Natalie Portman
There was no need for the best actress winner to wear accessories—her radiant skin and loose updo perfectly complemented the Givenchy Haute Couture by Riccardo Tisci minidress.
Mia Wasikowska
Her pixie cut now grown out, Wasikowska looked gorgeous wearing a face-framing bob.
Zoe Saldana
While most chose rosy pink puckers for the evening, Saldana embraced her independent spirit and went with bright raspberry.
Amber Tamblyn
The 127 Hours actress's updo allowed her chic bangs—and porcelain skin—to shine.
Beau Garrett
She donned a platinum-blond wig and loads of false lashes for Tron, but in real life, Garrett prefers understated ombré tresses and soft eyeliner.
Rosario Dawson
The Unstoppable actress eschewed layers of makeup for a minimal look that spotlighted her flawless complexion.
Michelle Trachtenberg
With her cotton-candy-pink lips, curly ponytail, and demure cat eyes, it's almost easy to forget that Trachtenberg caused all that drama as Georgina Sparks on Gossip Girl.
Jennifer Lawrence
Lawrence's riveting performance in Winter's Bone earned rave reviews; her tousled waves and sultry rimmed eyeliner get high marks too.
Nicole Kidman
Kidman's au naturel makeup and side-swept strands made her racy red-lace L'Wren Scott dress look elegant and romantic.
Eva Mendes
Mendes had a spring in her step as she walked the red carpet wearing an airy Chanel print dress, sun-streaked highlights, and peachy blush.
Amanda Peet
Peet must have also gotten the memo—her breezy ponytail, luminous skin, and white Nina Ricci dress left us longing for springtime.
Gillian Jacobs
Britta, her Community alter ego, wears jeans and a leather jacket and flaunts mussed hair with minimal makeup. Jacobs glamorized this look, bringing it from downtown cool to uptown chic, thanks to pumped-up lashes and loose curls.
Naomi Watts
Arm in arm with her beau, Liev Schreiber, the best supporting actress nominee complemented her mod Chanel LBD with a carefree knotted chignon.
