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Last year, red carpet outfits saw a particular absence of statement jewellery. Celebs were avoiding accessorising and choosing to let their clothes do the talking instead. However, the 95th Academy Awards saw the return of statement necklaces adorning the necks of plenty of actors, models, and singers as they took to the award ceremony’s champagne-coloured carpet.

Pedro Pascal once again dazzled fans after he walked the red carpet with his younger sister, Javiera Balmaceda, at the 2023 Academy Awards. In recent months, Game of Thrones’ Pedro has become the “internet’s boyfriend” and is often the subject of thirsty tweets, brilliantly edited compilations and just about everyone gushing over his performances in shows like The Mandalorian, The Last of Us and Narcos.The 47 year old actor attended the Oscars on Sunday night, where he presented Best Animated Short and Best Documentary Short with Marvel’s Elizabeth Olsen.

If you think you’ve fully caught up with everything Oscars 2023, think again. You’ve seen the gowns and you’ve scrolled through the best make-up looks from the night, but have you zoomed in on some of the A-list manicures? The red (champagne, actually) carpet saw more impressive manis than we’ve witnessed in years, with trend-led nail looks coming from the stylish likes of Vanessa Hudgens, Sabrina Elba and Michelle Yeoh. So, from a “lip gloss” manicure to a Chanel-inspired colour combination, here are the style options we think you should show at your next nail appointment.

One of the first celebrities to walk this year’s Oscars champagne-coloured carpet was Vanessa Hudgens, who kept it simple and chic in a vintage Chanel gown. However, red-carpet commentators were quick to point out the dress was reminiscent of a Valentino dress that actress Julia Roberts wore when she won her 2001 Best Actress Oscar for her role in Erin Brockovich.

Ke Huy Quan left the Oscars audience and viewers at home in floods of tears with his winners speech on Sunday night, as he made Hollywood history by becoming the first ever Asian man to take home the Best Supporting Actor Award. The 51 year old star triumphed in a star studded category, for his role as Waymond Wang, the metaverse travelling husband of Joy Wang, played by Michelle Yeoh, in this year’s runaway success Everything Everywhere All At Once.

The first official trailer for Disney’s live-action remake of The Little Mermaid has gripped fans online after it was shown at the Oscars on Sunday.The long-awaited remake is set for a May 26 release after a string of successful reenvisionings from Disney, including Cruella, starring Emma Stone; Beauty and the Beast starring Emma Watson and Angelina Jolie’s Maleficent franchise. During Sunday night's Academy Awards ceremony, which also saw Michelle Yeoh walk away with the best actress award, the film’s leading stars, Halle Bailey and Melissa McCarthy took to the stage to introduce the trailer.

Jessica Chastain seemed to be the only star to wear a protective face mask at the Oscars 2023, which was hosted by late night chat show host Jimmy Kimmel at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood, and fans praised the actress for her decision. The Help actress, 45, wore a stunning silver rhinestone dress as she attended the star-studded event, which saw her present Best Actress alongside Halle Berry, 56. Host Jimmy Kimmel, 55, approached Jessica during his comedic segment to ask her what it was like working with her co-star Matt Damon, 52, in their 2015 film The Martian.

Emily in Paris actor Lucien Laviscount didn't hold back on the Oscars carpet as he made his feelings about the Conservative government clear amid the ongoing Twitter row with Gary Lineker. The 30 year old actor shouted "f**k the Tories" and appeared to make a rude hand gesture when approached by GMB's North American correspondent Noel Phillips for his opinion on the matter.

Plenty of stars turned heads on Sunday night, but Mindy Kaling had Oscars watchers doing a double take with her red carpet look.The Mindy Project actress, 43, was one of the night’s presenters, which meant the spotlight was firmly on her. While there’s plenty of talk on Twitter this morning about her incredible gowns (more on that in a moment), it’s her beauty transformation that really seems to have the internet talking.

Michelle Yeoh's proud mum Janet broke down in tears as she celebrated her daughter's big Oscars win with friends and family in Malaysia. Actress Michelle, 60, was the winner of the Actress in a Leading Role award for her role in Everything Everywhere All at Once.

The 2023 Awards season drew to a close on Sunday night, as the star studded Oscars ceremony took centre stage to conclude a jam packed year of film. Dressed in their finest outfits, the attending celebrities walked the red carpet in true Hollywood style, as presenters and nominees rubbed shoulders and celebrated the best and brightest talent within their craft.

Angela Bassett looked devastated when she lost out to win a 2023 Oscar for Best Supporting Actress - with the star's reaction going viral when Jamie Lee Curtis was announced the winner. Angela, 64, the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever star, looked disappointed when her name wasn't called. Instead an overjoyed Curtis, also 64, screamed with happiness when she won her first-ever Oscar for Everything Everywhere All at Once.The Golden Globe winner's fellow nominees Hong Chau, 43, Kerry Condon, 40, and Stephanie Hsu, 32, were seen applauding Curtis on her win, however Angela didn't appear too impressed with her reaction quickly spreading on social media.

If you’re just waking up to pictures from the Oscars red carpet, you’re in for a treat.The 95th Academy Awards produced some incredible beauty looks from A-listers like Superbowl superstar Rihanna, Bond Girl Ana de Armas and “it” actress of the moment Florence Pugh. From a red lipstick going viral on TikTok to a controversial eyebrow trend and a blusher-free base, here are the key celeb make-up moments from the star-studded night you need to know about.

Celebrities from far and wide flocked to Los Angeles for this year's highly anticipated Oscars on Sunday night, from Rihanna and Cara Delevingne to Florence Pugh and Lady Gaga, with Jimmy Kimmel hosting the star-studded affair this year. It's been a busy awards season this year, with Everything Everywhere All At Once, The Whale, The Banshees of Inisherin and Tár proving as some of the critics' favourites.

Jaw-dropping performances, Hollywood's finest in tears and a guest appearance from a donkey can only mean one thing – the Oscars are done and dusted for another year. The 95th Academy Awards took place on Sunday night at Los Angeles' Dolby Theatre, where stars including Michelle Yeoh, Lady Gaga and Florence Pugh were out in force to celebrate the best movies of the past 12 months.

Rihanna delivered a beautiful performance of her hit track Lift Me Up at Sunday night’s Oscars and the mum-to-be was undeniably glowing as she took to the stage. Rihanna, 35, was one of the last celebrities to turn up to the Oscars’ champagne carpet and rocked up in a stunning black gown with cutout detailing showcasing her blossoming bump.The singer is currently expecting her second child with beau A$AP Rocky.The pregnant star later took to the Academy Awards stage to perform her nominated track, from Marvel movie Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Rihanna dazzled in embellished black trousers and a balconette babydoll top to match.

Michelle Yeoh gave an emotional speech at the Oscars as she was awarded Best Actress in a Leading Role for her performance in Everything Everywhere All At Once. Accepting her award from Halle Berry and Jessica Chastian, Michelle, 60, said in her speech: “Thank you. For all the little boys and girls who look like me who are watching tonight, this is a beacon of hope and possibilities.This is proof that dreams dream big, and dreams do come true.

Brendan Fraser was in floods of tears as he picked up the gong for Best Actor at the Oscars in Los Angeles on Sunday night.The actor, 54, won the Academy's top accolade for his role in The Whale, thanking director Darren Aronofsky for “throwing me a creative life-line”. “So this is what the multiverse looks like,” he said, accepting the award with tears in his eyes and a lump in his throat.

Hugh Grant left Oscars viewers cringing after an excruciating red carpet interview with model Ashley Graham. Paddington 2 star Hugh, 62, was one of several celebrities to host an award at Sunday night’s star-studded affair and, ahead of his presenting duties, he briefly caught up with Ashley who was one of the presenters for ABC’s Countdown To The Oscars.

For the first time since the ceremony’s inception the 2023 Oscars featured a non-red carpet, with the Academy instead opting for a champagne colour. Organisers said the colour was chosen to “evoke the sunset” and that the decision had been approved by Academy boss Bill Kramer.The decision came from creative consultants Lisa Love, a longtime Vogue contributor, and Raul Avila, the creative director for the Met Gala in New York.

Rihanna single-handedly stole the show at the 2023 Oscars 'champagne' carpet as she put her blossoming baby bump on display.The pop superstar, 35, who was a late arrival, wore a skintight Alaia dress with a leather skirt and bodice, and sheer turtleneck underneath, which hugged her growing baby bump. Rihanna completed her look with a bold red lip (no doubt from Fenty Beauty), eye-catching spiky up-do and sparkly jewellery pieces from Moussaieff.

Oscars host Jimmy Kimmel’ reference to films that were snubbed this year – including Viola Davis’ The Woman King – as he opened the Academy Awards with a monologue. After name dropping the likes of Seth Rogan, Nicole Kidman and Steven Spielberg during his speech, Jimmy went on to shout out the movies that weren’t nominated this year, as well as making a dig about the lack of female nominated directors.

Everything Everywhere All At Once actor Ke Huy Quan left the Oscars audience and viewers at home in floods of tears with his winners speech.The Vietnamese-born actor, 51, triumphed in the Best Supporting Actor category for his role as Waymond Wang, the metaverse travelling husband of Joy Wang, played by Michelle Yeoh.The award was presented by last year’s Best Supporting winners Ariana de Bose and Troy Kotsur, with the former bursting into tears as she announced Quan’s name. As he made his way to the stage, the actor – who had his first brush with fame as a child star in Indiana Jones in the 1980s – was in floods of tears and it wasn’t long before fans tuning in at home were too.

Bill Nighy led stars walking the Oscars carpet wearing a blue ribbon to “commemorate” the millions of displaced people around the world.The veteran British star, who was nominated for the first time at the ceremony for Best Actor, joined Cate Blanchett in wearing the ribbon made by refugees as part of an initiative from the United Nations refugee agency, the UNHCR. Famous faces were invited to wear the ribbon as an “emblem of compassion and solidarity” for those who have been forced to flee their homes because of war, conflict and persecution. Asked by Sky News about the Oscars reportedly wanting to avoid politics this year, Nighy said: “120 million people being displaced and children being in terrible distress, I don’t think that is politics.

Cara Delevingne dazzled at the Oscars on Sunday night as she rocked up to the prestigious event in a beautiful red gown – making up for the lack of red carpet.The Oscars had already got chins wagging before the ceremony even took place as the highly-anticipated awards ditched its usual red carpet for a champagne-coloured one.The likes of Florence Pugh, Lennie Kravitz and Jamie Lee Curtis were just some of the big names in attendance, but arguably – while not being nominated for an award this year – model-turned-actress Cara, 30, stole the show with her beautiful gown. Despite having jetted over 5,000 miles to Los Angeles from London to the Oscars, jet lag appeared to be no issue for runway model and actress Cara who was undeniably glowing.

Paul Mescal proved it’s not just Hollywood ladies who can have fun with fashion at the Oscars as he arrived at Sunday’s event in a white suit.The Normal People actor, 27, is up for Best Actor for his role in coming-of-age drama Aftersun. He’s up against Colin Farrell, nominated for The Banshees Of Inisherin, Elvis’ Austin Butler and The Whale star Brendan Fraser, as well as veteran British actor Bill Nighy for Living. Arriving at Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre on Sunday night, Paul cut a suave figure in a white tuxedo jacket with a bowtie as he posed on the champagne carpet.

Tucked away in Los Angeles is Hollywood’s most exclusive fashion haven, where showstopping red carpet gowns and the most sought-after designer pieces live. Inside the 7,000 sq ft Beverly Hills mansion, which boasts one of the most incredible views of LA, you’ll find the Albright Fashion Library. Each room is filled with rails of vintage suits and dresses – even the master ensuite, which is put to good use displaying Manolo Blahnik heels and designer handbags.The appointment-only archive has top stylists and A-list celebrities such as Anne Hathaway, Lady Gaga and Jennifer Lopez all wanting to get their hands on the one-of-a-kind pieces.

Oscars presenter Glenn Close has been forced to withdraw from the ceremony with just hours to go, after testing positive for Covid-19. It means producers have been left scrambling as they attempt to replace the Fatal Attraction star, who 'is isolating and resting'. Glenn had been among 40 different presenters who were due to take to the stage tonight.

Phoebe Waller-Bridge, 37, and Martin McDonagh, 52, are determined to keep their relationship closely under wraps.They’re both acclaimed creatives - she’s the creator and writer behind hit TV show Fleabag and he’s an Oscar winning Director whose latest hit film, The Banshees of Insherin, is up for the prestigious Best Picture award at the 2023 Oscars.They’ve been dating publicly since 2018 but have only made a few comments here and there about their private life.They were first pictured kissing in January 2018 at the Golden Globes, which they attended as a couple and posed for pictures on the red carpet. The pair reportedly first met in late 2017 and were spotted outside a screening of Martin’s hit film, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, that same year.

If you’ve not heard of Barry Keoghan, then we have two questions for you. One, why? And two, why? The 30 year old actor from Dublin, Ireland has been making moves over the last few years, and it doesn’t look as if he’s planning on stopping anytime soon. Especially not now he’s an Oscar nominee for his role in The Banshees of Inisherin.

She might not have been walking the Oscars red carpet, but Holly Willoughby brought a hefty dose of Hollywood glamour to Sunday night's Dancing On Ice live final. The This Morning presenter stunned in a floorlength Sophie Couture gown worthy of any LA awards show, glittering with silver sequins on top of multiple layers of flowing platinum chiffon, which gently brushed the floor.

While it's highly unlikely we'll see a repeat of last year's infamous slap, tonight's Academy Awards could still make history - albeit in rather less dramatic fashion. While Will Smith will not be present - he received a ten year ban after storming on stage mid-ceremony last year to slap comedian Chris Rock - there remains the potential for some groundbreaking first-time winners and major career milestones. Here are some of the moments that might define this year’s Oscars...

The Oscars return for the 95th time tonight, with stars including Normal People's Paul Mescal, Elvis star Austin Butler and acclaimed director James Cameron all hoping to pick up gongs.The prestigious Academy Awards have been marred by scandals including awards going missing never to be found again, the wrong winners being announced due to an accidental envelope swap and even a (possibly staged) streaker running across the stage in the middle of the live broadcast. Here are just a few of the best, worst and most memorable.

If you’ve ever wanted to meet and hang out with the stars at a glittering awards ceremony then this might be the life hack you’ve been waiting for. Seat-fillers are the best-kept secret in the entertainment industry, booked to attend because the show’s producers want the auditorium to look full on television. Often there are gaps because the celebrities are presenting an award, performing on stage or even in the toilet or hanging out at the bar.

She’s tipped to become the fifth actress in history to win three or more Oscars at tonight’s ceremony, but for Cate Blanchett, her Hollywood career has come at a cost. The star recently laid bare the huge sacrifices she made for her most powerful – and controversial – role to date in psychological drama Tár. She had to live apart from her husband, Andrew Upton, 57, and their “extraordinary children” while she filmed in Asia and Berlin for more than two months.

The biggest night in Hollywood – the 95th Academy Awards – is almost here, and Monday’s headlines will be filled with the gongs, the gowns and the gushing acceptance speeches. We asked four beauty industry experts to talk us through exactly what it takes to get the A-listers ready for big red carpet events like the Oscars… SKIN Sarah Chapman, facialist Celebrity clients include: Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, The Duchess of Sussex “I often see people for a one-off treatment before an event, so the goal is to maximise glow. My focus would be a really deep cleanse, hydration, massage and skin tightening using microneedling, stem cells and peptides, along with lots of hyaluronic acid and refined oils.