Oscars 2026: Best dressed stars on the red carpet
Emma Stone, Anne Hathaway and Gwyneth Paltrow channeled timeless Hollywood glamour as they emerged among the most stylish stars on the red carpet at Sunday night’s 98th Academy Awards.
Hamnet star Jessie Buckley, 36, leads our best dressed list in a breathtaking satin off-the-shoulder Chanel gown, completely debunking the unspoken fashion rule that pink and red shouldn’t go together. Rose Byrne, 46, who is nominated for Best Actress for her role in If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, was the most effortlessly chic of the night, a complete picture in a black strapless gown with floral embellishment.
Moana star Auliʻi Cravalho, 25, meanwhile, turned heads with her dazzling seafoam green number complete with a daring yet stunning tulip-style detail on the bust.
These are the stars who shone the brightest on the 2026 Oscars red carpet.
Gwyneth Paltrow
Gwyneth Paltrow kept it simple and elegant in a cream satin strapless gown by Giorgio Armani Privé (Getty Images)
She styled her hair in a deep side part and accessorized her look with a diamond statement necklace (Getty Images)
The ‘Marty Supreme’ star’s gown featured a deep slit on the side to show off her sparkling sheer tights (AFP via Getty Images)
Anne Hathaway
Anne Hathaway had a glorious red carpet moment in a black strapless, pink floral gown, by Valentino Haute Couture, and matching velvet gloves (Getty Images)
Her look featured a thick velvet belt and classic floor-length train (AFP via Getty Images)
The ‘Devil Wears Prada’ star embraced old Hollywood glamor with a diamond statement necklace and earrings, and a half-up, half-down hairdo (AFP via Getty Images)
Jacob Elordi
The ‘Frankenstein’ star wore a chic black waistcoat underneath his jacket (Getty Images)
Elordi looked suave in a classic black tuxedo and bowtie by Bottega Veneta (Getty Images)
Audrey Nuna
Audrey Nuna, known for her role in the Netflix hit ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters,’ looked gorgeous in a custom-made gold and black ensemble by Thom Browne (Getty Images)
Her ensemble featured a gold choker neckline and a black puffy skirt, while she kept her makeup soft and simple with nude lipstick (AFP via Getty Images)
The singer’s nails were painted gold and adorned with gold balls, which matched her rings (Getty Images)
Kate Hudson
Kate Hudson sparkled on the red carpet in a strapless green bedazzled gown by Giorgio Armani Privé (AFP via Getty Images)
The custom-made ensemble featured a form-fitting top with a plunging neckline (Getty Images)
The Oscar nominee paired the diamond look with a matching green statement necklace and pink lipstick (AFP via Getty Images)
Nicole Kidman
Nicole Kidman looked fabulous as ever in a cream and blush strapless gown by Chanel (Getty Images)
Her dazzling number featured a peplum bustier with plume detailing (Getty Images)
Kidman opted for soft and simple glam, wearing a light pink lipstick (AFP via Getty Images)
Hudson Williams
‘Heated Rivalry’ star Hudson Williams stunned in a custom all-black tuxedo by Balenciaga (Getty Images)
Teyana Taylor
‘One Battle After Another’ star Teyana Taylor turned heads in a sheer black and white glittered dress by Chanel (Getty Images)
Her look featured an enchanting feathered train (Getty Images)
The actor accessorized the gown with diamond earrings and a statement necklace, while opting for dark lipstick (Getty Images)
Emma Stone
‘Bugonia’ star Emma Stone stunned in a shimmering silver gown with a scoop neckline by Louis Vuitton (Getty Images)
Stone took a moment to show off the plunging backless design (Getty Images)
Her look was completed with a classic power bob (Getty Images)
Jessie Buckley
Jessie Buckley looked glorious in her two-tone off-the-shoulder gown by Chanel (Getty Images)
While pink and red are usually said to clash, the ‘Hamnet’ star’s look completely disproved that theory (Getty Images)
Buckley styled her hair in a deep side part, while wearing a diamond choker necklace and red lipstick (Getty Images)
Auliʻi Cravalho
‘Moana’ star Auli’i Cravalho stood out in a seafoam green gown with tulip-style detail on the bust (AFP via Getty Images)
Her dress, designed by Antonio Marras, had a romantic puffy tulle skirt (AFP via Getty Images)
Rose Byrne
Rose Byrne kept things classic in a black strapless gown with floral embellishment (AFP via Getty Images)
The Oscar nominee chose a bold red lip and had her hair in a slicked-back low bun (AFP via Getty Images)
Byrne’s black gown, made by Dior, featured a gorgeous train adorned with the floral print (WWD via Getty Images)
Chase Infiniti
Chase Infiniti earned a spot on the best-dressed list for her breathtaking lavender gown featuring a layered tulle skirt by Louis Vuitton (AFP via Getty Images)
The ‘One Battle After Another’ star also chose a classic pink lipstick and diamond statement necklace (Getty Images)
Infiniti’s dress had a deep neckline and a draped top (Getty Images)
Barbie Ferreira
Barbie Ferreira took over the red carpet in a royal blue gown with a floor-length button skirt designed by Zac Posen from GapStudio (WireImage)
The actor’s dress had a stand-out blue bow on the back (Getty Images)
Shaboozey
‘A Bar Song (Tipsy)’ singer Shaboozey looked slick in a sharply tailored black tuxedo, complete with pearl details and a jeweled brooch (AFP via Getty Images)
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