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The Academy Awards may be all about the big screen, but the real show happens before the ceremony even starts—on the red carpet. Celeb after celeb, Hollywood’s A-listers put on an award-worthy display of fashion that continuously keep audiences tuning back to the red carpet each year.
The 2025 Oscars red carpet was no exception. Actresses like Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo dazzled in showstopping looks featuring jaw-dropping details like gravity-defying peplums and sculptural necklines. Demi Moore and Selena Gomez also stunned in shimmering beaded gowns that embodied the Oscars statue, while The View co-host Whoopi Goldberg dripped in liquid-like fabric. Others, such as Scarlett Johansson and Mikey Madison. pulled looks from the vault, managing to bring a modern twist to archival looks.
It was a night full of old Hollywood glamour and fresh takes on red carpet dressing, including tuxedo looks, vintage pulls, and more. Ahead are the 15 best-dressed celebrities at the 2025 Oscars.
Ariana Grande in Schiaparelli Couture
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The Wicked actress channeled Glinda with her custom Schiaparelli couture gown. The floating peplum gown contained 190,000 crystal sequins and rhinestones.
Elle Fanning in Givenchy and Cartier jewelry
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Fanning was a vision in white, wearing a custom Givenchy gown by the house’s new creative director, Sarah Burton. She accessorized the dress with a vintage Cartier necklace from 1958.
Whoopi Goldberg in Christian Siriano
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Walking on water is a good way to describe Whoopi Goldberg’s glimmering gown at the Oscars. The View‘s co-host wore a fall/winter 2025 gown by Christian Siriano.
Cynthia Erivo in custom Louis Vuitton
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A lush green gown was all Cynthia Erivo needed to embody Elphaba on the Oscars red carpet. The actress, nominated for her role in Wicked, wore a custom velvet sculptural gown by Louis Vuitton.
Zoe Saldaña in Saint Laurent
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The Emilia Pérez actress stepped on the red carpet in a dress straight out of a Parisian dream. Custom-made for Saldaña, she wore a Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello bubble gown with sheer opera gloves.
Lisa in Markgong
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If you can’t decide between a dress or a tuxedo, why not both? The White Lotus‘ Lisa sported a hybrid tuxedo-gown look from Markgong.
Selena Gomez in custom Ralph Lauren
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The Only Murders in the Building actress dazzled in a custom Ralph Lauren gown. The dress featured an off-the-shoulder neckline that beautifully showcased her jewelry.
Demi Moore in Armani Privé and Chopard jewelry
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Nominated for The Substance, Moore was dripping in crystals via an Armani Privé gown. The silver number was accessorized by Chopard jewelry.
Lupita Nyong’o in Chanel
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Lupita Nyong’o was radiating in pearls: 22,000 of them, to be exact. The actress wore a Chanel gown inspired by a look from the spring/summer 1991 collection that took over 600 hours of work.
Doja Cat in custom Balmain
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The singer stepped onto the red carpet in a custom Balmain dress featuring a shimmering leopard print. She accessorized with a matching scarf that gave her a diva allure.
Margaret Qualley in Chanel
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Chanel ambassador Margaret Qualley leaned on the Parisian house for the Oscars. She wore a classic black gown, which took over 150 hours to make, inspired by a look from the Spring/Summer 2005 collection.
Halle Berry in Christian Siriano and Pomellato Jewelry
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Halle Berry channeled a mirrorball on the Oscars red carpet. And we can’t help but disco along. The actress wore a Christian Siriano gown that featured reflective discs throughout, which she accessorized with Pomellato Jewelry.
Michelle Yeoh in Balenciaga
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Blue was the warmest color at the Oscars red carpet after Michelle Yeoh dazzled in a Balenciaga strapless gown from the house’s most recent couture collection.
Scarlett Johansson in vintage Mugler
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Johansson’s dress is a blast from the past. She wore a vintage Mugler dress from the house’s fall/winter 1999 by the late designer. She accessorized with matching gloves for an opera-ready look.
Mikey Madison in custom Dior
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The Anora actress wore a strapless Dior gown. The couture gown is modeled after the iconic Bal à Paris dress by Christian Dior shown in 1956. This time, the house recreated the gown in pink with a black velvet bustier.
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