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9 of the best dressed at the 2017 Oscar Awards

The 2017 Oscar Awards took place last night and as per usual our favourite celebs put their best feet forward. Here are the 9 that really stood out for us and gave us all sorts of goose bumps.

1. Halle Berry was gorgeous with her new curly do and sparkling dress.

#HalleBerry sparkles at the #Oscars in @versace_official! (Photo credit: Christopher Polk/Getty Images)

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2. Winner of the Best Supporting Actress Oscar, Viola Davis sticks to her solid colours and we understand why – she always stuns.

Fierce, darling ? #ViolaDavis #Oscars ?: Steve Granitz (@GettyImages)

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3. We adore Namie Harris’ experimental sense of style. Simple yet effective.

 

4. Janelle Monáe shut down the red carpet last night.

#HotShot we see you #JanelleMonae ! Is she in standing for one of the best dressed at the 2017 #Oscars?

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5. Chrissy Teigen and John Legend were classically dressed as per usual. One of the best dressed couples of the night.

 

6. Hidden Figures actress, Octavia Spender was a dream in this grey gown.

 

7. Ava Duvernay also chose a grey frock and she was stunning in the structured number.

Yessss queen @directher ???? #Oscars #AvaDuVernay #13th @13THFilm #repost

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8. Taraji P. Henson was smouldering in a velvet dress. She served up some proper heat!

#HotOrNot #TarajiPHenson slaying the #Oscars2017 red carpet ?

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9. Newcomer, Ruth Negga was beautiful in this romantic Valentino gown.

 

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