The 96th Academy Awards red carpet kicked off in style on Sunday, with the biggest stars on the planet descending upon Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles in their most glamorous looks.
Margot Robbie, who starred as the iconic character Barbie in last summer’s biggest box office hit, swapped pink for a sleek black gown – as she stunned on the red carpet.
Ariana Grande wowed in a voluminous custom pink Giambatista Valli Haute Couture gown – after her triumphant return to music with her new album Eternal Sunshine and her upcoming role in Wicked.
Zendaya looked incredible in a black and pink shimmering one-shoulder Giorgio Armani Prive look as she commanded attention on the red carpet.
Jennifer Lawrence dazzled in a black and white polka-dot Dior Haute Couture gown while Lupita Nyong’o slipped on a baby blue fringe accented custom Giorgio Armani dress, adding a statement three-dimensional gold purse.
Margot Robbie, who starred as the iconic character Barbie in last summer’s biggest box office hit, swapped pink for a black Versace gown – on the 96th Annual Academy Awards red carpet at Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday, March 10
The 96th Academy Awards red carpet kicked off in style on Sunday, with the biggest stars on the planet descending upon Ovation Hollywood in Los Angeles in their most glamorous looks. Ariana is wearing custom Giambatista Valli Haute Couture, Zendaya is wearing Giorgio Armani, Jennifer Lawrence is wearing Dior Haute Couture and Lupita Nyong’o is wearing custom Giorgio Armani
Margot, 33, looked absolutely beautiful in a shimmery sequin black Versace gown, which featured a rounded neckline and a ruching detail along her waist.
The blonde bombshell paired her gown with a diamond and gold bracelet and ring, with her blonde tresses loose and center parted.
The movie star, who starred in Barbie the movie as the title character, kept her makeup to a minimum, opting to showcase her stunning natural beauty.
Ariana, 30, looked pretty in pink, wearing a custom bubblegum hued Giambatista Valli Haute Couture gown, adding a diamond and jeweled necklace with coordinating earrings.
The beauty’s strapless frock was ruched, paired with a three-dimensional puffy cover up, which she wore off her shoulders.
Ariana’s new album Eternal Sunshine was released just days prior, marking her seventh album she has released.
The beauty has been rocking blonde locks for the past year, due to her role in the upcoming Wicked films; she stars as Galinda Upland, who later becomes Glinda the Good.
Margot looked absolutely beautiful in a shimmery sequin black Versace gown, which featured a rounded neckline and a ruching detail along her waist
The blonde bombshell paired her gown with a diamond and gold bracelet and ring, with her blonde tresses loose and center parted
Ariana looked pretty in pink, wearing a custom bubblegum hued Giambatista Valli Haute Couture gown
Ariana looked pretty in pink, wearing a custom bubblegum hued Giambatista Valli Haute Couture gown, adding a diamond and jeweled necklace with coordinating earrings
The beauty’s strapless frock was ruched, paired with a three-dimensional puffy cover up, which she wore off her shoulders
Zendaya, who just returned back to the states after a worldwide promotional tour for Dune 2, looked like the epitome of glamour in her red carpet look.
The Euphoria star dropped jaws in a black and pink sequin number by Giorgio Armani Prive; the one-shoulder look also had a sweetheart neckline.
The striking gown had pink silky elements mixed in with the black sequin portions, resulting in a unique and incredible look.
Zendaya added gorgeous pink toned earrings and wore her brunette hair curled at the ends for a beautiful touch. Her jewels are from Bulgari.
Jennifer arrived in a stunning black and white polka-dot printed Dior Spring 2024 Haute Couture gown.
The mom of one, who is married to Cooke Maroney, has been an ambassador for the fashion house since 2012.
Jennifer’s frock had a fitted corset top-half and a flowing skirt; the eye-catching number had an asymmetrical neckline that had a draped element along one arm.
The Oscar winner styled her long blonde hair with a deep side part, adding minimal makeup to highlight her beauty.
Lupita dazzled in a custom Giorgio Armani powder blue gown; the frock had a peplum waist with feathered accents and crystal embellishments.
The movie star added De Beers earrings, bracelets and rings.
Zendaya, who just returned back to the states after a worldwide promotional tour for Dune 2, looked like the epitome of glamour in her red carpet look. Zendaya is wearing Giorgio Armani Prive
The Euphoria star dropped jaws in a black and pink sequin number; the one-shoulder look also had a sweetheart neckline
Zendaya shines in shimmering pink and silver gown at the Oscars
Zendaya added gorgeous pink toned earrings and wore her brunette hair curled at the ends for a beautiful touch
Jennifer arrived in a stunning black and white polka-dot printed Dior Spring 2024 Haute Couture gown
The Oscar winner styled her long blonde hair with a deep side part, adding minimal makeup to highlight her beauty
Lupita dazzled in a custom Giorgio Armani powder blue gown
The movie star added De Beers earrings, bracelets and rings
Emma Stone wowed in a striking strapless mint hued gown, featuring a peplum waist. She is a wearing Louis Vuitton dress and Louis Vuitton High Jewelry.
Oppenheimer star Emily Blunt dazzled in a shimmering cream and silver frock, complete with a layered diamond necklace. Emily is wearing Schiaparelli Spring 2024 Haute Couture with Tiffany & Co. jewels.
Charlize Theron looked like an ethereal goddess in a sleek silver Dior Haute Couture number, which had an asymmetrical neckline.
The blonde beauty wore large diamond earrings that complemented her statement diamond necklaces. She is wearing Boucheron jewels.
Dune 2 star Florence Pugh looked breathtaking in a silver gown, which featured a three-dimensional top-half and a sleek silver bottom. Florence is wearing Del Core Spring 2024 with a Buglari High Jewelry Serpenti necklace.
Anya Taylor-Joy dazzled in a strapless silver mermaid-inspired gown with her blonde hair center parted and straight and loose around her. Anya is wearing Dior Haute Couture with Tiffany & Co. jewels.
Emma Stone shines in white as she arrives at the 2024 Oscars
Emma Stone wowed in a striking strapless mint hued gown, featuring a peplum waist. Emma is wearing a Louis Vuitton dress and Louis Vuitton High Jewelry
Oppenheimer star Emily Blunt dazzled in a shimmering cream and silver frock, complete with a layered diamond necklace. Emily is wearing Schiaparelli Spring 2024 Haute Couture with Tiffany & Co jewels
Emily arrived with her handsome husband, actor John Krasinski
Charlize Theron looked like an ethereal goddess in a sleek silver number, adding a number of diamond necklaces. She is wearing Dior Haute Couture
The blonde beauty wore large diamond earrings that complemented her necklaces. She is wearing Boucheron jewels
Dune 2 star Florence Pugh looked breathtaking in a silver gown, which featured a three-dimensional top-half and a sleek silver bottom. Florence is wearing Del Core Spring 2024 with a Buglari High Jewelry Serpenti necklace
The top-half was slightly see-through, with the skirt featuring crystal embellisments
The beautiful actress wore the sculptural-style number with her blonde hair loose and in a deep side-part
Anya Taylor-Joy dazzled in a strapless silver mermaid-inspired gown with her blonde hair center parted and straight and loose around her. Anya is wearing Dior Haute Couture with Tiffany & Co. jewels
The actress’ gown featured a three-dimensional accent along the waistline
Gabrielle Union-Wade looked beautiful in a strapless silver pleated gown; she posed up a storm with husband Dwyane Wade
Olivia Munn chose a dark gray halter dress with matching train; she wore her long, brunette hair loose around her
Olivia arrived with her partner John Mulaney; the lovebirds are parents to son Malcolm, whom they welcomed in 2021
Carey Mulligan, Greta Lee and Billie Eilish chose black and white looks for the Oscars red carpet.
Carey dazzled in an archival Balenciaga gown – specifically from 1951 – paired with black gloves.
Greta Lee wore a halter-style black and white Loewe Fall 2024, complete with draped elements.
Billie Eilish looked beautiful in a Chanel Houndstooth look – consisting of a patterned skirt and purse, adding a white button up and black blazer.
Vanessa Hudgens revealed her pregnancy on the Oscars red carpet on Sunday.
The 35-year-old star debuted her baby bump amid months of pregnancy speculation.
The star, who married professional baseball star Cole Tucker three months ago in Tulum, showcased her pregnant belly in a clingy black dress – a custom Vera Wang Haute Couture creation.
The stunning movie star showcased her bump in the high-neck black gown, while cradling her growing baby bump.
She tied the knot with MLB player this past December, following three years of dating.
Eva Longoria also opted for an elegant black dress – as well as Jamie Lee Curtis, Jessica Lange and Kate McKinnon.
Issa Rae flashed her toned form in a plunging black sequin gown as she made a striking entrance to Hollywood’s biggest night.
Mary Steenburgen, Danielle Brooks and Leslie Bibb also opted for eye-catching gowns.
Carey Mulligan, Greta Lee and Billie Eilish chose black and white looks for the Oscars red carpet
Kirsten Dunst arrived with husband Jesse Plemons; Kirsten is wearing a white Gucci gown
Kirsten Dunst wore a white Gucci Gown, Molly McNearney donned a one-shouldered look and Elsa Pataky chose a racy silver and white frock
Elsa pictured with her husband Chris Hemsworth
Matthew McConaughey looked dapper in a suit while his wife Camila Alves stunned in a black and silver number featuring futuristic accents along the sleeves
Vanessa Hudgens revealed her pregnancy on the Oscars red carpet; she is wearing custom Vera Wang Haute Couture
The 35-year-old star debuted her baby bump amid months of pregnancy speculation
Vanessa Hudgens reveals she is PREGNANT on Oscars red carpet
Jessica Lange, Kate McKinnon, Eva Longoria and Jamie Lee Curtis wowed in black looks
Issa Rae, Mary Steenburgen, Danielle Brooks and Leslie Bibb opted for eye-catching gowns
Laverne Cox and Julianne Hough chose gold accented looks
America Ferrera, who starred in the box office hit Barbie, channeled the iconic character in a bright pink figure-hugging number by Atelier Versace, adding a Pomellato necklace.
The show honors the best films of 2023.
The most hotly anticipated movies of the past year – Barbie and Oppenheimer – led the nominations.
Oppenheimer has bagged 13 nods, including best picture and best actor for Cillian Murphy – who is favorite to win the major category after scooping a BAFTA, a Golden Globe and SAG award for his role as physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer.
The impressive total – which also includes best supporting actor and actress for Robert Downey Jr. and Emily Blunt, as well as best director for Christopher Nolan – is just one nomination short of the all-time record set by Titanic in 1998.
Last year’s other smash hit movie – Barbie – was nominated for eight awards, but also fell victim to notable snubs from the Academy.
America Ferrera, who starred in the box office hit Barbie, channeled the iconic character in a bright pink figure-hugging number by Atelier Versace, with a Pomellato necklace
America posed with Billie Eilish on the red carpet; Billie penned and sang the main song for the Barbie movie – What Was I Made For?
Melissa McCarthy, Andrea Riseborough and Grace Gummer chose different shades of red
Hailee Steinfeld donned a pewter blue and gold accent strapless gown, adding striking lace cuffs
The actress wore her long brunette locks back in an elegant updo
Da’Vine Joy Randolph chose a baby blue sequin gown with feathered sleeves by Louis Vuitton
Marlee Matlin wore a purple sequin number, Cynthia Erivo donned an emerald frock and Brittany Snow chose a bold yellow look
Its star Margot Robbie was not nominated for best actress, while Greta Gerwig was not nominated for best director.
Another surprise saw America Ferrera nominated for best supporting actress over her role in Barbie, with pundits saying her character’s impassioned speech on feminism had sealed the deal.
Barbie’s other nominations include best picture, best supporting actor for Ryan Gosling and two nods for best song – including Gosling’s famed ‘I’m Just Ken.’
The second most-nominated movie was Poor Things, a graphic art house movie starring Emma Stone that has wowed critics but so-far failed to set the box office alight.
Stone plays a sex-crazed young woman, with her performance wowing critics. She previously won best actress in 2017 for her performance in La La Land.
For best actor in leading role Bradley Cooper and Cillian Murphy are set to duke it out for the award. Colman Domingo, Paul Giamatti and Jeffrey Wright received nominations as well.
Leonardo DiCaprio was not recognized for his acting on Killers Of The Flower Moon.
Ashley Yi wowed in a white gown with a striking lace and ruffle accented train
Composer Laura Karpman wore all silver as she carried a Dairy Milk purse filled with chocolates
Sean Lennon pictured with his partner, Charlotte Kemp Muhl, who wowed in a striking black gown
Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer was nominated for best director and a host of other awards
What Was I Made For and I’m Just Ken from Barbie received their expected nominations for best original song
Lily Gladstone is the first Native American nominated for best actress, for her performance in Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon
Yorgos Lanthimos’ Poor Things took home 11 Oscar nominations and Killers of the Flower Moon landed 10.
Annette Bening, Lily Gladstone, Sandra Huller, Carey Mulligan and Emma Stone have been nominated for best actress in a leading role.
Gladstone is the first Native American nominated for best actress, for her performance in Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon – and is the favorite in the category thanks to her wins at the Golden Globes and SAG Awards,
What Was I Made For by Billie Eilish and I’m Just Ken performed by Ryan Gosling from Barbie received their expected nominations for best original song.
Sterling K. Brown, Robert De Niro, Robert Downey Jr., Ryan Gosling and Mark Ruffalo received nominations for best actor in a supporting role.
Emily Blunt, Danielle Brooks, America Ferrera, Jodie Foster and Da’Vine Joy Randolph received nominations for best actress in a supporting role.
Joy already has Golden Globe, Bafta, Critics Choice and Screen Actors Guild awards and is favorite for an Oscar for her performance as a bereaved cook in The Holdovers.
Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon and Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer were nominated for best directing, snubbing Greta Gerwig’s Barbie.
Da’Vine Joy Randolph was nominated for best actress in a supporting role for her part in The Holdovers
Emma Stone and Mark Ruffalo were both nominated for their roles in Poor Things
Bradley Cooper was nominated for best actor, but was snubbed of a directing nod for Maestro
Gerwig was nominated for best director in 2018 for her solo directorial debut, Lady Bird. Only three women have won Oscars for best director – Kathryn Bigelow, Chloe Zhao and Jane Campion.
Though Nolan is regarded as the big-budget auteur of his era, he’s never won an Academy Award, nor have any of his films won best picture.
Bradley Cooper was not nominated for directing Maestro but he was recognized for his acting in that bio movie.
American Fiction, Anatomy of a Fall, Barbie, The Holdovers, Killers of the Flower Moon, Maestro, Oppenheimer, Past Lives, Poor Things and The Zone of Interest landed best picture nominations.
The 96th Academy Awards will be held on March 10 at 7 pm ET/4pm PT live on ABC, hosted for a fourth time by Jimmy Kimmel.
