Without these ladies, there would be no power couples on the Oscars red carpet.

They are the wives, girlfriends or beautiful dates of A-list actors, singers, directors and film producers. They are the ultimate arm candy.

Dressed in couture as fierce as the nominated actresses and presenters at the 87th Academy Awards in Hollywood, they are usually more elegant and laid-back.

There is no pressure to win a golden statuette or fear of being ridiculed for being Worst Dressed.

Stylists, however, know these special ladies could catapult a designer dress with much more ease especially because they are under the radar.

Better half

They are the better half of the power couple wearing big-ticket jewels and the latest couture from Paris.

They make their respective male partners shine because everyone knows that behind a well-respected actor is a supporting wife or girlfriend.

Meet the soignée ladies who push the envelope for their best supporting role in the movie and music landscape.