What Did The Oscars Look Like In 2008?

By iHeartRadio Staff

February 27, 2018

The 2018 Oscar Awards is going down on Sunday (March 4) at the famed Dolby TheatreĀ® at Hollywood & Highland CenterĀ® in Hollywood, California. This year's ceremony will be the 90th annual one, so it's going to be a bigger deal than usual. Everyone's favorite movie actors, actresses, directors, producers, wardrobe stylists, writers and more will be getting honored for their hard work onset. As we remember all of the great moments of the Oscars, we can't help but think about the past fashion moments, too. The Academy Awards' red carpet looked SO different just 10 years ago, than how it looks now. Check out some looks from the 2008 show and see for yourself. 

1. Jessica Alba

Always a beauty, Jessica Alba wore a beautiful gown at the awards ceremony in 2008. We must say, it looked great on her. 

2. Saoirse Ronan

Saoirse Ronan was another great look on the 2008 Oscars red carpet. The green dress really popped with her eyes. 

3. Seth Rogen, Lauren Miller, and Jonah Hill

And then we have Seth Rogen, Lauren Miller and Jonah Hill. They looked cute on the red carpet, too. 

4. Penelope Cruz

The absolute stunner graced the 2008 Oscars red carpet in a very elegant black dress and turned heads... per usual. 

5. Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman

My, Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman has been together for ages! Here they are on the red carpet 10 years ago. 

6. Katherine Heigl

How amazing did Katherine Heigl look? Just incredible, if you ask us!

7. Marion Cotillard

No one was able to keep their eyes off of Marion Cotillard at the 2008 Oscars. 

8. Miley Cyrus

Aww, would you just look at young Miley Cyrus? She's since evolved into a beautiful woman. 

9. Calista Flockhart

Calista Flockhart was at the Academy Awards a decade ago looking like a princess. 

10. Tilda Swinton

Tilda Swinton was another looker at the show. She still practically looks the same. 

11. Jennifer Hudson

Jennifer Hudson attended the Oscars 10 years ago. As we can all see, she's since lost weigh. But, J-Hud was always beautiful. 

12. Cameron Diaz

Hey, Cameron Diaz! You're looking like a superstar!

14. John Travolta and Kelly Preston

John Travolta and Kelly Preston were a happily married couple at the 2008 Oscars, too. 

15. Rosamund Pike

Rosamund Pike dazzled in a fun yellow dress, as she smiled for the cameras. 

16. Laura Linney

Laura Linney was another gem at the awards show a decade ago. Did you like her outfit? 

17. Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis

Here's another nostalgic moment! Remember when Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis used to be married? They attended the 2008 Oscars together. 

18. Amy Adams

We're not the only ones who believed that Amy Adams absolutely killed this look. The carpet was at her mercy. 

19. Cate Blanchett

Wow! Cate Blanchett was pregnant at the 2008 Oscars. She still slayed in her look, though. 

20. Hilary Swank

Hilary Swank was a great addition to the 2008 Oscars. How many people can pull this classy look off? 

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