The Most Iconic Oscars Beauty Missteps of All Time

We've all had a few unfortunate style moments, but for some celebrities, their style faux pas have been caught as photographic evidence forever. Even stars at the Oscars (arguably the biggest red carpet event of the year!) aren't impervious to questionable hair and makeup. In anticipation of the Academy Awards this Sunday, enjoy this selection of awkward choices throughout the years, from dismaying hairstyles to egregious eye shadow looks. Try not to laugh too much — after all, everybody's been there.

Diane Keaton, 1978
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Diane Keaton, 1978

We love Diane Keaton. We love Diane Keaton's androgynous style. We do not, however, love this hair on her.

Dolly Parton, 1981
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Dolly Parton, 1981

Whoa, that's a lot of hair. Would we expect anything less from Dolly Parton, though?

Jane Fonda, 1982
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Jane Fonda, 1982

It was the '80s. Large hair ruled. What else can you say?

Morgan Fairchild, 1982
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Morgan Fairchild, 1982

Stock in Aqua Net soared through the roof after Morgan Fairchild debuted this 1982 style.

Cher, 1986
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Cher, 1986

There are no words.

Helena Bonham Carter, 1987
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Helena Bonham Carter, 1987

Love Helena Bonham Carter so much, but love her current quirky style much more than this offbeat look.

Sarah Jessica Parker, 1993
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Sarah Jessica Parker, 1993

Without her flowing blond curls, SJP just didn't look like herself.

Andie MacDowell, 1993
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Andie MacDowell, 1993

Andie MacDowell went for a flapper style in the early '90s, but sadly it wasn't the bee's knees.

Sharon Stone, 1994
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Sharon Stone, 1994

Sharon Stone's dark, brooding look was a bit more appropriate for a funeral than for a celebration like the Oscars.

Tom Cruise, 1994
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Tom Cruise, 1994

Tom Cruise's attempt at alterna-guy style didn't stay around long, fortunately. Even Emma Thompson seemed a little embarrassed by it.

Sarah Jessica Parker, 1995
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Sarah Jessica Parker, 1995

Sarah Jessica's current look is softer, sexier, and more flattering than this makeup (which, it must be said, was on-trend for the '90s).

Jennifer Lopez, 1996
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Jennifer Lopez, 1996

Jennifer Lopez committed the ultimate '90s beauty sin: brown lip liner with light lipstick.

Tyra Banks, 1996
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Tyra Banks, 1996

You know this would never happen to Tyra Banks today, but back in the '90s her ashy-toned foundation didn't match her skin.

Madonna, 1998
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Madonna, 1998

The queen of reinvention went with a tough-yet-ethereal style. But the violet shadow, strong lips, and ringlets just didn't work well together.

Renee Zellweger, 1999
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Renee Zellweger, 1999

By no means is this a disaster, but it's interesting to see how much more low-key Oscars hair and makeup used to be.

Celine Dion, 1999
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Celine Dion, 1999

While Celine Dion's sleek, long ponytail was pretty, the oddly shaped hat wasn't quite as nice.

Whoopi Goldberg, 1999
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Whoopi Goldberg, 1999

Remember when Whoopi Goldberg hosted the Oscars and changed crazy costumes like 15 times? Why can't she always be the host? (She's already done it four times, so maybe there's hope!)

Winona Ryder, 2001
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Winona Ryder, 2001

Winona Ryder's 2001 hairstyle unfortunately fell a little flat.

Angelina Jolie, 2001
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Angelina Jolie, 2001

Back in 2001, Angelina Jolie still liked the nude-lip look she typically wears now. But without her signature eyeliner, her face looked a tad washed out.

Diane Lane, 2003
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Diane Lane, 2003

This isn't a bad look, per se, but loosening those curls would have softened Diane Lane's style.

Marcia Gay Harden, 2004
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Marcia Gay Harden, 2004

While Marcia Gay Harden had a lovely pregnancy glow at the 2004 awards, her bouffant felt almost too retro.

Annette Bening, 2005
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Annette Bening, 2005

Annette Bening is as beautiful as she is talented, but this orangey lipstick shade and punky hair don't flatter her features as much as they could at the 2005 show.

Laura Linney, 2005
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Laura Linney, 2005

"I'm Laura Linney, and this is a masterpiece of a hair-gel job." All Downton Abbey joking aside, Laura did look pretty sporting beautiful makeup, along with an equally lovely smile at the 2005 ceremony.

Jessica Biel, 2007
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Jessica Biel, 2007

Straight roots plus wavy rest of your hair equaled trouble for Jessica Biel.

Calista Flockhart, 2008
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Calista Flockhart, 2008

For Calista Flockhart's 2008 ensemble, you gave the thumbs up on the Grecian-inspired dress but the thumbs down on the hairstyle.

Nicole Kidman, 2011
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Nicole Kidman, 2011

On 2011's red carpet, Nicole Kidman had a wee problem with too-long, too-sparce fringe.

Anna Faris, 2012
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Anna Faris, 2012

For 2012's show, Anna Faris arrived at the Oscars in a black sequined gown topped off with a beauty look that was perhaps a tad severe.

Ellie Kemper, 2012
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Ellie Kemper, 2012

The Office star got a little lost behind all those blunt bangs.

Kelly Ripa, 2012
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Kelly Ripa, 2012

Kelly Ripa's huge bun overwhelmed the petite star.

Salma Hayek, 2013
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Salma Hayek, 2013

We usually love what Salma does on the red carpet, but the high bun paired with intense black eyeliner was just a little too much.

Viola Davis, 2014
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Viola Davis, 2014

After remembering how amazing Viola looked as she rocked her natural hair on the red carpet in 2012, this heavy eye shadow and mismatched foundation was a letdown.

Idina Menzel, 2014
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Idina Menzel, 2014

Idina performed her huge hit from Frozen at the Oscars . . . and her washed-out makeup left us feeling cold.

Faith Hill, 2015
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Faith Hill, 2015

We loved Faith's short crop, but the slicked-down styling fell a bit flat.

Alicia Vikander, 2016
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Alicia Vikander, 2016

The Oscar winner's "half bun" felt a little too casual for such a glamorous event.