Angelina Jolie
Her movie, In the Land of Blood and Honey, lost to A Separation for Best Foreign Language Film at the Golden Globes—but Jolie still appeared a winner with a sleek chignon and fiery-red lips. Later, at the Screen Actors Guild Awards, she accentuated vintage Givenchy earrings with brushed-back hair and smoky eye shadow. But it was her pumped-up locks, smoldering eyes, and ruby pout at the Oscars that really blew us away. How is it possible that a mere mortal looks this perfect?
Viola Davis
After television stints on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and The United States of Tara, Davis got the recognition she deserved, thanks to a star-making role in The Help. She won Best Actress at the Screen Actors Guild Awards, and she also gets kudos for flaunting her natural hair at the Oscars! Her wigs at the Globes and SAGs were stylish but we prefer her without; her metallic green eye shadow was also a nice touch.
Rooney Mara
Like her awards-season dress choices, Mara's beauty looks were similarly edgy and chic. Though the Best Actress nominee wore sleek hair and lush lashes at both the Globes and Oscars, blunt bangs and matte red lips stole the show at the latter.
Claire Danes
Danes picked up a Golden Globe for her performance in TV's Homeland looking every inch the Hollywood star—her platinum updo, bold lashes, and bright-pink pucker were classic with a modern twist. She continued her golden beauty streak at the Vanity Fair Oscar party, arriving with a loose chignon, glowing skin, and shimmering eyes and lips.
Kristen Wiig
The comedienne kept the party going all the way to the Oscars, with a little help from her fellow Bridesmaids—their Scorsese Drinking Game was introduced at the SAGs (onstage, of course!). In between all the fun, we couldn't help but notice Wiig's hair color morph. After kicking off the season with chocolate-hued strands, Wiig went ombré at the Oscars.
Sofia Vergara
Vergara attended the Golden Globes and SAGs with her Modern Family cohorts, and the cast won awards at both events. Once her red-carpet duty was over, however, the effervescent beauty ditched the straight-laced routine (and her flatiron) and let loose—in the form of cascading waves at the Vanity Fair Oscar party.
Jessica Chastain
From modern beauty to old-Hollywood starlet to medieval princess, the Best Supporting Actress nominee showed off three very different looks at the Golden Globes, SAGs, and Oscars—which isn't surprising, given her varied movie roles. Whether she's playing a secret agent in The Debt, a mother in The Tree of Life, or a Southern bombshell in The Help, Chastain never ceases to impress.
Michelle Williams
Williams always looks flawless on the red carpet, thanks to her signature pixie and elegant style. This awards season, though, the Best Actress nominee took things up a notch and adorned her hair with a chic headband at the Golden Globes. After a brief return to simplicity at the more-casual SAGs, Williams stunned at the Oscars in a vibrant orange dress and pink lips—a unique yet flattering color combination.
Maya Rudolph
Rudolph dressed up as Beyoncé for a Saturday Night Live skit on February 18—and it seems the pop singer's style may have influenced her Academy Awards style. After sporting soft waves and an updo at the Globes and SAGs, respectively, the Bridesmaids star went full-on glam for the Oscars, pairing her plum Johanna Johnson gown with full lashes and cascading curls.
Cameron Diaz
The What to Expect When You're Expecting star debuted an unexpected white-blond bob at the Weinstein's Company 2012 Golden Globes After Party—and the new cut and color suit her well! Presenting at the Oscars with her What to Expect costar, Jennifer Lopez, Diaz dressed up her 'do, opting for sleek over tousled. She also played up her eyes and lips with black liner and pink gloss.
Octavia Spencer
It's a sweep! Spencer won in the Best Supporting Actress category at the Globes, SAGs, and Oscars—and she was loyal to designer Tadashi Shoji throughout. She didn't keep the same hair and makeup, though; after rocking purple eye shadow, gray eye shadow, a center part, and no part over the course of the Globes and SAGs, Spencer finished with a side-parted updo and brown smoky eyes at the Academy Awards.
Bérénice Bejo
The Argentine-French star was nominated for Best Supporting Actress at all three awards shows for her role in The Artist. Though she didn't win, she made a splash on the red carpet with simple yet sophisticated hair and makeup. Starting off brunette with a classic chignon at the Golden Globes, Bejo went red and romantic at the SAGs. The fiery hue carried over to the Oscars, where her plaited updo showcased exquisite Chopard earrings.
Emma Stone
Sure, she loves side-parted hair—but Stone, Revlon's latest brand ambassador, is a makeup chameleon. The Help actress went from edgy rimmed liner at the Globes and fuchsia lips at the SAGs, to cat-eyes and pink shadow at the Academy Awards. Between her ever-changing color palette—and hilarious repartee with fellow Oscars presenter Ben Stiller—Stone has the makings of a superstar.
Stacy Keibler
Keibler's gold Marchesa gown drew references to Oscar himself, but she's no statue. As George's leading lady she's held her own, bringing her winning ways from the wrestling ring to the red carpet. Her glamorous dresses, glowing skin, and soft waves at the Globes, SAGs, and Oscars get high marks.
Natalie Portman
She may have won Best Actress at last year's awards ceremonies, but Portman isn't easily forgotten—the Black Swan star exuded her usual effortless glamour this time around too. Choosing diamond earrings and natural makeup throughout, Portman reached an all-time high at the Oscars; to complement her 1954 vintage Valentino gown and dazzling v-shaped necklace, she opted for side-parted tresses and thick lashes.
