The awards season momentum showed no signs of slowing on Tuesday, as stars arrived at the 2026 National Board of Review Gala in New York City.
The Smashing Machine star Emily Blunt, 42, was among the A-listers at the glitzy event, held at Cipriani 42nd Street.
Blunt took the plunge in a low-cut black bodysuit worn under an oversized bedazzled blazer. The British-American beauty accessorized with a diamond necklace and open-toe heels.
Later on, Blunt removed her blazer to reveal her bodysuit and her sheer black skirt while reuniting with her Sicario co-star, Benicio del Toro, 58.
Meanwhile, Chase Infiniti, 25, stunned in a sheer white crochet dress, which she paired with white heels.
Her One Battle After Another co-star Leonardo DiCaprio, 51, cut a typically handsome figure in a black suit teamed with a grey tie.
Emily Blunt, 42, wowed alongside Chase Infiniti, 25, and Leonardo DiCaprio, 51, at the 2026 National Board of Review Gala in New York City on Tuesday
The Smashing Machine star was among the A-listers at the glitzy event, held at Cipriani 42nd Street
Leo also posed with actress Louisa Jacobson, 34, at the event. Jacobson is the daughter of Hollywood legend Meryl Streep.
He was later joined by mom Irmelin Indenbirken, 82, and her partner David Ward inside.
The ceremony celebrated the year’s cinematic triumphs, handing out prestigious honors for Best Picture and Best Director, alongside the highly anticipated Best Actor and Actress categories.
Paul Thomas Anderson’s drama, One Battle After Another, was given the top honor of Best Film, while Anderson was named Best Director.
DiCaprio was given the Best Actor honor for his performance as Bob Ferguson in the film.
‘Paul Thomas Anderson is one of the shining lights of contemporary cinema. He has crafted a bold, funny, and thrilling movie that is somehow one of the most significant films about the world we live in and also a playful, tender story of a father and daughter connecting through some of the wildest events you can imagine. The NBR is honored to celebrate this absolutely remarkable film,’ NBR President Annie Schulhof shared in a statement.
Meanwhile DiCaprio’s co-star Benicio took home the Best Supporting Actor award for his role as Sergio St. Carlos in the film.
Also present was Rose Byrne, 46, who received the Best Actress honor for her performance in If I Had Legs I’d Kick You.
Blunt took the plunge in a low-cut black bodysuit worn under an oversized bedazzled blazer
The British-American beauty accessorized with a diamond necklace and open-toe heels
Later on, Blunt removed her blazer to reveal her bodysuit and her sheer black skirt while reuniting with her Sicario co-star, Benicio del Toro, 58
The hunky star took home the Best Supporting Actor award for his role as Sergio St. Carlos in One Battle After Another
Chase stunned in a sheer white crochet dress, which she paired with white heels
The dress featured floral details
Her One Battle After Another co-star Leo cut a typically handsome figure in a black suit teamed with a grey tie
The Titanic star’s blonde tresses were neatly styled for the occasion
DiCaprio was given the Best Actor honor for his performance as Bob Ferguson in One Battle After Another
Leo also posed with actress Louisa Jacobson, 34, at the event. Jacobson is the daughter of Hollywood legend Meryl Streep
Also present was Rose Byrne, 46, who received the Best Actress honor for her performance in If I Had Legs I’d Kick You
She rocked a shimmering suit jacket with a sheer top underneath and a velvet bowtie
She also posed with Mary Bronstein on the red carpet
Peter Sarsgaard, 54, was joined by wife Maggie Gyllenhaal, 48, who stunned in a black dress paired with a matching clutch
The loved-up duo have been married since 2009
Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, 36, was a vision in an elegant black gown. Amy Ryan, 57, cut a glamorous figure in a black gown with large silver buttons
Sinners star Wunmi Mosaku, 39, looked vibrant in long-sleeve red gown
Shih-Ching Tsou and Julie Taymor both opted for black ensembles
Benicio appeared to have a blast on the red carpet
Swedish actor Stellan Skarsgard, 74, wore a perfectly tailored black suit
Sinners star Michael B. Jordan, 38, showed off his effortlessly cool style in a long black coat
Sinners director Ryan Coogler, 39, was joined by wife Zinzi Coogler
Eva Victor and Jesse Eisenberg were also in attendance
Joel Edgerton, 51, looked sharp in a black tuxedo
Cary Elwes, 63, sported a dark suit and burgundy sneakers
She rocked a shimmering suit jacket with a sheer top underneath and a velvet bowtie.
She also posed with Mary Bronstein on the red carpet.
Peter Sarsgaard, 54, was joined by wife Maggie Gyllenhaal, 48, who stunned in a black dress paired with a matching clutch.
The loved-up duo have been married since 2009.
He looked dapper in a suit, with a white button-up shirt underneath.
Sinners star Michael B. Jordan, 38, showed off his effortlessly cool style in a long black coat.
Swedish actor Stellan Skarsgard, 74, wore a perfectly tailored black suit.
Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, 36, was a vision in an elegant black gown. She won Best Supporting Actress for her role in Sentimental Value.
Joel Edgerton, 51, looked sharp in a black tuxedo.
Cary Elwes, 63, sported a dark suit and burgundy sneakers.
Amy Ryan, 57, cut a glamorous figure in a black gown with large silver buttons.
Sinners star Wunmi Mosaku, 39, looked vibrant in long-sleeve red gown.
Leo and Benicio caught up inside
They were joined by their director Paul Thomas Anderson
Leo was joined by mom Irmelin Indenbirken, 82, and her partner David Ward inside
Michael and Chase mingled inside
He was sat next to Delroy Lindo
DiCaprio pictured speaking inside the event
Shih-Ching Tsou and Julie Taymor both opted for black ensembles.
Sinners director Ryan Coogler, 39, was joined by wife Zinzi Coogler at the soirée.
Eva Victor and Jesse Eisenberg were also in attendance.
The event was hosted by journalist Willie Geist.
