Oscars 2023 red carpet: Best and worst dressed
Stars of the big screen have hit the red carpet for the 95th Oscars, with Lady Gaga stealing the spotlight in a wild sheer gown.
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Lights, couture, cut … That’s a wrap on Oscars day for another year.
The 95th annual Academy Awards took place today, with Hollywood glitterati having graced the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles to celebrate the best in show business over the past year.
Everything Everywhere All At Once led the race, winning 7 of its 11 nominations including the pinnacle Best Picture prize.
But tinsel town’s night of nights is as much about the glamorous gowns as it is the gold statues.
And who else but Lady Gaga to steal the style spotlight?
The singer-turned-actress, who performed her nominated song Hold My Hand at the ceremony, stepped out in a breathtaking, sheer Versace gown:
It was very much a party at the back:
British supermodel Cara Delevingne was the best dressed in a ravishing, off-the-shoulder red gown:
Cate Blanchett may have missed out on Best Actress to Michelle Yeoh, but she certainly looked the part in steel blue satin:
Top Gun: Maverick star Monica Barbaro looked sensational in a plunging, two-tone gown:
Star of the moment Florence Pugh brought some edge to the carpet in a billowing, beige cape with black platform heels:
Nicole Kidman’s grunge glamour aesthetic was an unexpected surprise:
In a break from tradition, the Academy ditched its red carpet for the first time since 1961, replacing it with a champagne-coloured carpet, much to the dismay of Jamie-Lee Curtis.
She took to Twitter to say, “Apparently at the Oscars, their carpet is going to match my drapes.”
Kate Hudson was luminous in sparkling silver:
Eva Longoria wore an eye-popping geometric masterpiece by Zuhair Murad:
Pregnant Rihanna looked fabulous in figure-hugging chocolate brown:
Ana de Armas slipped into a mermaid-style gown:
Austin Butler, swoon:
Emily Blunt was testament to the phrase ‘less is more’ in an angelic white gown:
It seems sparkles were the running trend at this year’s Oscars, with Jessica Chastain shining from head-to-toe:
Winner Michelle Yeoh was a feather fantasy in white Dior:
Salma Hayek sizzled in a fiery disco ball gown with keyhole neckline:
Vanessa Hudgens flashed her engagement ring publicly for the first time, wearing a classic monochrome dress:
Angela Bassett oozed glamour in regal purple:
Dwayne Johnson gave ‘70s groomsman with a satin pink blazer:
Michelle Williams never fails to impress in the style stakes, stepping out in an ethereal white and silver dress:
Phoebe Waller-Bridge kept it simple in strapless black:
Zoe Saldana may have also missed the champagne carpet memo:
Sofia Carson had a Cinderella moment:
Marvel star Elizabeth Olsen opted for a shiny black slip from Givenchy:
Model Winnie Harlow in buttery yellow:
Sandra Oh brought a much-needed pop of bright colour in a floaty silhouette:
Jennifer Connelly elevated her black gown with a bejeweled halterneck:
Singer Halle Bailey in dreamy baby blue tulle:
Best Supporting Actress nominee Hong Chau (The Whale) was pretty in pink Prada:
Model Ashley Graham strikes a pose in a sheer black gown:
Actress Fan Bingbing brought high drama, teaming a sequinned ‘20s style gown with an exaggerated emerald green cape:
Best Actor winner Brendan Fraser kept it simple in a black tux:
TV host Jimmy Kimmel hosted formalities at today’s ceremony, where he kicked off the show with a monologue of zingers.
Australian actress Cate Blanchett missed out on her third Oscar win, with Everything Everywhere All At Once star Michelle Yeoh taking home the gold.
Meanwhile, Fraser edged out Elvis’ Austin Butler to take home Best Actor for The Whale.
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