We've all had a few unfortunate style moments, but for some celebrities, their style faux pas have been caught as photographic evidence forever. Even stars at the Oscars (arguably the biggest red carpet event of the year!) aren't impervious to questionable hair and makeup. In anticipation of the Academy Awards this Sunday, enjoy this selection of awkward choices throughout the years, from dismaying hairstyles to egregious eye shadow looks. Try not to laugh too much — after all, everybody's been there.
We love Diane Keaton. We love Diane Keaton's androgynous style. We do not, however, love this hair on her.
Whoa, that's a lot of hair. Would we expect anything less from Dolly Parton, though?
Stock in Aqua Net soared through the roof after Morgan Fairchild debuted this 1982 style.
Love Helena Bonham Carter so much, but love her current quirky style much more than this offbeat look.
Andie MacDowell went for a flapper style in the early '90s, but sadly it wasn't the bee's knees.
Sharon Stone's dark, brooding look was a bit more appropriate for a funeral than for a celebration like the Oscars.
Tom Cruise's attempt at alterna-guy style didn't stay around long, fortunately. Even Emma Thompson seemed a little embarrassed by it.
Sarah Jessica's current look is softer, sexier, and more flattering than this makeup (which, it must be said, was on-trend for the '90s).
Jennifer Lopez committed the ultimate '90s beauty sin: brown lip liner with light lipstick.
You know this would never happen to Tyra Banks today, but back in the '90s her ashy-toned foundation didn't match her skin.
The queen of reinvention went with a tough-yet-ethereal style. But the violet shadow, strong lips, and ringlets just didn't work well together.
By no means is this a disaster, but it's interesting to see how much more low-key Oscars hair and makeup used to be.
While Celine Dion's sleek, long ponytail was pretty, the oddly shaped hat wasn't quite as nice.
Remember when Whoopi Goldberg hosted the Oscars and changed crazy costumes like 15 times? Why can't she always be the host? (She's already done it four times, so maybe there's hope!)
Back in 2001, Angelina Jolie still liked the nude-lip look she typically wears now. But without her signature eyeliner, her face looked a tad washed out.
This isn't a bad look, per se, but loosening those curls would have softened Diane Lane's style.
While Marcia Gay Harden had a lovely pregnancy glow at the 2004 awards, her bouffant felt almost too retro.
Annette Bening is as beautiful as she is talented, but this orangey lipstick shade and punky hair don't flatter her features as much as they could at the 2005 show.
"I'm Laura Linney, and this is a masterpiece of a hair-gel job." All Downton Abbey joking aside, Laura did look pretty sporting beautiful makeup, along with an equally lovely smile at the 2005 ceremony.
For Calista Flockhart's 2008 ensemble, you gave the thumbs up on the Grecian-inspired dress but the thumbs down on the hairstyle.
On 2011's red carpet, Nicole Kidman had a wee problem with too-long, too-sparce fringe.
For 2012's show, Anna Faris arrived at the Oscars in a black sequined gown topped off with a beauty look that was perhaps a tad severe.
We usually love what Salma does on the red carpet, but the high bun paired with intense black eyeliner was just a little too much.
After remembering how amazing Viola looked as she rocked her natural hair on the red carpet in 2012, this heavy eye shadow and mismatched foundation was a letdown.
Idina performed her huge hit from Frozen at the Oscars . . . and her washed-out makeup left us feeling cold.
The Oscar winner's "half bun" felt a little too casual for such a glamorous event.