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Stars Wearing Dresses With High Slits at the Oscars: Photos of the Celebrities

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March 15, 2026 4:00PM EDT
Stars Wearing Dresses With High Slits at the Oscars: Photos of the Celebrities
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High slits have become a staple when it comes to dresses at the Oscars, and these stars rocked the style like pros over the years.

The Academy Awards are known for bringing out the best dressed in Hollywood, especially eye-catching high-slit dresses! Over the years, we’ve seen some of the biggest celebs showing off their legs in gorgeous fashion choices from some of the fashion industry’s top designers and we’re taking a look at some of our favorites right here! From Angelina Jolie in Versace to Taylor Swift in Alexandre Vauthier to Emma Stone in Elie Saab, there’s been many memorable stylish moments on the red carpet and stage to celebrate the best in film. Whether the talented stars choose to go for classic black dresses or bright pink dresses, the high-slit-included outfits always seem to leave a lasting impression and make us anticipate the next year’s choices.

Browse through our favorite pics from past years and reminisce on some of the best high-slit dresses in fashion history. You won’t be disappointed!

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Chloe & Halle Bailey – 2022

Chloe & Halle Bailey – 2022
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Chloe and Halle Bailey looked incredible as they walked the Oscars red carpet together in 2022. Both sisters wore ensembles with dangerously high slits.

March 9, 2023, 10:10AM
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Lily James – 2022

Lily James – 2022
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Lily James looked stunning in this plunging, sheer pink lace Atelier Versace gown with a low-cut neckline & a hip-high slit on the side of the skirt styled with metallic pink platform heels & a diamond choker necklace at the 2022 Oscars on March 27.

March 29, 2022, 2:03PM
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Megan Thee Stallion – 2022

Megan Thee Stallion – 2022
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Megan Thee Stallion looked stunning in this strapless, sheer sparkly blue Gaurav Gupta gown with a low-neckline & a cut out on the side of the waist, with a plunging, hip-high slit on the side of the skirt that revealed her toned leg & metallic shoes at the 94th Annual Academy Awards in LA on March 27.

March 29, 2022, 2:04PM
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Serena Williams – 2022

Serena Williams – 2022
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Serena Williams looked fabulous in this long-sleeve, sheer hot pink Gucci gown with a plunging V-neckline that was lined with black floral applique at the 94th Annual Academy Awards in LA on March 27. The dress featured a super high slit & she accessorized with leather platform heels & sheer lace gloves.

March 29, 2022, 2:03PM
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Regina Hall – 2022

Regina Hall – 2022
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Regina Hall stunned in this sheer brown, chiffon draped Vera Wang gown with a high slit on the front of the skirt at the 94th Annual Academy Awards in LA on March 27.

March 29, 2022, 2:04PM
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Taraji P. Henson – 2018

Taraji P. Henson – 2018
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Taraji P. Henson looked gorgeous in a custom Vera Wang dress at the 90th Annual Academy Awards on March 4, 2018. The dress featured a high slit an key hole cut. She paired the romantic look with a pair of black sandals.

February 24, 2019, 1:51PM
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Taylor Swift – 2016

Taylor Swift – 2016
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Taylor Swift at the Vanity Fair post-Oscars party in 2016 wearing a black Alexandre Vauthier high slit gown. She kept her blonde hair in a short, sleek bob and accessorized with a gold clutch and gold sandal.

February 27, 2018, 12:12PM
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Alessandra Ambrosio – 2018

Alessandra Ambrosio – 2018
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Alessandra Ambrosio rocked a slit dress by Ralph & Russo to the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in 2018. The sparkly, sheer dress left little to the imagination as she sashayed down the carpet and into the ultra-exclusive soirée.

February 24, 2019, 1:51PM
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Tiffany Haddish – 2018

Tiffany Haddish – 2018
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Tiffany Haddish showed off some leg in a neon Brandon Maxwell dress at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party on March 4, 2018. The neon yellow dress featured a slit and one-shoulder aysmmetrical cut. She added a gold sandal to the look.

February 24, 2019, 1:51PM
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Gal Gadot – 2018

Gal Gadot – 2018
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Gal Gadot showed off some leg in an Armani Prive gown at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party on March 4, 2018. The ‘Wonder Woman’ actress sizzled in the low cut and sparkly red dress, accessorizing with a diamond necklace.

February 24, 2019, 1:51PM
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Ashley Graham – 2018

Ashley Graham – 2018
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Ashley Graham rocked a Rubin Singer slit dress to the 2018 Vanity Fair Oscar Party. The model looked incredible in the strapless high slit dress which showed off her black strappy sandals. She kept her dark hair slicked back, revealing her stunning diamond earrings.

February 24, 2019, 1:51PM
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Lupita Nyong’o – 2018

Lupita Nyong’o – 2018
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Lupita Nyong’o rocked an Atelier Versace gown to the 90th Annual Academy Awards on March 4, 2018. She stunned in the gold ensemble that included a one shoulder cut. 

February 24, 2019, 1:51PM
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Chrissy Teigen – 2015

Chrissy Teigen – 2015
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Chrissy Teigen at the 2015 Oscars in a Zuhair Murdad gown. Chrissy posed with one hand on her hip as she showed off the high slit down that also featured a deep-v plunge and long sleeves. The look as so old Hollywood as she wore her hair in loose curls and added a dark matte lip.

February 27, 2018, 5:09PM
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Jennifer Aniston – 2017

Jennifer Aniston – 2017
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Jennifer Aniston at the 2017 Vanity Fair post-Oscars party in a black Versace gown. The ‘Friends’ alum is always a staple on the red carpet, and is known to favor high slit dresses. Jen was all smiled as she showed off her toned legs before heading into the event.

February 27, 2018, 12:12PM
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Rachel McAdams – 2016

Rachel McAdams – 2016
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Rachel McAdams at the 2016 Oscars in a hunter green August Getty Atelier gown with a high right thigh slit. The Canadian-born actress worked the red carpet as she posed with one hand on her hip, showing off her diamond ring.

February 27, 2018, 12:25PM
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Kerry Washington – 2016

Kerry Washington – 2016
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Kerry Washington at the 2016 Oscars in a black and white Versace gown. The ‘Scandal’ actress showed off her left leg with a high slit as she worked the carpet. The top of her dress included a black leather bodice, adding a tough girl ‘Olivia Pope’ vibe.

February 27, 2018, 12:25PM
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Taraji P. Henson – 2017

Taraji P. Henson – 2017
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Taraji P. Henson at the 2017 Oscars in a black  Alberta Ferretti gown with a high left thigh slit. The ‘Empire’ actress stunned in the red carpet as she snapped photos in the velvet, sweetheart cut gown. She accessorized with a diamond necklace and black sandals.

February 27, 2018, 12:12PM
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Sophie Turner – 2016

Sophie Turner – 2016
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Sophie Turner at the 2016 Oscars in a sage Galvan gown. The sleeveless, light green dress featuerd a flirty slit on the right. She kept her red hair down and in a loose wave, accessorizing with a diamond necklace and matching strappy sandal.

February 27, 2018, 12:25PM
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Eniko Hart – 2016

Eniko Hart – 2016
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Eniko Hart in a black gown with a high left slit at the 2016 Oscars. Kevin Hart’s wife stunned in the super sexy, one sleeved dress as they walked the red carpet together. Kevin matched in an all-black tuxedo.

February 27, 2018, 5:07PM
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Jessica Biel – 2016

Jessica Biel – 2016
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Jessica Biel in a Zuhair Murad gown with a high slit at the 2016 Vanity Fair post-Oscars bash. The longsleeved dress included a romantic lace bodice and loose flowy skirt. She wore a pair of Manolo Blahnik’s Haginisi pumps underneath.

February 27, 2018, 12:12PM
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Emma Stone – 2015

Emma Stone – 2015
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A vision in sequins! Emma Stone wore a gorgeous gold Elie Saab dress in 2015. The conservative, long sleeved gown included one flirty element: a high slit!

February 27, 2018, 12:12PM
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Chrissy Teigen – 2017

Chrissy Teigen – 2017
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Chrissy Teigen at the 2017 Oscars in a white, caped Zuhair Murad gown. She once again slayed at the Academy Awards as she showed off her legs while posing for the cameras. She added a gold sandal to the goddess-esque ensemble.

February 27, 2018, 12:12PM
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Charlize Theron – 2017

Charlize Theron – 2017
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Charlize Theron in a gold lame Dior gown with a right thigh slit at the 2017 Oscars. She stunned in the glam look as she posed on the red carpet, keeping her hair back in an up do.

February 27, 2018, 5:07PM
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Angelina Jolie – 2012

Angelina Jolie – 2012
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Angelina Jolie’s 2012 Oscar look is one of the most memorable ever. The actress opted for a black velvet Atelier Versace gown with an ultra-high slit. She worked the look on the carpet with an over accentuated pose that quickly became memed by the internet forever. 

February 27, 2018, 12:12PM