The red carpet look is everything in the world of celebrities and fashion. Designers plan meticulously to create jaw-dropping pieces for the celebs that will wear them. And Hollywood’s elite makes sure they are dressed to the nines when they step foot on a red carpet, whether it be a fashion show or an awards show. Many celebs have appeared on countless red carpets, and some dresses have stood out as exceptional. Here are the 15 most iconic red carpet dresses of all time.

JENNIFER LOPEZ: 42ND GRAMMY AWARDS IN 2000

Jennifer Lopez stole the show in 2000 at the 42nd Grammy Awards with a beautiful green Versace dress. This dress was extremely revealing for the time and could’ve been mistaken for a wrap one might wear for a day at the beach. It has become one of the most iconic looks anyone has ever worn on the red carpet.

ANGELINA JOLIE: 84TH Academy Awards IN 2012

Angelina was a real head-turner in her black Atelier Versace gown at the 84th Academy Awards. It’s so well-known that the slit in her dress and the leg show is revealed as its own Twitter account: @AngiesRightLeg.

BJORK: 73RD ACADEMY AWARDS IN 2001

Bjork made a bold statement with a swan-themed dress by Marjan Pejoski at this awards show. She even emulated laying an egg right on the red carpet.

RIHANNA: 55TH GRAMMY AWARDS IN 2013

Rihanna wore a custom-made red gown by Azzedine Alaïa and matched her lips red to her perfect dress.

ELIZABETH HURLEY: FOUR WEDDINGS AND A FUNERAL PREMIERE IN 1994

It looked like Elizabeth Hurley may have had a wardrobe malfunction before the premiere, but it may have been intentional. She walked the red carpet in a black Versace gown that was stitched together with safety pins.

CHER: 58TH ACADEMY AWARDS IN 1985

People are still talking about the brave ensemble Cher wore at this show. Critics told her that she was not awarded an Oscar for her role in Mask because she didn’t dress seriously enough to be taken seriously. So she doubled down and showed up on the red carpet in a jaw-dropping Bob Mackie showgirl costume.

SHARON STONE: 70TH ACADEMY AWARDS IN 1998

This classic look from Sharon Stone is quintessential of 90’s fashion. She wore a combination of Gap and Vera Wang at this show and looked stunning and classy.

GWYNETH PALTROW: 71ST ACADEMY AWARDS IN 1999

Gwyneth Paltrow’s pink Ralph Lauren dress for the Oscar is still discussed today as either a beautiful gown or a big disaster.

HALLE BERRY: 74TH ACADEMY AWARDS IN 2002

Halle Berry took a risk with a scanty but stunning embroidered Elie Saab dress at this awards show, with a beautiful vine design as the centrepiece — a look that has aged well over the years.

HILARY SWANK: 77TH ACADEMY AWARDS IN 2005

Hilary Swank showed off her back in a super low-cut Guy Laroche gown on this red carpet, showing off her muscular build from recent training for “Million Dollar Baby.”

JULIA ROBERTS: 73RD ACADEMY AWARDS IN 2001

Julia Roberts was elegant in her classic black and white Valentino gown for the Oscar show in 2001. This is another look that is remembered as an iconic red carpet look.

GRACE KELLY: 27TH ACADEMY AWARDS IN 1955

Grace Kelly was the picture of elegance at this awards show, wore a beautiful Edith Head dress, and accepted the Award for Best Actress for “The Country Girl.”

MADONNA: 63RD ACADEMY AWARDS IN 1991

In proper Hollywood vintage form, Madonna pulled off a glamorous Marilyn Monroe-esque gown and was accompanied by a debonair Michael Jackson. The two were a stunning pair.

CÉLINE DION: 71ST ACADEMY AWARDS IN 1999

Céline Dion’s backwards tuxedo was the talk of the red carpet at the 71st Academy Awards, designed by Christian Dior.

BARBRA STREISAND: 41ST ACADEMY AWARDS IN 1969

Barbra Streisand was a sight in her sheer black pantsuit by Scaasi at the 41st Academy Awards. At this awards show, she earned the Best Actress Award for “Funny Girl.”