The 98th Academy Awards have finally arrived, and Hollywood Boulevard is officially the most glamorous place on Earth right now. With Conan O’Brien returning to the helm for the second year, the energy at the Dolby Theatre is unmatched as we celebrate a massive year for cinema.
But before the first golden statuette is handed out to either the haunting depths of Sinners or the high-stakes world of Marty Supreme or the adrenaline-fueled track of F1, let’s take a look at the real show happening on the red carpet.
Here are the timeless looks by Bored Panda from the 2026 Oscars red carpet.
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#1 Elle Fanning
Fanning donned a custom Givenchy ballgown by Sarah Burton featuring a strapless hourglass bodice and a voluminous tulle skirt with a double train.
The white gown was adorned with delicate lavender wisteria petal embellishments cascading from the bodice down to the hem.
She completed her look with Cartier jewelry and wore her hair in a soft, elegant style.
The white gown was adorned with delicate lavender wisteria petal embellishments cascading from the bodice down to the hem.
She completed her look with Cartier jewelry and wore her hair in a soft, elegant style.
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#2 Kate Hudson
Hudson arrived in a strapless aquamarine blue gown featuring a plunging cutout neckline and a peplum-style silhouette.
The dress was covered in shimmering blue and silver sparkles that caught the light.
She accessorized the outfit with a diamond choker necklace set with a blue-green gemstone. Hudson was accompanied by her mom, Goldie Hawn.
The dress was covered in shimmering blue and silver sparkles that caught the light.
She accessorized the outfit with a diamond choker necklace set with a blue-green gemstone. Hudson was accompanied by her mom, Goldie Hawn.
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#3 Rose Byrne
The Platonic star arrived in a dramatic strapless black Dior gown featuring a voluminous trumpet silhouette.
The dress was adorned with intricate beaded floral embroidery across the bodice, waist, and hemline of its train.
She accessorized with stud earrings and a gold flower-shaped collar necklace. Byrne finished the look with a bold red lip.
The dress was adorned with intricate beaded floral embroidery across the bodice, waist, and hemline of its train.
She accessorized with stud earrings and a gold flower-shaped collar necklace. Byrne finished the look with a bold red lip.
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#4 Anne Hathaway
Hathaway made her Oscars return after 12 years in a strapless floral tapestry gown featuring a belted waist and a sweeping floor-length train.
She paired the look with matching elbow-length gloves and Bulgari diamond jewelry, including a statement necklace and chandelier earrings.
Her long brown hair was styled in a half-up, half-down look.
She paired the look with matching elbow-length gloves and Bulgari diamond jewelry, including a statement necklace and chandelier earrings.
Her long brown hair was styled in a half-up, half-down look.
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#5 Demi Moore
The Substance star stepped onto the Oscars red carpet in a dramatic, feathered Gucci gown featuring a strapless bodice with long black plumes.
The design transitioned into glossy green feathers at the cinched waist before continuing into a fitted skirt and trailing train with alternating green and black feather details.
She completed her look with statement earrings and a cuff bracelet.
The design transitioned into glossy green feathers at the cinched waist before continuing into a fitted skirt and trailing train with alternating green and black feather details.
She completed her look with statement earrings and a cuff bracelet.
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#6 Georgina Chapman
Chapman appeared on the Oscars red carpet in a strapless red gown featuring a fitted bodice and dramatic sculptural ruffle detailing around the hips.
The design flowed into a sleek mermaid-style skirt with a soft train.
She paired the look with delicate jewelry and styled her long blonde hair in loose waves with soft glam makeup.
The design flowed into a sleek mermaid-style skirt with a soft train.
She paired the look with delicate jewelry and styled her long blonde hair in loose waves with soft glam makeup.
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#7 Magie Kang
Kang appeared on the Oscars red carpet in a vibrant red off-the-shoulder gown featuring a ruched bodice and a softly draped knot detail at the neckline.
The fitted silhouette flowed into a pleated skirt with a subtle train.
She accessorized with a statement diamond necklace and rings.
The fitted silhouette flowed into a pleated skirt with a subtle train.
She accessorized with a statement diamond necklace and rings.
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#8 Bruna Marquezine
Marquezine arrived in a strapless silver sequined gown featuring a sleek, body-hugging silhouette.
She accessorized the shimmering look with a delicate diamond necklace and matching earrings. Her dark bob was styled in a sharp middle-parted look.
She accessorized the shimmering look with a delicate diamond necklace and matching earrings. Her dark bob was styled in a sharp middle-parted look.
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#9 Jacob Elordi
The Frankenstein star arrived at the Oscars in a tailored Bottega Veneta suit, keeping the look sleek and classic on the red carpet.
He accessorized with Cartier jewelry, including C de Cartier 18-karat white gold, diamond stud earrings, 18-karat white gold Héritage onyx and diamond cufflinks, a triple-row Broderie de Cartier ring with 18-karat white gold and diamonds, a Panthère de Cartier ring in 18-karat white gold with diamonds, onyx, and emeralds, and a Tank à Guichets watch in platinum and leather.
He was accompanied by his mother, Melissa, as his plus one.
He accessorized with Cartier jewelry, including C de Cartier 18-karat white gold, diamond stud earrings, 18-karat white gold Héritage onyx and diamond cufflinks, a triple-row Broderie de Cartier ring with 18-karat white gold and diamonds, a Panthère de Cartier ring in 18-karat white gold with diamonds, onyx, and emeralds, and a Tank à Guichets watch in platinum and leather.
He was accompanied by his mother, Melissa, as his plus one.
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#10 Regina Hall
Hall arrived in a black gown featuring a bold asymmetrical off-the-shoulder neckline with sculptural draping.
The design revealed a metallic gold corset-style panel at the waist and a sleek skirt with a thigh-high slit.
She accessorized with a gold clutch, delicate jewelry, and black platform heels.
The design revealed a metallic gold corset-style panel at the waist and a sleek skirt with a thigh-high slit.
She accessorized with a gold clutch, delicate jewelry, and black platform heels.
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#11 Heidi Klum
Klum walked the Oscars red carpet in a [undressed] strapless gown featuring a corset bustier and a sleek column skirt covered in pearls, sequins, and cross embellishments.
She layered pearl choker necklaces with a cross charm and added rings with [undressed] Paris Texas heels. Her dirty-blonde hair was styled in tousled waves, paired with glowing makeup and glossy lips.
She layered pearl choker necklaces with a cross charm and added rings with [undressed] Paris Texas heels. Her dirty-blonde hair was styled in tousled waves, paired with glowing makeup and glossy lips.
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#12 Melissa Mccarthy
McCarthy arrived in a crystal-embellished gown featuring a fitted champagne-toned silhouette covered in cascading beadwork.
The design was paired with long black sleeves and a high neckline that contrasted the sparkling bodice.
She accessorized with drop earrings, rings, and a black clutch.
The design was paired with long black sleeves and a high neckline that contrasted the sparkling bodice.
She accessorized with drop earrings, rings, and a black clutch.
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#13 Leonardo Dicaprio
DiCaprio donned a classic black tuxedo paired with a crisp white dress shirt and a black bow tie.
The tailored look was finished with polished black dress shoes.
The tailored look was finished with polished black dress shoes.
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#14 Mckenna Grace
Grace stepped onto the Oscars red carpet in a pale pink satin ballgown featuring a structured scoop-neck bodice and a dramatic full skirt with a long train.
She paired the look with matching pink opera gloves and diamond jewelry, including a delicate necklace and drop earrings.
Her blonde hair was styled in a soft updo with curtain bangs, complementing the overall look.
She paired the look with matching pink opera gloves and diamond jewelry, including a delicate necklace and drop earrings.
Her blonde hair was styled in a soft updo with curtain bangs, complementing the overall look.
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#15 Emma Stone
Stone arrived in a shimmering silver Louis Vuitton gown featuring capped sleeves and a sleek, body-hugging silhouette covered in reflected sequins.
The metallic design gave the dress a liquid-like effect under the lights.
She styled her deep auburn hair in a bouncy bob with a deep side part and paired the look with soft peachy makeup.
The metallic design gave the dress a liquid-like effect under the lights.
She styled her deep auburn hair in a bouncy bob with a deep side part and paired the look with soft peachy makeup.
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#16 Timothée Chalamet
The actor who’s in the running for Best Actor for his role in Marty Supreme appeared in an all-white suit by Givenchy, designed by Sarah Burton.
The tailored look featured a sleek silhouette and was styled with dark sunglasses. He completed the ensemble with coordinated white trousers and polished shoes.
The tailored look featured a sleek silhouette and was styled with dark sunglasses. He completed the ensemble with coordinated white trousers and polished shoes.
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#17 Charithra Chandran
The Bridgerton star made her Oscars debut in an emerald Miss Sohee gown from the brand’s Spring/Summer 2024 Couture collection.
She paired the look with a diamond necklace and matching earrings from Chopard.
The actress also wore a red Artists for Ceasefire pin on the red carpet, using the moment to call for a better world by speaking out against violence.
She paired the look with a diamond necklace and matching earrings from Chopard.
The actress also wore a red Artists for Ceasefire pin on the red carpet, using the moment to call for a better world by speaking out against violence.
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#18 Marsai Martin
Martin wore a chocolate brown satin gown featuring a structured corset bodice and a fitted silhouette that flowed into a dramatic train.
The strapless design highlighted the sculpted neckline and draped detailing at the waist. She accessorized with a diamond choker necklace, stacked bracelets, and rings, while her short, wavy bob complemented her look.
The strapless design highlighted the sculpted neckline and draped detailing at the waist. She accessorized with a diamond choker necklace, stacked bracelets, and rings, while her short, wavy bob complemented her look.
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#19 Kathy Bates
Bates stepped onto the Oscars red carpet in a silver-blue satin gown featuring long sleeves and a softly structured silhouette.
The bodice was embellished with delicate crystal detailing across the neckline and shoulders, while the skirt flowed into a subtle train.
She paired the look with a simple necklace, earrings, and a metallic clutch.
The bodice was embellished with delicate crystal detailing across the neckline and shoulders, while the skirt flowed into a subtle train.
She paired the look with a simple necklace, earrings, and a metallic clutch.
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#20 Barbie Ferreira
The Euphoria star arrived in a structured cerulean Klein Blue gown by Zac Posen for GapStudio. The silhouette featured a low-cut corset bodice and a voluminous full skirt with a bow detail at the back.
She kept the accessories minimal with subtle silver jewelry and completed the outfit with Old Hollywood-style waves and a cool-toned lip.
She kept the accessories minimal with subtle silver jewelry and completed the outfit with Old Hollywood-style waves and a cool-toned lip.
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