Oscars 2026 Red Carpet Kicks Off with Hollywood's Finest
The 98th Academy Awards commenced in spectacular fashion on Sunday, as Hollywood's elite descended upon the iconic Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, showcasing an array of breathtaking fashion statements. The red carpet was a vibrant display of glamour and style, setting the stage for an evening celebrating cinematic excellence.
Star-Studded Arrivals and Fashion Highlights
Tamron Hall made a striking entrance in a gown adorned with dramatic wing-like sleeves and shimmering metallic embellishments, immediately capturing attention. Zuri Hall commanded the carpet in a vision of emerald green, wearing a mermaid gown that accentuated her elegance. Terri Seymour stunned onlookers in a floor-length chocolate brown dress that hugged her enviable figure, while Nikki Novak embodied fairy-tale charm in a layered white princess gown.
Derek Hough, aged 40, showcased his dapper sense of style with a crisp white blazer paired with a black button-down shirt and dress pants. The Dancing with the Stars alum completed his look with a paisley-printed tie and shiny patent leather loafers. Amelia Dimoldenberg arrived early, walking the red carpet in a stunning black gown featuring a structured peplum design. The host of the YouTube series Chicken Shop Date opted for an understated hair and makeup look, accessorized with dazzling diamond jewelry.
Yvette Nicole Brown, 54, exuded Hollywood glamour in a flowing forest green gown, complemented by a chic topknot hairstyle. The Community star enhanced her Oscars ensemble with dangling diamond statement earrings that matched a sparkling pin at the center of her dress.
Historic Nominations and Ceremony Details
The Oscars are celebrating the best films of 2025, with the glitzy ceremony taking place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Conan O'Brien, 62, returns to host for a second consecutive year, having taken over the role from Jimmy Kimmel. The event airs live on ABC and streams on Hulu, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, AT&T TV, and FuboTV, starting at 7pm ET/4pm PT.
Ryan Coogler's Sinners leads the nominations with a record-breaking 16 nods, the most in Academy Awards history. The horror film is among ten contenders for Best Picture, alongside Bugonia, F1, Frankenstein, Hamnet, Marty Supreme, One Battle After Another, The Secret Agent, Sentimental Value, and Train Dreams.
Key Categories and Competitive Races
In the Best Actor category, Michael B. Jordan of Sinners faces stiff competition from Timothee Chalamet (Marty Supreme), Leonardo DiCaprio (One Battle After Another), Ethan Hawke (Blue Moon), and Wagner Moura (The Secret Agent). The race is currently a dead heat, with Chalamet dominating early awards but Jordan gaining momentum after winning at the Actor Awards.
Irish star Jessie Buckley is the frontrunner for Best Actress for her role in Hamnet, competing against Rose Byrne (If I Had Legs I would Kick You), Kate Hudson (Song Sung Blue), Renate Reinsve (Sentimental Value), and Emma Stone (Bugonia).
Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another earned 13 nominations, including Best Director, Best Actor for DiCaprio, and Supporting Actor nods for Benicio del Toro and Sean Penn. Other notable films include Marty Supreme with nine nominations and Frankenstein and Sentimental Value each securing nine nods.
Snubs and New Award Category
The ceremony saw some surprising omissions, with Ariana Grande snubbed in the Supporting Actress category for Wicked: For Good, despite a nomination last year. Gwyneth Paltrow was also left off the list for her work in Marty Supreme. A new award for Best Casting was introduced, with nominees including Nina Gold for Hamnet and Francine Maisler for Sinners.
The full list of nominations spans various categories, highlighting the diversity and talent in this year's cinematic offerings. From Best Picture to technical awards like Best Visual Effects and Best Original Song, the Oscars 2026 promise an evening of celebration and recognition for the film industry's finest achievements.
