Commenced in 1929, the Oscar Awards hold a prestige that is one of its kind. While the awards are all about honouring the best in the craft, the red carpet is the place that witnesses some remarkable looks. It’s no secret that beauty and fashion have evolved monumentally in the last decade, and the red carpet looks testify that. As we’re approaching the 93rd Oscars, here’s a round-up of the most iconic and unforgettable beauty looks on the red carpet in the last decade.
Angelina Jolie, 2012
Keeping her feisty spirit intact, Jolie opted for a bright cherry red lip along with kohled eyes and dewy skin.
Anne Hathway, 2013
Hathway set new standards for a pixie cut on the red carpet. The rosy pink lips were the standout of her youthful makeup that was further enhanced with well-defined dark brows, a thick wing and blushed cheeks on matte skin.
Margot Robbie, 2014
Margot Robbie exuded a vintage charm in a matte wine lip colour to complement her black dress. With sharp brows and natural lashes, it was her brunette side-parted hair with soft curls that stole the show.
Kiera Knightley, 2015
Kiera Knightley looked nothing less than a princess in this flawless make-up and wavy hairdo, which she embellished with a headband.
Rooney Mara, 2016
Rooney Mara’s well-sectioned three bun hairdo garnered all the attention on the red carpet that year. She teamed her neat and slick hair with a deep maroon lip, slightly blushed cheeks and smoky eyes.
Olivia Wilde, 2016
Flaunting yet another striking hairdo was Wilde with a side-braided bun. She looked ethereal in the no-makeup makeup look with a fine black eyeliner and glistening skin.
Halle Berry, 2017
The Catwoman star took our breath away with his stunning hairdo, which complemented her nude lips and bronze skin.
Janelle Monae, 2017
The beautiful singer bedazzled the crowd with her cute pixie, which was accessorised with a studded headband. And 10 points for bushy brows!
Olivia Culpo, 2017
We were mesmerised by Culpo’s gorgeous lavender smoky eyes teamed with nude lips.
Zendaya, 2018
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Zendaya looked glamorous as she posed on the carpet with glossy hair tied in a high bun and bushy soap brows. Her muted makeup involved a nude shiny lip with brown smoky eyes.
Jennifer Lawrence, 2018
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The Hunger Games star tried something completely different from her past appearances, and we loved it. Dramatic smoky eyes, bold crimson lips and beach waves made her look like a complete diva.
Lupita Nyong’o, 2018
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Lupita opted for a radiant base with blue eye makeup and metallic lips. Her hairdo was unique and experimental, which was inspired by the Amasunzu hairstyle of Rwanda.
Miley Cyrus, 2019
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The superstar knows how to rock the red carpet. Cyrus looked flawless with an extended cat eyeliner and peach lips which is teamed with loose curls.
Florence Pugh, 2020
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This is going to be our go-to look for all Zoom calls—knotted bun, soap brows and nude lips.
Zazie Beetz, 2020
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Zazie Beetz’s dramatic curls were the star of her look, complemented by soft brown eyes and lips with thick and defined brows.