The moment you win the Oscar is maybe one of the most profound moment your career.
So beside the speech, you have to look good. Let's see what the actresses wore at the Oscar the night they took their trophies home. Because those dresses have become an inspiration for million of women worldwide.
- In 2001, Julia Roberts took the Oscar for her role in 'Erin Brockovich'. That night she wore a black vintage Valentino gown.
- In 2002, Halle Berry showed the world that a non-white actor can win an Oscar. This is what she did for her performance in 'Monsters Ball'. On the red carpet she wore a burgundy floral Elie Saab gown.
- Nicole Kidman won the Oscar playing Virginia Woolf in 'The Hours' in 2003. She took her trophy in a Jean Paul Gaultier gown.
- The night she won the Oscar for 'Monster, in 2004, Charlize Theron was wearing a Gucci gown.
- In 2005, Hilary Swank looked fabulous while taking her Oscar for 'Million Dollar Baby' in navy gown by Guy Laroche.
- Reese Witherspoon was so beautiful in 2006 when she won the Oscar for 'Walk the Line'. That night she wore a vintage gown by Christian Dior.
- Helen Mirren was 61-year-old in 2007 when she won the Oscar for her role in 'The Queen'. But she looked amazing in her Christian Lacroix gown.
- In 2008, cute Marion Cottilard took the Oscar for the role of her life in 'The Mome'. On the red carpet she wore a gown by Jean Paul Gaultier.
- Kate Winslet won the Oscar for her performance in 'The Reader' in 2009 and she took the trophy while wearing a gown by Stefano Pilati for Yves Saint Laurent.
In 2010, Sandra Bullock was happy (at least for a few days) after she won the Oscar for her role in 'the Blind Side'. On the red carpet she wore a silver Marchesa gown.