The 98th Academy Awards red carpet kicked off in style on Sunday, with Hollywood’s brightest stars descending upon the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles wearing their most glamorous looks.
Emma Stone, 37, dazzled in a liquid-silver Louis Vuitton dress that clung to her silhouette. Stone was up for Best Actress for her role in Bugonia, but ultimately lost out to Irish star Jessie Buckley, 36, for her performance in Hamnet.
Nicole Kidman, 58, arrived in an ethereal Chanel gown, featuring a shimmering silver-sequined bodice and a whimsical, feather belt accent.
Kylie Jenner, 28, was every inch the bombshell as she channeled Jessica Rabbit in a sultry, metallic red Schiaparelli gown while showing up to support boyfriend Timothee Chalamet, 30, who was nominated for Best Actor but lost to Michael B. Jordan.
The reality TV star commanded attention in the ultra-revealing gown, which featured a key-shaped cutout just at the base of the plunging halter neckline. She elevated the look with a staggering 200 carats of Lorraine Schwartz jewelry.
Kate Hudson, 46, was a vision in a sculptural jade green Giorgio Armani Privé creation with a razor-sharp peplum waist. She was joined by her glamorous mother Goldie Hawn, 80.
Rose Byrne, 46, looked sensational in a sleek black sleeveless Dior gown featuring delicate floral embroidery.
Byrne was nominated for the Best Actress gong for her role in If I Had Legs I would Kick You.
Meanwhile, Train Dreams star Felicity Jones looked absolutely radiant in a soft pastel yellow Prada dress.
Elle Fanning delivered a major fashion moment in a bridal white Givenchy creation.
Jessie Buckley was a vision in a bold palette, opting for a striking off-the-shoulder dress in a daring mix of pink and red.
Alicia Silverstone exuded timeless elegance, channeling Old Hollywood glamour in a sophisticated black-and-white gown paired with classic opera gloves.
Bella Thorne made a show-stopping arrival in a sheer black Gucci gown with feather sleeves.
Zendaya skipped the red carpet but looked stunning onstage in a chocolate brown gown.
German supermodel Heidi Klum had all eyes on her in a shimmering sleeveless gown.
Gwyneth Paltrow turned heads in a white Giorgio Armani Privé gown that featured a bold, completely sheer side panel.
Anne Hathaway was the embodiment of timeless elegance, channeling old Hollywood glamour in a breathtaking Valentino Haute Couture gown.
Frankenstein star Mia Goth dazzled in a romantic white look.
Kirsten Dunst stunned in a black Celine gown. She was joined by husband Jesse Plemons.
Teyana Taylor showcased her incredible figure in a fringe Chanel gown. Taylor is a first-time Oscar nominee tonight for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her performance in One Battle After Another.
Leonardo DiCaprio debuted a new look, rocking a mustache at the event. Meanwhile, Wuthering Heights hunk Jacob Elordi opted for a classic tuxedo.
Michael B. Jordan, lead of the night’s most-nominated film Sinners, exuded effortless cool in a razor-sharp, monochromatic black ensemble.
Harvey Weinstein’s ex-wife Georgina Chapman cut a glamorous figure at this year’s Oscars red carpet on the arm of her boyfriend Adrien Brody.
Chapman, a fashion designer, wowed in a strapless ruffled scarlet gown that emphasized her willowy physique.
Ava DuVernay looked every bit the Hollywood powerhouse, opting for a sophisticated Louis Vuitton gown.
Marty Supreme star Odessa A’zion wore a plunging embellished black gown.
Ariana Greenblatt was effortlessly elegant in an off-the-shoulder silk vintage Dior dress.
Best actress nominee Renate Reinsve put on a very leggy display in a fiery red Louis Vuitton gown with a sizzling side slit.
Zoe Saldana slipped into a form-fitting black Saint Laurent dress with a lace bodice.
Anna Wintour made a glamorous appearance in a black blazer and a textured white dress.
Tamron Hall was among the early arrivals and wowed in a Bibhu Mohapatra gown featuring dramatic wing-like sleeves and shimmering metallic embellishments.
Barbie Ferreira made a vibrant statement in a regal purple GapStudio gown designed by Zac Posen.
Irish star Kerry Condon turned heads in a shimmer black gown with a plunging neckline.
Kelly Ripa embraced golden girl glamour for the evening, opting for a high-shine sequin gown.
Paul Mescal put on a loved-up display with his girlfriend Gracie Abrams as they hit the red carpet. The Hamnet actor showed off his style in a black suit with silk lapels and a loose-fitting bow-tie.
Singer Gracie put on a dazzling display in a beaded crop top and matching skirt which she accessorized with a trailing chiffon scarf.
Sinners star Wunmi Mosaku showcased her baby bump in an emerald sequin gown.
Amy Madigan was accompanied by husband Ed Harris on the red carpet before taking the stage to accept the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her powerhouse performance in Weapons.
Last year’s Best Actress winner Mikey Madison embraced a gothic-glam aesthetic, turning heads in a deep crimson Dior gown with a daring, thigh-high slit.
In a nod to his blood-curdling role in Sinners, Jack O’Connell stunned onlookers by flashing his very own set of vampire fangs. He paired his bloody fangs with a classic tuxedo.
Zuri Hall was a vision in an emerald green mermaid gown that commanded the carpet.
Steven Spielberg brought his granddaughter Eve to the ceremony. Eve is the daughter of Spielberg’s stepdaughter, Jessica Capshaw, 49.
Terri Seymour stunned in a floor-length chocolate brown dress that hugged her enviable figure.
Benicio del Toro kept things classically cool in a black suit and tie.
Channing Tatum looked every bit the Hollywood heartthrob in a perfectly tailored black suit.
Nischelle Turner cut a sophisticated figure in a sleeveless black dress, which she paired with a silver clutch.
Nikki Novak was the belle of the ball in a layered white gown.
Pedro Pascal looked dapper in a button-down white shirt adorned with a large flower on the chest and a pair of high-waisted black pants.
Rita Wilson wore a sparkling black dress with a plunging neckline.
Derek Hough, 40, showcased his dapper sense of style in a crisp, white blazer in contrast with his black button-down and dress pants.
For additional finishing touches, the Dancing with the Stars alum accessorized with a paisley-printed tie and shiny, patent leather loafers.
Stacy Ike was the epitome of glamour in a black and white gown.
Estefania Soto opted for a delicate sleeveless peach gown with matching peep-toe heels.
Amelia Dimoldenberg was also one of the early arrivals at the Oscars and walked the red carpet in a stunning, black gown with a structured peplum design.
The host of the YouTube series, Chicken Shop Date, went for an understated hair and makeup look for her look, topping it all off with a dazzling, diamond jewelry.
Regretting You star Mckenna Grace channeled a princess in a bubblegum pink Vera Wang gown.
Hamnet director Chloe Zhao draped herself in dark and gothic attire, complete with a bridal veil, while walking the star-studded red carpet.
Yvette Nicole Brown, 54, exuded Hollywood glamour in a flowing, forest green gown paired with a chic topknot hairstyle.
The Community star paired her Oscars look with a pair of dangling, diamond statement earrings that matched the sparkling pin at the center of her dress.
The Oscars are celebrating the best films of 2025 with the glitzy ceremony taking place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
Conan O’Brien, 62, is returning to host the show for a second consecutive year after taking over the role from Jimmy Kimmel.
Ryan Coogler’s Sinners leads the pack with a record-breaking 16 nominations, the most for any film in Academy Awards history.
The horror flick is one of the ten films up for Best Picture alongside Bugonia, F1, Frankenstein, Hamnet, Marty Supreme, One Battle After Another, The Secret Agent, Sentimental Value and Train Dreams.
Sinners star Michael B. Jordan faces a stacked Best Actor category, competing against fellow nominees Timothee Chalamet (Marty Supreme), Leonardo DiCaprio (One Battle After Another), Ethan Hawke (Blue Moon), and Wagner Moura (The Secret Agent).
Set in 1930s Mississippi, Sinners follows twin brothers (both played by Jordan) who return to their hometown only to face a supernatural evil.
The Best Actor race is currently a dead heat. While Chalamet dominated the early season with wins at the Golden Globes and Critics’ Choice Awards, the momentum shifted after Jordan won at the Actor Awards, formerly known as the SAG Awards.
Adding to the tension, the ceremony arrives on the heels of Chalamet’s controversial comments about how ‘no one cares’ about ballet or opera, which sparked a wave of backlash from the arts community.
Based on the life of professional ping-pong player Marty Reisman, Josh Safdie’s Marty Supreme stars Chalamet as a table tennis prodigy in 1950s New York whose ambition to become world champion jeopardizes his personal relationships.
Irish star Jessie Buckley is the frontrunner in the Best Actress category for her work in Hamnet. She faces a star-studded field including Rose Byrne (If I Had Legs I would Kick You), Kate Hudson (Song Sung Blue), Renate Reinsve (Sentimental Value), and Emma Stone (Bugonia).
Helmed by 2021’s Best Director winner Chloe Zhao, Hamnet dives into the reimagined story of William Shakespeare’s home life and how the death of his 11-year-old son provided the emotional blueprint for his masterpiece, Hamlet.
Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another earned 13 nominations.
Along with a Best Director nod, the film also nabbed a Best Actor mention for DiCaprio, and Supporting Actor nods for Benicio del Toro and Sean Penn.
The black comedy action-thriller follows a washed-up ex-revolutionary (DiCaprio) who is forced to come out from hiding to rescue his daughter, after she is targeted by his former nemesis, a corrupt military officer (Penn).
Aside from Penn and del Toro, the Best Supporting Actor category includes Jacob Elordi (Frankenstein), Delroy Lindo (Sinners) and Stellan Skarsgard (Sentimental Value).
Paul Mescal (Hamnet), Adam Sandler (Jay Kelly), and Jesse Plemons (Bugonia) were the most notable snubs from the category.
Frankenstein and Sentimental Value both earned nine nominations at this year’s ceremony.
Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein is a lavish reimagining of Mary Shelley’s classic, focusing on a heart-wrenching tale of a father’s rejection and a creature’s quest for love.
Meanwhile, Joachim Trier’s Sentimental Value follows two sisters forced to reconcile with their estranged filmmaker father.
Nominees for Best Supporting Actress include Elle Fanning (Sentimental Value), Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas (Sentimental Value), Amy Madigan (Weapons), Wunmi Mosaku (Sinners) and Teyana Taylor (One Battle After Another).
There was a massive backlash after Ariana Grande was snubbed in the Supporting category for Wicked: For Good.
She had been nominated last year for her work in the first film of the musical franchise.
Wicked: For Good was completely shut out of nominations. This came despite an acclaimed leading performance by Cynthia Erivo, as well as new songs written for the film, including No Place Like Home and The Girl In The Bubble.
Gwyneth Paltrow was also left off the list in the category for her work in Marty Supreme.
There was a new award announced this year for Best Casting as the inaugural field includes: Nina Gold – Hamnet, Jennifer Venditti – Marty Supreme, Cassandra Kulukundis – One Battle After Another, Gabriel Domingues – The Secret Agent, and Francine Maisler – Sinners.
The ceremony kicks off at 7pm ET/ 4pm PT, airing live on ABC and streaming live on Hulu. It will also be streaming via Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, AT&T TV and FuboTV.
