Cynthia Erivo makes a dramatic entrance in a green gown that pays homage to her “Wicked” character.
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The Times’ photo team was out in force on the red carpet leading up to the 97th Academy Awards, capturing all the best looks as stars made their way into the Dolby Theatre for the ceremony, hosted by Conan O’Brien for the first time.
See “Wicked” stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, lead actress nominees Demi Moore and Fernanda Torres, Selena Gomez, Lupita Nyong’o and more in outfits that range from sleek and sophisticated to highly sculpted, with feathery embellishments a notable trend. Among the men making dramatic choices: “Sing Sing” star Colman Domingo in custom Valentino and “A Complete Unknown” star Timothée Chalamet in butter yellow Givenchy.
Sean Baker and “Anora” made Oscars history; Mikey Madison and Adrien Brody won top acting prizes. Catch up on the winners, the fashion and what happened at the show.
Mikey Madison
“Anora” ingenue Mikey Madison arrives on the red carpet in a Dior gown.
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Colman Domingo
“Sing Sing” star Colman Domingo brought another distinctive look to the red carpet, wearing custom Valentino.
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Adrien Brody
“The Brutalist” star Adrien Brody makes his way down the carpet in a custom Giorgio Armani suit.
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Margaret Qualley
“The Substance” star Margaret Qualley gives back in a Chanel gown.
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“Anora,” Sean Baker, Mikey Madison, Adrien Brody, Kieran Culkin and Zoe Saldaña were the big winners at the 97th Academy Awards Sunday night.
Selena Gomez
“Emilia Pérez” star Selena Gomez opted for a classic look on the carpet, wearing a gown by Ralph Lauren.
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Timothée Chalamet
“A Complete Unknown” star Timothée Chalamet chose a butter-yellow Givenchy suit for his walk down the carpet.
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Zoe Saldaña
“Emilia Pérez” star Zoe Saldaña accessorizes her Yves Saint Laurent gown with black gloves.
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Demi Moore
“The Substance” star Demi Moore wears a shimmery gown by Giorgio Armani Prive on the red carpet.
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Cynthia Erivo
“Wicked” star Cynthia Erivo keeps it green for the Oscars in a custom Louis Vuitton gown.
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Ariana Grande
“Wicked” star Ariana Grande shows off her Schiaparelli gown en route to the Academy Awards.
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Lupita Nyong’o
Lupita Nyong’o gives the red carpet another twirl in a Chanel gown.
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Doja Cat
Doja Cat sports a leopard print Balmain gown designed by Olivier Rousteing.
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Jon M. Chu
“Wicked” director Jon M. Chu also kept it green in a suit by NB44.
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Lisa
Blackpink singer and “White Lotus” star Lisa wears a tuxedo-inspired look by Markgong on her way into the Dolby Theatre.
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Guy Pearce
Guy Pearce, Oscar-nominated for his supporting turn on “The Brutalist,” strikes a dapper pose on the red carpet.
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Edward Norton and Shauna Robertson
“A Complete Unknown” nominee Edward Norton accompanies his wife, Shauna Robertson, on the carpet.
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Marissa Bode
“Wicked” star Marissa Bode wears a vibrant red gown by RVNG Couture.
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Elle Fanning
“A Complete Unknown” star Elle Fanning sports a Sarah Burton for Givenchy gown with a Cartier necklace.
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Elle Fanning put a black bow on it.
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Isabella Rossellini
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Monica Barbaro
“A Complete Unknown” nominee Monica Barbaro gives her pink Dior gown a dramatic spin for the cameras.
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Andrew Garfield
Andrew Garfield walked the carpet in a chocolate brown Gucci suit.
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Kieran Culkin and Jazz Charton
“A Real Pain” star Kieran Culkin accompanies his wife, Jazz Charton, on the carpet.
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Jeremy Strong and Emma Wall
“The Apprentice” nominee Jeremy Strong escorts his wife, Emma Wall, down the carpet.
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Fernanda Torres
Fernanda Torres, Oscar-nominated for “I’m Still Here,” chose a Chanel gown with a feathery fringe.
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Ralph Fiennes
“Conclave” star Ralph Fiennes gives his approval on the carpet.
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Halle Berry
Halle Berry brought sparkle to spare in her mirrored dress from Christian Siriano.
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Da’Vine Joy Randolph
Da’Vine Joy Randolph wears a strapless Tamara Ralph Couture gown.
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Gal Gadot
Gal Gadot shows off her red Prada gown on the carpet.
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Ana de Armas
Ana de Armas opted for a black Louis Vuitton gown with a lacy halter neck.
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Mindy Kaling
Mindy Kaling captures the moment on the carpet.
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Mindy Kaling shows off her sparkly Oscar de la Renta gown on the carpet.
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Emma Stone
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Rachel Sennott
“Saturday Night” star Rachel Sennott chose a shimmery Balenciaga Couture gown for her walk down the carpet.
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Edward Berger
“Conclave” director Edward Berger strikes a natty pose on the red carpet.
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Marlee Matlin
Marlee Matlin wears a gown by Yara Shoemaker on the carpet.
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Yasmin Finney
“Heartstoppers” star Yasmin Finney opted for striking black Harris Reed gown with dramatic feathers.
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Richard Beek, Nick Park and Merlin Crossingham
Richard Beek, Nick Park and Merlin Crossingham, filmmakers behind Oscar-nominated “Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl,” show off their stop-motion creations.
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Jeff and Emilie Goldblum
“Wicked” star Jeff Goldblum accompanies his wife, Emilie Livingston, on the red carpet.
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Julian Brave NoiseCat
Julian Brave NoiseCat, co-director of Oscar-nominated documentary “Sugarcane,” honors his Native heritage on the red carpet.
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Coco Gauff
Tennis star Coco Gauff shows off her red carpet form in a lemon-colored gown.
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Brady Corbet and Mona Fastvold
Brady Corbet, director of “The Brutalist,” arrives with co-writer and partner Mona Fastvold.
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Clarence Maclin and Divine G
Clarence Maclin and Divine G, both nominated for co-writing “Sing Sing,” go for black-and-white tuxedos.
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Joan Chen
“Didi” star Joan Chen in a flowy chartreuse gown from Elie Saab resort collection.
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Diane Warren
Frequent nominee Diane Warren sports a custom Klein Epstein Parker tuxedo paired with a custom shirt and custom tie.
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Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang
Matt Rogers, left in a J. Crew tux, and Bowen Yang, co-hosts of “Las Culturistas” podcast, make their presence known on the red carpet.
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Nick Emerson
Nick Emerson, Oscar-nominated editor for “Conclave,” made an early appearance on the red carpet.
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D.J. Gugenheim
D.J. Gugenheim, producer for “The Brutalist,” is tux ready on the red carpet.
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Members of L.A.Fire Dept.
Members of the L.A. Fire Dept. walk the carpet in uniform.
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