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LIVE UPDATES: The 98th Academy Awards is here, with wild onstage moments and stunning red carpet fashions. Follow the biggest moments from the ceremony and the winners and losers.

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Oscars red carpet: All the best looks from the Academy Awards.

THE OSCARS: Scroll down for the latest news and updates from the 98th Academy Awards.

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Emma Stone shows off back in plunging dress

Actress Emma Stone has gone for business in the front, party in the back, showing off her frame in a backless dress.

Emma Stone attends the 98th Oscars.
Emma Stone attends the 98th Oscars. Credit: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images
Emma Stone attends the 98th Oscars.
Emma Stone attends the 98th Oscars. Credit: Getty Images
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Reinsve hits red carpet looking like the red carpet

Actress Renate Reinsve, who is up for best actress (Sentimental Value), looked like a piece of the red carpet as she hit the red carpet for the Oscars.

Renate Reinsve arrives at the Oscars.
Renate Reinsve arrives at the Oscars. Credit: Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP
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Hudson, Hawn arrive hand-in-hand

Mother-daughter duo Goldie Hawn and Kate Hudson have arrived on the red carpet for the Oscars.

It is a big night for Hawn who is nominated for best actress (Song Sung Blue).

Goldie Hawn, left, and Kate Hudson arrive at the Oscars.
Goldie Hawn, left, and Kate Hudson arrive at the Oscars. Credit: Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP
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Nicole Kidman wows on Oscars red carpet

Australian actor Nicole Kidman has stunned the red carpet at the Oscars.

The star, who recently went through a very public split from Keith Urban, looked absolutely glowing as she stepped out in full glamour.

Nicole Kidman attends the 98th Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California.
Nicole Kidman attends the 98th Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California. Credit: Getty Images
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Supermodel Heidi Klum

Heidi Klum arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
Heidi Klum arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Credit: Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP
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Elle Fanning goes bridal

Actress Elle Fanning, the younger sister of Dakota Fanning, looked ready for her wedding as she arrived in an all-white gown.

Elle Fanning attends the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre.
Elle Fanning attends the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre. Credit: Getty Images
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Demi Moore wears green and black feathers

The Substance star Demi Moore has arrived in a dramatic green and black feathered gown.

Moore, who is known to deliver incredible looks on the red carpet, did not disappoint this year.

Demi Moore attends the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California.
Demi Moore attends the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California. Credit: Getty Images
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Jessie Buckley in pink and red elegance

Hamnet star Jessie Buckley, who is considered the frontrunner for the best actress award at tonight’s Oscars, has arrived wearing a flowing pink-and-red strapless gown.

The star accessorised the dress with a simple silver and pearl necklace, earrings, and a ring.

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 15: Jessie Buckley attends the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 15: Jessie Buckley attends the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images) Credit: Getty Images
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Marty Supreme star Odessa A’zion

Odessa A'zion attends the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre.
Odessa A'zion attends the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre. Credit: Getty Images
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KPop Demon Hunters star Arden Cho

Arden Cho at the 98th Annual Oscars held at Dolby Theatre.
Arden Cho at the 98th Annual Oscars held at Dolby Theatre. Credit: WWD via Getty Images

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