Most Outrageous Oscar Dresses of All Time
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Celine Dion
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Charlize Theron
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Faith Hill
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Kate Winslet
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Bjork
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Whoopi Goldberg
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Kate Hudson
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Hilary Swank
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Lizzy Gardiner
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Gwyneth Paltrow
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Diane Keaton
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Geena Davis
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Tyra Banks
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Demi Moore
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Uma Thurman
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Jennifer Connelly
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Cher
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There's something comforting about beautiful women in ugly dresses -- and not in a vindictive way. All sorts of sartorial politics go behind what to wear and, sure, the actresses are the ones who've made the questionable choices -- but sometimes they make them out of economic sensitivity, sheer defiance, or a complete disregard for the norm. After all, to quote Bjork, the queen of red-carpet fiascos, "It's just a dress." Let's roll the fashion tape. -- By Vera Chan, Yahoo!