Is it lucky to wear gold on Oscar night?

Meryl Streep and Emma Stone
Actress Meryl Streep, winner of the Best Actress Award for 'The Iron Lady,' poses in the press room at the 84th Annual Academy Awards held at the Hollywood & Highland Center on February 26, 2012 in Hollywood, California. Actress Emma Stone, winner of Best Copyright Getty Images
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By Courtney Gisriel with TODAY Lifestyle
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There's some pretty convincing evidence behind the theory that wearing gold equals Oscar gold.

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Is gold a lucky color at the Oscars? One can certainly make the case.

Emma Stone poses backstage at the 2017 Oscars after taking home the gold.
Emma Stone poses backstage at the 2017 Oscars after taking home the gold. AFP - Getty Images

Emma Stone's win for "La La Land" at the 2017 Academy Awards — and the fringed Givenchy gown she wore to the ceremony — lent further evidence to the theory that wearing gold to the awards ceremony equals Oscar gold.

Here are 14 additional actresses who further prove that hypothesis.

Julie Christie

Julie Christie poses with the Oscar she won for her role in "Darling."
Julie Christie poses with the Oscar she won for her role in "Darling."Bettmann Archive

In 1966, Julie Christie took home the Oscar for best actress in a very mod gold dress with a high-collar neckline. She paired the look with gold statement earrings and a gold belt for a monochromatic look that matched her shiny new award!

Meryl Streep

Meryl Streep shows off the Oscar she won for her work in "Sophie\'s Choice."
Meryl Streep shows off the Oscar she won for her work in "Sophie\'s Choice."Images Press

Meryl Streep won her second Oscar in 1983 and wore a glamorous gold caftan for the event. The long-sleeved gown featured embroidery and sequins for added shine.

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Judi Dench

Judi Dench holds the Oscar she won for best supporting actress.
Judi Dench holds the Oscar she won for best supporting actress. Steven D Starr

Dame Judi Dench won the award for best supporting actress for her role in "Shakespeare in Love." The star stepped onto the stage in a cream, pleated gown with a gold embroidered jacket.

Jennifer Connelly

Jennifer Connelly celebrates her Oscar win in 2002.
Jennifer Connelly celebrates her Oscar win in 2002. Frederick M. Brown

The best supporting actress award went to Jennifer Connelly in 2002 for her work in "A Beautiful Mind." But check out her beautiful dress! The actress chose a matte gold dress with tiered ruffles at the bottom and paired the look with a light gold scarf.

Charlize Theron

Charlize Theron steps out on the Oscars red carpet in 2004.
Charlize Theron steps out on the Oscars red carpet in 2004.Getty Images

Charlize Theron was recognized as the best actress of the year for her work in "Monster," but she looked more like a golden goddess on the red carpet. Theron opted for a body-hugging Gucci gown in a shimmering light gold that brought her good luck.

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Cate Blanchett

Cate Blanchett was stunning in this Valentino dress at the Academy Awards.
Cate Blanchett was stunning in this Valentino dress at the Academy Awards. Frank Micelotta

Cate Blanchett wore a taffeta gown in a bright goldenrod hue for the 2005 Oscars, and it seemed to serve her well! The actress took home the award for best supporting actress for playing Katharine Hepburn in "The Aviator."

Reese Witherspoon

Reese Witherspoon took the stage after winning for her role in "Walk the Line."
Reese Witherspoon took the stage after winning for her role in "Walk the Line."Kevin Winter

The vintage Christian Dior gown worn by Reese Witherspoon to the 2006 Oscars technically could be considered rose gold, but we'll count it anyway because it's just so darn beautiful!

Helen Mirren

Helen Mirren smiles after accepting her award in 2007.
Helen Mirren smiles after accepting her award in 2007. Kevin Winter

Helen Mirren won the best actress trophy in 2007 for playing Queen Elizabeth II in "The Queen," and there's no color more fit for royalty than pure gold. The star accepted her award in a Christian Lacroix gown with a gold pattern on the skirt and an intricately embellished gold bodice.

Jennifer Hudson

Jennifer Hudson\'s second dress of the night glistened like her shiny new award.
Jennifer Hudson\'s second dress of the night glistened like her shiny new award. Vince Bucci

That same year, Jennifer Hudson won best supporting actress for her role in "Dreamgirls." The actress and musician may have worn a simple brown dress to accept her award, but when it came time to pose with her statue she changed into an opulent gold gown with stunning embellishments.

Sandra Bullock

Sandra Bullock accepts her best actress award in 2010.
Sandra Bullock accepts her best actress award in 2010. Kevin Winter

In 2010, Sandra Bullock rocked a liquid metallic Marchesa gown that appeared good as gold in some light. It was the perfect choice for the best actress winner who scored big for her role in "The Blind Side."

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Meryl Streep

Meryl Streep holds her prize for best actress for "The Iron Lady."
Meryl Streep holds her prize for best actress for "The Iron Lady."Jason Merritt

Streep nailed it once again in a gold Lanvin wrap dress at the 2012 Oscars. The iconic actress took home her third Academy award for playing Margaret Thatcher in "The Iron Lady."

Octavia Spencer

Octavia Spencer poses with her best supporting actress award for her role in "The Help."
Octavia Spencer poses with her best supporting actress award for her role in "The Help."Jason Merritt

The same year, Octavia Spencer went with an intricately beaded Tadashi Shoji gown — and all that sparkle seemed to bring her good luck! The star won best supporting actress for playing Minny Jackson in "The Help."

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Cate Blanchett

Cate Blanchett poses backstage at the Academy Awards in 2014.
Cate Blanchett poses backstage at the Academy Awards in 2014.Jason Merritt

Blanchett won her second Oscar for her role in "Blue Jasmine" and accepted the award looking like an ethereal princess in this champagne-colored Armani Prive gown.

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Alicia Vikander

Alicia Vikander shows off her Oscar in the press room at the 2016 award ceremony.
Alicia Vikander shows off her Oscar in the press room at the 2016 award ceremony.Jason Merritt

The stunning Swedish actress stepped onto the scene and was instantly a style star, so it's no surprise her Louis Vuitton gown was one of our favorites from the 2016 Oscars. And it's golden-yellow hue is even further proof that the power of this winning color is undeniable.

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