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See the sexy celebs who stepped out and dressed to impress on Hollywood's biggest night

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Sean and Robin Wright Penn look polished and relaxed as they walk the red carpet.

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Sarah Jessica Parker's breasts and Matthew Broderick pose for the cameras.

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Taraji P. Henson is absolutely gorgeous in this layered white gown.

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Melissa Leo's outfit is a train wreck. It really doesn't help that the Frozen River star's gown is the same color as her hair.
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From the retro hair to the two-toned gown, The Reader's Kate Winslet is absolutely stunning.

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Oh, Meryl Streep! It's a good thing you're such an amazing actress. If awards hinged on fashion taste, you'd be the Susan Lucci of the Oscars.
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As one of many fabulously dressed couples, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie light up the red carpet in classic black.
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Frost/Nixon's Michael Sheen looks dapper in a traditional tux, while his date looks a tad old fashioned in this simple black dress.
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Last year's supporting-actress winner Tilda Swinton looks slightly better than her garbage-bag dress from a year ago. However, we're not quite sure what she's going for here.
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Daniel Craig's classic tux could have easily come straight off the set of Quantum of Solace. And Satsuki Mitchell is as stunning as any Bond girl we've seen.
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Natalie Portman is classy in this strapless pink gown.

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Frost/Nixon's Frank Langella poses for a quick shot with his daughter.

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Bravo to Alicia Keys for wearing a bright, fresh, pink chiffon gown. She manages to look both elegant and youthful with her soft locks and simple accessories.
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The Wrestler's Evan Rachel Wood evokes the old Hollywood era in this gorgeous white chiffon gown. Her look is finished off with beautifully upswept hair and vintage earrings.
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Doubt's Philip Seymour Hoffman walks the red carpet in all black. Including a ski cap. Maybe he was in Big Bear this weekend?
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Seth Rogen gives a little smile to the cameras. Dude cleans up well!

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Milk's Emile Hirsch pauses for photos on the red carpet.

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Mamma Mia's Amanda Seyfried wears a sweet red gown, but the bow looks like it could possibly eat her alive. But, seriously, we'd pay money for her golden locks.
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Queen Latifah looks incredible in this navy satin gown, with just the right amount of sparkle.

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Mickey Rourke continues his award season parade of funky and awesome outfits — awesomely bad, that is. But, he wins massive points for wearing a necklace with a picture of his recently deceased pup, Loki.
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Beyoncé Knowles definitely makes a statement in this black mermaid gown with gold embellishment. However, the pattern and her curvy bod make her look more like a vase than a Hollywood starlet.
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Even though Sophia Loren looks amazing for her age, we're not sure what she was thinking by choosing this overly-frilly, odd-colored gown.
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Jessica Biel needs to comb her hair and tuck in her dinner napkin. Oh, wait, that's part of her dress.
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Rick Schroder can't decide whether he wants a mustache or a goatee… and neither really works for him. But his lovely wife, Andrea, looks fabulous in this fun, teal gown.
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Last year's best-actress winner Marion Cotillard looks like a goth ballerina in this black and blue tulle creation.
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John Legend looks great in a rich, chocolate tux. But, his best accessory is most definitely his drop-dead gorgeous date, who is working this melon-hued halter dress.
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Penelope Cruz does her best wedding-cake impersonation as she walks the red carpet in this vintage gown.
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Funnyman Judd Apatow sports a classic tux while his wife, Leslie Mann, works it in a head-to-toe sequined gown.
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Slumdog Millionaire darlings Freida Pinto and Dev Patel may be attending their first Oscars this year, but they look like seasoned pros in gorgeous and classic ensembles.
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Milk's Josh Brolin and his beautiful wife, Diane Lane, go for classic black and make it look phenomenal. We would like him to tame his facial hair a bit more, though.
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Doubt's Amy Adams always looks great, but we're not digging the black boning on the bodice of her red gown. We love the amazing necklace, however.
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Jennifer and Joel Grey rock a double black look.

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Is Melissa George floating down the red carpet on a cloud? The dress is a little poofy, but she still looks elegant.
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If you look at Bridget Fonda's dress closely, you may find a cat within the pattern.

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Robert Downey Jr., looking super spiffy, is all smiles for the photographers.

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Doubt's Viola Davis pauses for the photogs on the red carpet.

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The Wrestler's Marissa Tomei is stunning and elegant in this layered, silver gown.

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Seal looks stunningly handsome, as always, while Heidi Klum goes for the Jetsons look with her saucer-like, one-shouldered red gown.
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Bolt's Miley Cyrus struts the red carpet in a clam-inspired, heavily sequined gown that's a bit too old for her. You're only 16, so have a little fun!
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Anne Hathaway's very detailed gown is the perfect amount of glam for the Oscars.

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Zac Efron and his mermaid girlfriend, Vanessa Hudgens, make a striking couple in black.

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Louis Gossett Jr. looks a bit boxy in this over-sized suit, complete with an out-of-place tie. But, his guest looks sweet and age-appropriate in her purple party dress and pashmina.
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Phoebe Cates and Kevin Kline pause for a photo on the red carpet.

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Oscar winner Anthony Hopkins and his date look happy and relaxed as they arrive.

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Virginia Madsen looks svelte and elegant in this fitted, red column dress with an asymmetrical neckline. We hope no one gets too close — they could lose an eye.
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The hosts with the most: American Idol and E! News' Ryan Seacrest and Extra's Mario Lopez look dapper.
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Dancing with the Stars cohost Samantha Harris flashes a smile in this elegant, one-shoulder blue gown.
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Lisa Rinna poses among the Oscar statues before hosting TV Guide Network's red-carpet pre-show.

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Danny Glover gives the photogs a wave as he walks the red carpet at the 81st Academy Awards.