The Best And Worst Dressed Celebs At The 2024 Oscars
The 96th Academy Awards brought together the best and brightest of the silver screen on March 10, 2024. Held at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood, California, some major films battled it out for the top awards in the industry Oscar. "Oppenheimer" was obviously a big name for the night, as was "Barbie," arguably the two most talked-about movies of the year. "Poor Things" was another Oscars darling, as was "Killers of the Flower Moon."
But besides seeing who takes home the title for best actor, best director, and best original screenplay, we love the Oscars for the red carpet looks. From full length-vintage gowns to three piece suits and tuxedos, the ceremony is eye candy for anyone into fashion. With so many high profile celebrities present, glitz and glam was on fully display at the 96th Oscars, with some stunning outfits that we'll be attempting to channel for the months to come. However, there were, just like in movies, a few flops, too.
Best: Florence Pugh slayed in silver
Florence Pugh joined the cast of "Oppenheimer," which received thirteen nominations, the highest number of any film in 2024. For her red carpet look at the 96th Academy Awards, Pugh opted for a silver Del Core corset top and matching silk skirt with a looping, silver snake necklace. "She's looking amazing," a fan wrote on X (formerly Twitter). "Simply classy," another fan commented on X. It was rave reviews all around for Pugh and her silver look.
Best: Zendaya was a winner in her column gown
Zendaya, who presented at the 2024 Oscars, graced the red carpet in a pink and silver palm tree print Armani Privé column gown. She paired the look with pink Bulgari drop earrings, and an old-Hollywood curl in her hair. "She's always so fine on red carpets," a fan commented on X, following their statement with two fire emojis. "ZENDAYA NEVER MISSES!!!" another X user wrote. Honestly, we've got to agree.
Best: Lupita Nyong'o's pale blue dress is a dream
Lupita Nyong'o presented at the 96th Academy Awards, and for the big occasion, she opted for a powder blue peplum gown with feather detailing. The custom Giorgio Armani Privé gown was studded with crystal detailing, and Nyong'o wore a diamond bracelet and earrings as accessories. "She always knocks it out of the park," someone wrote on X. "Momentarily forgot how hard Lupita Nyong'o owns every red carpet," another fan wrote. Well, we aren't forgetting it now!
Best: Issa Rae is a good luck charm and she knows it!
Issa Rae was in three films that received Oscar nominations in 2024: "Barbie," "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse," and "American Fiction." She obviously knows how to pick the right projects! And to celebrate the big night, Rae wore a dark green gown by AMI Paris with a thigh-high slit and a plunging neckline. She joked about the three nominations with E! News' Laverne Cox by saying, "I don't want to say I'm a good luck charm, but I'm wearing green tonight, so I just want to send a message out there that if you want to get nominated for an Oscar, cast me." Fair enough!
Best: America Ferrera wore Barbiecore pink
Showing another way to take on the Barbiecore pink obsession, both subtly and not so subtly, America Ferrera donned the red carpet in a chainmail pink Versace gown. The color choice was fitting since Ferrara was nominated for best supporting actress in "Barbie." While pink has been all over red carpets and premiers since "Barbie" opened, people aren't sick of it yet, especially not on a gown as gorgeous as Ferrera's. "Beautiful dress on a stunningly beautiful actress. Bless her!" a fan wrote on X. "Now this is how you dress for the Oscar's," another person wrote. It might just be the perfect dress.
Best: Carey Mulligan wears an iconic Balenciaga dress
Carey Mulligan, nominated for best actress in "Maestro," chose a black and white Balenciaga gown that was recreated from a dress made by the fashion house in 1951 and ties into the movie about composer Leonard Bernstein. According to a press release, per People, the original gown is at the Kyoto Costume Institute and so Balenciaga had to use photographs and sketches to recreate Mulligan's dress. Fashionistas recognized the dress immediately. "[I]s Carey Mulligan wearing THE Cristobal balenciaga gown from the 50s at the Oscars???" one astute person tweeted. "CAREY MULLIGAN WEARING A CUSTOM CRISTOBAL BALENCIAGA INSPIRED GOWN FROM THE 50S AT THE OSCARS — THIS IS INSANE! SHE DID THIS FOR ME OMG," another tweeted. The dress was clearly a hit.
Best: Greta Lee wears black and white to the Oscars
Greta Lee was a central figure at the 96th Academy Awards for her performance of Nora in "Past Lives." While she wasn't nominated (she should have been!) the film was, and so Lee walked the red carpet in a stunning black and white gown by Loewe. She accessorized with diamond paperclip earrings, a diamond bracelet, and a statement ring. People couldn't get over the look on X. "greta lee, the queen of chic, in loewe tonight, obsessed as always," someone tweeted. "Greta Lee at the [Oscars] be like: 'Stealing the spotlight and your attention like...'" another wrote. Yup!
Best: Catherine O'Hara's black liquid dress is perfection
Catherine O'Hara presented an award along with her "Beetlejuice" co-star Michael Keaton to honor the sequel "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice." O'Hara wore a long, black column gown in sequins that gave the look a glittering effect from her head to her toes. She wore a diamond necklace and rocked a red lip. "Can we talk about how absolutely dazzling the one and only Catherine O'Hara looks tonight??" a fan wrote on X. "[N]ot enough people are talking about how gorgeous catherine o'hara looks tonight," another commented. Amen to that!
Worst: Margot Robbie wasn't in pink
It's not that Margot Robbie didn't look lovely in her brown Versace dress. It's just that after a year of seeing her in outfit to promote "Barbie," fans were a little underwhelmed by the simple gown. "Aww wished she wore something Barbie-ish," someone tweeted. "It was her last chance to wear a barbie inspired outfit..." another noted. "What," someone began with crying emoji faces, "no Margot, it should have been barbie theme ughhhh." While she might not have served a Barbie look, we have serious reason to believe that Robbie might be involved in an upcoming project, and that's celebratory enough.
Worst: Emily Blunt's shoulder straps stressed people out
For her nomination for "Oppenheimer," Emily Blunt walked the red carpet in a champagne colored Schiaparelli couture gown with floating straps. While Florence Pugh's gown also featured this element, Blunt's straps were way up there and the look was confusing for many. "I am not a fan of this look," someone tweeted. "WTH is wrong w emily blunts dress," another asked. "This dress is bothering me so much," someone else wrote. The floating shoulders are a miss.
Worst: People weren't feeling Ariana Grande's pink puffer look
Ariana Grande wore a bubblegum pink Giambattista Valli Haute Couture gown to the Oscars in honor of her "Wicked" character, Glinda. While the dress was certainly noticeable, people weren't jumping on the look. "It looks like the anatomical model of the digestive system," someone tweeted. "Looks like something we drew in biology class. Who knows what it is?" another chimed in. "She looks fully ridiculous. Who the hell wrapped that duvet cover around her?" someone asked. Yikes!
Worst: Emma Stone's dress seemed like an awkward fit
While Emma Stone won best actress for her role in "Poor Things," her mint-colored peplum gown did not do the night justice. The gown was designed by Louis Vuitton, and while Stone herself looked amazing, the dress just didn't sit right. "Another ugly ass bridesmaid dress," someone wrote on X. "Love her but nooooooo," another person wrote. "Looks like she ran that frock up this afternoon, dreadful................." someone else said. Harsh!
Worst: Greta Gerwig's look didn't deliver
Greta Gerwig, who was in attendance for the many "Barbie" nominations of the night, opted out of wearing pink. Instead, the director chose a champagne-colored Gucci gown along with Boucheron jewelry as accessories. While Gerwig did look lovely, people weren't feeling the overall look. Given that this would be the last public appearance related to "Barbie," many were still hoping for styling that was more in line with the movie's theme. "Her stylist isn't a fan," someone wrote on X, implying that the person who chose the dress must dislike the "Barbie" aesthetic. While the look might have been simple, Gerwig still shines as a director, and also as a literary fan. Judging from Gerwig's long reading list of favorite books, though, she'll have some new projects in the works soon, which means another opportunity to make up for her underwhelming red carpet look this time.
Worst: People felt like Billie Eilish's look wasn't right for the Oscars
Billie Eilish and Finneas O'Connell won an Oscar for their "Barbie" song "What Was I Made For?" While they currently hold the record for the youngest two-time Oscar winners, Eilish's look didn't quite make history. She wore a black blazer and Chanel tweed skirt with white mid-calf socks and Mary Janes. Although the look seemed put together, for many viewers, the outfit wasn't celebratory enough for the big night. "She looks like the first female prime minister of a Scandinavian country," wrote on X. "She is going for that britney school girl look," another mused.
Worst: Andrea Riseborough dress was a miss
Actor Andrea Riseborough wore a tartan gown by Loewe with a long handbag. While the look was certainly eye-catching, it wasn't a home run for many. "Andrea Riseborough. This is an unconventional dress. And I'm not keen with her long strap purse," one user tweeted on X. "[T]o dress in a carpet for a red carpet," another person commented. "What is this," someone else asked. It might have been a bit too daring.