Oscars 2025 red carpet: From Ariana Grande and Blackpink’s Lisa’s standout looks to Halle Berry-Adrien Brody recreating their controversial kiss

We had Wicked stars Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo dressed in polar opposite shades, but equally grand, and wonderfully elevated fashion sense. There was Emelia Perez star Zoe Saldana, dressed in a layered burgundy dress, hoping to win the nod for Best Supporting Actress. We had Blackpink’s Lisa rock the event with a suit in her debut appearance at the Oscars.

Halle Berry-Adrien Brody recreate iconic kiss at Oscars

This Oscars 2025 red carpet moment was 22 years in the making as Adrien Brody and Halle Berry recreated their iconic kiss that took place at the same venue two decades ago! Adrien was at the red carpet on Sunday night when Halle Berry embraced him. The duo then kissed as camera captured them.

The Academy’s official social media page wrote, “A reunion 22 years in the making.”

 

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With a host of stars gracing the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California, the event lived up to the anticipation for the prestigious pre-event showcase, where Hollywood’s elite took to the red carpet, and turned heads with their glamorous attires.

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Interestingly, the planning for the next dazzling event, the 98th Academy Awards, reportedly begins almost immediately after an Oscar ceremony concludes.

Here are a few of the stars who sparkled their best at the Red Carpet

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Hannah Stocking x 97th #Oscars

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Marlee Matlin x 97th #Oscars

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Julianne Hough x 97th #Oscars

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Zoe Saldaña x 97th #Oscars

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Bretman Rock x 97th #Oscars

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Ariana Grande x 97th #Oscars

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This awards season has seen a surge in metallics, sparkling sequins and structural pieces, according to celebrity stylist Alexandra Mandelkorn. In a recent interview with Reuters, Mandelkorn — who is styling The Marvelous Mrs Maisel star Rachel Brosnahan and Wicked actor Marissa Bode for Oscar parties — highlighted a growing preference for bold, sculptural designs. “The trend that I’ve been seeing that is a little different than just colours or textures is these really sculptural dresses. Like really interesting kind of sculptural necklines and just the things that feel a little bit more avant-garde than your normal gown,” she noted.

While the Academy Awards are always a highly anticipated occasion, this year’s ceremony carries particular significance as it follows the 2025 Southern California wildfires, which left a devastating impact on the Los Angeles metropolitan area and San Diego County.