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Oscars Fashion: Best & Worst Fashion in Oscars History

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Best and Worst Oscars Fashion Ever

The Oscars is like a grand, celeb-studded fashion show -- stars dress to impress, and there's no reward for playing it safe. In this rundown of the 40 best and worst looks in Academy Awards history, we honor those who took a chance and dazzled on the red carpet ... and call out those who went out on a limb and flopped. See which big name risk-takers made our list. -- By Maggie Furlong

Best and Worst Oscars Fashion Ever

Worst: Work It Out

Demi Moore attempted to make eveningwear more athletic at the 1989 awards, designing her own ensemble that paired a long, open-front, gold embroidered skirt with a bustier and biker shorts -- yes, biker shorts. Needless to say, we're glad she stuck to acting.

Best and Worst Oscars Fashion Ever

Best: Pretty Woman

With three Academy Award nominations under her belt, Julia Roberts took home her first Oscar in 2001 for 'Erin Brockovich' wearing a dress as special as the occasion: Her black column gown with tulle skirt and white piping detail was vintage Valentino Couture.

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Worst: This Isn't the SAGs!

No one will ever call Gwyneth Paltrow best supported actress after her undergarment-challenged showing at the 2002 Oscars. Her makeup, hair and jewelry were all wrong for the occasion, but it was the Alexander McQueen sheer mesh top and black skirt that caused jaws to drop lower than her chest had.

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Best: Making History

As if being the first African American woman to win a Best Actress Oscar wasn't enough, 'Monster's Ball' star Halle Berry stole the show with her style as well in 2002, in a daring Elie Saab creation with a deep red ball skirt wrapped around the sheer embroidered top.

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Worst: Remember When?

Before Nicole Kidman became a red carpet icon, she fell victim to the awkward trends of the early '90s along with then hubby Tom Cruise. Their 1991 Oscar appearance was memorable only in its ridiculousness, with Nic in a short black velvet number with a bizarre sequin belt attachment, and Tom in an oversized tux.

Best and Worst Oscars Fashion Ever

Best: At a Store Near You

Sharon Stone made headlines -- and everyone's best dressed list -- in 1999 when she paired her lavender Vera Wang ball skirt with a white Gap button-down that she snagged from her husband's closet. A $29.99 wardrobe basic has never looked this beautiful.

Best and Worst Oscars Fashion Ever

Worst: Back in Black

Before Angelina Jolie became a do-gooder mother of the world, she preferred to show her darker side. Blood vials, plenty of leather and, in 2000, jet-black hair and this goth Versace gown. She was clearly feeling bold: This was also the night of her infamous smooch with big bro James Haven.

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Best: The Heat Is On

Wearing red on the red carpet isn't easy, but in 1999, 'Zorro' beauty Catherine Zeta-Jones set the Oscar's arrivals walkway ablaze, looking effortlessly sexy and pulled together in this ruby strapless Versace gown with sparkly threading detail.

Best and Worst Oscars Fashion Ever

Worst: More Than Half Bad

To sleeve or not to sleeve -- that was the question for Kim Basinger at the 1990 Oscars. Her poufy princess dress was half gown with a glove and half collared, long-sleeved jacket on top. She had no one to blame but herself: She designed this all on her own.

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Oscars Best & Worst Moments 2009

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Oscars Best & Worst Moments 2009

BEST: Ben Stiller Does Joaquin Phoenix

The incredibly weird recent behavior of trainwreck (hoaxster?) Joaquin Phoenix has been begging for some spoofery. Funnyman Ben Stiller answered the call, arriving on stage in dark shades and full ratty beard alongside co-presenter Natalie Portman and delivering a spot-on impression. He did not rap, however. Thankfully.

Oscars Best & Worst Moments 2009

WORST: 'Benjamin Button' Segment of Opening Number

In his song-and-dance tribute to Best Picture nominee 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,' Oscar host Hugh Jackman ran down Benjamin's curious backwards aging process, including these pithy lyrics: "When I was 4, my back was sore and I had pubic hair ..." Well, alrighty then.

Oscars Best & Worst Moments 2009

BEST: 'Reader' Segment of Opening Number

Even Hugh Jackman couldn't keep from laughing during 'The Reader' portion of his song and dance number, during which (like many of us), he said he meant to see the movie, though he "went down to the theater but there was a line, of all the people watching 'Iron Man' a second time."

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GOLDEN QUOTE: Reaaaally Wishful Thinking

"Hopefully I'll be here getting something for it next year ... it's a lot more real and deeper than people would expect the movie to be." -- Miley Cyrus, talking during the ABC pre-show about her Oscar wishes for -- wait for it -- 'Hannah Montana: The Movie'

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BEST: Presenters Steve Martin and Tina Fey (and Steve Martin)

After a painfully slow start to the ceremony, recent co-stars Martin and Fey ('Baby Mama,' '30 Rock') provided some much-needed comic relief, capped by a hilarious, not-so-subtle dig at Scientology. Trashing Scientology in front of a Hollywood crowd? Now that's edgy.

Oscars Best & Worst Moments 2009

WORST: Acting Noms Announced by Five Actors

When we first realized how the announcements were being made, when five actresses -- Eva Marie Saint, Tilda Swinton, Whoopi Goldberg, Goldie Hawn and Anjelica Huston -- came out to announce one Best Supporting Actress winner, we knew we were in for a looong night. And we weren't disappointed -- except for the fact that we were sooo disappointed.

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BEST: Dustin Lance Black Acceptance Speech

After his win for Best Original Screenplay, the wunderkind 'Milk' scribe delivered a poignant speech, advocating gay rights and guaranteeing the eventual legalization of gay marriage. Harvey Milk would be proud.

Oscars Best & Worst Moments 2009

WORST: Inorganic Chemistry

'Mamma Mia!' star Amanda Seyfried and 'Twilight' hunk Robert Pattinson, two young Hollywood-ites with absolutely no chemistry -- and, apparently, not even the ability to pretend to be interested in what they're saying -- introduced a montage of the year's most romantic big-screen moments. And, yes, tween girls across the land, we hear your screams of anguish.

Oscars Best & Worst Moments 2009

BEST: 'Pineapple Express' Stoners Return

Seth Rogen and James Franco revived their 'Pineapple Express' characters for a gut-busting video tribute to this year's comedies (wait, did the Academy just recognize comedies?). While 'The Reader' and 'Doubt' were not exactly funny, watching these two crack up to scenes from those Oscar films in between shots from 'Tropic Thunder' and 'Step Brothers' was a sorely needed laugh out loud moment.

Oscars Best & Worst Moments 2009

WORST: Sucks to Be Jen

Not only did presenter Jennifer Aniston have to deliver some lame patter with Jack Black, but she had to do it mere feet away from front row attendees Brangelina.

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Oscars Show and Backstage Photos 2010

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Oscars 2010 Show Photos

HOLLYWOOD - MARCH 07: Musician T Bone Burnett (L) walks onstage to accept Best Song award for "The Weary Kind" (from "Crazy Heart") from presenters Miley Cyrus and Amanda Seyfried during the 82nd Annual Academy Awards held at Kodak Theatre on March 7, 2010 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** T Bone Burnett;Miley Cyrus;Amanda Seyfried

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Actor Jake Gyllenhaal and Rachel Mcadams resent teh award for Best Adapted Screenplay at the 82nd Academy Awards at the Kodak Theater in Hollywood, California on March 07, 2010. AFP PHOTO Gabriel BOUYS (Photo credit should read GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP/Getty Images)

Oscars 2010 Show Photos

HOLLYWOOD - MARCH 07: Actor Chris Pine presents onstage during the 82nd Annual Academy Awards held at Kodak Theatre on March 7, 2010 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chris Pine

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HOLLYWOOD - MARCH 07: Actors Cameron Diaz and Steve Carell present onstage during the 82nd Annual Academy Awards held at Kodak Theatre on March 7, 2010 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Cameron Diaz;Steve Carell

Oscars 2010 Show Photos

HOLLYWOOD - MARCH 07: Actress Cameron Diaz presents onstage during the 82nd Annual Academy Awards held at Kodak Theatre on March 7, 2010 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Cameron Diaz

Oscars 2010 Show Photos

HOLLYWOOD - MARCH 07: Musicians T Bone Burnett (L) and Ryan Bingham accept Best Song award for "The Weary Kind" (from "Crazy Heart") onstage during the 82nd Annual Academy Awards held at Kodak Theatre on March 7, 2010 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** T Bone Burnett;Ryan Bingham

Oscars 2010 Show Photos

Director Roger Ross Williams onstage during the 82nd Annual Academy Awards held at Kodak Theatre on March 7, 2010 in Hollywood, California. 82nd Annual Academy Awards - Show Kodak Theatre Los Angeles, CA United States March 7, 2010 Photo by Michael Caulfield/WireImage.com To license this image (17185031), contact WireImage.com

Oscars 2010 Show Photos

Winners for Make-Up Barney Burman and Mindy Hall (and Joel Harlow not in frame) for "Star Trek" give their acceptance speech at the 82nd Academy Awards at the Kodak Theater in Hollywood, California on March 07, 2010. AFP PHOTO Gabriel BOUYS (Photo credit should read GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP/Getty Images)

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Oscars Worst Dressed 2011

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Oscar Red Carpet 2011 Photos

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Sexiest Dresses on the Oscars Red Carpet

Mike Wolstat — 2011-03-09T16:03:00+00:00

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White Hot

Before Brad and their ever-expanding brood, Angelina Jolie was mostly known for her goth-inspired red carpet looks. To this day, she still favors black, which is why this sleek white satin Marc Bouwer gown from 2004 is such a standout. Flawless, timeless and undeniably sexy.

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Golden Girl

You can't have a sexiest list without including Jessica Alba. The gorgeous actress became a perennial red carpet favorite in 2006, pairing a curve-hugging gold Versace gown with intricate embroidery detail on the skirt with a simple upswept 'do and beautiful, understated jewelry.

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Berry Sexy

Halle Berry is always flawless on the red carpet, but this 2005 look is at the top of our list. Sleek, shimmery and hugging all the right curves, Berry's Atelier Versace gown is perfect for showing off without stealing the spotlight from her natural beauty.

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Store-Bought Sexiness

Sharon Stone made headlines -- and everyone's best dressed list -- in 1999 when she paired her lavender Vera Wang ball skirt with a white Gap button-down that she snagged from her husband's closet. The resulting look is fresh, feminine and seriously seductive.

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Eastern Flair

Nicole Kidman went from safe fashion to super sexy in 1997 in this bold acid green Christian Dior gown. With chinoiserie embroidery, a thigh-high slit and daring backless detail, this look put John Galliano's first couture collection for the fashion house on the map, and made Kidman a style icon.

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Watch Her Back

Cate Blanchett is one of the best actresses of our time, and she often flaunts her flair for the dramatic on the red carpet. Her Jean Paul Gaultier gown in 2000 is a favorite -- what looked like a simple black sheath in front was turned around to reveal an exotic chain-draped low-cut back.

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Dressing a Diva

With several live performances throughout the evening, Beyonce was the shining star of the 2005 Oscars, but it was her show-stopping black velvet vintage Atelier Versace gown that made headlines. This is truly a dress made for a diva.

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Spicing Things Up

'Brokeback Mountain' nominee Michelle Williams was the standout on the 2006 Oscars red carpet. Her classic Vera Wang gown is lovely, with delicate pleated chiffon collar detail, but it's the bold saffron color, sultry red lips and deco jewels that make the look really pop.

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Glam It Up

Daryl Hannah attended the 1988 Oscars to watch her 'Wall Street' costar Michael Douglas take home the Best Actor prize (her performance only earned her a Razzie), but she nearly stole the show in this Hollywood glam ensemble, complete with sleek waves, red lips and elbow-length white gloves.

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She Wore Blue

British beauty Emily Blunt learned a thing or two from all that fashion in 'The Devil Wears Prada,' and her invite to the Oscars in 2007 proved the perfect time to put it to good use. Her dazzling blue sequin Calvin Klein gown was a stand-out in a sea of black and white.

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Oscars Ballot 2012: Printable Version

Mike Wolstat — 2011-03-09T14:10:00+00:00

Entering your Oscars pool? Click on the image below for our printable Oscars ballot. good luck!

Oscar Predictions 2011

Mike Wolstat — 2011-03-09T12:18:00+00:00

Oscar Predictions: Who Will Win at the 2011 Oscars?

The 2011 Oscar nominations are in! Which means it's now time for us to gaze into our crystal ball and post our official Oscar predictions in time for the Feb. 27 ceremony.

Should Colin Firth start writing his speech? Will Natalie Portman dance away with her first Oscar? And what will win Best Picture: 'The King's Speech' or 'The Social Network'?

Check out our final winners predictions below.

Oscar Winners 2011 List

BEST PICTURE

The Nominees:
'Black Swan'
'The Fighter'
'Inception'
'The Kids Are All Right'
'The King's Speech'
'127 Hours'
'The Social Network'
'Toy Story 3'
'True Grit'
'Winter's Bone'

Will Win: 'The King's Speech'
Dark Horse: 'The Social Network'

Commentary: For months, it seemed like nothing could stop 'The Social Network' from winning Best Picture, especially after it took home four Golden Globes in January.

But in recent weeks, the Facebook frontrunner has been dethroned by 'The King's Speech' after the British period piece won prizes from the Producers Guild, Directors Guild and Screen Actors Guild of America.

Now we're left with a very important question: Will the Academy continue to award innovative, more modern movies, as they did with 'No Country For Old Men' and 'The Hurt Locker'? Or will they go for the more emotional, classic Oscar bait choice? Anything can happen, but for now, we think Harvey Weinstein may want to get his speech ready.

BEST DIRECTOR

The Nominees:
Darren Aronofsky, 'Black Swan'
Joel Coen and Ethan Coen, 'True Grit'
David Fincher, 'The Social Network'
Tom Hooper, 'The King's Speech'
David O'Russell, 'The Fighter'

Will Win: David Fincher
Dark Horse: Tom Hooper

Commentary: Just like in the Best Picture race, Best Director has been narrowed down to two contenders: 'The Social Network' and 'The King's Speech.'

But in this category, 'The King's Speech' has a bigger hill to climb. Tom Hooper up against a veteran director (Fincher) who is well overdue for an Oscar, and who fits in with the recent winners in this category -- Ang Lee, Martin Scorsese, the Coen Brothers, Danny Boyle and Kathryn Bigelow. 'The Social Network' may be losing steam in other categories, but we still "like" its chances here.

BEST ACTOR

The Nominees:
Javier Bardem, 'Biutiful'
Jeff Bridges, 'True Grit'
Jesse Eisenberg, 'The Social Network'
Colin Firth, 'The King's Speech'
James Franco, '127 Hours'

Will Win: Colin Firth
Dark Horse: None

Commentary: We could go on, and on and on about how under-the-radar contenders like Jesse Eisenberg or James Franco could pull off a last-minute upset, but we'd just be kidding ourselves. This race has been Colin Firth's to lose from the get-go, and after winning the Critics' Choice, the Golden Globe and the SAG Award, there's no stopping him now. Firth will win the Oscar on Feb. 27. You can go ahead and bet the farm.

BEST ACTRESS

The Nominees:
Annette Bening, 'The Kids Are All Right'
Nicole Kidman, 'Rabbit Hole'
Jennifer Lawrence, 'Winter's Bone'
Natalie Portman, 'Black Swan'
Michelle Williams, 'Blue Valentine'

Will Win: Natalie Portman
Dark Horse: Annette Bening

Commentary: For awhile, it seemed like this race would turn into a showdown between the veteran actress (Bening) and the pretty young ingenue (Portman). But between the awards she's won, her pregnancy and engagement, this story will likely end with Portman dancing away with the Oscar after all.

Sure, 'Black Swan' didn't get as many nominations as some were predicting; it received "only" five total. But the momentum remains in Portman's favor following her victory at the SAG awards -- so much that we'd be shocked if anybody else won.

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR

The Nominees:
Christian Bale, 'The Fighter'
John Hawkes, 'Winter's Bone'
Jeremy Renner, 'The Town'
Mark Ruffalo, 'The Kids Are All Right'
Geoffrey Rush, 'The King's Speech'

Will Win: Christian Bale
Dark Horse: Geoffrey Rush

Commentary: Though he may not be as big of a lock as Colin Firth, we can't imagine anyone winning Best Supporting Actor besides Christian Bale. It's the type of performance the Academy loves to honor, and he's already won practically every major award in sight. The remaining four nominees simply won't be able to put up a fight.

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS

The Nominees:
Amy Adams, 'The Fighter'
Helena Bonham Carter, 'The King's Speech'
Melissa Leo, 'The Fighter'
Hailee Steinfeld, 'True Grit'
Jacki Weaver, 'Animal Kingdom'

Will Win: Melissa Leo
Dark Horse: Hailee Steinfeld

Commentary: This remains the only open acting category. Conventional wisdom and statistics show that Melissa Leo is the obvious frontrunner, and she'll probably win. But keep an eye out for newcomer Hailee Steinfeld. She's in the second-most nominated movie of the year, and if there's one category in which voters love to honor an up-and-comer, it's here. We're sticking with Leo, but don't be surprised if Steinfeld's name is called on Oscar night.

BEST DOCUMENTARY

The Nominees:
'Exit Through the Gift Shop'
'Gasland'
'Inside Job'
'Restrepo'
'Waste Land'

Will Win: 'Inside Job'
Dark Horse: 'Exit Through the Gift Shop'

Commentary: 'Exit Through the Gift Shop' may be the most popular and widely-seen movie of the bunch, but we're liking the topical 'Inside Job's' chances here. (The film tracks the reasons behind the 2008 financial crisis.)

BEST ANIMATED FEATURE

The Nominees:
'How to Train Your Dragon'
'The Illusionist'
'Toy Story 3'

Will/Should Win: 'Toy Story 3'
Dark Horse: None

Commentary: 'How to Train Your Dragon' and 'The Illusionist' are both strong movies, but when you're up against a Best Picture nominee -- not to mention a Pixar movie -- you pretty much have no shot at winning. In fact, we'll go ahead and call 'Toy Story 3' a lock in this category.

BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY

The Nominees:
'Another Year'
'The Fighter'
'Inception'
'The Kids Are All Right'
'The King's Speech'

Will Win: 'The King's Speech'
Dark Horse: 'Inception'

Commentary: After getting snubbed for Best Director, you'd think the Academy would leap at the chance to give Christopher Nolan a makeup Oscar wherever they could. Unfortunately, it won't be in this category, as Nolan is up against Best Picture frontrunner 'The King's Speech.' Sure, Nolan may have won the WGA, but remember: 'The King's Speech' was ineligible in that race. This one is a completely different ballgame.

BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY

The Nominees:
'127 Hours'
'The Social Network'
'Toy Story 3'
'True Grit'
'Winter's Bone'

Will Win: 'The Social Network'
Dark Horse: None

Commentary: Even if 'The Social Network' doesn't win Best Picture, Aaron Sorkin's fast-talking screenplay is a lock to win Best Adapted Screenplay, and his speech should be one of the highlights of the evening.

BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM

The Nominees:
'Biutiful' (Mexico)
'Dogtooth' (Greece)
'In a Better World' (Denmark)
'Incendies' (Canada)
'Outside the Law' (Algeria)

Will Win: 'In a Better World'
Dark Horse: 'Biutiful'

Commentary: Javier Bardem's Best Actor nomination proves the Academy -- or at least the acting branch -- is a fan of 'Biutiful.' Still, we think Denmark's 'In a Better World' will keep its Golden Globe-winning momentum going all the way to the Kodak stage.

BEST ART DIRECTION

The Nominees:
'Alice in Wonderland'
'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part I'
'Inception'
'The King's Speech'
'True Grit'

Will Win: 'Alice in Wonderland'
Dark Horse: 'The King's Speech'

Commentary: All signs point to 'The King's Speech,' especially after it won the Art Directors Guild award. However, Tim Burton's eye-popping sets may be too hard for voters to resist. (See: 'Sleepy Hollow.')

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY

The Nominees:
'Black Swan'
'Inception'
'The King's Speech'
'The Social Network'
'True Grit'

Will Win: 'True Grit'
Dark Horse: 'Inception'

Commentary: Wally Pfister's beautifully lensed work on 'Inception' won him top honors from the American Society of Cinematographers. But he's up against Roger Deakins, who lensed the 10-time nominated 'True Grit' and who has yet to win an Oscar (if you can believe it). We think 2011 may finally be his year.

BEST COSTUME DESIGN

The Nominees:
'Alice in Wonderland'
'I Am Love'
'The King's Speech'
'The Tempest'
'True Grit'

Will Win: 'The King's Speech'
Dark Horse: 'Alice in Wonderland'

Commentary: Jenny Beavan is a past winner ('A Room With a View'), so she's already in good graces with the Academy. Plus, the fact that she designed the costumes for the Best Picture frontrunner should be enough to push her past dark-horse contender and two-time winner Colleen Atwood ('Alice in Wonderland').

BEST FILM EDITING

The Nominees:
'Black Swan'
'The Fighter'
'The King's Speech'
'127 Hours'
'The Social Network'

Will Win: 'The Social Network'
Dark Horse: 'The King's Speech'

Commentary: This category is often a telling sign of what movie will win Best Picture, but no matter what happens in that race, 'The Social Network's' fast-paced and stylized editing will likely be too hard for voters to resist here.

BEST ORIGINAL SCORE

The Nominees:
'How to Train Your Dragon'
'Inception'
'The King's Speech'
'127 Hours'
'The Social Network'

Will Win: 'The King's Speech'
Dark Horse: 'The Social Network'

Commentary: Alexandre Desplat is long overdue for an Oscar, and his 'King's Speech' score is the exactly the type that voters love to honor. But after the Golden Globes, voters could go for 'The Social Network' instead. Let's be honest: Who wouldn't want to see Trent Reznor accept an Oscar?

BEST ORIGINAL SONG

The Nominees:
'Coming Home' - 'Country Strong'
'I See the Light' - 'Tangled'
'If I Rise' - '127 Hours'
'We Belong Together' - 'Toy Story 3'

Will Win: '127 Hours'
Dark Horse: 'Toy Story 3'

Commentary: This is a wide-open field, which means that any movie could win, especially 'Toy Story 3,' which has the most recognizable name (Randy Newman). But don't count out A.R. Rahman, who won two years ago for 'Slumdog Millionaire' and who may very well win again this year.

BEST SOUND MIXING

The Nominees:
'Inception'
'The King's Speech'
'Salt'
'The Social Network'
'True Grit'

Will Win: 'Inception'
Dark Horse: 'The Social Network'

Commentary: Since it doesn't have much of a chance in the major categories, expect 'Inception' to sweep the sound and visual categories.

BEST SOUND EDITING

The Nominees:
'Inception'
'Toy Story 3'
'TRON: Legacy'
'True Grit'
'Unstoppable'

Will Win: 'Inception'
Dark Horse: 'True Grit'

Commentary: 'Inception' is the biggest and most tech-savvy movie of the bunch, so look for an easy win here. Its only main competitor, 'True Grit,' feels like a distant second at best.

BEST VISUAL EFFECTS

The Nominees:
'Alice in Wonderland'
'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part I'
'Hereafter'
'Inception'
'Iron Man 2'

Will Win: 'Inception'
Dark Horse: 'Alice in Wonderland'

Commentary: Once again, 'Inception's' high-profile status -- not to mention dazzling visual effects -- is more than enough for a win here. If there's a surprise, it'll come from 'Alice in Wonderland' -- but don't count on it.

BEST MAKEUP

The Nominees:
'Barney's Version'
'The Way Back'
'The Wolfman'

Will Win: 'The Wolfman'
Dark Horse: 'The Way Back'

Commentary: We know what you're thinking: Academy Award Winner 'The Wolfman'? Sure, it sounds crazy, until you realize the makeup was done by six-time winner Rick Baker. Expect him to pick up a seventh win on Sunday.

BEST ANIMATED SHORT FILM

The Nominees:
'Day & Night'
'The Gruffalo'
'Let's Pollute'
'The Lost Thing'
'Madagascar, carnet de voyage (Madagascar, a Journey Diary)'

Will Win: 'Day & Night'
Dark Horse: 'The Gruffalo'

Commentary: For more on the nominated films, click here.

BEST DOCUMENTARY SHORT

The Nominees:
'Killing in the Name'
'Poster Girl'
'Strangers No More'
'Sun Come Up'
'The Warriors of Quiugang'

Will Win: 'Strangers No More'
Dark Horse: 'Killing in the Name'

Commentary: For more on the nominated films, click here.

BEST LIVE-ACTION SHORT

The Nominees:
'The Confession'
'The Crush'
'God of Love'
'Na Wewe'
'Wish 143'

Will Win: 'Na Wewe'
Dark Horse: 'Wish 143'

Commentary: For more on the nominated films, click here.

Best and Worst Fashion in Golden Globes History

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Golden Globes Best Worst Fashion Ever

The Good, the Bad and the Unforgivable

The Golden Globes have always been known as the most fun and casual of the big awards shows, thanks in part to the abundance of booze flowing throughout the evening. The best dressed stars work the red carpet with creativity, but some fashion missteps make us wonder if a handful of stars were imbibing before the show. Keep clicking to see who topped our list for the best and worst Golden Globe fashion ever. --By Maggie Furlong

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Worst: Global Domination

Leave it to Sharon Stone to wear highly inappropriate, head-to-toe leather dominatrix duds to the 2003 Golden Globes. The attention-loving actress looks like a biker chick with majorly wind-blown hair whose skirt layers shredded and unraveled in the wind.

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Best: Proud Peacock

Always stunning Nicole Kidman took fashion into her own hands on the 2005 red carpet, daring to embellish her peacock blue Gucci ensemble with a brilliant plume from the dress' avian inspiration. The result? Another feather in her stylish cap.

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Worst: Frights in White Satin

Super skinny Lara Flynn Boyle arrived at the Globes in 1999 looking like she'd bought a Hollywood Glam Costume-in-a-Bag. The clingy long white satin dress, feather boa, extreme dark bob and red lips made this look an instant disaster on the red carpet.

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Best: Beautiful Brown

Before Halle Berry became the first African American female to win a Best Actress Oscar in 2002 for 'Monster's Ball,' she paved the way for her history-making moment at that year's Globes (where she was also nominated) in this sepia-toned Valentino stunner.

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Worst: Something's Not Right

'There's Something About Mary' funny lady Cameron Diaz might've been nominated in 1999, but she continued to provide amusement when she walked the red carpet in this floor-length floral housecoat. Too bad no one was laughing with her ...

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Best: Lighten Up

No one sets red carpets ablaze quite like Angelina Jolie, but after nabbing headlines and a win for 'Gia' in 2000, the Golden Globes vet abandoned her usual dark look for the 2001 show in a form-fitting, tattoo-flaunting platinum satin Versace strapless gown.

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Worst: No One's 'Idol'

Straight up, just tell us -- did notoriously nutty Paula Abdul forget which reality mega-show she's on? The '80s pop star and 'Idol' judge looked like a 'Dancing With the Stars' extra in this too-tight shredded peach spangled dress at the 2005 Globes.

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Best: Golden Girl

Kate Hudson is a perennial red carpet favorite, always willing to push the fashion envelope and try new things. But it was her golden Atelier Versace slit-front gown at the 2002 Globes that turned her from Goldie's daughter into her own bright, shining star.

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Worst: White Out

Diane Keaton has always been a fashion pioneer, but this all-white Richard Tyler ensemble is out there even for her. With the height-scrunching long coat and tall boot combo, something's truly gotta give for us to praise the night's Best Comedy Actress winner.

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Best and Worst Moments in Golden Globes History

Mike Wolstat — 2011-03-09T11:52:00+00:00

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Golden Globes Most Memorable Moments

If the Academy Awards are the wedding day of movie awards, then the Golden Globes are the bachelor party. The earlier, wilder awards show held by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association has a reputation for rowdiness, partly due to the invaluable presence of free alcohol, but also due to the fact that it's simply not quite the Oscars. From the most unruly to the truly profound, we look back at 22 of the most unforgettable moments in Globes history.

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And the Winner Is ... in the Bathroom (1998)
It's the moment actors dream of. But when Michael J. Fox read Christine Lahti's name as winner of Best Actress in a Drama (TV), the 'Chicago Hope' star was nowhere to be found. Running to the podium, she laughingly confessed, "I was just flushing the toilet and someone said, 'You won,' and I thought they were joking!" We love her good humor about it, but our question is, did she wash her hands?

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The First Telecast (1964)
Though the first Globes ceremony was held in 1944, it would be 20 years before one would be televised -- as part of NBC's 'The Andy Williams Show.' But not all went smoothly: Best Actress Shirley MacLaine's acceptance speech for 'Irma La Douce' was abruptly cut off by a commercial break. She probably would've preferred the orchestra.

Best Best Picture Presentation Ever (2001)
Screen legend Elizabeth Taylor knows movie acting -- but TelePrompters are an entirely different matter. The spunky actress couldn't get the words out right when announcing the Best Picture award. We're not sure if she forgot to wear her glasses or if her confusion was caused by some other ... malady. We want to give her the benefit of the doubt, so we'll say that her difficulty in navigating the titles was a mechanical error. Yeah, that's it.

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Merry and Gay (2007)
In the wake of the news that Isaiah Washington used an anti-gay slur against his 'Grey's Anatomy' co-star T.R. Knight -- prompting Knight to come out as a gay man -- Washington denied all claims during an infamous backstage press conference, by ... well, using the f-word. Knight's pal Katherine Heigl came to his defense, but the mood remained awkward and Washington's Dr. Prescott Burke was exiled from Seattle Grace soon after.

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Oliver Stone: Just Getting Started (1979)
Think legendary conspiracy theorist/filmmaker Oliver Stone hasn't always been a loose cannon? During his speech when he won a Best Screenplay Globe for 'Midnight Express,' Stone launched into a tirade against the U.S. government for its anti-drug policies. Over boos from the audience, host Chevy Chase could be heard advising him, "Just say 'thank you' and leave the stage.'" Stone did leave -- but not until security guards approached.

A Handful of Scarlett (2006)
Openly gay E! correspondent Isaac Mizrahi raised eyebrows when he famously got a handful (and then some) of Scarlett Johansson at the '06 Globes, blatantly fondling the actress' left breast while interviewing her on the red carpet. Though Scarlett laughed off the incident -- blushingly exclaiming "What's going on!" -- she later called it "in poor taste." We completely agree, but that doesn't make it any less entertaining.

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We Smell a Rat Pack -- and Whiskey (1958)
Journalists from the Hollywood Foreign Press used to present the awards until 1958, when a bored Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr. stormed the stage, whiskey glasses and cigarettes in hand, and played host for the rest of the show. The crowd loved it -- and so did the HFPA, enough to invite them back the next year. Why'd they do it? 'Cuz they're the damn Rat Pack, baby.

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Can't Buy Love (1982)
Pia Zadora launched her big-screen career in the B-movie 'Santa Claus Conquers the Martians,' so when she won 1982's Best New Star of the Year Globe for her performance in 'Butterfly,' cynics (and realists) concluded that her billionaire hubby Meshulam Riklis had bought the award with a massive ad campaign and expensive trips for members of the HFPA. So, we guess her magnate husband also bought her the Worst Actress and Worst New Actress Razzies later that year, for the same movie? Take that, haters.

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Her Own "Golden Globes" (1980)
Bette Midler's double-win speech (Best Actress for 'The Rose' and Best New Female Star) started off innocently enough: "I am very surprised ..." blah blah blah. Then it got interesting. She said she was "reminded of when Joan Crawford won her Golden Globe and said [cupping her breasts], 'I'll show you a pair of Golden Globes!'" Though Midler credited Crawford for the innuendo, the line has been linked to the 'Rose' actress ever since.

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Golden Globes Red Carpet Photos

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Golden Globes Best And Worst Dressed

Mike Wolstat — 2011-03-09T10:49:00+00:00

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