18 must-see looks from the Oscar's red carpet – from Halle Berry to Cynthia Erivo
The award shows to end all award shows officially took place on Sunday, 2 March over in Los Angeles, and the stars were shining their biggest and brightest on stage, off stage and most importantly, on the red carpet.
It was a night of big moments: from Mikey Madison taking home the top award for Best Actress in the film Anora (which also won Best Picture) to Zoe Saldaña final sweep in the Best Supporting Actress category.
But let's be real, what we're all waiting for comes earlier in the night when celebs take to the red carpet in their best looks. There was some standout trends that popped up consistently over the evening: bold chilli-red was inescapable as we spotted it on Raye, Storm Reid, Queen Latifah and Marissa Bode; also silver is the metal of the moment a la Halle Berry and Demi Moore. However the penultimate trend to try following the awards is undoubtedly old-Hollywood glamour, the carpet was covered with vintage-style dresses, old-school waves and sultry silhouettes.
There are almost too many good styles to choose from, but here's our pick of the best-dressed celebs at the Oscar Academy Awards 2025.
The best-dressed celebrities at the 2025 Oscars
Demi Moore
In a stunning, plunging and glittering gown from Giorgio Armani, Demi looks a vision as she received a Best Actress nomination for her role in The Substance.
Selena Gomez
Selena's jaw-dropping Ralph Lauren gown is adorned with 16,000 glass drops. The presenter for the evening finished her look with an old Hollywood bob cut and a glowing fresh face.
Halle Berry
When doesn't Halle Berry look phenomenal? The actress is another celeb making the case for metallics this evening in a unique and unforgettable smashed glass effect gown from Christian Siriano.
Meg Ryan
Meg's messy blonde chop is enough to have us calling the salon... Her strapless velvet dress is ultra-flattering and shows off her toned shoulders.
Da'Vine Joy Randolph
Da'Vine absolutely nails Old Hollywood glamour with her return to the red carpet, after her sweep of awards season in 2024 in which she picked up the Best Supporting Actress win for her role in The Holdovers. We're obsessed.
Raye
Remember when we mentioned fiery red as the trend of the evening? Raye encapsulates it perfectly with this expertly draped Vivienne Westwood number. Put it on the moodboard.
Zoe Saldaña
Winner of the award for Best Supporting Actress in her role in the musical Emelia Perez, Zoe's layered Saint Laurent piece finished with sheer opera gloves.
Amy Poehler
Comedian and presenter for the award for Best Writing, Amy Poehler kept it simple but extremely elegant in a strapless Alberta Ferretti gown with a glittering silver necklace.
Lily Rose-Depp
Nosferatu actress and daughter of Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis, Lily Rose-Depp looked her sultry self in a sheer custom Chanel couture dress that channels gothic chic.
Michelle Yeoh
We love seeing some colour on the carpet and this royal blue Balenciaga is a breath of fresh air on the 2024 Oscar winner.
Mikey Madison
The 25-year-old took home the top gong for Best Actress in Anora, and did so in a stunning vintage Dior gown and Tiffany & Co. jewellery.
Lupita Nyong'o
The always glamorous Lupita Nyong'o opted for her go-to Chanel, keeping it simple, feminine and elegant.
Marissa Bode
Combining our two favourite trends of the carpet, red and sparkly, the Wicked star channelled Dorothy's iconic shoes and looked red hot.
Cynthia Erivo
In her first dress for the evening, the Best Actress nominee and triple-threat Wicked star not only paid tribute to the film but also to Hattie McDaniel, the first Black actress to be nominated for and win an Academy Award.
Ariana Grande
Wearing custom Schiaparelli, Best Supporting Actress nominee Ariana Grande glittered on the carpet with an exaggerated peplum silhouette and simple, fresh glam.
Elle Fanning
Giving us a first look at Sarah Burton's Givenchy, Elle Fanning kept to her princess-inspired aesthetic with a sweetheart neckline, ivory lace and statement black bow.
Doja Cat
Doja takes a walk on the wild side embracing cheetah chic in a Balmain gown with a plunging sweetheart neckline and matching scarf.
Cynthia Erivo
We could hardly not touch on this jaw-dropping Vivienne Westwood number donned by Cynthia Erivo, when she took the stage to wow the audience with a rendition of 'Defying Gravity'. The expert draping and faux floral accents make this one of our top looks.
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