Oscars 2021: The best-dressed celebrities on the red carpet

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Lesley McKenzie Managing EditorOn Sunday morning, Hollywood awoke to the news of the sudden passing of fashion designer Alber Elbaz, who died at 59 in Paris from COVID-19.

Daniel Kaluuya, beacon of unstoppable charisma, provided much of the night’s laughter, along with a seemingly game-for-anything Glenn Close. It was also difficult to take issue with many of the wins – every major film seemed to get something or other, and Minari’s Yuh-Jung Youn got to deliver another salty acceptance speech after her show-stealing performance at the Baftas earlier this month.

Nomadland, the drama from Chloé Zhao starring Frances McDormand, was awarded the evening’s top prize, which rounds out its impressive awards haul since it first premiered in 2019. Zhao accepted the award, thanking “the people on the road” for showing the film’s cast and crew “what true kindness looks like”.

93rd Academy Awards are just a few hours away from taking place at the Los Angeles Rail Station instead of the usual Dolby theater. The ceremony has been affected by the pandemic and only a few hundred nominees will be attending it in person, rest of the oscar bound artists will join in with the help of satellites.

Red carpet glam was back Sunday at the Oscars with Andra Day and Carey Mulligan shimmering in award-worthy gold and Maria Bakalova among several stars in bright white princess gowns during the pandemic era’s first big parade of fashion.

One Night in Miami director Regina King's butterfly wings are worthy of an addition into the Oscars red carpet hall of fame. The baby blue dress is a custom Louis Vuitton creation.Promising Young Woman star Carey Mulligan looked like she was manifesting an Oscar win in this Valentino crop top, in a good way—but her simple makeup and accessories keep the gold look from going over the top. Like we said, classic red and dramatic gowns were it this year.

Rita Moreno and Fernanda Luisa Gordon are looking gorgeous together!

Vanessa Kirby looks gorgeous in a pale pink Gucci gown while walking the red carpet at the 2021 Oscars on Sunday (April 25) at Union Station in Los Angeles.

Minari star, who turned nine on Saturday (24 April), arrived on the Los Angeles red carpet – and was clearly very excited to be there with the film’s producer, Christina Oh. Shortly before the event kicked off, a video of the actor dancing in his suit did the rounds on Twitter.

Riz Ahmed and his wife, novelist Fatima Farheen Mirza, turned heads on the red carpet of the 93rd Annual Academy Awards on Sunday.The 38-year-old British actor, who's nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (his first nomination from the Academy), looked sharp in a sleek black suit by Prada.

Viola Davis is absolutely radiant at the 2021 Oscars. All eyes are on the Best Actress nominee as she arrives on the red carpet at Union Station in Los Angeles for her big night.Davis is looking regal in a white Alexander McQueen gown, featuring an intricate floral motif cut-out design on the bodice and a flowy skirt.

Andra Day looks beautiful in her gold custom Vera Wang gown on the red carpet at the 2021 Academy Awards on Sunday (April 25) at Union Station in Los Angeles.

Viola Davis looks so stunning alongside her hubby Julius Tennon at the 2021 Academy Awards on Sunday (April 25) at Union Station in Los Angeles.

Regina King stuns in a gorgeous light blue gown while arriving at the 2021 Academy Awards on Sunday (April 25) at Union Station in Los Angeles.