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.
Scroll down for a list of Oscar nominations…
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 turned heads in a low-cut, black gown featuring a silk, dress shirt-inspired bodice and a sheer, waterfall skirt.
She turned up the drama of the plunging neckline and the drop-hem skirt detail with the as she added a large sequined coat that rested on her shoulders.
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 sported a low-cut black leather dress that had a sheer skirt as she added a large sequined coat that rested on her shoulders. The star, who is nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in One Battle After Another
The actor-slash-musician, who is nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in One Battle After Another, accessorized with a long, bust-accentuating necklace and chunky rings.
Elle Fanning looked elegant in a long black dress that looked like a blazer with white cuffs.
The skirt portion went to the floor and had a ruffle in front. She added pointy black patent leather heels.
Fanning is nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her turn in Sentimental Value.
Also at the event was Taylor’s One Battle After Another costar Leonardo DiCaprio.
The Hollywood veteran wore a black double-breasted suit with a while collared shirt buttoned up to the top.
The actor, who worn 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.
The acting icon brought his father George who wore a blue velvet jacket.
The ex of Gisele Bundchen added matte black lace-up dress shoes as he flashed facial hair.
Elle Fanning looked elegant in a long black dress that looked like a blazer with white cuffs. The skirt portion went to the floor and had a ruffle in front. She added pointy black patent leather heels
Rose Byrne, left, and Fanning attend the 98th Academy Awards Oscar nominees luncheon
Joachim Trier, from left, Brittany Kahan, Fanning, and Benicio Del Toro
Also at the event was Taylor’s One Battle After Another costar Leonardo DiCaprio. The Hollywood veteran wore a black suit with a while collared shirt buttoned up to the top
The acting icon brought his father George who wore a blue velvet jacket
Father and son were seen talking to Steven Spielberg
Byrne had on a one-shoulder brown top with black slacks and ivory heels
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.
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 at his side.
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.
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
Benicio Del Toro from One Battle After Another played it safe in a basic black suit. He has been nominated for Best Supporting Actor.
Michael B Jordan, who is nominated for Best Actor for his film Sinners, was extra stylish in a gray double-breasted suit with a black tank top.
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
Michael B Jordan was extra stylish in a gray double-breasted suit with a black tank top, left. Stellan Skarsgard, right, wore a black suit with a black shirt
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
Oscar 2026 nominations in full
Best Picture
Bugonia
F1
Frankenstein
Hamnet
Marty Supreme
One Battle After Another
The Secret Agent
Sentimental Value
Sinners
Train Dreams
Sinners earned most Oscar nominations ever with 16 including Best Picture
Best Actor
Timothee Chalamet – Marty Supreme
Leonardo DiCaprio – One Battle After Another
Ethan Hawke – Blue Moon
Michael B. Jordan – Sinners
Wagner Moura – The Secret Agent
Timothee Chalamet was recognized for his work in Marty Supreme
Best Actress
Jessie Buckley – Hamnet
Rose Byrne – If I Had Legs I’d Kick You
Kate Hudson – Song Sung Blue
Renate Reinsve – Sentimental Value
Emma Stone – Bugonia
Best Supporting Actor
Benicio del Toro – One Battle After Another
Jacob Elordi – Frankenstein
Delroy Lindo – Sinners
Sean Penn – One Battle After Another
Stellan Skarsgard – Sentimental Value
Best Supporting Actress
Elle Fanning – Sentimental Value
Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas – Sentimental Value
Amy Madigan – Weapons
Wunmi Mosaku – Sinners
Teyana Taylor – One Battle After Another
Amy Madigan was put forward in the Best Supporting Actress category for Weapons
Best Director
Chloe Zhao – Hamnet
Josh Safdie – Marty Supreme
Paul Thomas Anderson – One Battle After Another
Joachim Trier – Sentimental Value
Ryan Coogler – Sinners
Best Original Screenplay
Robert Kaplow – Blue Moon
Jafar Panahi – It Was Just an Accident
Ronald Bronstein and Josh Safdie – Marty Supreme
Eskil Vogt and Joachim Trier – Sentimental Value
Ryan Coogler – Sinners
Ryan Coogler was nominated in the Best Original Screenplay field for Sinners
Best Adapted Screenplay
Will Tracy – Bugonia
Guillermo Del Toro – Frankenstein
Chloe Zhao and Maggie O’Farrell – Hamnet
Paul Thomas Anderson – One Battle After Another
Clint Bentley and Greg Kwedar – Train Dreams
Best Animated Feature Film
Arco
Elio
KPop Demon Hunters
Little Amelie or the Character of Rain
Zootopia 2
Best International Feature Film
The Secret Agent (Brazil)
It Was Just an Accident (France)
Sentimental Value (Norway)
Sirat (Spain)
The Voice of Hind Rajab (Tunisia)
Brazilian film The Secret Agent starring Wagner Moura is nominated for Best International Feature Film
Best Casting
Nina Gold – Hamnet
Jennifer Venditti – Marty Supreme
Cassandra Kulukundis – One Battle After Another
Gabriel Domingues – The Secret Agent
Francine Maisler – Sinners
Best Cinematography
Dan Laustsen – Frankenstein
Darius Khondji – Marty Supreme
Michael Bauman – One Battle After Another
Autumn Durald Arkapaw – Sinners
Adolpho Veloso – Train Dreams
One Battle After Another is up for Best Cinematography
Best Production Design
Frankenstein
Hamnet
Marty Supreme
One Battle After Another
Sinners
Best Editing
F1
Marty Supreme
One Battle After Another
Sentimental Value
Sinners
Best Original Score
Bugonia
Frankenstein
Hamnet
One Battle After Another
Sinners
Best Original Song
Dear Me – Diane Warren: Relentless
Golden – KPop Demon Hunters
I Lied to You – Sinners
Sweet Dreams of Joy – Viva Verdi!
Train Dreams – Train Dreams
Global hit KPop Demon Hunters received a Best Original Song nod for Golden
Best Sound
F1
Frankenstein
One Battle After Another
Sinners
Sirat
Best Visual Effects
Avatar: Fire and Ash
F1
Jurassic World: Rebirth
The Lost Bus
Sinners
Avatar: Fire and Ash earned a Best Visual Effects nomination
Best Makeup and Hairstyling
Frankenstein
Kokuho
Sinners
The Smashing Machine
The Ugly Stepsister
Best Costume Design
Avatar: Fire and Ash
Frankenstein
Hamnet
Marty Supreme
Sinners
Frankenstein earned a Best Costume Design nod
Best Animated Short Film
Butterfly
Forevergreen
The Girl Who Cried Pearls
Retirement Plan
The Three Sisters
Best Live-Action Short Film
Butcher’s Stain
A Friend of Dorothy
Jane Austen’s Period Drama
The Singers
Two People Exchanging Saliva
Best Documentary Feature Film
The Alabama Solution
Come See Me in the Good Light
Cutting Through Rocks
Mr Nobody Against Putin
The Perfect Neighbor
Mr Nobody Against Putin is up for best Documentary Feature Film
Best Documentary Short
All the Empty Rooms
Armed Only with a Camera: The Life and Death of Brent Renaud
Children No More: Were and Are Gone
The Devil Is Busy
