The stars brought Hollywood glamour to the red carpet as they prepare for the upcoming 98th annual Academy Awards.
Emma Stone, Kate Hudson, Elle Fanning and Teyana Taylor were the style stand-outs at the Oscar nominees annual luncheon, which was held at the historic Beverly Hilton on Tuesday.
Stone, who was nominated in the Best Actress category for her performance in Bugonia, won points as she went bra-free in a daring look.
She posed on the red carpet in a black tuxedo dress featuring a dramatically plunging neckline and satin pockets on the front.
The La La Land actress added sheer, black stockings and stiletto heels with slim, criss-cross straps to complement her look.
Her fiery, auburn red bob was styled in soft waves to frame her sharp features.
At the luncheon, there was no shortage of star power as she was joined by fellow A-list movie stars celebrating their nominations and future golden statuette recipients.
Also at the event were Leonardo DiCaprio, Timothee Chalamet, Jessie Buckley, Michael B. Jordan, Amy Madigan, Chloé Zhao, Jacob Elordi, Rose Byrne, Yorgos Lanthimos, Wagner Moura and more.
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Emam Stone, Kate Hudson and Teyana Taylor were some of the best dressed at the Oscar luncheon in Beverly Hills on Tuesday
One of the many stars dressed to the nines for the celebrity gathering was Hudson, the daughter of Goldie Hawn.
Hudson is nominated in the Best Actress category for her outstanding role in Song Sung Blue.
She stood out in a scarlet red, satin gown featuring a seemingly oversize, sleeveless silhouette.
The singer-songwriter cinched in her waist as she dared to add two bold accessories — a thick, black belt and leather opera gloves to match.
She topped off her glamorous look with black-and-white slingback heels.
To go with her bold outfit featuring a bright pop of color and modish accessories, she went for soft makeup and subtle beach waves with a deep side-part.
Teyana Taylor showed off her bold sense of style in a low-cut, black gown featuring a silk, dress shirt-inspired bodice and a sheer, waterfall skirt.
The multi-hyphenate talent turned up the drama of the plunging neckline and the drop-hem skirt detail as she draped over her shoulders a dramatic coat adorned in large sequins.
Stone was one of the fashion highlights as she modeled a little, black dress but with an added punch of a plunging neckline and leather details
The La La Land actress completed her look with super sheer stockings and stiletto heels with skinny, criss-cross straps
Stone’s fiery, auburn red hair was freshly cropped into a chin-length bob and styled in subtle waves
She was glowing in soft, monochromatic pink makeup that highlighted her beauty
Hudson, who is nominated in the Best Actress category for her role in Song Sung Blue, stood out in a scarlet red, satin gown with a chunky black belt to cinch in her waist
She went for bold accessories that contrasted with her shiny, satin dress and walked the red carpet in black-and-white pumps with seemingly gravity-defying heels
Hudson parted her long, blonde hair to the side and left her beach waves down
To go with her bold outfit featuring her scarlet red dress and black opera gloves, she went for soft makeup
Taylor also showed off her style prowess as she rocked an all-black outfit with mixed materials
The multi-hyphenate talent wore a stunning gown featuring a plunging neckline and a floor-sweeping skirt
The actor-slash-musician accessorized with a long, bust-accentuating necklace and chunky rings.
She rocked her signature pixie cut in soft curls and added a bit of edge to her makeup with dramatic eyeliner.
Taylor is nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in One Battle After Another.
Elle Fanning also went for a monochromatic and chic look as she joined the dazzling stars at the celebratory luncheon.
The actress went for a classic look with long, black dress designed with a plunging, blazer-style bodice and an asymmetrical skirt with a layered, draping design.
The child star-turned-Oscar nominee went for a minimalistic look as she completed her outfit with black pumps, a slim watch and a lapel pin.
She went for natural-looking makeup and left her light blonde tresses down in a straight hairstyle.
Fanning earned her first Oscar nomination for Best Supporting actress with her performance in Sentimental Value.
The dramatically plunging neckline of her gown showcased not only her long necklace but also her intricate sternum tattoo
She wore a couture coat as a cape on her shoulders and sparkled as the massive sequins of the garment reflected the light from cameras flashing
She rocked her signature pixie cut in soft curls and added a bit of edge to her makeup with dramatic eyeliner
Elle Fanning also went for an all-black look featuring a classic blazer-inspired design
She modeled a long, black dress designed with a plunging, blazer-style bodice and an asymmetrical skirt with a layered, draping design
The first-time Oscar nominee went for a minimalistic look as she completed her outfit with black pumps, a slim watch and a lapel pin
Michael B. Jordan looked smashing in a perfectly tailored, gray suit that outlined his chiseled physique.
He paired a double-breasted blazer with straight-leg trousers for the event.
The actor, who is nominated for his two-character performance in Sinners, completed his look with shiny, black dress shoes, a red lapel pin as well as a gold watch and beaded bracelets.
His Sinners costar Wunmi Mosaku dressed glamorously for two as she showed off her baby bump in a figure-hugging, olive green gown.
The star, who is nominated for Best Supporting Actress, accessorized with gold statement jewelry and styled her hair in braided buns.
Also at the event was Rose Byrne, who is nominated in the Best Actress category for If I Had Legs I’d Kick You.
The actress mixed classy with a bit of edge as she modeled a brown, ruched blouse with asymmetrical shoulder straps.
She paired the top with high-waisted, black trousers with a wide-leg, balloon design and chunky, cream mules with thick heels.
Michael B. Jordan looked smashing in a perfectly tailored, gray suit that outlined his chiseled physique
He paired a double-breasted blazer with straight-leg trousers for the event. The actor is nominated for his two-character performance in Sinners
He accessorized with simple gold jewelry and a red lapel pin
His Sinners costar Wunmi Mosaku dressed glamorously for two as she showed off her baby bump in a figure-hugging, olive green gown
Also at the event was Rose Byrne, who is nominated in the Best Actress category for If I Had Legs I’d Kick You. For the luncheon, she wore a chocolate brown, ruched top with balloon-style trousers
She wore a brown blouse on top with black trousers on the bottom and completed her look with cream-colored heels
Taylor’s One Battle After Another costar Leonardo DiCaprio also attended the event and brought along his father George DiCaprio as his plus-one.
For the event, the Hollywood veteran wore a black, double-breasted blazer layered over a white dress shirt buttoned all the way up to the top.
He completed his look with matching black trousers, shiny oxford shoes and a large, flashy watch just peeking out from one of his jacket sleeves.
The actor, who previously won an Oscar for his role in the 2015 film The Revenant, did not include a tie, which may be a first for the red carpet fixture.
Timothee Chalamet, who has been nominated for Best Actor for his part in Marty Supreme, was also in attendance at the gathering of A-list movie stars.
The 30-year-old actor went for a bright pop of color with his look as he joined his peers at the luncheon.
Chalamet wore an oversize, royal blue suit featuring a double lapel blazer and baggy trousers.
He also matched his watch to his outfit, even rolling up the long sleeves of his cream-colored dress shirt and blazer to show off his accessory.
Chalamet appeared to have attended the event alone without his girlfriend Kylie Jenner.
Also at the event was Taylor’s One Battle After Another costar Leonardo DiCaprio. The Hollywood veteran looked dapper in a black-tie classic look
His double-breasted blazer jacket was just slightly oversize, and a flashy watch — his only additional accessory — just barely peeked out from underneath his sleeve
Timothee Chalamet, who has been nominated for Best Actor for his part in Marty Supreme, appeared to be in high spirits at the luncheon. The 30-year-old actor stood out in an oversize, royal blue suit featuring a double lapel blazer and baggy trousers
Chalamet changed out the straps of a flashy watch to a bright blue color to match his outfit for the special event
Irish actress Jessie Buckley sported a strapless black dress that ended at her ankles as she added black heels.
The blonde has been nominated for Best Actress for her role in Hamnet.
Inside of the event, Steve Pinder and Julia Aks posed with for a group photo with Hudson and Stacy Ike
Irish actress Jessie Buckley sported a strapless black dress that ended at her ankles as she added black heels. The blonde has been nominated for Best Actress for her role in Hamnet. Right is Amy Madigan, who landed on Daily Mail’s worst dressed list
Amy Madigan looked to be having fun in a silver suit and tie with wingtip boots.
She is nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Weapons.
Jacob Elordi made the unusual move of pairing a black blazer with gray slacks and brown shoes as he added a striped tie with a white shirt.
The actor is nominated for Best Actor for his role in Frankenstein.
He came to fame with his film series Kissing Booth with Joey King.
Benicio Del Toro from One Battle After Another played it safe in a basic black suit. He has been nominated for Best Supporting Actor.
Stellan Skarsgard wore a black suit with a black shirt; he is nominated for Best Supporting Actor for the movie Sentimental Value.
Christalyn Hampton looked fashionable in an ivory dress with black flowers on it.
Del Toro from One Battle After Another played it safe in a basic black suit
Conan O’Brien will return to host the 98th Academy Awards on March 15, 2026, marking his second consecutive year as host.
This year’s show will introduce a new competitive category: Achievement in Casting.
This marks the first new, permanent award category added to the Oscars in over two decades, recognizing the essential role casting directors play in film, with eligibility rules outlined in April 2025.
Executive producers Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan are returning for their third consecutive year.
Amelia Dimoldenberg is confirmed to return as the red carpet correspondent.
Christalyn Hampton looked fashionable in an ivory dress with black flowers on it
Lynette Howell Taylor, President, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, was seen left and Julia Aks right
Jacob Elordi made the unusual move of pairing a black blazer with gray slacks and brown shoes as he added a striped tie with a white shirt
The star gave fellow nominee Taylor a big hug
She seemed to love the attention from the Hollywood hunk
At the event, stars spoke to Academy Award recipients such as Paul Thomas Anderson, Steven Spielberg, Diane Warren, Joseph Kosinski, Ejae and Geeta Gandbhir.
Leading the nominations are Sinners (a record-breaking 16 nominations), One Battle After Another (13), Sentimental Value (9), and Hamnet (8).
Nine individuals are first-time nominees in the acting categories, including Jordan, Moura, Byrne, Renate Reinsve, Elordi, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, Wunmi Mosaku and Taylor.
Spielberg wore a brown three-piece suit with sensible shoes
Hannah Beachler modeled a strapless brown gown with gold jewelry
Beachler caught up with Taylor as they held hands
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