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.
#21 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.
15points
#22 Heidi Klum
Klum walked the Oscars red carpet in a nude 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 nude 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 nude Paris Texas heels. Her dirty-blonde hair was styled in tousled waves, paired with glowing makeup and glossy lips.
15points
#23 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.
15points
#24 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.
15points
#25 Zoe Saldaña
Saldaña arrived in a black Saint Laurent slip dress featuring a sheer floral lace bodice and a matte skirt that flowed softly to the floor.
She accessorized with a striking diamond and ruby necklace, diamond stud earrings, and coordinating rings.
Her dark hair was styled in a romantic updo, paired with soft makeup.
She accessorized with a striking diamond and ruby necklace, diamond stud earrings, and coordinating rings.
Her dark hair was styled in a romantic updo, paired with soft makeup.
14points
#26 Kieran Culkin
Culkin donned a brown tailored blazer layered over a black shirt and matching black trousers. He completed the look with polished black dress shoes and a watch, adding a small gold lapel pin to the jacket.
His tousled hair and light beard gave the formal ensemble a relaxed finish.
His tousled hair and light beard gave the formal ensemble a relaxed finish.
12points
#27 Kristen Wig
Wiig appeared on the Oscars red carpet in a black gown featuring a draped, beaded bodice with a deep neckline.
The look flowed into a voluminous sheer skirt adorned with intricate embellishments arranged in a repeating pattern.
She accessorized with a chunky statement necklace, bracelets, and rings, while wearing her hair in loose, shoulder-length waves with natural glam makeup.
The look flowed into a voluminous sheer skirt adorned with intricate embellishments arranged in a repeating pattern.
She accessorized with a chunky statement necklace, bracelets, and rings, while wearing her hair in loose, shoulder-length waves with natural glam makeup.
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11points
#28 Isha M. Ambani
Ambani arrived in a strapless ivory gown adorned with colorful floral embroidery across the bodice and skirt.
The design featured a sleek silhouette with black side panel detailing.
She accessorized with a black choker necklace featuring a diamond pendant, drop earrings, and styled her hair in a sleek half-up look.
The design featured a sleek silhouette with black side panel detailing.
She accessorized with a black choker necklace featuring a diamond pendant, drop earrings, and styled her hair in a sleek half-up look.
11points
#29 Alicia Silverstone
The Clueless star embraced Old Hollywood glamour in a strapless velvet and sequin gown featuring a plunging black bodice, matching velvet gloves, and a draped white skirt.
She accessorized the look with gold and diamond drop earrings and a delicate necklace. Her ombre blonde hair was styled in loose waves with a middle part, paired with black eyeliner, rosy blush, and frosty coral-pink lipstick.
She accessorized the look with gold and diamond drop earrings and a delicate necklace. Her ombre blonde hair was styled in loose waves with a middle part, paired with black eyeliner, rosy blush, and frosty coral-pink lipstick.
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10points
#30 Felicity Jones
Jones stepped out onto the Oscars red carpet in a pale-yellow Prada gown featuring a high bateau neckline and a sleek column silhouette.
The dress was layered with delicate tulle embellished with scattered crystals and finished with a soft trailing train.
She accessorized the retro-inspired look with 1920s Fred Leighton jewelry.
The dress was layered with delicate tulle embellished with scattered crystals and finished with a soft trailing train.
She accessorized the retro-inspired look with 1920s Fred Leighton jewelry.
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9points
#31 Kirsten Dunst
Dunst appeared in a timeless black Celine gown featuring a sleek, minimalist silhouette.
She kept the look classic with subtle jewelry and her honey-blonde hair styled in soft waves with a side part.
She kept the look classic with subtle jewelry and her honey-blonde hair styled in soft waves with a side part.
9points
#32 Priyanka Chopra And Nick Jonas
Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas walked the Oscars red carpet in a strapless white Dior gown featuring a high leg slit accented with cascading black-and-white ruffles.
She paired the look with pointed black heels, a diamond statement necklace, and stud earrings.
Meanwhile, Jonas complemented her in a classic black tuxedo with a white dress shirt and black bow tie.
She paired the look with pointed black heels, a diamond statement necklace, and stud earrings.
Meanwhile, Jonas complemented her in a classic black tuxedo with a white dress shirt and black bow tie.
9points
#33 Molly Sims
Sims adorned in a strapless pale-yellow gown featuring a structured bodice and a dramatic high-low skirt with a flowing train.
The sculptural design revealed strappy gold heels beneath the hem. She accessorized with a delicate gold necklace and gold earrings.
The sculptural design revealed strappy gold heels beneath the hem. She accessorized with a delicate gold necklace and gold earrings.
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7points
#34 Ejae
Ejae wore a shimmering gold Dior gown featuring crisscross wrap-style fabric that formed a high front slit.
The strapless bodice was accented with small black tuft details, while the skirt extended into a circular train with fringe along the hem.
She completed the look with pointed black pumps and styled her hair in a sleek bun.
The strapless bodice was accented with small black tuft details, while the skirt extended into a circular train with fringe along the hem.
She completed the look with pointed black pumps and styled her hair in a sleek bun.
6points
#35 Chase Infinity
Infiniti attended her first Oscars in a custom lavender Louis Vuitton silk gown featuring an asymmetric multilayered frill detail draped along the side.
The design required over 750 hours of craftsmanship to complete. She accessorized with diamond jewelry, including a De Beers London Summer choker necklace set with a 9.06-carat fancy intense yellow cushion diamond.
The design required over 750 hours of craftsmanship to complete. She accessorized with diamond jewelry, including a De Beers London Summer choker necklace set with a 9.06-carat fancy intense yellow cushion diamond.
1point
#36 Ruth E. Carter
The American custom designer wore a strapless black-and-white gown featuring a sculpted black column skirt and a white lace bustier-style bodice.
The look was paired with a white satin shawl draped around her arms.
She accessorized with a delicate necklace, statement heels, and a sparkling clutch.
The look was paired with a white satin shawl draped around her arms.
She accessorized with a delicate necklace, statement heels, and a sparkling clutch.
0points
#37 Mia Goth
Goth stunned in a cream Dior gown featuring a plunging neckline and delicate spaghetti straps.
The dress was crafted from layered, airy fabric embroidered with lace-like florals and finished with scalloped edges, with oversized fabric flowers blooming from one side of the bodice.
She paired the look with white strappy sandals and wore her hair in soft, middle-parted waves.
The dress was crafted from layered, airy fabric embroidered with lace-like florals and finished with scalloped edges, with oversized fabric flowers blooming from one side of the bodice.
She paired the look with white strappy sandals and wore her hair in soft, middle-parted waves.
0points
#38 Isabela Moner
The Last of Us star donned the Oscars red carpet in a black leather gown featuring a structured corset bodice and a sleek, draped skirt with a subtle train.
The sleeveless design highlighted the sculpted neckline and fitted silhouette.
She accessorized her look with a green gemstone necklace and matching earrings, while her short bob with blunt bangs and smoky eye makeup completed the look.
The sleeveless design highlighted the sculpted neckline and fitted silhouette.
She accessorized her look with a green gemstone necklace and matching earrings, while her short bob with blunt bangs and smoky eye makeup completed the look.
-4points
#39 Odessa A’zion
The Marty Supreme actress made her Oscars debut in an all-black Valentino ensemble featuring a plunging wrap-style jacket with subtle floral patterns and rhinestone embroidery.
She paired it with a long velvet skirt adorned with metallic flower-shaped details along the hips.
To complete her look, she accessorized with layered gem-encrusted chain necklaces and a black ribbon choker, while her jet-black curls were styled loose around her shoulders.
She paired it with a long velvet skirt adorned with metallic flower-shaped details along the hips.
To complete her look, she accessorized with layered gem-encrusted chain necklaces and a black ribbon choker, while her jet-black curls were styled loose around her shoulders.
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-4points
#40 Gwyneth Paltrow
Paltrow returned to the Oscars in a custom ivory silk strapless gown by Giorgio Armani Privé.
The design featured dramatic side cutouts with sheer crystal-embellished tulle panels running along the sides of the dress.
The actress accessorized with a Tiffany & Co. necklace and a matching ring.
The design featured dramatic side cutouts with sheer crystal-embellished tulle panels running along the sides of the dress.
The actress accessorized with a Tiffany & Co. necklace and a matching ring.
-4points