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The Academy Awards have the most high-profile red carpet of the year and stars always make sure their fashion follows that lead. Since the Oscars are the definition of class, celebs have always found creative ways to balance sex appeal and style.
Sure, a classic ballgown does the trick, but why not spice things up with some plunging necklines, sassy cut-outs, or a thigh-high slit? Need something eye-catching? You can’t go wrong with sequins or jewelry that makes a statement.
There are so many sultry looks that are worth checking out ahead of Sunday’s Oscars. Catch the hottest Academy Awards dresses of all time in our gallery here.
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Vanessa Hudgens In 2022
![Vanessa Hudgens In 2022](https://develop.hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/vanessa-hudgens-sexiest-oscar-dresses-2022.jpg?w=680)
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Zendaya In 2022
![Zendaya In 2022](https://develop.hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/zendaya-sexiest-oscar-dresses-2022.jpg?w=680)
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Jessica Chastain In 2022
![Jessica Chastain In 2022](https://develop.hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/jessica-chastain-sexiest-oscar-dresses-2022.jpg?w=680)
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Nicole Kidman In 2022
![Nicole Kidman In 2022](https://develop.hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/nicole-kidman-sexiest-oscar-dresses-2023.jpg?w=680)
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Mila Kunis In 2022
![Mila Kunis In 2022](https://develop.hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/mila-kunis-sexiest-oscar-dresses-2022.jpg?w=680)
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Megan Thee Stallion In 2022
![Megan Thee Stallion In 2022](https://develop.hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/megan-thee-stallion-sexiest-oscar-dresses-2022.jpg?w=680)
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Zendaya In 2021
![Zendaya In 2021](https://develop.hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Sexiest-Oscars-Dresses-6.jpg?w=680)
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Amanda Seyfried In 2021
![Amanda Seyfried In 2021](https://develop.hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Sexiest-Oscars-Dresses-7.jpg?w=680)
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Halle Berry, 2021
![Halle Berry, 2021](https://develop.hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Sexiest-Oscars-Dresses-8.jpg?w=680)
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Scarlett Johansson, 2020
![Scarlett Johansson, 2020](https://develop.hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Sexiest-Oscars-Dresses-1.jpg?w=680)
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Brie Larson, 2020
![Brie Larson, 2020](https://develop.hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Sexiest-Oscars-Dresses-2.jpg?w=680)
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Cynthia Erivo, 2020
![Cynthia Erivo, 2020](https://develop.hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Sexiest-Oscars-Dresses-3.jpg?w=680)
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Salma Hayek, 2020
![Salma Hayek, 2020](https://develop.hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Sexiest-Oscars-Dresses-4.jpg?w=680)
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Charlize Theron, 2020
![Charlize Theron, 2020](https://develop.hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Sexiest-Oscars-Dresses-5.jpg?w=680)
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Ashley Graham, 2019
![Ashley Graham, 2019](http://develop.hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/sexiest-ocars-dresses-rex-1.jpg?w=680)
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Jennifer Lopez, 2019
![Jennifer Lopez, 2019](http://develop.hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/sexiest-ocars-dresses-rex-1-1.jpg?w=680)
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Chrissy Teigen, 2017
![Chrissy Teigen, 2017](http://develop.hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/rexfeatures_8434882ck.jpg?w=680)
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Brie Larson, 2017
![Brie Larson, 2017](http://develop.hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/rexfeatures_8434882er.jpg?w=680)
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Jennifer Aniston, 2017
![Jennifer Aniston, 2017](http://develop.hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/rexfeatures_8435009eu.jpg?w=680)
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Lupita Nyong’o, 2018
![Lupita Nyong’o, 2018](http://develop.hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/rexfeatures_9446173nk.jpg?w=680)
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Taraji P. Henson, 2018
![Taraji P. Henson, 2018](http://develop.hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/rexfeatures_9446173qc.jpg?w=680)
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Eiza Gonzalez, 2018
![Eiza Gonzalez, 2018](http://develop.hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/rexfeatures_9446173sc.jpg?w=680)
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Priyanka Chopra, 2016
![Priyanka Chopra, 2016](http://develop.hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/priyanka-chopra-sexiest-oscar-gowns-rex.jpg?w=680)
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Jennifer Lawrence, 2011
![Jennifer Lawrence, 2011](http://develop.hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/jennifer-lawrence-sexiest-oscar-gowns-rex.jpg?w=680)
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Angelina Jolie, 2012
![Angelina Jolie, 2012](http://develop.hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/angelina-jolie-sexiest-oscar-gowns-rex.jpg?w=680)
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Cindy Crawford, 1991
![Cindy Crawford, 1991](http://develop.hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/cindy-crawford-sexiest-oscar-gowns-rex3.jpg?w=680)
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Jennifer Lopez, 2015
![Jennifer Lopez, 2015](http://develop.hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/jennifer-lopez-sexiest-oscar-gowns-rex2.jpg?w=680)
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Taraji P. Henson, 2017
![Taraji P. Henson, 2017](http://develop.hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/taraji-p-henson-sexiest-oscar-gowns-rex.jpg?w=680)
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Saoirse Ronan, 2016
![Saoirse Ronan, 2016](http://develop.hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/saoirse-ronan-sexiest-oscar-gowns-rex.jpg?w=680)
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Kerry Washington, 2016
![Kerry Washington, 2016](http://develop.hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/kerry-washington-sexiest-oscar-gowns-rex.jpg?w=680)
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Jennifer Lawrence, 2016
![Jennifer Lawrence, 2016](http://develop.hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/jennifer-lawrence-sexiest-oscar-gowns-rex1.jpg?w=680)
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Naomi Watts, 2013
![Naomi Watts, 2013](http://develop.hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/naomi-watts-sexiest-oscar-gowns-rex.jpg?w=680)
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Charlize Theron, 2016
![Charlize Theron, 2016](http://develop.hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/charlize-theron-sexiest-oscar-gowns-rex.jpg?w=680)
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Chrissy Teigen, 2015
![Chrissy Teigen, 2015](http://develop.hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/chrissy-teigen-sexiest-oscar-gowns-rex.jpg?w=680)
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Mila Kunis, 2011
![Mila Kunis, 2011](http://develop.hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/mila-junis-sexiest-oscar-gowns-rex.jpg?w=680)
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Brie Larson, 2016
![Brie Larson, 2016](http://develop.hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/brie-larson-sexiest-oscar-gowns-rex.jpg?w=680)
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Margot Robbie, 2016
![Margot Robbie, 2016](http://develop.hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/margot-robbie-sexiest-oscar-gowns-rex.jpg?w=680)
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Jennifer Lopez, 2012
![Jennifer Lopez, 2012](http://develop.hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/jennifer-lopez-sexiest-oscar-gowns-rex3.jpg?w=680)
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Jennifer Aniston, 2015
![Jennifer Aniston, 2015](http://develop.hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/jennifer-aniston-sexiest-oscar-gowns-rex3.jpg?w=680)
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Olivia Wilde, 2016
![Olivia Wilde, 2016](http://develop.hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/olivia-wilde-sexiest-oscar-gowns-rex3.jpg?w=680)
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Halle Berry, 2002
![Halle Berry, 2002](http://develop.hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/halle-berry-sexiest-oscar-gowns-rex3.jpg?w=680)
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Cate Blanchett, 1999
![Cate Blanchett, 1999](http://develop.hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/cate-blanchett-sexiest-oscar-gowns-rex.jpg?w=680)
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Cher, 1988
![Cher, 1988](http://develop.hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/cher-sexiest-oscar-gowns-rex.jpg?w=680)