Hollywood celebrities graced the Oscars red carpet at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday, showcasing the classic elegance of black and the glamorous allure of metallics.
Fashion is just as important as the films at the Oscars, and the celebrities showcased their style on the red carpet. Here are some of the stunning outfits worn by the celebrities at the Academy Awards:
Oscars Red Carpet Fashion
Leading the pack were reality TV star Nikki Bella in a long, feathery gown, actress Laverne Cox in a black and gold dress, and TV host and reporter Zuri Hall in a sleeveless golden dress. Vanessa Hudgens was one of the celebrities who graced the red carpet for the most prestigious event in the entertainment industry.
American songwriter Dianne Warren showed up in a sparkly black top paired with a black blazer adorned with colorful details. For the event, Taylor Zakhar Perez, the actor from The Kissing Booth, donned a modest light blue suit.
Another star spotted on the red carpet was Puerto Rican actress Rita Moreno, one of the few remaining icons from the Golden Age of Hollywood, looking elegant in a black dress at the Oscars. At the age of 92, Moreno greeted photographers while proudly displaying her outfit.
Black was the preferred color for several celebrities such as actress and author Jamie Lee Curtis, Jack Fish, Sissy Spacek, and Eva Longoria. However, some celebrities chose more vibrant outfits, like Brittany Snow who wore a striking yellow dress at the event.
Billie Eilish Wears Red Pin, Expresses Support for Gaza
Billie Eilish opted for a timeless style with a checkered black and white skirt, paired with a black blazer, black shoes, and white socks. She finished off her ensemble with a bag that complemented her skirt, and left her hair flowing freely. She was also seen wearing a red pin advocating for a ceasefire in Gaza, according to NY Times.
Eilish and her brother O'Connell, nominated for an original song award for Barbie tune What Was I Made For?, both backed the Artists4Ceasefire campaign before the Oscars. They won an Oscar in the same category for the James Bond theme song No Time To Die in the past.
The Artists4Ceasefire group emphasizes the significance of the pin as a symbol of unified backing for an instant and lasting ceasefire, the liberation of all hostages, and the prompt distribution of humanitarian assistance to civilians in Gaza.
American actors Ramy Youssef and Mark Ruffalo, who both starred in surreal comedy Poor Things, are up for a best picture Oscar. US director Ava DuVernay and British actor Riz Ahmed were also among those arriving with a pin.
Academy Awards Red Carpet Moments
America Ferrera appeared absolutely gorgeous in a pink dress while walking the red carpet. Jimmy Kimmel hosted the prestigious Oscars ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Emma Stone donned a stunning ensemble. She chose a Louis Vuitton soft pastel strapless outfit in mint with a wide peplum at the waist.
Another famous face spotted on the red carpet was US actor Dwayne Johnson, who was dressed to impress in a stylish silver suit. Sex Education actor Ncuti Gatwa appeared quite stylish in a white shirt, black jacket, trousers, and shiny black shoes. During an interview with ITV, he commended Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig for their performances in Barbie, mentioning that they put in a lot of effort.
Ryan Gosling, the Barbie star, graced the red carpet with his sister, exuding elegance as they posed for pictures. Bradley Cooper was joined by his mother as they embraced near the Oscars statue on the red carpet.
Emily Blunt showed up with her husband John Krakinski. The couple clasped hands and exchanged smiles while posing on the red carpet.
Danielle Brooks mentioned that she had the number 26 painted on her nails to represent being the 26th black woman nominated for best supporting actress at the Oscars. "Dreams really can come true," she shared with E! on the red carpet. "I'm a girl from Simpsonville, Carolina, we started from the bottom, now we truly are here.
Brooks, nominated for her role in The Color Purple, expressed, "This moment is incredibly significant." Oscar winner Ke Huy Quan, known for snapping selfies with Hollywood stars at the previous ceremony, mentioned having a lineup of actors he hopes to capture moments with.
Florence Pugh donned a stunning silver gown at the event and gracefully posed for pictures on the red carpet. Regina King, the US actress and director, looked fabulous in a coral dress.
Ariana Grande was spotted in a stunning long off-the-shoulder pink dress adorned with puffy details around the waist and arms. Jennifer Lawrence wore a black dress paired with white shoes, covering one shoulder and leaving the other bare. Margot Robbie dazzled in a sleek black dress accessorized with a ring and bracelet.
According to Mirror, Liza Koshy experienced a fall on the red carpet at the Oscars but seemed to handle the mishap gracefully by laughing at herself and making a few jokes. The US media personality and actress made a stunning appearance on the red carpet of the 96th Academy Awards in a red Marchesa gown paired with towering platform heels in the same color.
As she strolled across the carpet in front of photographers, Koshy, 27, slipped and tumbled backward onto her dress, eliciting gasps from the crowd. She handled the fall effortlessly and even chuckled at herself while two individuals assisted her to stand back up.
Later, Koshy interviewed Oscars ambassador Amelia Dimoldenberg on the red carpet, inquiring about her emotions being at the awards. "Did you witness my mishap?" "I fell," Koshy replied.
Jimmy Kimmel, the Oscars host, mentioned Greta Gerwig's absence from the best director category at this year's ceremony. Kimmel informed the audience that Gerwig, the director of Barbie, had successfully transformed a neglected doll into a symbol of feminism.
Christopher Nolan, the British director, is poised to claim his inaugural Oscar this Sunday for his grand biopic Oppenheimer, with Irish actor Cillian Murphy expected to take home the best actor award.
Nolan's ambitious portrayal of the story of J Robert Oppenheimer, the theoretical physicist known as the father of the atomic bomb, is seen as the top contender for the Best Picture award.
Nolan is a strong contender for the directing prize, while Murphy, who portrays the title role, is the frontrunner for the Best Actor award. He has been up against tough competition from The Holdovers star Paul Giamatti, but has surged ahead in the race recently with victories at the Baftas and Screen Actors Guild Awards.
This would mark the first Oscar win for the actor from Cork who stars in Peaky Blinders. Nolan has received a single nomination for the best directing award, for Dunkirk in 2018, but has yet to secure an Oscar win. He is also a contender for the adapted screenplay award, for his adaptation of the Oppenheimer biography American Prometheus by Kai Bird and Martin J Sherwin, and the movie has received nominations for several technical categories.
Nolan's movie The Dark Knight not being nominated for Best Picture in 2009 is often seen as the reason the Academy decided to increase the number of nominees from five to potentially 10. If Oppenheimer wins, he will be one of the recipients of the best picture award on Sunday. He produced the film with his wife Emma Thomas.
Robert Downey Jr, portraying Lewis Strauss, head of the Atomic Energy Commission in the movie, is considered a strong contender in the best supporting actor category, having secured all major awards prior to the event.
Da'Vine Joy Randolph, a US actress, is highly likely to win the Best Supporting Actress award for her role as a mourning cook in the boarding school film The Holdovers, where Giamatti portrays a cantankerous teacher.
However, the best actress category still holds suspense, with Emma Stone for Poor Things and Lily Gladstone for Killers Of The Flower Moon in a close race. Emma Stone expressed immense joy at reuniting with the Poor Things cast at the Oscars.
The American actress has been nominated for best actress for her performance as Bella Baxter, seven years after receiving the award for her leading role in La La Land. "Being with everyone from this film is such a joy. Each person is so detailed, and the world was crafted with love and care. It's the best thing ever to be with so many people from the film," Stone shared with E! on the red carpet.
