Oscars 2026 red carpet: See the best and worst looks including Rose Byrne, Jacob Elordi, and Nicole Kidman
The stars came out sizzling in the LA heat, with Hollywood’s elite serving colour, feathers, timeless glamour, and everything in between.
With the mercury reaching the late 20s in Hollywood, the film industry’s biggest stars needed little invitation to sizzle on the red carpet as they strutted down the most eye-catching runway in entertainment.
A raft of Aussies turned heads, including Best Actress nominee Rose Byrne who arrived in a black floral gown. If she wins for If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, will we get an update on her famous pet bearded dragon?
The angelic figure of national treasure Nicole Kidman was underscored by a flowing blonde mane, as Kidman, 58, attends without long-time husband Keith Urban following the pair’s split in September last year.
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The brooding figure wore a three-piece, black tuxedo in a timeless look.
Another homegrown star in focus, Joel Edgerton, has fuelled acclaim for Train Dreams, with the moving film up for Best Picture. The 51-year-old opted for a classic black suit and tie combo.
Rose Byrne
Nicole Kidman
Jacob Elordi
Joel Edgerton
Beyond the Aussies, there was monotone, feathers, matching mother-daughters, and everything in between.
Best Actor nominee Timothee Chalamet rocked an all-white suit, with Elle Fanning appearing in a white gold wedding dress-style frock.
Timothee Chalamet
Elle Fanning
Emerging talent Chase Infiniti — starring alongside Leo DiCaprio in One Battle After Another — stunned in a flowing lilac, boob-hugging dress.
While the only thing missing from Demi Moore’s bird-like look was a beak and wings.
Chase Infiniti
Demi Moore
Inter-generational duo Goldie Hawn and Kate Hudson — mother and daughter — sparkled in sequins as they let their golden tresses hang over the shoulders.
And Kpop Demon Hunters star Arden Cho proved she can be just as animated off screen in a black sheer dress, complemented by a lime-coloured shawl draping both arms.
Goldie Hawn and Kate Hudson
Arden Cho
