The 98th Academy Awards brought Hollywood’s biggest stars back to the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on March 15, 2026, for a night that was as much about fashion and romance as it was about the winners themselves. Conan O’Brien returned to host for a second consecutive year.
Several real-life couples made the red carpet their own, including Paul Mescal and Gracie Abrams, Ethan Hawke and his wife Ryan Hawke, Dave McCary and Emma Stone, and Kathy Bates alongside Tony Campisi. Their joint appearances added a warmer, more personal note to a carpet otherwise dominated by high-fashion statements.
On the style side, mother-daughter duo Goldie Hawn and Kate Hudson turned heads together, while Michael B. Jordan, Teyana Taylor and Timothée Chalamet each brought distinct looks that stood out among the night’s best-dressed lists. As always, the red carpet served as a preview of the evening’s mood before the ceremony itself got underway inside.