10 of the biggest celebrity fashion faux pas in Oscars history

Armani Syed,Maria NoyenMar 27, 2022, 16:32 IST

Björk at the 2001 Oscars, Dennis Rodman in 1997, and Lizzy Gardiner in 1995.SGranitz/WireImage, Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images, KMazur / WireImage

Award season is back in full swing with celebrities preparing red carpet looks, for better or worse.
Long-considered the most prestigious event is the Oscars, which will host its 94th event on Sunday.

In 2001, Björk surprised everyone by wearing a white swan dress, complete with an orange and black beak.

Björk's swan dress at the 73rd Annual Academy Awards.SGranitz/WireImage)

In 1986, Oprah Winfrey didn't try her dress on until 30 minutes before the event and it was a struggle to zip up.

Oprah Winfrey and Akosua Busia at the 58th Annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles, California.Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images

Lizzy Gardiner asked American Express to send her gold credit cards to make her dress for the 1995 Oscars.

Lizzy Gardiner at the 67th Annual Academy Awards.KMazur/WireImage/Getty Images

In 1997, Jenny McCarthy had her first and last Valentino red carpet moment when the designer told her she was wearing the dress backward.

Jenny McCarthy during the 1997 Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Beverly Hills, California.Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images

Whoopi Goldberg wore a green and purple jumpsuit with a dramatic cape at the 1993 Oscars.

Whoopi Goldberg during 65th Annual Academy Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California.Kevin Mazur/WireImage/Getty Images

John Travolta left tuxedos behind for an underwhelming pair of jeans chosen by his wife.

John Travolta at the 82nd Annual Academy Awards in Hollywood, California.Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images

Elisabetta Canalis ripped her gown on the 2010 Oscars red carpet. Her then-partner George Clooney was quick to mend the tear with a needle and thread.

Actor George Clooney and Elisabetta Canalis arrive at the 2010 Oscars in Los Angeles.Frank Trapper/Corbis via Getty Images

In 1969, Barbara Streisand dazzled when winning her first Oscar, but she didn't know that the lights would reveal her see-through dress.

Elliot Gould and Barbara Streisand attended the Academy Awards in 1969.Frank Edwards/Archive Photos/Getty Images

At the 2004 Oscars, Uma Thurman says she deliberately set out to achieve the title of worst-dressed celebrity.

Uma Thurman at the 76th Annual Academy Awards in Hollywood, California.Lee Celano/WireImage

Former American basketball player Dennis Rodman attended the 1997 Oscars in an outfit that resembled Willie Wonka, complete with blue eyeshadow.

Athlete Dennis Rodman and actor Vivica A. Fox attend the 69th Annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles, California.Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images

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