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Cate Blanchett rocked this stunning Jean Paul Gaultier gown at the 2000 Academy Awards. And while it may have looked simple, the gold embellishments matching her jewelry made a true statement.
Never afraid of a daring gown, J.Lo made heads turn in this stunning gold Marchesa gown at the 2009 Golden Globes. Talk about a golden girl!
For the 2005 Tribeca Film Festival afterparty, Nicole Kidman went for a stunning black Azzaro dress with sequined embellishments. A sensual take on the little black dress.
Spotted at the 2001 Screen Actors Guild Awards, Halle Berry went for a bold backless red gown. Definitely a winning red carpet look!
Taylor Swift made a true statement in this blue, glittering KaufmanFranco gown at the 2010 Grammy Awards. She ended up taking home four awards.
Attending the 15th Screen Actors Guild Awards in 2009, British actress Emily Blunt went for a stunning sequined Pamela Roland gown.
The trend-setting royal brought the backless trend to the red carpet at the 1985 premiere of 'Back to the Future.' A true fashion-visionary!
Diane Kruger wore this dreamy light yellow gown at the 2011 Berlin Film Festival. The golden embellishments gave the look a fun detail.
Kate Hudson opted for a sexy sheer black gown at the Los Angeles premiere of 'The Skeleton Key' in 2006. Definitely a daring, but amazing look!
Anne Hathaway opted for an Armani Privé backless gown at the 2011 Golden Globes. An elegant yet modern look for the A-lister.
Considered by many as one of the greatest red carpet gowns of all time, this navy blue Guy Laroche gown was a winning look for Hilary Swank at the 2005 Academy Awards. The actress took home the Oscar for Best Actress in 'Million Dollar Baby' (2004) that same night.
The future Fenty-mogul wore this sexy Giorgio Armani gown at the 2012 Grammy Awards. The star was nominated in four categories at that year's award ceremony.
Appearing on the jury at the 61st Venice Film Festival in 2004, actress Scarlett Johansson went for a sultry black dress for the occasion. The red lips gave it a little extra Hollywood glamour.
The actress rocked a long-sleeve beaded Elie Saab gown for the 2015 Academy Awards. She was nominated that year for her role in 'Birdman' (2014).
Australian model and entrepreneur wowed in this daring Emilio Pucci gown at the Golden Globes afterparty in 2014. A stunning choice if you want to stand out.
Heidi Klum wore this jaw-dropping number at the amfAR New York Gala in 2013. Definitely a timeless and sexy look worn by the model and TV presenter.
Beyoncé went for a sultry white lace gown by Michael Castello at the 2014 Grammy Awards. A stunning look for the one and only Queen Bey!
Kate Bosworth looked pretty in pink in this Stella McCartney gown at the 2014 Met Gala. It's definitely a sexy yet sweet look for the actress.
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The actress and singer went for a jaw-dropping open-back Givenchy dress at the 2015 American Music Awards. The color looked great with her long, dark hair.
Charlize Theron wore this winning Gucci gown at the 2004 Academy Awards. A fitting choice as she won Best Actress for her work in 'Monster' (2003).
Supermodel Gisele Bündchen made heads turn in this sparkling Stella McCartney gown at the 2017 Met Gala. Wearing her hair up brought more attention to her look.
No stranger to showing off some skin, model Emily Ratajkowski turned up at the 2018 Met Gala wearing a gold Marc Jacobs gown.
Bella Hadid was a true lady in red as she attended the screening of 'Pain and Glory' at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival. The model looked glamorous with her red lips and luxurious jewelry.
Kaia Gerber opted for an open-back Alexander McQueen look at the 2018 Fashion Awards in London, where she won Model of The Year.
One of her more daring looks, Hailey Bieber matched the pink carpet in this Alexander Wang 'thong' dress at the 2019 Met Gala.
Rosamund Pike attended the screening of 'OSS 117: From Africa With Love' at the Cannes Film Festival in 2021 wearing this stunning red number.
Actress Anya Taylor-Joy was a vision in yellow at the 2021 Emmy Awards. She looked like a modern princess with her jewelry and elegant up-do.
Emma Watson looked dazzling at the 2022 British Academy Film Awards in London in this black and white gown. The white ruffles gave the dress a fun and modern vibe.
Zendaya rocked this web-inspired gown at the 2021 premiere of 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' in Los Angeles. An appropriate choice for this film!
Leslie Mann rocked this gorgeous backless gown at the 2021 LACMA Art + Film Gala in Los Angeles. The gown was both a timeless and sexy choice for the actress.
The red carpet is a great place for stars to step out in daring gowns, and they rarely disappoint. One style that has been an A-lister favorite is the backless dress, a sensual yet elegant style, loved by famous figures. Whether it be embellished, cut-away, or jewel-encrusted, these show-stopping gowns are guaranteed to leave an impression.
Click through the gallery for some jaw-dropping backless gown moments.
Gorgeous backless dresses worn by celebs
These show-stopping gowns will take your breath away
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The red carpet is a great place for stars to step out in daring gowns, and they rarely disappoint. One style that has been an A-lister favorite is the backless dress, a sensual yet elegant style, loved by famous figures. Whether it be embellished, cut-away, or jewel-encrusted, these show-stopping gowns are guaranteed to leave an impression.
Click through the gallery for some jaw-dropping backless gown moments.