“The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo” star Rooney Mara looked extra pale and lifeless in an all white mermaid gown by Givenchy on the red carpet of the 84th Academy Awards held at the Hollywood & Highland Center in Los Angeles, California on Sunday (February 26)- more pictures below.

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The 26 year-old actress would actually look a whole lot better with some splash of color. The dress, dark black hair and makeup simply made her look even paler than she already is. Anyhow, Rooney still looked good… for a vampire wannabe.

Rooney Mara @ Academy Awards Red Carpet Pictures

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