Winning an Oscars Academy Award is definitely a feat that every Hollywood star aims for in their career. And the Academy Awards ceremony night is one of the most glamorous events in Hollywood. During this special night, the best and the brightest stars gather.
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Their walk on the red carpet is what most people look forward to as well since it gives everyone a good look at what their favorite celebrities are wearing. This year’s outfits caught fashionistas off guard. Read on to see the best and worst dressed stars in Oscars 2022.
Alana Haim
The Licorice Pizza actress Alana Haim is known for her edgy and groovy rock star looks considering that she is also in a band. So, when she walked the red carpet in this Louis Vuitton, it was a refreshing and pleasant surprise.
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The multi-talented star chose to go old school for the Oscars 2022 ceremony night and pulled off an elegant look. Haim’s glamorous look surely establishes her bonafide movie star status in Hollywood.
Andrew Garfield
The Tick, Tick…BOOM! actor made hearts swoon when he showed up on the red carpet in his Saint Laurent suit. It definitely captured a gentlemanly look while also reminding people of his youth.
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Garfield has on a double-breasted velvet jacket which looks very sophisticated and classy. He gives his overall look a playful touch by going with a floppy bow tie. What a great way to show some personality on a traditional look.
Ariana Debose
The West Side Story star and Best Supporting Actress winner Ariana Debose has been attending the Oscars with her signature thigh-slit gowns over the past years. We can’t blame her – her dancer’s legs are fabulous.
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But for Oscars 2022, she switched up her style and decided to attend in pants. She made history as the first Afro-Latina queer woman who picked up her Oscars trophy in pants. This outfit from Valentino had a cape which was a dramatic touch but we can’t really say we love the fit of her top.
Aunjanue Ellis
The King Richard actress Aunjanue Ellis showed up in an exuberant orange number from Atelier Versace. The gown is a custom-fit one and it is very dramatic, regal, and elegant. The gown definitely gave Ellis a powerfully commanding presence on the red carpet.
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The gown also had a nice personal touch. Apparently, Ellis had asked fashion designer Donatella Versace to embroider “Jax Baby” on the left shoulder of her gown. This extra detail is a tribute to her mother.
Caitriona Balfe
Belfast star showed up for the Academy Awards ceremony in a white Louis Vuitton gown. The actress is known to mimic big-time classic movie star looks but this one did not leave a good impression.
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Although this dress still had that classy old-school look, it just did not look right. This white gown just does not photograph well despite the actresses’ good looks. Plus, the straps look like they were placed too widely. The overall fit was not flattering too.
Jada Pinkett Smith
There is no doubt that Jada Pinkett Smith is one of the best dressed in Hollywood and this is clearly shown as she showed up on the red carpet wearing this piece from Jean Paul Gaultier.
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The whole look gives us some classic age and space queen combo vibe. Although she looked very stunning and she showed up looking very elegant, the Smiths did not leave a good impression at Oscars 2022 following the scene Will Smith made.
Jessica Chastain
There is a history of female nominees dressing in mostly toned-down or conservative gowns when it comes to the Academy Awards ceremony night. Jessica Chastain is not one of these women.
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The Eyes of Tammy Faye star and Best Actress nominee wore an exuberant and flamboyant Gucci gown that put fashionistas on the edge. People have been debating whether this bold choice looked tacky or is it actually genius?
Kirsten Dunst
The Power of the Dog star and Best Actress nominee Kirsten Dunst walked the red carpet looking like a pretty pink rose in this Vintage Christian Lacroix number. Seeing her in this piece gives us a very subtle throwback to her rom-com days.
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Dunst is known to be a true lover of vintage fashion pieces so it is no surprise to see her wearing a vintage gown this year. We love how this simple yet romantic gown makes her look younger too!
Kodi Smit-McPhee
The Power of the Dog star and Best Supporting Actor winner Kodi Smit-McPhee shows a quiet yet commanding presence on the red carpet. Just like the way he commands everyone’s attention on the screen.
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He wears a double-breasted custom-made tux by Bottega Veneta. But the surprising part is that he paired it with an eye-catching pair of huge shoes. It puts quite a modern touch on a traditional getup without being too flashy.
Kristen Stewart
Spencer actress Kristen Stewart has been Chanel’s muse for quite some time now so it is no surprise that she would choose the brand for most of her public appearances. However, she surprised everyone by choosing a more casual Chanel look this year.
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Stewart had a formal top but she ditched the skirt or pants for elegant shorts and she also undid the buttons of her top. The look is cool and laid back and definitely not what one would expect in the Oscars.
Lily James
The Pam & Tommy actress makes her Oscar debut this year and you can say she nailed her first Oscar red carpet look. This piece from Atelier Versace made her look very sexy yet sweet at the same time.
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The pink lace dress was definitely a head-turner. While this is still her first Oscars and she has yet to score a nomination, she definitely won that night as one of the best-dressed stars in attendance.
Lupita Nyong’o
Probably one of the best ways to celebrate a grand night is to show some shimmer. Looking like an Oscar trophy herself, Lupita Nyong’o walked the red carpet in a sparkling golden gown from Prada.
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Although the design is a bit too much, there is no denying that Lupita looks amazing in it. This gown would probably look tacky on another person. Plus her hairstyle deserves a special shout out too!
Maggie Gyllenhaal
The Lost Daughter director Maggie Gyllenhaal showed up on the red carpet in Schiaparelli. While the original design was above the knee length, Gyllenhaal somehow requested a longer version of the dress.
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The T-shaped dress with weird golden ornaments went viral as netizens poked fun at it. It has turned into a meme too. That’s definitely one unforgettable look. Do you think someone would beat this quirky look next year?
Nicole Kidman
The Being the Ricardos Star and Best Actress nominee Nicole Kidman is no stranger to red carpets and everybody looks forward to her Oscar outfits. This Oscars 2022, she did not disappoint.
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Kidman showed up in an Armani Prive gown with a sparkling train. The gown was dyed to her specifications by Giorgio Armani himself – showing her close ties with the well-known designer. The cherry red lipstick and nails are a great finishing touch to her overall look.
Olivia Colman
The Lost Daughter actress and Best Actress nominee Olivia Colman attended the Academy Awards Ceremony night wearing Dior. The actress is known to attend the Oscars with modest but glamorous choices and she continues to carry that tradition this year.
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For Oscars 2022, Colman is covered up in a shimmering silver gown. It is a glamorous look that requires little effort and fuss when posing for the cameras. While this would look to be too conservative on others, it is amazing how Colman can pull this off elegantly.
Penelope Cruz
The Parallel Mothers star and Best Actress Nominee Penelope Cruz looked very stunning as she walked the red carpet in this Chanel dress. The metallic tweed bow was created with thousands of blue and silver sequins and the dress itself took 680 hours to create.
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Despite the painstaking labor and long hours invested in this dress, a lot of fashionistas found this look to be a letdown for the event. There’s no denying though that the actress still looks lovely.
Renate Reinsve
The Worst Person in the World actress Renate Reinsve attended the Academy Awards night in a Louis Vuitton piece. The dress gives us an idea of what it would look like to have a Gothic Great Gatsby vibe.
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Considering that this is her first time walking the Oscars red carpet, it takes guts to wear something that is far from the traditional gowns. It’s not really a pretty look but there is no denying that you can’t look away from it either.
Serena and Venus Williams
Tennis legends and King Richard executive producers Serena and Venus Williams attended the Oscars to support the film and their nominated stars. Serena wore Gucci while Venus wore Elie Saab.
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The sisters made an impact when they walked the red carpet together. Serena’s look was a romantic, soft, yet fierce one. Meanwhile, we are not loving the neckline of Venus’ gown. Serena definitely showed better taste when it came to their Oscar outfits.
Simu Liu
While it would take something special to pull off a red outfit on a red carpet walk, The Shang-Chi and the legend of the Ten Rings star Simu Liu did not shy away from using the color. He walked the red carpet in an eye-catching red Versace suit.
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The custom-made Versace tuxedo gave Liu a very dignified and dazzling look. There is nothing groundbreaking about it aside from the color but it surely was a standout among the menswear that night.
Timothée Chalamet
The Dune star Timothée Chalamet broke all the rules when he showed up for Oscars 2022 without a shirt on. While a lot of people would hate the idea of men going shirtless on a prestigious event, we are loving this look.
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Chalamet looked like a rock star in this Louis Vuitton get up by exposing his sternum. The look is very wild and stylish. This could probably change the rules for menswear after seeing how Chalamet pulled it off.
Tracee Ellis Ross
Carolina Herrera is a designer that has dressed up glamorous first ladies like Michelle Obama, Melania Trump, and Laura Bush. But this Carolina Herrera gown on Tracee Ellis Ross is far from glamorous.
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As much as we love Tracee, it is hard to turn a blind eye to the Mickey Mouse ear effect that attempts to cover her breasts. It is a very unflattering fit. Hopefully, she’ll make better choices next year.
Zendaya
Here we have another surprising outfit choice. Dune actress Zendaya showed up on the red carpet wearing a daring yet elegant Valentino number. She had on the smallest baby blouse and paired it with a gorgeous, shiny skirt.
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The result is a modern, classic, and sexy look in one. The look was a clear homage to the white men’s shirt and shimmering skirt outfit Sharon Stone wore during the 1998 Oscars. Zendaya managed to pull off the outfit elegantly.
Zoë Kravitz
The Batman star traded her sexy and slinky Catwoman suit to channel her inner Audrey Hepburn beauty. Kravitz walked the red carpet wearing a Saint Laurent dress that looks very classy.
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What a way to show the world that Kravitz is not only for edgy films but she can also be a leading lady for a romantic movie. She is definitely showing Hollywood that she has more to offer with this look.