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Helena Bonham Carter showed off her unique look at the Golden Globe Awards Sunday, Jan. 16, in Beverly Hills, Calif.
updated 2/8/2011 6:46:57 PM ET 2011-02-08T23:46:57

Helena Bonham Carter sure knows how to make a statement on the red carpet.

The 44-year-old actress — whose Vivienne Westwood dress and mismatched shoes were heavily criticized at the Golden Globe Awards in January — tells UsMagazine.com she has no plans to tone it down for the Academy Awards.

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"Of course I'll have fun. It's probably going to be a catastrophe!" Carter said at Monday's Oscar nominee luncheon in Beverly Hills. "I'm going to go for it."

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Still, "The King's Speech" actress vowed to wear more traditional footwear at the February 27 fete. "I promise you I'll wear the same color shoes," she laughed.

Bonham Carter — who shares two children with boyfriend of 10 years, director Tim Burton —admitted she hasn't settled on what she'll be wearing just yet.

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"Quite frankly, as my boyfriend knows, right up the last minute, it can go wrong at anytime," she said of finding the perfect dress. "I can be all right, then suddenly I go off piste. We'll see. It's a mystery to me, actually."

Copyright 2012 Us Weekly

Photos: Most unforgettable Oscar looks

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  1. Cher, 1986

    The multi-talented Cher doesn't mess around when it comes to making red-carpet statements. Her long-time collaborator (since the days of Sonny and Cher!) Bob Mackie designed a showgirl-worthy beaded black two-piece with a towering 2-foot headpiece made of rooster feathers.

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  2. Demi Moore, 1989

    Back in the late 80s, Demi Moore took a chance on an unknown stylist -- herself. Rumor has it the actress had a hand in designing her tapestry-lined gown and lace-edged biker shorts. (Jim Smeal / WireImage) Back to slideshow navigation
  3. Kim Basinger, 1990

    Presenter Kim Basinger got creative and designed her own white satin ensemble. The full-skirted gown was topped with a half-jacket that featured cryptic lettering down its single sleeve. Perhaps a tribute to her symbol-loving then-beau Prince?

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  4. Geena Davis, 1992

    Nominated for "Thelma and Louise," Geena Davis embodied frothy early-'90s style in a gams-baring ruffled minidress courtesy of costume designers Ruth Meyers and Bill Hargate. (BEImages) Back to slideshow navigation
  5. Whoopi Goldberg, 1993

    The funny lady stole the spotlight when she presented at the 65th Annual Academy Awards. Bought at a Beverly Hills boutique, Whoopi Goldberg's purple satin frock coat opened to reveal a green lining and slim brocade trousers.

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  6. Jada Pinkett Smith, 1997

    With abs like that, it's no wonder Jada Pinkett Smith wanted to show them off. Her mesh metal Versace two-piece revealed the actress's flawless shape-and fashion daring. (WireImage) Back to slideshow navigation
  7. Sharon Stone, 1998

    This one's all about the mix -- Sharon Stone paired a lilac Vera Wang evening skirt with a button-down Gap shirt right out of then-husband Phil Bronstein's closet.

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  8. Bjork, 2001

    Oscar dress as performance art? The boundary-pushing Bjork channeled a swan in a Marjan Pejoski ensemble, even going so far as to drop golden eggs along the red carpet. (Mirek Towski / FilmMagic) Back to slideshow navigation
  9. Halle Berry, 2002

    Halle Berry knows how to do classy and sexy. The night she won an Oscar for "Monster's Ball," the actress highlighted her amazing figure with a peek-a-boo embroidered gown from Elie Saab.

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  10. Gwyneth Paltrow, 2002

    In contrast to the pretty pink ballgown in which she won her 1999 Academy Award, Gwyneth Paltrow chose an edgy black Alexander McQueen top and gathered taffeta skirt. (Lionel Hahn / ABACA) Back to slideshow navigation
  11. Faith Hill, 2002

    When you're going to sing "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" at the Oscars, who can blame you for choosing a sorbet-hued gown? Singer Faith Hill took on the legendary "Wizard of Oz" tune in a pastel Versace design.

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  12. Hilary Swank, 2003

    Taking a break from bold statement gowns, Hilary Swank chose a ballerina-inspired tulle Christian Dior gown and had her custom shoes dyed to match. (SGranitz / WireImage) Back to slideshow navigation
  13. Uma Thurman, 2004

    Uma Thurman wore a couture Christian Lacroix ensemble-and got called Swiss Miss. "It was a beautiful dress," Thurman told InStyle. "Turns out I wore it wrong."

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  14. Diane Keaton, 2004

    Diane Keaton took her signature boy-meets-girl Annie Hall aesthetic a step further with a Chaplin-esque suit and bowler from Ralph Lauren. Points for consistency! (Gregg DeGuire / WireImage) Back to slideshow navigation
  15. Zoe Saldana, 2010

    "Avatar's" Zoe Saldana chose an otherworldly Givenchy couture gown that combined a sparkling bodice with clouds of sculpted tulle.

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