bouvier dress helped a lot.
She was nominated because of her portrayal of a 16-year-old girl but there is some grown up people out there envying her because they can't look so great with a little black dress on as she did wearing this Zac Posen frock;
We haven't figured out yet why celebrities forget about such a great and talented designer as Elie Saab. Hopefully Christina Applegate didn't and she looked feminine and radiant wearing one of his creations;
She prefered platinum colour instead of Grey but she kept looking good and great with this beautiful Nina Ricci dress that she picked right from January's Vogue Issue, as Ellen revealed;
The french actress was nominated for "La Vie En Rose" but she impressed by wearing this light grey Nina Ricci dress;
There is another proof that with almost 50 years old women can look so good as (or even better than) 20 year old girls. Michelle looked so good with her Versace dress on that she almost ofuscated why was everybody at that place;
Eva looked so far from a "desperate housewife" -as always - with her Naeem Khan white gown and also give us a peek of her new tattoo.
Marcia looked stunning and brilliant on this Monique Lluillier tourquoise dress that seem highlighted by Marcia's trademark: her red hair;
She looked so "G-L-A-M-O-R-O-U-S" wearing this light-yellow Calvin Klein dress, Cartier diamonds;
She scored in fashion department like "No One" by wearing this Giorgio Armani Privé sapphire satin dress and mixing it up with an edgy hairdo;
