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The Most Memorable Oscars Updos Ever

The best ponytails, chignons and over-the-top twists have all made a statement on the Academy Awards red carpet through the years. Here, the ones worth remembering
By Jillian Ruffo
February 21, 2017 05:19 PM
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AND THE WINNERS ARE...

Every year, the Academy Awards bring the biggest stars in Hollywood together - not to mention the biggest dresses, jewelry and, yep, hair. Here, we’ve ranked our favorite updos throughout the past 10 years, based on size, creativity and straight–up stun factor.

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ROONEY MARA, 2016

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The star closed out last year’s award season with a bang, showing up with slicked, sectioned hair tied into four tiny knots.

We give this look: 5 Oscars

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DAISY RIDLEY, 2016

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From the front, Ridley’s strands seemed to be pulled into a simple bun — but the back revealed an intricate series of twists that resulted in a gorgeous one-of-a-kind style.

We give this look: 4 Oscars

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GINA RODRIGUEZ, 2015

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From her pumped-up volume at the top of her head to the braided side chignon, Gina gave us a lot to look at — and swoon over — with this elegant style.

We give this look: 4 Oscars

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ROSAMUND PIKE, 2015

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One of the most unexpected surprises in Oscars hair history? Rosamund’s undercut, which was revealed by her otherwise classic textured bun.

We give this look: 5 Oscars

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LADY GAGA, 2014

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Her short, platinum strands were swept to the side and pulled back into a low, structured ponytail at the nape of her neck.

We give this look: 4 Oscars

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AMANDA SEYFRIED, 2013

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The star kept it classic — and gorgeous — with this piecey, textured updo.

We give this look: 3 Oscars

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EMMY ROSSUM, 2013

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Her jaw-dropping pearl-and-jewel-encrusted crown added the perfect ethereal touch to her elegant braided bun and off-white gown.

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JENNIFER LOPEZ, 2012

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There’s a good chance that J. Lo’s oversized high bun sparked the topknot craze that shows no sign of slowing down anytime soon.

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REESE WITHERSPOON, 2011

We’ll go ahead and consider this the Most Valuable (half-up) Pony in Oscars Hair History.

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JENNIFER HUDSON, 2011

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Volume! Twists! Knots! Jennifer’s low ponytail combined nearly every component of an award-winning updo into one major statement.

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SARAH JESSICA PARKER, 2010

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Leave it to SJP to bring the tried-and-true chignon to the next level with this huge, extravagant look.

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EVAN RACHEL WOOD, 2009

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It simply doesn’t get more Old Hollywood than Evan Rachel’s side-swept pompadour and equally glamorous topknot.

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HEIDI KLUM, 2008

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An early adopter of the topknot trend, Heidi went over-the-top (literally) with an oversized style that definitely turned heads.

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PENELOPE CRUZ, 2007

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This wasn’t your average low bun — but the braid-wrapped style certainly provided endless hair-spiration.

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1 of 15 AND THE WINNERS ARE...
2 of 15 ROONEY MARA, 2016
3 of 15 DAISY RIDLEY, 2016
4 of 15 GINA RODRIGUEZ, 2015
5 of 15 ROSAMUND PIKE, 2015
6 of 15 LADY GAGA, 2014
7 of 15 AMANDA SEYFRIED, 2013
8 of 15 EMMY ROSSUM, 2013
9 of 15 JENNIFER LOPEZ, 2012
10 of 15 REESE WITHERSPOON, 2011
11 of 15 JENNIFER HUDSON, 2011
12 of 15 SARAH JESSICA PARKER, 2010
13 of 15 EVAN RACHEL WOOD, 2009
14 of 15 HEIDI KLUM, 2008
15 of 15 PENELOPE CRUZ, 2007

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