Oscars 2023: See all the best-dressed stars on this year's champagne-colored carpet

12 March 2023, 6:11 pm·14-min read

Florence Pugh, Malala Yousafzai, Michelle Yeoh and Ana de Armas. — Florence Pugh, Malala Yousafzai, Michelle Yeoh and Ana de Armas sparkled in gowns that matched this year's champagne carpet. (Getty Images)

Not only are the Oscars the height of awards season, but the red carpet at the event is where the famous show off their top-shelf fashion. All the big names often dazzle in custom gowns and snazzy suits.

And this year, they definitely brought it! The casts of Everything Everywhere All at Once, Top Gun: Maverick, Wakanda Forever and many more of the year's favorite films shimmered in eye-catching sequins and intricately jeweled looks. So even as Nicole Kidman, Rihanna, Salma Hayek, Florence Pugh and all the rest headed into the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood to watch the Jimmy Kimmel-hosted event, they had already won on the fashion front.

Here’s a look what they all wore on the carpet, which was actually champagne-colored this year, for the first time in six decades:

Lady Gaga

The songstress, who is nominated for Best Original Song for Top Gun: Maverick's "Hold My Hand," arrived on the carpet in a sheer, drop-waist black gown from Versace.

Michelle Yeoh

The Everything Everywhere All At Once leading lady was absolutely ethereal in a Dior couture dress covered in delicate feathers.

Rihanna

The pregnant superstar singer stunned in a body-hugging dress by Alaïa.

Florence Pugh

The Don't Worry Darling star brought “a little romance” and “a little punk” in her Valentino gown and shorts pairing.

Ana de Armas

The Blonde star wore a “drops of rain and flowers” mermaid gown by Louis Vuitton.

Angela Bassett

The Black Panther: Wakanda Forever star brought a regal presence to the carpet in a purple Moschino gown.

Nicole Kidman

Kidman wowed in a shimmery black custom Armani Privé gown.

Michelle Williams

The five-time Oscar-nominated actress delivered another beautiful look wearing an all-white Chanel couture gown.

Cate Blanchett

The Tár star looked outstanding in a Louis Vuitton two-piece outfit.

Halle Berry

The 56-year-old actress rocked a white gown, which featured rose details around the neck and leg slit.

Pedro Pascal

The Last of Us and Mandalorian star looked every bit the leading man in a classic black suit with a high-necked band collar shirt.

Zoe Saldaña

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 12: Zoe Saldana attends the 95th Annual Academy Awards on March 12, 2023 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images) — Zoe Saldaña attends the 95th Annual Academy Awards on March 12, 2023 in Hollywood, California. (Photo: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images)

The Avatar: The Way of Water actress called her Fendi couture dress “simple and comfortable.”

Jamie Lee Curtis

The first-time Oscars nominee got the champagne memo with her sparkling Dolce & Gabbana gown.

Jennifer Connelly

The Top Gun actress looked gorgeous in a strapless black gown with studded neckline.

Elizabeth Olsen

The WandaVision star was radiant in a shimmery black halter gown by Givenchy.

Jessica Chastain

The Eyes of Tammy Faye star served old Hollywood glamour in a heavily sequined Gucci gown.

Salma Hayek Pinault

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 12: Salma Hayek attends the 95th Annual Academy Awards on March 12, 2023 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic) — Salma Hayek Pinault attends the 95th Annual Academy Awards on March 12, 2023 in Hollywood, California. (Photo: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)

The Magic Mike XXL actress sizzled in a fire red-sequin gown.

Austin Butler

The Elvis star looked as handsome as ever in Saint Laurent.

Vanessa Hudgens

Hudgens rocked vintage Chanel while showing off her engagement ring from baseball player Cole Tucker.

Mindy Kaling

The prolific TV star and executive producer turned heads in custom Vera Wang.

Ke Huy Quan

The Everything Everywhere actor was all smiles in a classic tux from Giorgio Armani.

Melissa McCarthy

The two-time Oscar nominee wore a Christian Siriano red dress that featured a ruffled skirt and long sleeves.

Paul Mescal

The Aftersun actor mixed it up in a white jacket and flared pants.

Janelle Monáe

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 12: Janelle Monae attends the 95th Annual Academy Awards on March 12, 2023 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images) — Janelle Monáe attends the 95th Academy Awards on March 12 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, Calif. (Photo: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images)

The Glass Onion actress shined in a bright orange-and-black draped gown.

Brendan Fraser

The Whale star and Best Actor nominee looked dapper in a navy tuxedo.

Eva Longoria

The Desperate Housewives alum sparkled in a Zuhair Murad gown.

Sandra Oh

The Killing Eve star paired her clementine-colored Giambattista Valli Haute Couture gown with bold vintage jewels.

Halle Bailey

The Little Mermaid star gave off princess vibes in a custom Dolce & Gabbana tulle ball gown.

Malala Yousafzai

The Nobel Peace Prize laureate shimmered in a silver Ralph Lauren gown with ruched waist.

Hong Chau

The Whale star added a Mandarin collar to her custom Prada gown as a shout-out to her roots.

Kate Hudson

Michael B. Jordan

Emily Blunt and Dwayne 'the Rock' Johnson

Andrew Garfield

Stephanie Hsu

Jonathan Majors

Ariana DeBose

Danai Gurira

Jenny Slate

Andrea Riseborough

Elizabeth Banks

Rooney Mara

Kelly Ripa

Miles Teller

Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Ram Charan

Cara Delevingne

Harry Shum Jr.

Allison Williams

Kerry Condon

Sigourney Weaver

Idris Elba

THE OSCARS® - The 95th Oscars® will air live from the Dolby® Theatre at Ovation Hollywood on ABC and broadcast outlets worldwide on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at 8 p.m. EDT/5 p.m. PDT. (ABC)
IDRIS ELBA — Idris Elba attends the 95th Academy Awards on March 12 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, Calif. (Photo: ABC)

Phoebe Waller-Bridge

Molly Sims

Fan Bingbing

Monica Barbaro

Lenny Kravitz

Ashley Graham

Jay Ellis

Harvey Guillen

Marlee Matlin

Greg Tarzan Davis

Lauren Ridloff

Danny Ramirez

Chloe East

Tia Carrere

Diane Warren

Sofia Carson

Deanne Bray and Troy Kotsur

US actor Troy Kotsur and his wife Deanne Bray attend the 95th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 12, 2023. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP) (Photo by ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images) — Troy Kotsur and wife Deanne Bray attend the 95th Academy Awards on March 12 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, Calif. (Photo: ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images)

Lilly Singh

Kaala Bhairava and Rahul Sipligunj

Winnie Harlow

Katie Lowes and Adam Shapiro

Laverne Cox

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