The 86th Annual Academy Awards (officially known as the Oscars) began with a bang with celebrities from around the world walking the red carpet ahead of the biggest night at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday.

Hollywood celebrities and Oscar 2014 nominees arrived on the red carpet dressed in their best costumes to impress on the big night. It is always exciting to know who is wearing what and who stole the show with their designer dresses.

Check out some of the images from Oscars red carpet below.

Angelina Jolie sparkled in a nude Elie Saab 

Angelina Jolie (Reuters)

Jennifer Lawrence looked gorgeous in a red strapless gown by Dior

Jennifer Lawrence (Reuters)
Jennifer Lawrence (Reuters)

"12 Years A Slave" actress Lupita Nyong'o looked stunning in sky blue Prada gown

Lupita Nyong’o (Reuters)
Lupita Nyong’o (Reuters)

Emma Watson in a black and metallic Vera Wang gown

Emma Watson (Reuters)
Emma Watson (Reuters)

Amy Adams looked stunning with her sapphire strapless tuxedo-inspired Gucci gown 

Amy Adams (Reuters)
Amy Adams (Reuters)

Cate Blanchett wore an Armani Prive sleeveless nude gown 

Cate Blanchett (Reuters)
Cate Blanchett (Reuters)

Julia Roberts wore a black lace Givenchy dress with a peplum 

Julia Roberts (Reuters)
Julia Roberts (Reuters)

Naomi Watts looked beautiful in white sequined Calvin Klein dress

Meryl Streep dressed in black and white belted dress for the big event

Meryl Streep (Reuters)
Meryl Streep (Reuters)

Jessica Biel wore a stunning nude Chanel Couture gown with silver shimmer

Jessica Biel (Reuters)
Jessica Biel (Reuters)

"Gravity" actress Sandra Bullock arriving on the red carpet

Sandra Bullock (Reuters)
Sandra Bullock (Reuters)

Matthew McConaughey and his wife Camila Alves McConaughey arrive on the red carpet

Matthew McConaughey and his wife Camila Alves (Reuters)
Matthew McConaughey and his wife Camila Alves (Reuters)