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12 Moms Who Rocked the Oscars Red Carpet

You don't have to tell us that moms rock! Just look at the gorgeous women who walked the red carpet last night. Tell us which one was your favorite! Which celeb mom do you think was best-dressed at the Oscars?
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By Elena Donovan Mauer, Contributing Writer
Updated February 25, 2013
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Naomi Watts

Mom of two (Sasha, 5, and Kai, 4) Naomi, sparkled in a sequined Armani Prive gown with a dazzling asymmetrical neckline. She accessorized with Jimmy Choo heels and Neil Lane jewelry ($1.5 million dollars worth – wow!)

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Reese Witherspoon

Mom of three Reese looked stunning (especially considering baby Tennessee is only five months old!) in a vivid blue and black strapless gown by Louis Vuitton. She said 13-year-old daughter Ava helped her pick out her ensemble.

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Sandra Bullock

We love the sheer but not see-through Elie Saab gown that Sandra, mom to three-year-old Louis, wore. She accessorized with Harry Winston jewelry, a Daniel Swarovski clutch and Jimmy Choo heels.

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Nicole Kidman

Sparkles were everywhere last night! The mom-of-four wore a sequined gown by L’Wren Scott and Fred Leighton Jewelry.

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Halle Berry

Halle, who’s mom to 4-year-old daughter Nahla made a statement in a custom-made, black-and-silver striped Versace gown.

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Jennifer Garner

Hooray — a bright-colored gown! Mom of three Jennifer cheered on her hubby, Ben Affleck, wearing a gorgeous plum Gucci gown with a ruffle down the back. Plus, Neil Lane jewelry and a Rocker Vivier clutch.

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Adele

Adele joined the sequined moms club, wearing a shimmery black Jenny Packham gown, Lorraine Schwartz jewelry and Christian Louboutin shoes. She has a four-month-old son — and won the award for best original song.

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Catherine Zeta-Jones

Golden girl and mom of two, Catherine, shined in a Zuhair Murad gown with shiny swirls, Lorraine Schwartz jewelry and Pelle Moda shoes.

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Jennifer Hudson

Jennifer went monochromatic with a sparkly deep-blue Roberto Cavalli Gown and matching Jimmy Choo clutch. She also wore Giuseppe Zanotti shoes. Jennifer is mom to three-year-old David.

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Charlize Theron

Mom to one-year-old Jackson, Charlize broke away from the dark dress theme and dazzled in a white peplum number by Dior Haute Couture. And of course, she totally pulls off that super-short ‘do!

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Amy Adams

Mom of two-year-old Aviana, Amy set herself apart from the crowd with a light-gray Oscar de la Renta gown with a full, tulle skirt. She added Moa jewelry.

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Salma Hayek

Salma, mom to five-year-old Valentina, went sleek and classic with a dark blue velvet gown with gold embellished neckline, by Alexander McQueen.

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