By Baz Bamigboye In Los Angeles
Last updated at 2:11 PM on 08th March 2010
On Oscars night, it’s hard to stand out from the crowd.
But Hilary Swank was determined to make sure all eyes were on her as she turned out for the Vanity Fair after party at the Sunset Tower hotel.
She arrived in a daring Armani Prive dress that plunged almost to her navel and scooped incredibly low at the back.
Taking the plunge: Hilary Swank wore an incredibly low-cut dress to the Vanity Fair Oscars party at the Sunset Tower Hotel in Los Angeles last night
Very daring: The Million Dollar Baby star’s Armani Prive design also cut away at the back
Her modesty was saved only by a a piece of sheer mesh which kept the bold neckline from gaping wide open.
The 35-year-old teamed the dress with a Charleston diamond pendant, a clutch by Roger Vivier, and platform heels by Jimmy Choo.
The actress, who won her own AcademyAwards for both Boys Don’t cry and Million Dollar Baby, skippedthe ceremony, and given the largely conservative attire worn on the redcarpet this year, it’s probably just as well.
Just focus on her eyes: mad Men star Jon Hamm seemed unsure of where to look
She was challenged in the Most Daring Ouftit stakes only by Disney star Vanessa Hudgens, 21, who wore a similarly bold design.
Hilary was in the best of company at the party, which is one of the hottest tickets in town.
She chatted Jon Hamm, who plays DonDraper in mad Men, once inside. The actor, who arrived with his longterm love Jennifer Westfeldt, seemed unsure of where to look asHilary’s clevage threatened to spill out of her dress as she leanedover the table for a drink.
Runner up: High School Musical star Vanessa Hudgens’s outfit was also decidedly revealing
Best Actress winner Sandra Bullockwas the toast of the night, and managed to move about five yards in 45minutes after arriving at the star-studded bash.
She created a bottleneck as guests rushed to congratulate her and catch a glimpse of her shiny Oscar.
JaneFonda greeted her warmly but was desperate to leave because she saidshe doesn’t like big parties.
Divas coming through! Jennifer Lopez, Victoria Beckham and Heidi Klum each put their very best foot forward
Networking opportunity: Posh mingled with Jessica Simpson and supermodel Heidi
Victoria Beckham, wearing one of herown creations, got Gerard Butler’s goat when they both arrived at theparty at the same time.
The ugly Truth actor saw Victoriaposing for photographers at the entrance to the hotel and turned to afriend and muttered: ‘Oh, I’ll be here for half an hour, let’s go in.’
Oblivious to the hold up she was causing, Victoria kept on posing and posing and posing.
An impatient Butler turned tail and headed straight into the party.
Toast of the town: Best Actress winner Sandra Bullock was accompanied by her husband Jesse James (left) and little Oscar
Dazzling: Bar Refaeli, Kate Beckinsale and Julianne Moore put their glamorous gowns on show with a tried and tested pose
Short and sweet: Rashida Jones, Salma Hayek and Cameron Diaz put their pins on show
Once she finally made it inside,Posh, who had earlier attended Sir Elton John’s party, spent theevening mingling with friends old and new.
She caught up with supermodel HeidiKlum, whom she has become close to since her move to Los Angeles andalso chatted to singer Jessica Simpson.
Katy Perry and Russell Brand alsoturned out for the occasion and proved the flame is still burningbrightly in their relationship with a show off affection on the redcarpet.
Here comes trouble! Peaches Geldof found a friend in Inglourious Basterds actor Eli Roth while Katy Perry turned up with her love Russell Brand
Dark side: bright young things Anna Paquin, Natalie Portman and Kristen Stewart opted for heavy shades
Bolt from the blue: Pregnant Amy Adams wearing Philosophy, Leslie Mann and Maggie Gyllenhaal went for full length and fabulous Dries Van Noten strapless print gown
As the Vanity Fair party started to wind down at 2am, stars started to trickle across town to Madonna’s exclusive after-after-after party.
Leonard DiCaprio turned up with Jack Nicholson, Penelope Cruz, Colin Farrel and Oprah all knocked back vintage champagne.
There will be more than a few sore heads in Hollywood this morning.
Highlights of the Academy Awards will be shown tonight at 9pm on Sky 1.
Pretty in pink: Rosario Dawson, Kate Bosworth and Amber Rose went for very girlie numbers
Purple haze: Serena Williams, Abbie Cornish and Angie Harmon brought a touch of sparkle and colour
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Peaches Looks like a little girl out with her Dad, sad cow should act her age. Hilary NEEDS to wear something revealing to stop you looking at her face, her mouth is far too big with too many teeth and her eyes are too close together! Yuk! The only one I would say actually does look stunning is Bar Rafaeli, but I haven’t a clue who she is!
- Liz, Derbyshire, uk, 09/3/2010 16:52
Natalie Portman Now there’s a stunner BEAUTIFULL AND FANTASIC LEGGGGGGGGGGGGG’S
- derek moses, leeds west yorkshire, 09/3/2010 15:01
Katy Perry looks absolutely stunning. what a perfect figure. WOWEE !
- Lola, Leicester, 09/3/2010 14:49
It’s not very feminine or ladylike having all your assets hanging out is it? I wish these stars would get a grip and stop trying to look like tarts! Femininity includes modesty (I don’t mean like the victorians – they were OTT)!
- Carolyn, Wales UK, 09/3/2010 13:58
Eli Roth – what are you thinking?
- SR, Somerset, 09/3/2010 13:22
- rich, london, 09/3/2010 13:14
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And the award for Most Daring Outfit goes to… Hilary Swank in her incredibly low-cut dress