Angie seemed to preside over the event in her Elie Saab dress and bursts of green jewels. She made sure she was the last to walk the red carpet, looking like the perfect Disney villain after waves of princesses—including Sarah Jessica Parker, Miley Cyrus and Penélope Cruz—merrily skipped to the Kodak Theatre in big sweeping ball gowns.


Pageant Pretty
Until this point, Freida Pinto had been killing it one red carpet appearance after another, so we had some pretty high expectations for the Slumdog beauty at the Oscars. And everyone knows what happens when you build something up too much—you get blue lace with (shudder) '80s flair. Better luck next year, Freida!     AP Photo/Matt Sayles


Costume Creation
If Carrie Bradshaw were gonna take a wild stab at dressing appropriately for the Oscars she might have come up with something like this over-the-top frock from Dior Haute Couture. But we're sort of disappointed Sarah Jessica Parker went for something so pouffy and sequined. Hey, SJP, this is Hollywood—not Disneyland—you're dressing for.     AP Photo/Matt Sayles


Scene Stealer
Marisa Tomei never likes to play it safe; some days she’ll just use a throw pillow to cover up or a pirate shirt and other times it's all about poodle hair. And this silver-gray Versace Atelier gown with its swirling layers of pleats is another daring example in a beautiful rather than kooky way. As for the soft hair and makeup, they just tie the whole look together perfectly.    AP Photo/Matt Sayles