In preparation for this weekend’s show, we’re looking back at the ceremony 20 years ago, in 1998. That year, “Titanic” won big. The James Cameron film won 11 (out of a possible 14) awards, including the coveted Best Picture. The one award it didn’t win, however, was Best Actor, since Leonardo DiCaprio wasn’t even nominated in the category. DiCaprio didn’t attend the show, and so began his seemingly complicated relationship with the Academy. That same year, Ben Affleck and Matt Damon took home the Best Original Screenplay award for “Good Will Hunting.”
On the style front, there were spaghetti straps, sequins and a lot of strapless dresses, including the icy blue gown the night’s Best Actress winner, Helen Hunt, wore. A few pairs of sunglasses popped up on stars like Frances McDormand and Melanie Griffith, while Drew Barrymore and Ashley Judd were there with flowers in their hair. The best accessory of the night had to go to Celine Dion, who showed up wearing the famous diamond and sapphire “Heart of the Ocean” necklace from “Titanic.”
Keep scrolling to see more of the night’s best style moments:
Sharon Stone and Phil Bronstein
Helen Hunt
Tyra Banks
Cher
Celine Dion and René Angélil
Sally Kirkland
Trisha Yearwood
Lisa Rinna and Harry Hamlin
Mira Sorvino
Minnie Driver
Anna Paquin
Amy Irving
LaTanya Richardson and Samuel L. Jackson
Helena Bonham-Carter
Shelley Winters
Robert Duvall and Luciana Pedraza
Luise Rainer
Neve Campbell
Wynonna, Ashley and Naomi Judd
Cuba Gooding Jr. and Sara Kapfer
Ben Affleck with mother Chris Affleck, and Matt Damon with mother Nancy Carlsson-Paige
Kate Winslet
Sigourney Weaver
Aaliyah
Shirley Temple
Shirley Jones
Halle Berry
Madonna and Fiona Apple
Holly Hunter
Linda Hamilton and James Cameron
Tara Lipinski
Julianne Moore
Frances McDormand
Marsha Garces, Robin Williams and mother Laurie McLaurin Williams
Anne Jeffreys
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1979
Streep, with husband Don Gummer, wore this black dress with lace detailing to the 51st Academy Awards, when she was nominated for her supporting role in "The Deer Hunter." The actress wore the timeless dress again 30 years later to the BAFTAs, and looked just as beautiful as she did the first time.
1980
At the 52nd Academy Awards, Streep won in the Best Supporting Actress category for her role in "Kramer vs. Kramer." We'll never forget the white dress and jacket combo she wore for the ceremony. It was such a classic look, and Streep looked beautiful.
1983
At the Oscars in 1983, Streep won her first Best Actress statue for her role in "Sophie's Choice." For the ceremony, the star (pregnant with daughter Mamie Gummer) wore this lovely gold beaded gown -- the perfect choice for taking home the golden award.
1984
For the 1984 awards show, Streep opted for a fun beaded frock with a floral pattern on the bodice and a shorter hemline, proving that cocktail dresses can be just as formal as gowns.
1986
The actress wore another white ensemble for the 1986 ceremony (when she was pregnant with daughter Grace Gummer). This look was definitely a little more unconventional than a typical gown, with its flowing skirt and drop-waist tunic-style top, but it was perfectly chic.
1989
Streep may have lost the Best Actress award to Jodie Foster (who won for "The Accused") but she definitely won some style points for this ensemble. The off-the-shoulder neckline still feels perfectly on-trend in 2018, as does that choker.
1996
Streep stunned again in another black gown, this time for the 1996 ceremony, where she was nominated in the Best Actress category for her role in "The Bridges of Madison County."
1999
For the 71st Academy Awards, Streep looked beautifully regal in this sparkling pale lavender Valentino gown.
2000
For the ceremony in 2000, Streep, seen here with her daughter Grace, ditched a conventional gown in favor of this bold jacket and pants combo. Naturally, she pulled the look off effortlessly.
2003
The Hollywood icon, pictured with her daughter Luisa in 2003, upped her game with this dramatic black gown with sheer metallic sleeves.
2006
For the 2006 ceremony, Streep was there as a presenter. Still, she looked every inch the leading lady in this embellished purple gown.
2007
Streep, with daughter Grace Gummer, channeled her inner editrix for the 2007 Oscars ceremony, where she was nominated for her role as the icy Miranda Priestly in "The Devil Wears Prada."
2009
The star looked absolutely stunning in this Alberta Ferretti gown in 2009, when she was nominated for her role as a nun in "Doubt."
2010
This white gown Streep wore the 2010 ceremony (when she was nominated for playing Julia Child in "Julie and Julia") is definitely one of our favorites. The fit is perfect and the bright white is so crisp and fresh.
2012
Once again, the actress opted to go for gold, which was perfect, considering she ended up winning Best Actress for her role in "The Iron Lady." Along with 2010's white gown, this gold Lanvin number is at the top of our favorites list.
2013
The Oscar-winner was one of the presenters at the 2013 ceremony, where she sparkled in another gorgeous Lanvin gown. Another one of our favorites.
2014
In 2014, Streep wore yet another Lanvin design, this time more simple than sparkling, but equally as beautiful.
2015
For the 87th Academy Awards ceremony, Streep went for a sophisticated suit, which looked every bit as glamorous as the rest of the gowns on the red carpet.
2017
The actress wore this striking dark blue gown for the 89th Academy Awards ceremony, where she was nominated for her role in "Florence Foster Jenkins."
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