Hollywood’s biggest stars are making their red (or rather, champagne) carpet debut at the 2023 Oscars.
This year’s fashion ranged from subtle champagne ensembles — which complemented the carpet color — to extremely bright and bold looks. Supporting actress nominee Jamie Lee Curtis, lead actor nominee Paul Mescal and presenter Samuel L. Jackson all sported champagne-colored outfits. Presenter Cara Delevingne and two of the supporting actress nominees, Stephanie Hsu and Angela Bassett, made bold statements with their vibrant, bright and voluminous ballgowns.
But even those who didn’t embrace the bright still shined. From former winners to this year’s nominees, women across the carpet were seen in sequins, including Jessica Chastain, Ana de Armas, Ariana DeBose, Eva Longoria, Lauren Ridloff, Malala Yousafzai, Catherine Martin and Nicole Kidman. Others stunned in white, from lead actress nominees Michelle Yeoh and Michelle Williams to presenters Halle Berry, Emily Blunt, Mindy Kaling and Florence Pugh.
Broadcasting live from the Dolby Theatre, the 95th Academy Awards will air on ABC at 8 p.m. ET/ 5 p.m. PT with host Jimmy Kimmel. “Everything Everywhere All at Once” leads this year’s nominations with 11 nods, including for best picture, director for Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, lead actress for Michelle Yeoh, supporting actor for Ke Huy Quan and supporting actress for both Curtis and Stephanie Hsu. “All Quiet on the Western Front” and “The Banshees of Inisherin” follow with nine nominations apiece.
See all the best looks from the Oscars below.
Charna Flam contributed to this report.
Angela Bassett
Angela Bassett dazzles in electric purple at the 95th Annual Academy Awards.
Austin Butler
Austin Butler looks sharp in a black tux at the 95th Annual Academy Awards.
Michelle Yeoh
Michelle Yeoh shines in a white textured dress at the 95th Annual Academy Awards.
Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga stuns in a black ensemble at the 95th Annual Academy Awards.
Jamie Lee Curtis
Jamie Lee Curtis shimmers in a nude-colored gown at the 95th Annual Academy Awards.
Brendan Fraser
Brendan Fraser rocks a classic black tux at the 95th Annual Academy Awards.
Cate Blanchett
Cate Blanchett opts for a blue-and-black outfit at the 95th Annual Academy Awards.
Florence Pugh
Florence Pugh wears an ecru gown with black accents at the 95th Annual Academy Awards.
Colin Farrell and James Padraig Farrell
Colin Farrell and James Padraig Farrell pose together at the 95th Annual Academy Awards.
Paul Mescal
Paul Mescal sports a white jacket with a rose boutonnière at the 95th Annual Academy Awards.
Brendan Gleeson and Mary Gleeson
Brendan Gleeson and Mary Gleeson pose together at the 95th Annual Academy Awards.
Stephanie Hsu
Stephanie Hsu rocks a bright pink gown at the 95th Annual Academy Awards.
Cara Delevingne
Cara Delevingne is stunning in a red gown at the 95th Annual Academy Awards.
James Hong
James Hong strikes a pose at the 95th Annual Academy Awards.
Jessica Chastain
Jessica Chastain rocks a silver dress with black accents at the 95th Annual Academy Awards.
Michelle Williams
Michelle Williams wears a white dress with a sheer cape at the 95th Annual Academy Awards.
Laverne Cox
Laverne Cox wears a black dress with a turquoise train at the 95th Annual Academy Awards.
Ana de Armas
Ana de Armas rocked a silver dress with a statement skirt at the 95th Annual Academy Awards.
Gabriel LaBelle
Gabriel LaBelle wears a maroon tux at the 95th Annual Academy Awards.
Lenny Kravitz
Lenny Kravitz sports an all-black look at the 95th Annual Academy Awards.
Ariana DeBose
Ariana DeBose does the thing at the 95th Annual Academy Awards.
Janelle Monáe
Janelle Monáe wears a black and coral ensemble at the 95th Annual Academy Awards.
Kerry Condon
Kerry Condon opted for a sunshine yellow dress at the 95th Annual Academy Awards.
Halle Bailey
Halle Bailey rocks a cerulean blue gown at the 95th Annual Academy Awards.
Vanessa Hudgens
Vanessa Hudgens wears a black strapless dress with nude accents at the 95th Annual Academy Awards.
Mindy Kaling
Mindy Kaling glows in an all-white look at the 95th Annual Academy Awards.
Emily Blunt
Emily Blunt rocks a sleek off-the-shoulder dress at the 95th Annual Academy Awards.
Sandra Oh
Sandra Oh rocks an orange dress at the 95th Annual Academy Awards.
Halle Berry
Halle Berry wears a white gown with rose accents at the 95th Annual Academy Awards.
Sigourney Weaver
Sigourney Weaver wears Oscar gold at the 95th Annual Academy Awards.
Dwayne Johnson
Dwayne Johnson wears a coral jacket at the 95th Annual Academy Awards.
Idris Elba
Idris Elba looks sharp in a blue jacket at the 95th Annual Academy Awards.
Zoe Saldaña
Zoe Saldaña wears a light pink gown at the 95th Annual Academy Awards.
Allison Williams
Allison Williams is pretty in pink at the 95th Annual Academy Awards.
Eva Longoria
Eva Longoria rocks a sheer sparkly dress at the 95th Annual Academy Awards.
Brian Tyree Henry
Brian Tyree Henry sports a patterned suit jacket and shirt at the 95th Annual Academy Awards.
Rooney Mara
Rooney Mara rocks an off-white dress at the 95th Annual Academy Awards.
Lukas Dhont
Lukas Dhont rocks a black suit with red details at the 95th Annual Academy Awards.
Paul Dano
Paul Dano sports a patterned tux at the 95th Annual Academy Awards.
Ashley Graham
Ashley Graham rocks a black dress with dramatic sleeves at the 95th Annual Academy Awards.
Phoebe Waller-Bridge
Phoebe Waller-Bridge rocks a black strapless dress at the 95th Annual Academy Awards.
Kate Hudson
Kate Hudson shines in silver at the 95th Annual Academy Awards.
Riz Ahmed
Riz Ahmed sports a black suit with a pink and brown collar at the 95th Annual Academy Awards.
Andie MacDowell
Andie MacDowell looks chic in a black dress at the 95th Annual Academy Awards.
Deanne Bray and Troy Kotsur
Deanne Bray and Troy Kotsur pose together at the 95th Annual Academy Awards.
Miles Teller and Keleigh Sperry
Miles Teller and Keleigh Sperry pose together at the 95th Annual Academy Awards.
Olmo Teodoro Cuaron, Alfonso Cuaron and Tess Bu Cuaron
Olmo Teodoro Cuaron, Alfonso Cuaron and Tess Bu Cuaron pose together at the 95th Annual Academy Awards.
Andrea Riseborough
Andrea Riseborough wears a lace gown at the 95th Annual Academy Awards.
Kelly Ripa
Kelly Ripa glitters in a sheer black dress at the 95th Annual Academy Awards.
Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman
Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman pose together at the 95th Annual Academy Awards.
Guillermo del Toro and Kim Morgan
Guillermo del Toro and Kim Morgan pose together at the 95th Annual Academy Awards.
Fan Bingbing
Fan Bingbing rocks a silver gown with statement green sleeves at the 95th Annual Academy Awards.
Diane Warren
Diane Warren wears a suit with a leopard print lapel at the 95th Annual Academy Awards.
Jennifer Connelly
Jennifer Connelly wears a black dress with silver detailing at the 95th Annual Academy Awards.
Seth Rogen and Lauren Miller
Seth Rogen and Lauren Miller pose together at the 95th Annual Academy Awards.
Harvey Guillen
Harvey Guillen wears a patterned black ensemble at the 95th Annual Academy Awards.
Salma Hayek
Salma Hayek stuns in a fiery orange gown at the 95th Annual Academy Awards.
Deepika Padukone
Deepika Padukone wears a black gown at the 95th Annual Academy Awards.
Sofia Carson
Sofia Carson is angelic in a white gown at the 95th Annual Academy Awards.
Hong Chau
Hong Chau wears a pink gown with a statement black train at the 95th Annual Academy Awards.
Danai Gurira
Danai Gurira wears a sleek black gown at the 95th Annual Academy Awards.
Questlove
Questlove rocks an all-black ensemble at the 95th Annual Academy Awards.
Jessie Buckey
Jessie Buckley wears a glittering gown and fiery ‘do at the 95th Annual Academy Awards.
Ruth Carter
Ruth Carter shines in a yellow dress at the 95th Annual Academy Awards.
Marlee Matlin
Marlee Matlin wears a black dress with feather accents at the 95th Annual Academy Awards.
Loni Love
Loni Love wears a silver gown at the 95th Annual Academy Awards.
Khaby Lame
Khaby Lame rocks a dark blue tux at the 95th Annual Academy Awards.
Lilly Singh
Lilly Singh opted for a bright pink ensemble at the 95th Annual Academy Awards.
Lauren Ridloff
Lauren Ridloff wears a sleek silver number at the 95th Annual Academy Awards.
Ram Charan
Ram Charan rocks an all-black outfit at the 95th Annual Academy Awards.
Malala Yousafzai
Malala Yousafzai stuns in a silver ensemble at the 95th Annual Academy Awards.
David Byrne and Mala Gaonkar
David Byrne and Mala Gaonkar pose together at the 95th Annual Academy Awards.
Camille Friend
Camille Friend rocks a black slitted gown at the 95th Annual Academy Awards.
Sarah Polley
Sarah Polley looks chic in a tux at the 95th Annual Academy Awards.
Lillian Amanda Luhrmann, Baz Luhrmann and Catherine Martin
Lillian Amanda Luhrmann, Baz Luhrmann and Catherine Martin pose together at the 95th Annual Academy Awards.
Nicole Kimpel and Antonio Banderas
Nicole Kimpel and Antonio Banderas pose together at the 95th Annual Academy Awards.
Willow Bay and Bob Iger
Willow Bay and Bob Iger pose together at the 95th Annual Academy Awards.
Chandrabose and M.M. Keeravaani
Chandrabose and M.M. Keeravaani pose together at the 95th Annual Academy Awards.
Valentina Paloma Pinault, Salma Hayek, Pedro Pascal and Javiera Balmaceda
Valentina Paloma Pinault, Salma Hayek, Pedro Pascal and Javiera Balmaceda pose together at the 95th Annual Academy Awards.
Molly Sims
Molly Sims wears a dark green dress with a matching feather boa at the 95th Annual Academy Awards.
Jump to Comments
More from Variety
‘Harry Potter’ TV Series Eyes Mark Rylance for Dumbledore (EXCLUSIVE)
Live Nation May Need a New Strategy, Even After Its Big Summer Season
‘Harry Potter’ Twins James and Oliver Phelps on ‘Wizards of Baking,’ New HBO Series: ‘People Will Always See Us as Fred and George’
‘Harry Potter’ 2.0: How Warner Bros. Plans to Keep the Magic Alive With a New HBO Series, Video Games and Pricey Merch
Web Traffic Patterns: Established News Brands Cede Ground to Partisan Political Upstarts
‘Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking’ Lands on Prime Video in the U.K. (EXCLUSIVE)