Awards Season Style Rundown

With all the hoopla surrounding Mickey Rourke 's return to the big screen, it's easy to forget that Rourke's co-star in The Wrestler , Marisa Tomei , made a comeback of her own. To be fair, Tomei never reached anything near the level of career stagnation endured by Mr. Rourke. She merely chose to step out of the spotlight and into critical acclaim for performances in smaller-budget films like In the Bedroom and Slums of Beverly Hills . This year, Tomei was nominated for nearly every acting award possible for her fantastic turn opposite Rourke. Many things can be said of Tomei's red carpet ... Read Full Story

Getty Images. I'll give her this much: Angelina Jolie has a very well-defined style. It's simple, minimalist, and tending towards monochrome. On any other person it might come across as boringly elegant, but Angelina is the sort of beauty who always transcends what she wears. Still, it'd be nice to see her in a bright color again, just for kicks. See how lovely she is when she branches out? Getty Images. This awards season, Angelina played it safe. And yeah, she looked amazing. Vh1's 14th Annual Critics Choice Awards, January 8, 2009  (Getty Images) more pics » For the VH1 Critics' Choice Awards, Angelina ... Read Full Story

Getty Images. Kate Winslet took this awards season by storm, with award-winning performances in both The Reader and Revolutionary Road . She won big at all the major awards shows, and looked fabulous doing it. Kate's always been a class act when it comes to fashion. She's worn gowns by Valentino and Badgley Mischka for previous appearances at the Academy Awards (did you know she'd been nominated 5 times before this year's win?). Here are the dresses Kate wore to 2009's awards shows. She's more beautiful than ever. The 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards, January 11, 2009  (Getty Images) more pics » Kate won ... Read Full Story

Getty Images. Anne Hathaway had a particularly impressive turn on the red carpets this awards season, having been nominated for just about every award for her performance in Rachel Getting Married . She didn't sweep the statuettes, but she did appear in some gorgeous gowns. Hathaway is one of celebrity stylist Rachel Zoe's many clients, and appears to have matured on the red carpet. It could have been a very difficult year for the actress, whose split from convicted con artist Raffaello Follieri made international headlines. The scandal left Hathaway's career remarkably untarnished, however - probably in part thanks to the brave front she ... Read Full Story

All Images Getty. Romantic beauty Penelope Cruz won her first Oscar this year for her performance in Vicky Cristina Barcelona , capping off an incredible year for the Spanish stunner. Always a favorite with designers, Cruz stuck to classic looks for the red carpet, floating past the cameras in long, elegant pieces that could have come from eras past. Here's what Penelope Cruz wore during the 2009 awards season. 2008 New York Film Critics' Circle Awards, January 5, 2009 Penelope Cruz kicked off her awards season in a lovely pair of nude Louboutins and an Oscar de la Renta feathered dress. VH1'S 14th Annual ... Read Full Story