Hollywood Glamour Shines at Oscar Nominees Luncheon
The stars brought Hollywood glamour to the red carpet as they prepared for the upcoming Academy Awards. Emma Stone, Kate Hudson, Elle Fanning, and Teyana Taylor emerged as the style stand-outs at the annual Oscar nominees luncheon, held at the historic Beverly Hilton on Tuesday.
Emma Stone's Bold Tuxedo Dress
Emma Stone, nominated for Best Actress for Bugonia, made a striking impression by going bra-free in a low-cut black tuxedo dress adorned with satin pockets on the front. The La La Land actress complemented her look with black stockings and strappy heels, while her red hair was styled in a short wavy bob.
Kate Hudson's Scarlet Statement
Kate Hudson, nominated for Best Actress for Song Sung Blue, stood out in a scarlet red strapless silk gown. She daringly accessorized with a man's belt and leather opera gloves, finishing the ensemble with black-and-white slingback heels.
Teyana Taylor's Sequined Elegance
Teyana Taylor sported a low-cut black leather dress featuring a sheer skirt, topped with a large sequined coat that rested gracefully on her shoulders. She is nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in One Battle After Another.
Elle Fanning's Classic Black Dress
Elle Fanning looked elegant in a long black dress that resembled a blazer with white cuffs. The skirt extended to the floor with a ruffle in front, and she added pointy black patent leather heels. Nominated for Best Supporting Actress for One Battle After Another, she accessorized with a long necklace and chunky rings.
Leonardo DiCaprio's Suave Suit
Also at the event was Taylor's One Battle After Another co-star Leonardo DiCaprio. The Hollywood veteran wore a black suit with a white collared shirt buttoned to the top, opting for no tie—a potential first for the red carpet fixture. He completed his look with matte black lace-up dress shoes and facial hair.
Jessie Buckley's Ankle-Length Dress
Irish actress Jessie Buckley sported a strapless black dress that ended at her ankles, paired with black heels. The blonde actress has been nominated for Best Actress for her role in Hamnet.
Timothee Chalamet's Royal Blue Suit
Timothee Chalamet, nominated for Best Actor for Marty Supreme, stood out in a royal blue suit with black boots. His watch also featured a blue strap, adding a cohesive touch to his bold ensemble.
Jacob Elordi's Unusual Pairing
Jacob Elordi made an unusual fashion move by pairing a black blazer with gray slacks and brown shoes, adding a striped tie with a white shirt. The actor is nominated for Best Actor for his role in Frankenstein and gained fame with the Kissing Booth film series.
Other Notable Attendees
Steven Spielberg wore a brown three-piece suit with sensible shoes, while Hannah Beachler modeled a brown gown. The event also highlighted the full list of Oscar 2026 nominations, with Sinners earning the most nominations ever at 16, including Best Picture.
Key Oscar Nominations Overview
The nominations spanned various categories, with highlights including Best Picture contenders like Bugonia, Frankenstein, and Hamnet. In acting categories, notable nominees include Ethan Hawke for Blue Moon and Michael B. Jordan for Sinners. Directorial nods went to Chloe Zhao for Hamnet and Ryan Coogler for Sinners, among others.
Technical categories featured nominations for Best Cinematography, Production Design, and Visual Effects, with films like Avatar: Fire and Ash and F1 receiving recognition. The event underscored the anticipation and excitement building towards the Academy Awards ceremony.
