1995: Uma Thurman

Uma Thurman looked so minimalist in her 1995 Oscars attire by Prada designed by Barbar Tfank. She completed the outfit with a chiffon wrap that made her look like chic. Despite the simplicity of her dress, it was already high fashion at the time.

Prada and Thurman were still yet to be big shots in fashion and the entertainment business, so this event was said to be beneficial for the two. Thurman got credits for her “stellar fashion sense,” while Prada got a major boost from being instantly recognized around the world from that moment on. This even made the actress an instant A-lister as she was also nominated for her role in the iconic Quentin Tarantino movie Pulp Fiction. Though her dress became much talk-about instead of her performance, it was a big move for Thurman’s career, and it helped change the expectation for actresses when it comes to fashion and acting.