Oscars 2026: Best red carpet looks as stars arrive ahead of tonight’s ceremony

The 2026 Oscars red carpet has finally been rolled out, capping an awards season that’s already given us a shocking orange Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner parody, pregnancy reveals and peekaboo thongs and one glittering green gown that one kid critic compared to a pickle. It’s a tough crowd, but plenty of celebrities — nominees, presenters, people who were just born to pose in front of flashing cameras — are up for the challenge. As you keep pace with the Oscars action in our Oscars liveblog, check back here for the latest arrivals and the best — and most jaw-dropping — looks of the night. Dapper tuxes! Daring dresses! Designers we can barely pronounce, let alone dream of! Let’s go …

Best of both worlds: Ji-young Yoo

The KPop Demon Hunters star paid homage to both old Hollywood and Korean style in a Carolina Herrera dress featuring a baby blue bodice, full navy skirt and oversized black bow tied around the waist. “We had had a conversation about maybe wearing a Korean designer or a Korean-style thing, and this kind of was just a happy accident,” she told E! on the red carpet. “It looks a lot like a hanbok, which is a traditional Korean dress. It just really worked out nicely.”

Best new beard: Chase Stokes

The Outer Banks alum got props for his new facial hair. Per the E! crew, Stokes’s stylist debated putting him in a velvet suit — his garnet-hued number hails from Dunhill — on a hot day, but the beard and berry combo is a winner all around.

Best Total Betty: Alicia Silverstone

A fashion faux pas? As if! Alicia Silverstone, who stars in Bugonia, leaned on fashion designer pal Christian Siriano for her classic look, which featured a strapless black velvet bodice and a white skirt. Black opera-length gloves completed the vintage-feeling aesthetic, and yes, we too were getting some Batgirl vibes from that sharp, structured neckline.

Best blue steel: Marlee Matlin

Marlee Matlin — 1987’s Best Actress for Children of a Lesser God and star of 2022 Best Picture CODA — returned to the Academy Awards to prove that sometimes less is more. Matlin eschewed big volume in favor of a chic bob and a sleek Marmar Halim deep blue number paired with a matching Tyler Ellis clutch. It was simple and fairly conservative in a sea of skin, but still totally stunning.

Best period dress: Shaboozey

The singer looked like a time traveler in his razor-sharp black tailcoat with a crisp white bow tie and wide-leg trousers. The custom Campillo look got an extra wink of personality from a sparkling brooch, pearl earrings and two-tone shoes.

Best dressed newbie: Chase Infiniti

The One Battle After Another star looked like a seasoned pro on her first-ever Oscars red carpet, wearing a custom Louis Vuitton dress with dramatic ruffles. “I love a little lilac,” she told E! — and clearly, a bit of drama.

Best botanical: Rose Bryne

Best Actress nominee Rose Byrne arrived in her best botanicals, amping up a beautiful black Schiaparelli gown with textured floral details. A bold red lip added extra star power for the If I Had Legs I’d Kick You star

Best in red: Renate Reinsve

Simple and sexy was the name of the game for the Sentimental Value star, a nominee for Best Actress. Reinsve went minimalist and monochromatic in a red Louis Vuitton dress made from a single piece of fabric, paired with red strappy heels, a red lip and a lot of leg!