Oscars red carpet: Stars arrive for the 87th Academy Awards

THE world’s biggest stars have descended on the Dolby Theatre for Hollywood’s glitziest night. And while the Aussies shone, not everyone nailed it.

SOME of the biggest stars have arrived for the biggest night on the film industry’s calendar — the 87th Academy Awards.

Before a single golden Oscar statuette was handed out, all eyes were on the red carpet for a thrilling parade of frocks and tuxedos.

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Not even last-minute rain could dampen Hollywood’s glitziest night, and there was no shortage of fashion hits and misses.

Fashion win ... actress and singer Jennifer Lopez wows on the Oscars red carpet. Picture: Getty Images

Classic style ... screen legend Meryl Streep arrives. Picture: Getty Images

Classic style ... screen legend Meryl Streep arrives. Picture: Getty Images

Statement piece ... recording artist Lady Gaga arrives in typical style. Picture: Getty Images

Statement piece ... recording artist Lady Gaga arrives in typical style. Picture: Getty Images

Gal pals ... Jennifer Aniston and Emma Stone pose on the red carpet. Picture: Getty Images

Pink unique ... actress Gwyneth Paltrow in a one-sleeve frock. Picture: Getty Images

Pink unique ... actress Gwyneth Paltrow in a one-sleeve frock. Picture: Getty Images

Good look ... Chris Evans opts for classic black. Picture: Getty Images

Simple style ... Bradley Cooper rocks a tux on the red carpet. Picture: Getty Images

Homegrown beauty ... Naomi Watts is a fashion hit on the Oscars red carpet. Picture: Getty Images

Critics divided ... Nicole Kidman’s choice of gown had the fashion watchers split. Picture: Getty Images

Critics divided ... Nicole Kidman’s choice of gown had the fashion watchers split. Picture: Getty Images

Fashion hit ... actress Anna Kendrick wows on the red carpet. Picture: Getty Images

Fashion hit ... actress Anna Kendrick wows on the red carpet. Picture: Getty Images

Interesting choice ... Jared Leto combines a lilac tuxedo with a big black umbrella. Picture: AP

Good in green ... Scarlett Johansson wows. Picture: Getty Images

Lovely in yellow ... Jennifer Hudson arrives on the red carpet. Picture: Getty Images

Gown girl ... actress Rosamund Pike is stunning in red. Picture: Getty Images

Gown girl ... actress Rosamund Pike is stunning in red. Picture: Getty Images

Simple but stunning ... Aussie star Cate Blanchett turns heads on the red carpet. Picture: AP

Simple but stunning ... Aussie star Cate Blanchett turns heads on the red carpet. Picture: Getty Images

Simple but stunning ... Aussie star Cate Blanchett turns heads on the red carpet. Picture: Getty Images

Classic look ... actor Chris Pratt arrives. Picture: Getty Images

Navy and black ... wrestler turned actor Dwayne Johnson. Picture: Getty Images

Newlyweds ... actor Benedict Cumberbatch and wife Sophie Hunter arrive. Picture: Getty Images

Glam look ... actress Reese Witherspoon wows on the red carpet. Picture: Getty Images

Glam look ... actress Reese Witherspoon wows on the red carpet. Picture: Getty Images

Pretty print ... Keira Knightley arrives. Picture: AP

Date night ... Oprah Winfrey and Stedman Graham arrive. Picture: Getty Images

Photographers’ favourite ... actress Julianne Moore turns heads on the red carpet. Picture: AP

Critics split ... Chloe Grace Moretz had the fashion waters split with this number. Picture: Getty Images

Very glam ... Viola Davis arrives on the red carpet. Picture: AP

Bright star ... singer Solange Knowles makes a statement. Picture: Getty Images

Host arrives ... Neil Patrick Harris with husband David Burtka on the Oscars red carpet. Picture: AP

Sleek and chic ... Aussie actress Margot Robbie arrives. Picture: Getty Images

Star couple ... Edward Norton and Shauna Robertson. Picture: AP

Slic stunner ... actress Lupita Nyong'o cuts a gorgeous figure on the red carpet. Picture: Getty Images

Understated glamour ... actress Sienna Miller arrives. Picture: Getty Images

Big night ... pop star Rita Ora on the Oscars red carpet. Picture: Getty Images

Super sleek ... Zoe Saldana in a gorgeous gown on the red carpet. Picture: AP

Hot favourite ... Michael Keaton in a classic tux. Picture: Getty Images

Sparkles ... Carmen Ejogo in a sheer number. Picture: AP.

Cute couple ... Steve and Nancy Carell arrive at the Oscars. Picture: AP

Dapper look ... actor Ethan Hawke. Picture: Getty Images

Navy tux ... Ansel Elgort on the Oscars red carpet. Picture: Getty Images

Stylish sisters ... Patricia and Rosanna Arquette arrive on the red carpet. Picture: Getty Images

Navy delight ... actor Eddie Redmayne and Hannah Bagshawe. Picture: Getty Images

Classic charm ... Josh Hutcherson cuts a handsome figure on the Oscars red carpet. Picture: Getty Images

Red trend ... actress Dakota Johnson in a fashion hit. Picture: Getty Images

Funny lads ... Andy Samberg, Akiva Schaffer and Jorma Taccone. Picture: AP

Rock glam ... musicians Tegan and Sara Quin. Picture: AP

Blue beauty ... Gina Rodriguez shines on the red carpet. Picture: Getty Images

Suave suit ... Matt McGorry arrives. Picture: Getty Images

Show-stopper ... actress Felicity Jones wows in a classic silver frock. Picture: Getty Images

Icon arrives ... Vogue editor Anna Wintour arrives with Bee Shaffer. Picture: AP

Crowd pleaser ... Neil Patrick Harris waves to cheering fans. Picture: Getty Images

Emerald chic ... actress America Ferrera on the Oscars red carper. Picture: Getty Images

Statement frock ... model Dorith Mous. Picture: Getty Images

Crowd favourite ... actor J.K. Simmons arrives. Picture: Getty Images

Early arrival ... TV personality Giuliana Rancic looking splendid in red. Picture: Getty Images

Early arrival ... TV personality Giuliana Rancic looking splendid in red. Picture: Getty Images

Carpet sparkle ... actress Laura Dern in a metallic gown. Picture: Getty Images

Still got it ... Melanie Griffith arrives on the red carpet. Picture: Getty Images

Local presence ... Richard Wilkins and Lisa Wilkinson are among the Australian media contingent on the red carpet. Picture: Supplied

Early arrival ... TV personality Catt Sadler graces the Academy Awards red carpet. Picture: Getty Images

Dapper dude ... host and production guru Ryan Seacrest in a classic tuxedo. Picture: Getty Images

Fan favourite ... TV personality Mario Lopez. Picture: Getty Images

Food king ... famed chef Wolfgang Puck in his dressy whites. Picture: Getty Images

Earlier in the day, a slew of presenters went through final rehearsals for the main event, alongside host Neil Patrick Harris.

Getting ready ... Oprah Winfrey and Neil Patrick Harris during rehearsals for the 87th Academy Awards. Picture: AP

Final preparations ... Nicole Kidman backstage during rehearsals. Picture: AP

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