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The 15 Hottest Women at the 2013 Academy Awards

Oscar is one lucky guy.

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Seth MacFarlane was a divisive host, but we can all agree on these ladies. From dancing around with Channing Tatum to falling up the stairs to accept an award, the women of the Oscars were beautiful and charming all the way through the four-hour broadcast. Whether they won last night or not, they've always got our vote. We'll put in a good word to the Academy.

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15. Naomie Harris

Skyfall's Naomie Harris looked lovely despite not wearing a big-name gown. Her dress was designed by Michael Badger, a Savannah College of Art and Design student who won the Red Carpet Green Dress Challenge. Harris' dress was completely eco-friendly, which only added to her allure.

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14. Samantha Barks

Les Misérables' Samantha Barks is a Hollywood newcomer, and we hope she's here to stay. She starred as Éponine onstage in the UK before playing her in the movie. This simple and slinky Valentino dress has us begging for more.

13. Reese Witherspoon

The 2005 Best Actress winner Reese Witherspoon looked amazing in a blue and black Louis Vuitton that her 13-year-old daughter helped her pick out. Her tip for those cascading curls? "Have a baby!"

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12. Zoe Saldana

Zoe Saldana often takes risks on the red carpet, and tonight was no different. It paid off, though—she looks beautiful coming and going. Saldana presented an award with her Star Trek: Into Darkness costar Chris Pine. How long until that comes out again? It can only mean lots and lots of appearances by our favorite Enterprise crew member.

11. Naomi Watts

Naomi Watts wore an insanely sparkly custom Armani Privé that was perfect for the Oscars. If you can't go big when you're up for an Academy Award, when can you? The unusual neckline only added to the overall effect of Hollywood glamor. No wonder they tapped her to play the iconic Princess Diana.

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10. Jennifer Garner

Ben Affleck was the big winner of the night, not only taking home the Oscar for Best Picture, but also his gorgeous, Gucci-clad wife, who almost made the director cry during his acceptance speech.

9. Halle Berry

Halle Berry made history a few years ago when she was the first African American to win Best Actress, for her performance in Monster's Ball. But she was also a Bond girl! Berry introduced the James Bond montage, which was supposed to be way bigger, so she told Donatella Versace, "I wanted to go as a Bond girl for the Oscars." We have a feeling that dress would make Daniel Craig melt.

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8. Olivia Munn

Olivia Munn wasn't a nominee or presenter, but we're just happy she was there. The recent New Girl guest star wore a red and gold Marchesa.

7. Stacy Keibler

There are good reasons why Stacy Keibler has tamed perennial bachelor George Clooney for so long. This sparkly Naeem Khan is definitely one of them. Clooney joked that he sewed each one of her sequins on himself. Hey, for Stacy? Anything.

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6. Amanda Seyfried

Amanda Seyfried, sang along with her Les Misérables costars during the show's tribute to movie musicals, wowed us in this shimmery Alexander McQueen gown. Her biopic Lovelace is one of the most anticipated movies of 2013—maybe this dress will help you see why.

5. Kerry Washington

Kerry Washington has been killing it this awards season, and her bright Miu Miu dress was no exception. She even plugged her (great) show Scandal when Ryan Seacrest failed to ask her any questions about it (he asked her to do the mani-cam instead).

Our favorite Kerry moment? She teared up when Quentin Tarantino won Best Original Screenplay for Django Unchained.

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4. Charlize Theron

Only Charlize Theron could pull off that hair—she is stunning. She told Ryan Seacrest the buzzcut she got for a film role is a few months grown out. Coupled with this sleek Dior number, we're convinced she has to be an alien or something. How else could she look so flawless?

3. Jennifer Lawrence

Just when you think you can't love Jennifer Lawrence any more, she trips up the stairs to accept her Best Actress Oscar. She's wearing Dior, of course, and looks even more glamorous than she did the first time she got an Oscar nod.

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2. Corinne Bishop

If the name Corinne Bishop doesn't ring a bell, it's because she's not a red carpet regular. She's Jamie Foxx's 19-year-old daughter (his real name is Eric Bishop). We hope he brings her to all future events.

1. Jessica Chastain

Jessica Chastain described this dress as "very 'Happy Birthday, Mr. President.'" And you really can't beat that.

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