It’s always a treat to spot stylish stars walking the streets in everyday clothes, but it’s super rare to catch them flaunting pieces from stores that WE shop at on the red carpet — but Helen Hunt proved to be the exception at the 85th Annual Academy Awards at the Hollywood & Highland Center in LA on Feb. 24. The 49-year-old Oscar nominee debuted a custom-made navy gown from no other than H&M!

The piece was designed specifically for the The Sessions actress, and she even exchanged fabrics and sketches with the designers along the way! Helen is really into an eco-friendly lifestyle, so it makes sense that the dress is part of H&M’s new Conscious collection, which is made entirely from sustainable, and some recycled, materials.

Just because the acclaimed actress didn’t go with a high-fashion designer doesn’t mean she cut down on her budget. The back of the simple blue gown was embellished with dazzling Martina Katz diamonds that, along with her jewelry, held a net worth of $700,000! Now that’s how you mix high and low fashion. While we loved her look, unfortunately the gown won’t be available in stores.

While the delicate strapless piece was undeniably flattering on the blonde beauty, it could have used a quick steaming before the event! Her ensemble was very noticeably wrinkled from top to bottom — but it was still so stunning!

We think it’s so cool that one of our favorite stars went with such a down-to-earth look. What do you think of Helen Hunt’s eco-friendly approach? Comment below!

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Helen Hunt was announced as an Academy Award nominee on Jan. 10, making it the first time she’s been nominated since 1998, when she won the award for her role in As Good As It Gets! Should fellow nominees Anne Hathaway and Sally Field be worried? Whether or not Helen wins during the 85th Annual Academy Awards on Feb. 24, we now know where the former Mad About You star will put her Oscar — and where she currently holds her first statue.

When asked where she’d put her Oscar if she wins, Helen told HollywoodLife.com at the Palm Springs International Film Festival EXCLUSIVELY, “Hopefully not as shoved in back and in the dark as the one I already have. I thinks it’s shown some lack of self esteem and needs to be inched out from the back of my bookshelf. That is my goal for the year!”

Helen first won an Oscar in 1998 for her portrayal of Carol Connelly in the movie As Good As It Gets, co-starring Mel Gibson. 

Helen Has Steep Competition This Year — Nominees For Best Actress In A Supporting Role:

Amy Adams in The Master
Sally Field in Lincoln
Anne Hathaway in Les Misérables
Helen Hunt in The Sessions
Jacki Weaver in Silver Linings Playbook

What do YOU think, HollywoodLifers? Will Helen take home the Oscar? And why do so many actors and actresses hide their awards? Who do YOU think will take home the Oscar? Tell us how you feel below!

— Chris Rogers, Reporting by Russ Weakland

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