Macaulay Culkin and fiancée Brenda Song are complete goals for couples, taking their love to the red carpet.

Culkin, 43, and Song, 35, stepped out at the Clarins product launch party, held at a private home in Los Angeles on Friday, March 15, where they posed together for the cameras.

Song opted for a strapless, teal blouse, which she paired with jeans and matching blue eyeshadow and finished with a delicate diamond choker. Culkin, meanwhile, wore dark jeans and a navy blazer. As they smiled at the camera, Culkin wrapped his arms around his fiancée and looked at her lovingly.

The Home alone star met Song in 2017 on the set of their joint film Changeland, which debuted in theaters two years later.

“It’s amazing,” Song shared exclusively We weekly in September 2018 of their romance. “I don’t like to talk about my personal life, but everything is great and I’m happy.”

Us confirmed in January 2022 that Culkin and Song were engaged, a year after quietly welcoming their first child. Son Dakota, named after Culkin’s late sister who died in 2008, was born in April 2021. Less than two years later, they welcomed baby No. 2. Us announced the news in March 2023 that their son Carson had arrived the winter before.

“My fiancée and I… don’t have a babysitter. My mother has been here with us since my son was born,” Song said The cut in January 2022 of their family life. “When I was working, [she] would take Dakota to settle down so I could breastfeed and see him during the day.

She added at the time: “Being communicative when you need help is so important. Instead of having fixed tasks, we just sense each other. I’m putting my son to sleep and my partner says, “Let me feed the animals and prepare dinner.”

Culkin and the actress have long kept their romance private and have only appeared on the red carpet a handful of times. Song and both of their sons were last present to celebrate Culkin’s Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony in December 2023.

‘I would like to thank Brenda. You are absolutely everything. You are my champion,” Culkin gushed in his speech. “You are the only person happier for me today than I am. You are not only the best woman I have known, you are the best person I have ever known.

He continued, “You gave me my whole purpose, you gave me family. And after the birth of our two boys, you became one of my three favorite people. You are there somewhere. I love you so much.”

Halle Bailey, Andra Day and Taraji P. Henson led a cavalcade of bombshells who sauntered down the red carpet at this year’s star-studded edition of the NAACP Image Awards.

Thrown at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on Saturday, the glittering awards show welcomed an impressive array of top-flight luminaries from all walks of showbiz. 

For her latest public appearance, Taraji cut a showstopping figure in a pale green frock that featured sparkly flower petal adornments over her bust and her enviably taut midriff.

The acclaimed film star, who is nominated for best supporting actress in a motion picture for her turn in The Color Purple, shot the cameras an enigmatic look.

Slicking her hair down in a fashion forward flourish, she accentuated the ensemble with a choker that complemented the silver clutch she held in her right hand. 

Halle, who is nominated both for lead actress in a film via The Little Mermaid and supporting actress in a film via The Color Purple, was luminous with showbiz glamour on the red carpet.

She draped her lithe frame in a slinky green dress that gleamed blindingly under the lights as she swanned acros the red carpet ahead of the celebrity-strewn ceremony.

Her eye-catching ensemble featured pleating over the bust that simultaneously resembled rose petals and a pair of eyes, and the waistline was cinched in to emphasize her petite frame.

She cut a loved-up figure in front of the cameras in front of her longtime boyfriend DDG, with whom she welcomed her firstborn child in January – a bouncing baby boy called Halo. 

Andra, who achieved new levels of prominence for her Oscar-nominated turn as Billie Holiday a few years ago, was retro chic in an electric blue split gown with opera gloves and a feathered cape.

Flashing one of her statuesque legs through the thigh-slit of her dress, she lent herself a bit of added stature by balancing expertly on a purple pair of towering stilettos. 

Jonathan Majors, who last year was convicted of misdemeanor third-degree assault of one of his ex-girlfriends, attended the awards show with his current girlfriend Meagan Good, who stood by him through the trial.

Usher, the recipient of Saturday evening’s coveted President’s Award, held hands with his third and latest wife Jennifer Goicoechea just weeks after news broke of their Las Vegas marriage.

Idris Elba was the image of suavity as he sizzled up a storm on the arm of his wife Sabrina, proving once again why he has been trailed by James Bond casting rumors for years.

Naturi Noughton draped her hourglass frame in a deep gold frock, while John Boyega channeled a retro detective in oversized pinstripes and Octavia Spencer put a jazzy spin on corporate style in a sparkly trouser suit. 

Danielle Brooks, who is also nominated for her turn in The Color Purple in a role she previously played on Broadway, modeled a simple floor-length black gown but added a splash of glitz with bangles.

Sheryl Lee Ralph of Abbott Elementary opted for mermaid chic in a fluttering green mesh number, Deon Cole plumped for a quirkily short-sleeved suit and Tichina Arnold wore a look that plunged to hint at her svelte midriff.

June Ambrose swathed her willowy figure in a sumptuously voluminous monochrome floral gown as she attended the fete on the arm of her besuited husband Marc Chamblin.

Eva Marcille rocked a cutoff top that emphasized her lithe frame, MC Lyte cut a leggy figure in an asymmetric wine-colored look and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor lent herself an aristocratic air in an extravagant cape.

Vivica A. Fox was agelessly exuberant at the age of 59, swanking about in a tantalizingly sheer floral trouser suit that clung to her curves and flaunted her ample endowments. 

Caroline Wanga was festooned with beads for her latest red carpet appearance, while Misty Copeland amplified the impact of her dancer’s legs in high-waisted slacks and Amanda Gorman wore a sequined smock-like frock.

Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, Ralph Tresvant, Johnny Gill, Bobby Brown and Ronnie DeVoe of New Edition enjoyed a red carpet moment as they gathered together for a group shot at the awards show.

Damson Idris exuded a classic glamour in a midnight blue tuxedo with black lapels, while Robin Thede went for Vegas glitz in a sparkly gown with a feathery waistline and Nathalie Emmanuel slid into a mesmerizing nude gown.

A number of couples turned the awards show into an opportunity for a date night, including This Is Us heartthrob Sterling K. Brown, who walked the red carpet hand in hand with his wife Ryan Michelle Bathe.

Annie Ilonzeh radiated an ethereal grace in an aquamarine frock, Claudia Jordan struck a dominant pose in a tie-dye sequined gown and Chante Moore swanked about in a dazzling multicolored look.

Mark Wahlberg’s sizzling, hunk-tastic brother Donnie modeled a tuxedo with a jacket that appeared to be either velvet or velour as he swung by the awards show stag, absent his wife Jenny McCarthy.

Erika Alexander made her presence felt in a hot pink skirt splashed with a flamingo motif, Leslie Jones put her cleavage on display and Lisa Ann Walter complemented her flaming red locks with a moss green outfit.

Keke Palmer channeled Marlene Dietrich in a mismatch tuxedo – white coat, black trousers – complete with a large red rose in her lapel and a cummerbund. 

Among the couples aglow with romantic bliss on the red carpet were Jazmyn Simon and her steamy husband Dulé Hill, as well as Lil Rel Howery and his fiancée Dannella Lane.

Kerry Washington was the image of Old Hollywood elegance in a floor-length olive green gown that featured a stylishly small train as well as a sash that flowed back into an extravagantly long cape.

WHEN Emily André was thrust into the spotlight at the age of 21 after striking up a romance with Mysterious Girl singer Peter, she was ‘cautious and reserved’.

But the 34-year-old has become “increasingly resilient” as she has carved out a space for herself in the public eye, a body language expert has said.

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Now expecting her third child with Peter, 51, she is thriving in her role as stepmother to the children from his high-profile marriage to Katie Price.

“When Emily MacDonagh married Pete, he came with a very unreliable dowry that could easily have overwhelmed his young wife and put too much strain on their marriage,” says Judi James.

“Alongside Pete and his three children – Harvey, Junior and Princess – came the paparazzi, the red carpet outings and of course the loud, leering presence of his ex-wife Katie.

“Emily inherited fame by association, but from understandably hesitant and reluctant beginnings, her body language has increasingly defined her as a resilient, confident and determined woman.”

The couple, who have been married for eight years, met after Peter became pals with Emily’s father Ruaraidh, a urology consultant known as Ru, who performed an operation on him in 2010 to remove kidney stones.

She was a student doctor training to work in the NHS at the time, and the couple later made their relationship public in 2012.

Over the years, Emily has transformed herself from the girlfriend of a shy pop star to a family-centered mother who is comfortable in the lives of celebrities.

Fabulous enlisted the help of body language expert Judi to decipher how this transformation came about…

Humble beginnings

Before Emily became a celebrity, she studied medicine and focused on her studies and career.

But soon she was teased by her new boyfriend, and Judi thinks this wasn’t always welcome attention.

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“Her body language suggests that she prefers the cameras to focus on her husband,” she analyzes.

“Emily walks slightly behind him, dressed in a simple black outfit, holding the strap of her bag with one hand and Pete with the other.

“Her smile looks polite, but her facial expression suggests she doesn’t feel like she really belongs to this world.”

According to Judi, Peter struggled to calm Emily’s nerves with a “tight and protective” hand, using his body as a “partial shield allowing him to show off to the press cameras at the same time.”

Chaos on the red carpet

Emily made her red carpet debut with Peter for the Pride of Britain Awards in 2012 and described the experience as “overwhelming”.

The 16-year age difference between the couple meant that Peter had the experience and wisdom to support her through life in the public eye.

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And in 2015, Emily attended public appearances with “a sense of inner peace,” says Judi.

In the photo above, she was 24 years old and eager to “draw attention to her husband,” which suggests “some fear of being in the spotlight herself.”

“Emily’s body language here resembles that of a royal engagement pose, with the perfect, serene smile but the look of subtle submission to the higher status husband,” says Judi.

Family first

Emily and Peter welcomed their first child, a daughter named Amelia, in January 2014.

And while the medical student had just managed to find her feet in front of the flashing lights, she now also had her daughter to think about.

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“Emily here seems to already be showing her inner turmoil about the camera attention as she carries her baby in a way that suggests actual fear and a strong desire to protect,” analyzes Judi.

“She cradles her baby against her torso, with one hand over the head and even presses her own head next to the baby’s. Emily’s big eyes suggest she wants to get away.”

They later welcomed a son named Theodore James in November 2016.

Emily is currently an estimated eight months pregnant with the couple’s third child.

Dr. Emily at your service

Although she became famous by association and could have made a living as a pop star’s wife without working, Emily still had plans to use her medical degree.

And according to Judi, her performances are stamped with “some quiet determination and confidence”, despite hints of “stage fright”.

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“Emily’s style and body language, appearing on a panel here, create a message of studied serenity,” analyzes Judi of her role as family doctor on ITV’s Lorraine in 2018.

However, Emily’s posture and even her facial expression look stiff and suppressed here.

‘It indicates some emotional repression, with signs of shoulder tension indicating some inner fear or stage fright.

“She seems to be deliberately avoiding the usual attention-seeking, extroverted look of celebrities here.

“Her body language suggests a more introverted personality, but also with some quiet determination and confidence.

“She seems determined to put distance between herself and the Katie Price world of loud drama and razzamatazz.”

Acting as stepmother

In 2021, Emily held her own on the red carpet and even accompanied Peter’s two older children, Junior and Princess.

Judi calls this the turning point in her public image, where life as a wife and mother of two allowed her to come into confidence.

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“Emily’s body language and clothing define a completely different woman,” says Judi of her performance at the 2021 Pride of Britain Awards.

“She looks like the powerhouse of the family here, in her beautiful silver dress that shows off the figure she has rarely featured before.

“Emily looks glamorous here, as if she now feels like she has finally earned her own place on the red carpet.

“Her much more confident facial expression shows that she now enjoys working with the cameras for herself.”

Soon to be mother of three

Emily leads a quiet life, but has shared some photos during her third pregnancy.

Judi believes her 12 years in the spotlight have completely changed her ‘attitude towards fame’, with her ‘level of inner confidence’ dramatically changing.

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“Pregnant with her third child, she sits on the armrest of the sofa with a warm smile that seems inspired by authentic happiness thanks to the round cheeks, the relaxed mouth shape and the endearing eye expression,” she analyzes.

“Her eyes now greet the camera like a friend and that hand on her stomach suggests that her approach to motherhood may no longer be relaxed either.

“Emily sits in the front pose here, while Peter seems happy to lean next to her, with a softer facial expression that suggests he is in love with fatherhood and his wife.”

The couple live in a luxury £5 million mansion once owned by Hollywood megastar Tom Cruise.

The four-storey, four-bedroom mansion was built in 2003 on the site of an old Victorian house and sits on a 14.2-acre plot in an exclusive area of ​​Surrey.

Sara Sampaio took her relationship with Ray Nicholson to a new level on Sunday when they made their red carpet debut at the Vanity Fair Oscars Party.

The model and actor, both 32, oozed affection as they hugged on camera at the high-profile celebrity event.

The celebration coincided with the 96th Academy Awards, where Oppenheimer took home the most awards, including the night’s top prize, Best Picture.

The Portuguese beauty has been dating Ray – the spitting image of his superstar dad Jack Nicholson, 86 – since the summer of 2023, but they saved their big debut as a couple for Hollywood’s biggest night.

Sara exuded classic Hollywood glamor in a beautiful black and burgundy off-the-shoulder dress by Zuhair Murad.

The dress had a ruffled bodice and a voluminous skirt with a slit that exposed her beautifully adorned legs.

The dark material was enlivened with beautiful dark red rose designs and she combined the dress with a tasteful set of pointed black pumps.

Sara swapped her usual brunette hair for blonde locks after dying her hair last month. She styled her long hair with a side parting and let her long waves fall down her back.

She completed her opulent look with glittering jewelry, including sparkling diamond earrings and a chunky necklace adorned with more diamonds and a huge red stone, from Pasquale Bruni.

Ray looked suave in a well-tailored charcoal suit which he teamed with a black satin shirt without a tie and a pair of black loafers.

Sara shared some photos of her Oscars party preparations on her Instagram Stories.

“Last night at @vanityfair with my ,” she captioned a post of her and Ray on the red carpet.

She included some behind-the-scenes photos, including one where Ray helped her zip up the back of her haute couture look.

In another photo, she beamed from ear to ear as she swept her hair away from her face and highlighted her delicate pink-hued nails.

Ray is the product of his father’s relationship with Rebecca Broussard, with whom the Oscar winner dated from 1989 to 1994.

Nicholson has three other confirmed children, including a daughter Jennifer with his only wife, Sandra Knight, to whom he was married from 1962 to 1968.

He would have a son Caleb with his Five Easy Pieces costar Susan Anspach, whom he did not publicly acknowledge until 1996; and an older daughter Lorraine from his relationship with Broussard.

The Chinatown star also has an alleged daughter Honey from his relationship with Danish model Winnie Hollman, whom he has never acknowledged; and a daughter Tessa with the waitress Jeannine Gourin, which he has also never publicly confirmed.

Sara and Ray have kept their relationship relatively under the radar and were last pictured together on a shopping trip in Beverly Hills in December.

She was previously linked to literary manager Zac Frognowski, but their last red carpet appearance was in early 2023.

Ray was previously seen on a date with Delilah Hamlin in 2022.

After first starting acting in the mid-2000s, he has gradually worked with more and more prestigious talents.

He appeared in a small role opposite Jared Leto in The Outsider in 2018, and in 2020 he had a minor role in Promising Young Woman opposite Carey Mulligan.

In 2021, he spent a small part working with acclaimed author Paul Thomas Anderson on his 2021 film Licorice Pizza, before graduating to lead roles in the Neil Labute thriller Out Of The Blue, in which he co-starred with Diane Kruger.

More recently, Ray had a supporting role in the 2022 Zoey Deutch rom-com starring Something From Tiffany’s, and last year he collaborated with Camila Morrone, Willem Dafoe and actor and director Patricia Arquette on her drama Gonzo Girl.

The Oscars is the biggest event of the year in the movie calendar, but it’s also all about fashion as the stars step out on the red carpet dressed to impress in glamorous attire.

However, many outfits hold meaning beyond what meets the eye, with stars purposefully conveying messages through fashion statements.

Elsewhere, eagle-eyed fans have derived meaning from A-listers and their choice of gown.

For instance, Margot Robbie ditched the typical pink attire that she’s been wearing on repeat while promoting her role in Barbie in favour of a black dress – a move some have claimed is a reaction to her Oscar nomination snub.

Other stars, such as Emma Stone and Carey Mulligan, have openly declared the sweet meaning behind their glamorous dresses for the event – and how they link to the characters they portray on screen.

Here, FEMAIL reveals the A-Listers who conveyed hidden meanings through their fashion choices at the the 96th Annual Academy Awards. 

MARGOT ROBBIE 

Margot Robbie sent social media into a frenzy after she arrived at the Oscars 2024 red carpet in Los Angeles wearing an unexpected outfit.

The Australian beauty displayed her trim physique in a shimmery, structured Versace gown with help from stylist Andrew Mukamal. The metal-mesh gown is from the fashion house’s Fall 2024 collection.

It featured a subtly sloped neckline and flattering draping at the hips, creating a gorgeous hourglass silhouette. 

But it was the colour of Margot’s glamorous Versace gown that led to speculation online.   

The 33-year-old actress — whose hit film Barbie received eight nominations — ended her run of pink awards show looks in the strapless black gown.

The colour choice led some to believe that Margot was commenting on her lack of nominations through the colour. 

Despite Barbie’s impressive eight nominations, Robbie was not nominated for Best Actress, while Greta Gerwig was not nominated for Best Director.

America Ferrera was nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the film, with pundits saying her character’s impassioned speech on feminism sealed the deal.

Barbie’s other nominations include Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor for Ryan Gosling and two nods for Best Song — including Gosling’s tune I’m Just Ken.

In a decision that sparked controversy, Margot was notably absent from the slew of nominations.

Social media users have claimed that Robbie ditching her typical Barbie-esque red carpet look in favour for a black outfit choice represents her ‘mourning the award she didn’t get’.

EMMA STONE 

It was a successful night for Emma Stone, who took home the prize for Best Actress following her role in Poor Things.

But before the big win, Emma, 35, wowed in pastel green and showed off her stunning frame in a peplum detail Louis Vuitton gown with floral brocade on the red carpet.

Fans of Poor Things will know a bit about its main character, Bella Baxter, a young woman explored in the tale after being brought back to life by an unorthodox scientist, Dr Goodwin Baxter.

With a special nod to the character that secured her one of the most significant accolades in her career, Emma dedicated her dress to Bella.

In an interview with British Vogue, Petra Flannery, Emma’s stylist said: ‘We wanted to keep Emma, Emma but show her affinity with the character and Bella’s spirit.’

The peplum feature nods to Bella Baxter’s love of ruffles, as created by costume designer Holly Waddington.

After winning the award, the Cruella star said she was ‘in awe’ of all of the team behind the surreal comedy, where she plays a woman who is reanimated and implanted with the brain of a baby.

Emma looked visibly pleased with herself as she entered the Winners’ Room at the ceremony.

The actress fought off competition from Maestro actress Carey Mulligan, Rye Lane’s Vivian Oparah, Anatomy of a Fall actress Sandra Huller and former American Idol winner Fantasia Barrino – who had been nominated for her role in The Color Purple – for the gong.

LILY GLADSTONE 

Best Actress nominee, Lily Gladstone, looked sensational as she arrived at the 2024 Oscars on Sunday.

Gladstone, 37, was the first Native American nominated for Best Actress for her performance in Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon – and was the favourite in the category thanks to her wins at the Golden Globes and SAG Awards.

She missed out on the award to Emma Stone. However, the 37-year-old made a touching nod to her Indigenous community through her attire.

The Killers of the Flower Moon actress radiated glamour on the red carpet in a midnight blue strapless gown with a flowing train.

While the dress, which featured a lavender trim and white floral detail across the skirt, was stunning in itself, it was the designer that created meaning behind the look.

Lily, whose heritage includes Blackfeet and Nez Perce roots, and her stylist, Jason Rembert, chose to bring a design that represents Native American culture to cinema’s most prestigious event.

The custom look was made in collaboration by Gucci’s creative director Sabato De Sarno and Indigenous artist Joe Big Mountain comes from the Mohawk, Cree & Comanche Nation.

Talking of the collaboration, Sabato De Sarno told Vogue: ‘Lily is an incredible talent. Her selecting Gucci to dress her for this historic moment is an honour.’

‘Creating a dress that conveys beauty and illuminates Indigenous designers and artistry, passed down through generations, is powerful; The collaboration with Joe and [his wife] Sunshine in Italy was a special moment for me.’

It comes after Lily was the first Indigenous actor to win a Golden Globe for Best Actress in the ceremony’s 81-year history.

Gladstone said: ‘This is a historic one, and it doesn’t belong to just me,’ Gladstone said in English, after opening their acceptance speech speaking in the Blackfeet language.

‘I’m holding it with all of my beautiful sisters in the film and my mother [in the film], Tantoo Cardinal.’

SYDNEY SWEENEY 

Sydney Sweeny caused waves online for emulating Marilyn Monroe’s iconic sex appeal as she posed on the red carpet at the 2024 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.

However, it wasn’t just Marilyn who Sydney took inspiration from on Sunday, but also Angelina Jolie. 

In a touching nod to Angelina’s style prowess, the Euphoria star, 26, replicated her 76th Annual Academy Awards look from 2004. 

The Old Hollywood Marc Bouwer cream gown cemented Angelina’s status as a fashion icon in the early 2000s.

Some 20 years later, Sydney followed Angelina’s footsteps and modelled the glamorous plunging halter neckline at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills yesterday evening.

Sydney recreated the bombshell look with the gown, matching shawl and accessories with a similar collection of layered pendant necklaces.

With the help of hair and makeup, Sydney managed to add her own touch to the archival look.

The White Lotus alum previously rocked her usual long, blonde tresses when she recently hosted Saturday Night Live.

For the annual Vanity Fair Oscar Party, Sydney changed it up and showcased a darker honey-blonde colour and her shoulder-length bob styled in bouncy waves.

The style differed from Angelina’s 2004 red carpet look, which saw the then 29-year-old’s long locks run loose.

With the incredible look, Sydney joined Angelina, 48, and the many A-list bombshells recognized for their red carpet outfits and graced many best-dressed lists.

ARIANA GRANDE 

The singer’s extravagant pink look might seem like a stylish choice merely intended to wow, but film fanatics will know that her attire paid tribute to the Wicked character Glinda.

Ariana Grande took to the prestigious event in a billowing pink gown – as she walked her first red carpet in four years.

After turning up to the red carpet late, the 30-year-old turned heads wearing a fitted, strapless pink gown from Giambattista Valli Haute Couture.

The dress contained ruched material as well as billowing fabric that flowed down into a train behind her for a dramatic flare.

It was a choice that channelled her character – Glinda the Good Fairy – in the upcoming adaptation of Wicked.

The singer – who recently revealed that she ‘cried herself to sleep’ following split from ex Dalton Gomez – is set to portray the beautiful witch with an adoration for all things pink.

The film is based on Gregory Maguire’s best selling novel and the hit Broadway musical adaptation, which debuted in 2003 starring Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel.

It is a prequel to The Wizard of Oz in which the storyline proceeds with Dorothy and details the one-time friendship between the Elphaba and Glinda characters.

It also stars Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible and Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero, as well as Bowen Yang, Adam James, Keala Settle and Bronwyn James.

CAREY MULLIGAN 

If she’s not behind the camera showcasing her skills as an actress, she’s gracing the red carpet in tasteful looks. 

But Carey Mulligan put a lot of extra thought into the gown she wore to Sunday’s Academy Awards, where she was nominated in the Best Actress category.

The actress wowed in a black and white Balenciaga dress accessorised with opera gloves and Boucheron jewels for her red carpet moment at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

And speaking to Vogue, she revealed how the carefully chosen dress was a tribute to her character in her nominated movie Maestro.

‘I think it’s my favourite dress I’ve ever worn,’ Carey gushed, explaining that the dress is a precise recreation of a 1951 gown from the Balenciaga archives. 

The date is significant as 1951 also happens to be the year that Felicia Montealegre and Leonard Bernstein got married, making the dress a fitting tribute to the woman Carey plays in the movie.

Carey said it was her stylist Andrew Mukamal who pitched the idea to Balenciaga, marking the first time the fashion house has remade a look from its archives for the red carpet.

Carey’s Oscar gown was the pinnacle of her vintage awards season wardrobe, having dazzled in recreations from Schiaparelli and Dior at the Golden Globes and BAFTAs respectively.

And she was delighted with the vintage cut of her Balenciaga gown, describing it as ‘the most incredible shape and so classic, but feels really modern. It just feels amazing to wear, and not constrictive; I’m not going to be sitting there holding my breath for three hours.’

The star was happy her glam squad could accompany her to the red carpet, with the group arriving in a party bus, so Carey could remain upright and not crease the gown, with tunes blasting.

Her arrival was in stark contrast to the 2021 ceremony, the last Oscars red carpet she walked, with Covid restrictions meaning she was only permitted to bring her husband Marcus Mumford.

‘[He] was in charge of everything: he had to make sure the dress was laid out nicely; he was texting my hair and make-up team. He was incredibly stressed,’ she told Vogue.

Carey lost out on the Best Actress Oscar on Sunday night to Emma Stone, who scooped the win for her role in Poor Things. 

Fans were left wondering why Ryan Gosling walked the red carpet without his wife Eva Mendes by his side at the Oscars in Los Angeles on Sunday night. 

The Hollywood star, 43, who was nominated for Best Supporting Actor for Barbie, posed on the red carpet with his sister Mandi instead at The Dolby Theatre. 

Eva’s Instagram followers were then surprised to see the actress, 50, was at the Oscars but had decided to skip the red carpet and head backstage. 

Rocking a baseball cap and a double denim outfit, Eva’s look was a far cry from the custom couture gowns seen at event. 

Eva previously spoke about the reason why she doesn’t do red carpet events with Ryan when she posted footage from 2011’s Place Beyond The Pines. 

She wrote: ‘Magic is Real. We did not meet on set. The magic started way before, but here’s a little magic captured on camera.’

A fan commented: ‘Eva, I want to be honest w u, but I hope Barbie will get through the Awards Season just to see you w Ryan. I know I’m selfish and probably a dreamer, but I will never stop to dream about it!!’ (sic). 

To which she responded: ‘You’re the best! What a cool comment; thank you. But we don’t do those things together…Like these photos I’ve been posting, I’m only comfortable posting because it’s already out there.’

She added: ‘Oh wait – for those who may catch me in a ‘lie’ – we only were on the red carpet together once when promoting this film.’

The actress shared a clip on Instagram showing her as she posed outside of Ryan’s, dressing room. 

‘Always by my man,’ the mom-of-two — who has been in a relationship with Gosling since they met on the set of their 2012 movie The Place Beyond the Pines — captioned the clip. 

Ryan later took the stage for an epic performance of ‘I’m just Ken’ sporting a hot pink bedazzled suit. He was also nominated for Best Supporting Actor, but lost out to Robert Downey Jr. (Oppenheimer.)

Eva also shared a snap of herself to her Instagram Stories, writing in Spanish, ‘Siempre con mi hombre’ which means ‘Always by my man.’ 

Meanwhile Ryan looked handsome as ever in a black Gucci suit with silver details. The actor walked the red carpet with his sister Mandi Gosling. Mandi wowed in a houndstooth pattern black and gold gown. 

After Ryan lost the Best Supporting Actor Oscar, Eva took to Instagram again, as she shared a photo of her in the same pink jacket Ryan wore onstage during his musical performance.

‘You took Ken all the way to the Oscar’s, RG,’ she wrote, playfully adding, ‘Now come home, we need to put the kids to bed.’

The couple—who share daughters Esmeralda, 9, and Amada, 7.

In January, Eva defended Ryan over his Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor, after fan backlash.

Mendes posted a gushing message to her Instagram, describing her pride and the ‘Not My Ken’ jeering he endured in the lead-up to Barbie’s release.

‘So proud of my man,’ Eva posted to Instagram.

‘So much hate when he took on this role. So many people trying to shame him for doing it. Despite all the #Notmyken ridicule and articles written about him, he created this completely original, hilarious, heartbreaking, now iconic character and took it all the way to Oscars. So beyond proud to be this Ken’s Barbie.’

Ryan was nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his role – but controversially, lead star Margot and director Greta failed to receive individual nods.

Ryan expressed his fury that the Academy had overlooked his female colleagues in a statement, but fell short of giving up his nomination in protest.

He began his statement by expressing gratitude for his nomination, stating: ‘I am extremely honored to be nominated by my colleagues alongside such remarkable artists in a year of so many great films.’

‘And I never thought I’d being saying this, but I’m also incredibly honored and proud that it’s for portraying a plastic doll named Ken.’

The actor then went on to share his disappointment at Margot and Greta not being nominated, before praising them for their work on the film.

‘Against all odds with nothing but a couple of soulless, scantily clad, and thankfully crotchless dolls, they made us laugh, they broke our hearts, they pushed the culture and they made history,’ he added.

Lastly, he congratulated co-star America Ferrera, who received the Best Supporting Actress nod.

‘Having said that, I am so happy for America Ferrera and the other incredible artists who contributed their talents to making this such a groundbreaking film,’ Ryan said.

Barbie was released in July and raked in a record-breaking $1.45 billion at the global box office, and $636 million domestically.

The box-office smash hit received a total of eight Oscar nominations, though Greta failed to secure a nomination for best director this year, and Margot, who played the title character, was also passed over for best lead actress.

The 96th Academy Awards red carpet kicked off in style on Sunday, with the biggest stars on the planet descending upon Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles in their most glamorous looks.

Margot Robbie, who starred as the iconic character Barbie in last summer’s biggest box office hit, swapped pink for a sleek black Versace gown – as she stunned on the red carpet.

Ariana Grande wowed in a voluminous custom pink Giambatista Valli Haute Couture gown – after her triumphant return to music with her new album Eternal Sunshine and her upcoming role in Wicked.

Zendaya looked incredible in a black and pink shimmering one-shoulder Giorgio Armani Prive look as she commanded attention on the red carpet.

Jennifer Lawrence dazzled in a black and white polka-dot Dior Haute Couture gown while Lupita Nyong’o slipped on a baby blue fringe accented custom Giorgio Armani dress, adding a statement three-dimensional gold purse.

Margot, 33, looked absolutely beautiful in a shimmery sequin black Versace gown, which featured a rounded neckline and a ruching detail along her waist.

The blonde bombshell paired her gown with a diamond and gold bracelet and ring, with her blonde tresses loose and center parted.

The movie star, who starred in Barbie the movie as the title character, kept her makeup to a minimum, opting to showcase her stunning natural beauty.

Ariana, 30, looked pretty in pink, wearing a custom bubblegum hued Giambatista Valli Haute Couture gown, adding a diamond and jeweled necklace with coordinating earrings.

The beauty’s strapless frock was ruched, paired with a three-dimensional puffy cover up, which she wore off her shoulders.

Ariana’s new album Eternal Sunshine was released just days prior, marking her seventh album she has released.

The beauty has been rocking blonde locks for the past year, due to her role in the upcoming Wicked films; she stars as Galinda Upland, who later becomes Glinda the Good.

Zendaya, who just returned back to the states after a worldwide promotional tour for Dune: Part Two, looked like the epitome of glamour in her red carpet look. 

The 27-year-old Euphoria star dropped jaws in a black and pink sequin number by Giorgio Armani Prive; the one-shoulder look also had a sweetheart neckline.

The striking gown had pink silky elements mixed in with the black sequin portions, resulting in a unique and incredible look.

Zendaya added gorgeous pink toned earrings and wore her brunette hair curled at the ends for a beautiful touch. Her jewels are from Bulgari.

Jennifer, 33, arrived in a stunning black and white polka-dot printed Dior Spring 2024 Haute Couture gown.

The mom of one, who is married to Cooke Maroney, has been an ambassador for the fashion house since 2012.

Jennifer’s frock had a fitted corset top-half and a flowing skirt; the eye-catching number had an asymmetrical neckline that had a draped element along one arm. 

The Oscar winner styled her long blonde hair with a deep side part, adding minimal makeup to highlight her beauty. 

Lupita, 41, dazzled in a custom Giorgio Armani powder blue gown; the frock had a peplum waist with feathered accents and crystal embellishments.

The movie star added De Beers earrings, bracelets and rings. 

Emma Stone wowed in a striking strapless mint hued gown, featuring a peplum waist. She is a wearing Louis Vuitton dress and Louis Vuitton High Jewelry.

Oppenheimer star Emily Blunt dazzled in a shimmering cream and silver frock, complete with a layered diamond necklace. Emily is wearing Schiaparelli Spring 2024 Haute Couture with Tiffany & Co. jewels.

Charlize Theron looked like an ethereal goddess in a sleek silver Dior Haute Couture number, which had an asymmetrical neckline.

The blonde beauty wore large diamond earrings that complemented her statement diamond necklaces. She is wearing Boucheron jewels.

Dune: Part Two star Florence Pugh looked breathtaking in a silver gown, which featured a three-dimensional top-half and a sleek silver bottom. Florence is wearing Del Core Spring 2024 with a Buglari High Jewelry Serpenti necklace. 

Anya Taylor-Joy dazzled in a strapless silver mermaid-inspired gown with her blonde hair center parted and straight and loose around her. Anya is wearing Dior Haute Couture with Tiffany & Co. jewels. 

Gabrielle Union’s look featured a three-dimensional accent along the waistline. Gabrielle is wearing Carolina Herrera Pre-Fall 2024 with Tiffany & Co. jewels. 

Gabrielle looked beautiful in a strapless silver pleated mini dress and column gown; she posed up a storm with husband Dwyane Wade. 

Carey Mulligan, Greta Lee and Billie Eilish chose black and white looks for the Oscars red carpet.

Carey dazzled in an archival Balenciaga gown – a recreation inspired from a 1951 design – paired with black gloves.

Greta Lee wore a halter-style black and white Loewe Fall 2024, complete with draped elements.

Billie Eilish looked beautiful in a Chanel Houndstooth look – consisting of a patterned skirt and purse, adding a white button up and black blazer. 

Matthew McConaughey looked dapper in a suit while his wife Camila Alves stunned in a black and silver number featuring futuristic accents along the sleeves. Matthew and Camila are both wearing custom Atelier Versace. 

 Vanessa Hudgens revealed her pregnancy on the Oscars red carpet on Sunday.

The 35-year-old star debuted her baby bump amid months of pregnancy speculation.

The star, who married professional baseball star Cole Tucker three months ago in Tulum, showcased her pregnant belly in a clingy black dress – a custom Vera Wang Haute Couture creation.

The stunning movie star showcased her bump in the high-neck black gown, while cradling her growing baby bump. 

She tied the knot with MLB player this past December, following three years of dating. 

Eva Longoria also opted for an elegant black dress – as well as Jamie Lee Curtis, Jessica Lange and Kate McKinnon.

Lily Gladstone looked lovely in a Gucci X Joe Big Mountain gown, adding Bulgari jewels. 

Issa Rae flashed her toned form in a plunging black sequin gown as she made a striking entrance to Hollywood’s biggest night. 

Mary Steenburgen, Danielle Brooks and Leslie Bibb also opted for eye-catching gowns. 

America Ferrera, who starred in the box office hit Barbie, channeled the iconic character in a bright pink figure-hugging number by Atelier Versace, adding a Pomellato necklace. 

Melissa McCarthy, Andrea Riseborough, Grace Gummer and Liza Koshy chose different shades of red, with Liza suffering a tumble due to her sky-high heels.

Hailee Steinfeld donned a pewter blue and gold accent strapless gown, which had striking lace cuffs; Hailee is wearing Eli Saab Spring 2024 Haute Couture with Chopard jewels. 

The actress wore her long brunette locks back in an elegant updo. 

Da’Vine Joy Randolph chose a baby blue sequin gown with feathered sleeves by Louis Vuitton. 

Jodie Foster wore a midnight blue number that had sequins along the skirt portion while Marlee Matlin rocked a purple sequin number.

Wicked star Cynthia Erivo donned an emerald Louis Vuitton frock, Brittany Snow chose a bold yellow look and Regina King chose an orange gown. 

The 96th Academy Awards was held on March 10 at 7 pm ET/4pm PT live on ABC, hosted for a fourth time by Jimmy Kimmel.

Oppenheimer won a whopping seven Oscars at Sunday night’s Academy Awards – while rival Barbie only won one.

Meanwhile Emma Stone led Poor Things to an impressive four including her Best Actress win and UK film The Zone Of Interest won two at the gala event held at The Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California.

The historical epic directed by Christopher Nolan swept the major categories with wins for Best Actor Cillian Murphy, Best Supporting Actor Robert Downey Jr. and Nolan – with the film also winning Best Picture.

In contrast, Barbie, who memorably won against Oppenheimer in the ‘Barbenheimer’ box office showdown over the summer, walked away with just one award for Best Original Song for What Was I Made For? by Billie Eilish and Finneas McConnell.

Downey Jr. jokingly thanked his ‘terrible childhood’ as he finally won an Oscar for his portrayal of Lewis Strauss, was delighted as he took to the stage – after host Jimmy Kimmel made a very awkward quip about his drug use.

The veteran actor – who has acted for over five decades – took home the Academy Award over stiff competition including Sterling K. Brown, American Fiction, Robert De Niro, Killers of the Flower Moon, Ryan Gosling, Barbie, and Mark Ruffalo, Poor Things.

Oppenheimer won seven awards in total – as well as Best Actor for Cillian Murphy, Best Supporting Actor, Best Director for Christopher Nolan, and Best Picture, it won Original Score for Ludwig Göransson – along with cinematography and achievement in film editing.

Al Pacino announced Oppenheimer as the Best Picture winner without bothering to name all the other nominees.

After the two films were released on the same day – July 21 – Barbenheimer gripped film fans who made an event out of going directly from the screening of one to the other.

Barbie was the highest-grossing movie of the year on both the domestic ($636.2 million) and worldwide ($1.445 billion) box office charts.

Oppenheimer took fifth place ($326.1 million) on the domestic box office charts and third place ($957.8 million) on the worldwide charts.

Meanwhile Emma, 35, powered through a wardrobe malfunction as she beat out an impressive field including favorite Lily Gladstone from Killers Of The Flower Moon in addition to Annette Bening, Nyad, Sandra Huller, Anatomy of a Fall, and Carey Mulligan, Maestro.

 As Emma was walking on stage she signaled that there was something wrong with her dress as she quickly acknowledged it during her emotional acceptance speech.

She said: ‘Oh, boy. My dress is broken. I think it happened during I’m Just Ken. I’m pretty sure. Oh, boy, this is really — this is really overwhelming. Sorry, I’m — okay, my voice is also a little gone. Whatever.’

Da’Vine Joy Randolph emotionally kicked off the Oscars as she broke into tears as she earned the coveted Actress in a Supporting Role for The Holdovers.

The talented 37-year-old actress beat out stiff competition including Emily Blunt, Oppenheimer, Danielle Brooks, The Color Purple, America Ferrera, Barbie, and Jodie Foster, Nyad.

Ben Kingsley’s wife made a stunning appearance on the red carpet as she donned a figure-hugging silver dress at the Academy Awards in Los Angeles tonight.

Daniela Lavender, 49, was effortlessly elegant in the flowing dress as she attended showbiz’s most prestigious night with her husband.

The Brazilian actress wore her sleek auburn hair straight and past her shoulders.

She opted for a glamorous yet understated makeup look with dewy skin and accessorized with glitzy jewelry, shoes and a clutch.

Ben, 80, looked dapper in a black suit and white shirt, but matched his wife’s glamorous aesthetic with a silver floral pin.

The couple first met in Hollywood and married in 2007 in a beautiful country house ceremony in Oxfordshire.

Many had doubted whether their relationship would last as the actor revealed he was ‘too busy’ to go on his honeymoon.

However, he assured that the couple were ‘extremely happy’, saying at the time: ‘Daniela is like an ancient mythological princess. She has great, deep dignity. She moves like an ocean liner.”

Ben, who is best known for playing the title role in the 1982 film Gandhi, has been married three times before and is the father of four children.

He shares Thomas and Jasmin with his first wife Angela Morant, and sons Edmund and Ferdinand with theater director Alison Sutcliffe, whom he divorced in 1992.

The Sexy Beast star then married Alexandra Christmann in 2003 but was left ‘deeply, deeply shocked’ when pictures of her kissing another man appeared online – leading to their divorce two years later.

The red carpet for the 96th Academy Awards kicked off in style on Sunday, with the world’s biggest stars descending on Ovation Hollywood in Los Angeles in their most glamorous looks.

Margot Robbie, who starred as iconic character Barbie in last summer’s biggest blockbuster, swapped pink for a tight black dress – as she stunned on the red carpet.

Ariana Grande dazzled in a voluminous custom pink Giambatista Valli Haute Couture gown – following her triumphant return to music with her new album Eternal Sunshine and her upcoming role in Wicked.

Zendaya looked stunning in a black and pink sparkly one-shoulder look as she turned heads on the red carpet.

Jennifer Lawrence dazzled in a black and white polka dot while Lupita Nyong’o donned a baby blue dress with fringe accents and added a statement three-dimensional gold bag.

Emma Stone dazzled in a striking strapless white dress, while Oppenheimer star Emily Blunt dazzled in a shimmering cream and silver gown, complete with a layered diamond necklace.

America Ferrera, who starred in the blockbuster Barbie, channels the iconic character in a bright pink, figure-hugging number.

Vanessa Hudgens used the event as the place to announce she was pregnant as she showed off her baby bump in a tight black dress.

Days ago, she lashed out at people who said she might be pregnant. On the March 6 episode of the She Pivots podcast, she told people to stop talking about her body.

“I literally just had a run-in with the public taking control of their opinion of me in a way that was disrespectful,” Hudgens said, recalling how her social media posts during her bachelorette getaway in October drew comments calling her theorized that she was pregnant.

Eva Longoria also opted – just like Jamie Lee Curtis – for an elegant black dress.

Issa Rae showed off her toned figure in a plunging black sequin dress as she made a striking entrance to Hollywood’s biggest night.

Dancing With The Stars fame Julianne Hough donned a dramatic strapless jumpsuit with a beaded top and wide white legs.

Brittany Snow couldn’t be missed in a strapless canary yellow dress with a cute sweetheart neckline. She rose to fame for her role as Susan Daisy Lemay on the CBS soap opera Guiding Light and is best known for her Pitch Perfect films.

The show honors the best films of 2023.

The most highly anticipated films of the past year – Barbie and Oppenheimer – leading the nominations.

Oppenheimer has scooped 13 awards, including best film and best actor for Cillian Murphy – who is favorite to win the main category after winning a BAFTA, Golden Globe and SAG award for his role as physicist J .Robert Oppenheimer.

The impressive total – which also includes best supporting actor and actress for Robert Downey Jr. and Emily Blunt, as well as Best Director for Christopher Nolan – is just one nomination short of the all-time record set by Titanic in 1998.

Last year’s other big hit film, Barbie, was nominated for eight awards, but also fell victim to notable criticism from the Academy.

Oscars 2024: From Vanesa Hudgens and Margot Robbie to Zendaya, we’ve shortlisted the best-dressed stars on this year’s red carpet. Look!

Oscars 2024: Celebrities have finally arrived for Hollywood’s biggest night, the 96th Academy Awards. The Oscars 2024 red carpet was the most anticipated event, with celebrities arriving in their unforgettable looks. Once again this year we saw A-listers dominate the red carpet with their best and boldest looks. From Vanesa Hudgens and Margot Robbie to Zendaya, we’ve shortlisted the best-dressed stars on this year’s red carpet. Look!

Zendaya

Zendaya turned heads in a metallic silver and pink patterned Giorgio Armani Privé dress. The Euphoria star paired the look with a sleek side-parted hairstyle and earrings.

zendaya looks beautiful at the Oscars pic.twitter.com/WtRJDBafOX

— 2000s (@PopCulture2000s) March 10, 2024

Margot Robbie

Margot Robbie took a rare break from Barbie pink and stunned in a shimmering black Versace dress on the red carpet. She chose to accessorize her look with just a stylish diamond and gold bracelet. Minimal glamor and messy loose locks sealed her red carp look.

MARGOT ROBBIE. pic.twitter.com/6U7O1GWOQM

— juju (@ayeejuju) March 11, 2024

Vanessa Hudgens

Mom-to-be Vanessa Hudgens arrived for this year’s ceremony in a black, long-sleeved dress. For accessories, she paired her look with a simple diamond necklace. Hudgens cradled a baby bump and took the opportunity to reveal that she is pregnant with her first child.

Vanessa Hudgens reveals at the #Oscars red carpet that she is pregnant with her first child. pic.twitter.com/yndrQlyobq

— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) March 10, 2024

Ariana Grande

Ariana Grande’s Barbie-inspired look stole the spotlight on the red carpet. She arrived in a pink strapless dress with a striking peplum detail.

Ariana Grande at the Oscars. pic.twitter.com/eiqFnERuB1

— 2000s (@PopCulture2000s) March 10, 2024

Jennifer Lawrence

Jennifer Lawrence arrived on the red carpet in a black and white polka dot dress, which she paired with a matching polka dot scarf. Diamond jewelry and wavy open hair sealed her red carpet avatar.

Jennifer lawrence stuns on the #Oscars Red carpet pic.twitter.com/sRrrZGGNj9

— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) March 10, 2024

Anya Taylor Joy

Anya Taylor-Joy wore a stunning silver Dior gown with pleated details for the 2024 Academy Awards. The diva styled the outfit with diamond jewels and pink, dewy, glamorous makeup.

Anya Taylor-Joy on the red carpet.#Oscars | #Oscars2024 pic.twitter.com/w9UpdXiNs7

— Julien  (@MajorDcp) March 10, 2024

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