Helen Hunt opts for H&M (really!) on the red carpet

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Forget designer: Helen Hunt wore H&M at the Oscars on February 24, 2013 in Hollywood, California.

By Rina Raphael, TODAY

Helen Hunt had fashion fans' tongues wagging after the actress revealed that her navy Oscars gown was designed by H&M. It's not unheard of that a star would wear an affordable brand on the red carpet (remember Sharon Stone wore The Gap in 1996?), but it still puzzles folks who can't imagine an A-lister would pass up a chance to go designer. (This is your chance to wear Valentino! VALENTINO!)

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Elegant, and affordable: Helen Hunt poses on the Oscars red carpet.

Of course, this isn't your typical H&M. The affordable retailer announced earlier this year that it was releasing a red carpet collection ? an off-shoot of its existing eco-friendly Conscious line. The line has already been worn by stars like Michelle Williams and Viola Davis, and now Hunt, who looks amazing. But doesn't the dress look like it sorta needs a good ironing?

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