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Teyana Taylor attends the Oscars in March 2026.
Teyana Taylor attends the Oscars in March 2026.
  • The 2026 Oscars are taking place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
  • Celebrities arrived at the 98th Academy Awards in stunning gowns and bold suits.
  • Chase Infiniti and Rose Byrne wore some of the best looks of the event.

After months of anticipation, the biggest night in cinema has finally arrived: the 2026 Oscars.

Stars are gathering at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday to celebrate the best films of the year at the 98th Academy Awards.

The Oscar races are especially tight in 2026, as it seems any of the outstanding contestants in the top awards categories could leave with a gold trophy tonight.

The looks on the Oscars red carpet, on the other hand, were more obvious hits (or misses). When Chase Infiniti arrived in custom Louis Vuitton, it was clear she'd be making the best-dressed list, as was the case with Rose Byrne in Dior.

Take a look at the best looks celebrities wore to the 2026 Oscars.

Emma Stone
Emma Stone attends the Oscars in March 2026.
Emma Stone attends the Oscars in March 2026.

The "Bugonia" actor was the epitome of a leading lady on the red carpet in Louis Vuitton. She wore a short-sleeved, sparkly white gown. It was simple, but stunning.

She was nominated this year for best actress in a leading role.

Teyana Taylor
Teyana Taylor attends the Oscars in March 2026.
Teyana Taylor attends the Oscars in March 2026.

Taylor starred in "One Battle After Another" and was nominated for the best supporting actress award.

She was also one of the best-dressed stars on the red carpet. She wore a black-and-white strapless gown from Chanel with a mesh top and all-over sparkles.

Its skirt and train were also covered with black-and-white feathered fringe. She completed the look with a diamond necklace from Tiffany & Co. that mirrored the latter detail.

Nicole Kidman
Nicole Kidman attends the Oscars in March 2026.
Nicole Kidman attends the Oscars in March 2026.

Kidman arrived at the Oscars in an ombré gown designed by Chanel.

The strapless gown's cream, fitted bodice was adorned with black and gray embellishments, and it poofed out into a feathered peplum in light pink.

The pink hue of the gown darkened as the mermaid skirt flowed to the floor, flaring into a feathered trim.

Michael B. Jordan
Michael B. Jordan attends the Oscars in March 2026.
Michael B. Jordan attends the Oscars in March 2026.

The "Sinners" star was a highlight of the red carpet in his all-black ensemble. It included a high-neck jacket with statement buttons, matching trousers, and chain detailing at his waist.

He was nominated for the best actor award this year.

Elle Fanning
Elle Fanning attends the Oscars in March 2026.
Elle Fanning attends the Oscars in March 2026.

She walked the red carpet in a white Givenchy ball gown fit for royalty. The strapless design featured metallic wisteria petals across its bodice and along the bottom of its skirt, which added an elegant sparkle to the look.

Fanning, nominated for best supporting actress for "Sentimental Value," also wore a diamond Cartier choker necklace from 1903. It was shaped like leaves.

Ava DuVernay
Ava DuVernay attends the Oscars in March 2026.
Ava DuVernay attends the Oscars in March 2026.

The director made a statement in navy blue. Her off-the-shoulder Louis Vuitton dress had a bow-shaped bodice with dramatic sleeves and a form-fitting skirt with a small train across the floor.

Diamond, chain-style jewelry completed the look.

Adrien Brody
Adrien Brody attends the Oscars in March 2026.
Adrien Brody attends the Oscars in March 2026.

Brody had a strong fashion moment on the Oscars carpet. He wore a black tuxedo, perfectly tailored to him, and a large silver brooch that covered one shoulder.

The actor is presenting an award at this year's ceremony.

Kate Hudson
Kate Hudson attends the Oscars in March 2026.
Kate Hudson attends the Oscars in March 2026.

You couldn't miss the "Song Sung Blue" star as she walked the red carpet in a seafoam-colored gown from Armani Privé. It was strapless with a plunging V-neckline, a peplum top, a straight skirt, and top-to-bottom sequins.

She wore the dress with diamond earrings and a matching necklace.

Mia Goth
Mia Goth attends the Oscars in March 2026.
Mia Goth attends the Oscars in March 2026.

Goth, who starred in the nominated film "Frankenstein," kept things simple but fun.

She wore a sleeveless white gown with light ruffles and delicate floral detailing. It had a long skirt that was short in the front and long in the back, and floral appliqués across one shoulder strap.

Pedro Pascal
Pedro Pascal attends the Oscars in March 2026.
Pedro Pascal attends the Oscars in March 2026.

Pascal, who is presenting at this year's Oscars, looked like he was ready for a runway.

He wore a Chanel look, pairing black high-waisted trousers with a white button-up top. The latter was adorned with a large white flower, adding a fun element to the outfit.

Mikey Madison
Mikey Madison attends the Oscars in March 2026.
Mikey Madison attends the Oscars in March 2026.

Madison proved that red is her color. She wore a form-fitting, velvet gown that wrapped around her body and was decorated with small floral pieces.

It also featured off-the-shoulder straps that highlighted her diamond necklace.

Jessie Buckley
Jessie Buckley attends the Oscars in March 2026.
Jessie Buckley attends the Oscars in March 2026.

The "Hamnet" star, nominated for best actress in a leading role, chose a two-toned look from Chanel.

It had a strapless, off-the-shoulder bodice made of red satin and a flowing, floor-length skirt in baby pink. The gown also had a short train. She completed the elegant ensemble with a diamond tennis necklace and sparkling earrings.

Joe Alwyn
Joe Alwyn attends the Oscars in March 2026.
Joe Alwyn attends the Oscars in March 2026.

Alwyn, who also starred in "Hamnet," looked sharp at the 2026 Oscars in a custom Valentino suit.

He wore a matte-black blazer, matching trousers, and a classic white button-up top with a statement collar. For accessories, he chose a Chaumet diamond brooch, a silver watch, and a deconstructed satin bow tie.

Demi Moore
Demi Moore attends the Oscars in March 2026.
Demi Moore attends the Oscars in March 2026.

Moore stunned on the Oscars red carpet in a dramatic, strapless gown. The custom Gucci gown had long black feathers across the chest, smaller green ones on its bodice, and more feathers decorating its floor-length skirt.

The actor, who is presenting at the show this year, added earrings and a sparkling bracelet to the look.

Kieran Culkin
Kieran Culkin attends the Oscars in March 2026.
Kieran Culkin attends the Oscars in March 2026.

A presenter at the 2026 Oscars, Culkin walked the red carpet wearing a chocolate-brown suit jacket with black trousers and a matching button-up top.

He also wore flashy gold accessories, including a statement Hublot Classic Fusion Chronograph watch and a glittering brooch.

Arden Cho
Arden Cho attends the Oscars in March 2026.
Arden Cho attends the Oscars in March 2026.

The "KPop Demon Hunters" voice actor walked the red carpet in a strapless, see-through gown made from sparkling black lace.

Designed by Miss Sohee, the floor-length design hugged her body and was complete with ruffled green arm bands that reached the floor. The latter were decorated with embroidered images of birds and flowers.

A thick diamond choker sat on her neck, and she wore Louboutin shoes.

Shaboozey
Shaboozey walks the Oscars red carpet in a black suit.
Shaboozey attends the 2026 Oscars.

The musician, who is performing at the 2026 Oscars, looked dapper in a black-and-white Campillo suit and Christian Louboutin shoes. His suit included a matte-black jacket, a matching vest, and a white high-neck blouse.

He also sported multiple diamond and pearl accessories, including two brooches, earrings, and tassels hanging from his trouser waistband.

The statement piece, though, was his $91,600 white-gold Chopard L'Heure du Diamant watch.

Li Jun Li
Li Jun Li attends the Oscars in March 2025.
Li Jun Li attends the Oscars in March 2025.

The "Sinners" star stood out in red on the Oscars red carpet. Her strapless gown was made of satin and featured dramatic fabric swirls that created its 3D bodice.

Those same swirls also extended into a long train, which complemented the floor-length gown's lace-up skirt.

Chase Infiniti
Chase Infiniti attends the Oscars in March 2026.
Chase Infiniti attends the Oscars in March 2026.

The "One Battle After Another" actor looked like a princess at the Oscars. She wore a sleeveless, lilac gown with a cowl neckline and a ruffled skirt. It was custom-made for her by Louis Vuitton.

Infiniti completed the look with a multicolored De Beers choker.

Rose Byrne
Rose Byrne attends the Oscars in March 2026.
Rose Byrne attends the Oscars in March 2026.

Byrne arrived on the red carpet in a strapless Dior mermaid gown. It was crafted from opaque black fabric and embellished with beaded floral designs. Her jewelry, a golden necklace shaped like a flower, matched.

She was nominated at this year's Oscars for best actress in a leading role after starring in "If I Had Legs I'd Kick You."

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