While the third installment of Iron Man 3 hit theatres across the world, the film's stars descended in Hollywood to attend the film's premeire.

And actress Gwyneth Paltrow, who's known for her bold fashion statements, outdid herself with a sheer-panneled Antonio Berardi gown.

Being hailed as THE most outrageous outfit ever worn by an A-lister so far, the outfit is defintely a dead-ringer for other sartorial risks stars have taken in the past.

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German supermodel and Project Runway host Heidi Klum put her ample assets on display in a gorgeous Julien Macdonald gown at the Oscars this year.

Former Destiny's Child singer Kelly Rowland defied the Grammy protocol issued this year by pouring her curves in a Georges Chakra couture gown.

The committee had asked guests to be more conservative with their outfits.

Always a step ahead from the rest, Jennifer Lopez upped the stakes in an incredibly sexy black gown as she arrived at the Grammys this year.

Charlize Theron channeled her evil queen mother character at the London premeire of Snow White And The Hunstmen in a sexy sheer dress.

Lover of all things odd and eye-popping, Lady Gaga flashed flesh in a black dress with a very unusual slit ahead of her performance at the Emmy Awards in 2011.

Singer Ciara paraded her pins in a shockingly low-cut dress at the Grammy Awards in 2011.

Veteran performer Cher took the awards night by storm as she walked on stage to present an award wearing an inexplicably showgirl-ish outfit and a leather jacket at MTV awards in 2010.

Singing sensation Kate Perry flexes her muscles as she arrives in a knotted dress for music awards in Canada.

British singer Cheryl Cole made quite an impression on the Cannes 2010 red carpet in a plunging white Stephane Rolland gown.

Actress Hilary Swank looked like a million bucks as she arrived for the Oscar after party in a black outfit in 2010.

Inglourious Basterds actress Diane Kruger shows off her toned back as she arrives for the film's premiere in Hollywood.

British actress Keira Knightley made the most of her movie Atonement premiering at home turf in a grecian look, rounded off with a floral headband.

Singer Christina Aguilera pushes fashion boundaries in her knotted top and denim shorts as she arrives on stage for MTV awards.

Mosnter Ball actress Halle Berry wore her iconic Elie Saab dress to the Oscars the year she won the Academy Award for Best Actress.