The famous carpet may have changed colour in Hollywood for the 2023 Oscars – it was described as champagne, instead of being the traditional red. But the glamour on show was the same as ever.
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Cate Blanchett is going for the third Oscar of her career. Her elegant blue velvet outfit featured a ribbon made by refugees as part of an initiative from the United Nations refugee agency.
Everything Everywhere All At Once star Michelle Yeoh, who is up against Blanchett for best actress, arrived in a white fringe Dior gown accented with diamonds.
Michelle Williams is also nominated for best actress – the fifth Oscar nod of her career – for playing Steven Spielberg’s mother in The Fabelmans. She opted for an embellished white Chanel dress with a sheer overlay dotted with crystals.
Lady Gaga, who is performing her song Hold My Hand from Top Gun: Maverick, arrived in a black Versace dress with a sheer corset bodice – which extended rather low.
Rihanna is also singing at the ceremony, with Lift Me Up from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Her Alaia outfit had leather straps and train, and more sheer mesh showing off her baby bump.
British actress Florence Pugh went for a ruffled statement gown accompanied by black shorts and platform shoes, plus a striking silver necklace and two-tone hair design.
Irish star Paul Mescal went for a 1970s vibe with his white Gucci tuxedo and flared trousers. He is nominated for best actor for Aftersun.
Irish star Paul Mescal went for a 1970s vibe with his white Gucci tuxedo and flared trousers. He is nominated for best actor for Aftersun.
Jamie Lee Curtis won the first Oscar of her career, and sparkled in a crystal and sequin-embellished Dolce and Gabbana floor-length gown. After the runway’s colour change, she joked: “Their carpet is going to match my drapes.”
She also posted a photo of herself with 16 people who helped make the gown – which she said was just part of the Italian team behind it.
Stephanie Hsu is Curtis’ co-star in Everything Everywhere All At Once, and was also nominated for best supporting actress. She went for a coral classic Valentino ballgown.
Angela Bassett, who was nominated for best supporting actress for playing Queen Ramonda in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, was wrapped in a royal shade of purple.
Ana de Armas, who is also up for best actress, for playing Marilyn Monroe in Blonde, went for a sparkling, simple and bodice, flowing into frilled layers.
Dwayne Johnson said his daughters helped pick his outfit – a shiny pale pink tuxedo jacket by Dolce & Gabbana, while Emily Blunt had a minimalist all-white look with detached sleeves by Valentino.
Brendan Fraser, accompanied by girlfriend Jeanne Moore, is nominated for best actor for his comeback role in The Whale.
Cara Delevingne brought some red back to the carpet in a dramatic Elie Saab gown.