The red carpet has commenced on Hollywood’s biggest night of the year. The 94th Academy Awards kick off Sunday evening at the Dolby Theatre and nominees are dazzling before the show. Among those nominated, Variety highlighted Ariana DeBose, Kristen Stewart and Jessica Chastain as some of the year’s best dressed. Previous appearances this season included “West Side Story” star DeBose in a daring Giorgio Armani suit during the film’s L.A. premiere and Stewart’s silky ensemble at the Venice premiere of her intense turn as Princess Diana in “Spencer.”
Even as the Oscars celebrate cinema, the ceremony is no stranger to bold political statements. From stars donning the colors of the Ukrainian flag to vocal condemnation of Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill, the year has been rife with protests both on and off the carpet.
Expected arrivals include “CODA” star Troy Kotsur, who could make history tonight as the first deaf man to receive the best actor prize. Best picture buzz for “CODA” itself — as well as Netflix’s “Power of the Dog” — could spell another historic win. The crowning of either film would mark the first year a streamer takes home the night’s most coveted prize.
Early arrivals include Diane Warren and Jamie Lee Curtis, both donning a small blue ribbon in recognition of refugees. “King Richard” star Saniyya Sidney wears a breathtaking blue gown decorated by florals as Vanessa Hudgens shows off a stunning sequined black dress.
See below for the most stunning looks from the 2022 Oscars with Variety On the Carpet presented by DIRECTV:
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The 94th Academy Awards – Arrivals
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores for Variety Jessica Chastain is gorgeous in Gucci, bathed in a glittering gradient bodice with a ruffled lilac and tulle hem.
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Wanda Sykes
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores for Variety Wanda Sykes wears a regal all-white suit ahead of hosting the night’s ceremony.
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Regina Hall
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores for Variety Oscar host Regina Hall accentuates her draped toffee-colored gown with dramatic sheer sleeves.
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Megan Thee Stallion
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores for Variety Megan Thee Stallion ravishes in blue, channeling the sea in a mermaid cut dress with a structued slit hem.
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Lily James
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores for Variety Lily James steps out in lacy pink with matching platform pumps.
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Vanessa Hudgens
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores for Variety Vanessa Hudgens stunns in a sequined black dress accessorized with emerald green.
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Jamie Lee Curtis
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores for Variety Jamie Lee Curtis appears in a shimmery midnight blue Stella McCartney dress, showing off a ribbon honoring refugees.
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Zendaya
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores for Variety Zendaya pairs at cropped white button-up with a silver train skirt.
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Saniyya Sidney
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores for Variety Saniyya Sidney dons a lovely eggshell blue floral gown.
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Amy Schumer
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores for Variety A sequined ribbon trim highlights Oscar host Amy Schumer’s midnight blue dress.
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Jessica Betts and Niecy Nash
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores for Variety Niecy Nash and wife Jessica Betts share a kiss on the red carpet, Betts’ pastel suit complemented by Nash in stunning electric pink.
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Diane Warren
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores for Variety Diane Warren arrives at the carpet wearing a sharp green tuxedo with a blue ribbon honoring refugees pinned to her lapel.
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Tracee Ellis Ross
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores for Variety Tracee Ellis Ross poses in a bold red mermaid gown with matching crimson heels.
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Jesse Plemons and Kirsten Dunst
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores for Variety Jesse Plemons and Kirsten Dunst appear together, Plemons in monochromatic black while Dunst wears fierce fuschia.
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Este Haim, Alana Haim and Danielle Haim
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores for Variety The Haim sisters pose together on the red carpet, with “Licorice Pizza” star Alana Haim in a scalloped pearl ensemble.
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Kodi Smit-McPhee
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores for Variety Kodi Smit-McPhee dons robin egg blue on the red carpet.
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Tati Gabrielle
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores for Variety Tati Gabrielle is draped in a creamy off-shoulder gown with fringed sleeves.
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Zuri Hall
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores for Variety Zuri Hall walks the carpet in blush pink asymmetrical gown with a rosy train.
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Maddie Ziegler
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores for Variety Maddie Ziegler accents her stark black gown with silver jewelry.
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Demi Singleton
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores for Variety Embroidered beads decorate the bodice of Demi Singleton’s lavender look.
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Nicky Hilton Rothschild
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores for Variety Nicky Hilton Rothschild channels soft-70s with a draped pink wrap dress with feathery cuffs.
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Eva Von Bahr
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores for Variety Eva Von Bahr revels in renaissance, the hem of her gown rendered as a work of art while she caries a white clutch modeled after a marble bust.
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Sofia Carson
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores for Variety Sofia Carson wears a voluminous ballgown wrapped in sheer black tulle.
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DJ D-Nice
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores for Variety DJ D-Nice’s dotted tux is highlighted by shimmering lapels.
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Sebastian Yatra
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores for Variety Singer Sebastian Yatra opts for a monochromatic carnation pink tuxedo.
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Rosie Perez
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores for Variety Rosie Perez ravishes in a draped fiery-red gown.
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Wesley Snipes
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores for Variety Wesley Snipes walks the carpet in a wine-colored ensemble.
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Yuh-Jung Youn
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores for Variety Yuh-Jung Youn pins a blue ribbon onto her buttoned black dress in honor of refugees.
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Josh Brolin and Kathryn Boyd Brolin
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores for Variety Josh Brolin and Kathryn Boyd Brolin appear on the red carpet, Boyd in paisley-patterned purple.
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Amy Forsyth
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores for Variety Amy Forsyth wears a ruffled crimson one-shoulder gown.
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Diane Guerrero
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores for Variety Diane Guerrero turns heads in a contrasted black-and-white look with dual-toned gloves.
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The 94th Academy Awards – Arrivals
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores for Variety Jude Hill and mother Shauneen Hill pose together, the “Belfast Star” in a sharp tux while Shauneed wears sunny yellow.
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The 94th Academy Awards – Arrivals
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores for Variety Rami Malek appears in black aviators on the Oscars red carpet.
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The 94th Academy Awards – Arrivals
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores for Variety Reba McEntire never stops serving glam. The singer wears show-stopping emerald green on the red carpet.
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The 94th Academy Awards – Arrivals
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores for Variety Becky G poses in a starlight gown with feathered detail at the hip.
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Halle Bailey
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores for Variety Halle Bailey rocks bold blue, wearing a wrapped cutout dress on the carpet.
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Lupita Nyong’o
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores for Variety All that glitters is very gold for Lupita Nyong’o. The actress dazzles in a foily fringed gown.
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Timothee Chalamet
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores for Variety Timothee Chalamet goes shirtless, wearing starry black blazer.
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Chloe Bailey
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores for Variety Chloe Bailey poses in a gorgeous high-slit gown, the deep royal purple look accented by an elegant waterfall of beads.
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DJ Khaled
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores for Variety DJ Khaled poses in an all-black tux ahead of the night’s ceremony.
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Judi Dench
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores for Variety Judi Dench appears in ethereal white on the red carpet.
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Olivia Colman
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores for Variety Olivia Colman wears a stunning high-neck pleated silver gown.
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Simu Liu
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores for Variety Simu Liu steps out in a bold ruby tux.
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Kristen Stewart
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores for Variety Kristen Stewart defies red-carpet convention, wearing an jacket-and-shorts combo over an unbuttoned white shirt.
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Maggie Gyllenhaal and Peter Sarsgaard
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores for Variety Maggie Gyllenhaal and Peter Sarsgaard pose together on the carpet, Gyllenhaal’s black, off-shoulder dress accented in gold.
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Maya Rudolph
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores for Variety Maya Rudolph arrives in a brilliant sunset dress with a feathery hem and stunning sleeves.