The 92nd Academy Awards ceremony was held on February 9, 2020, in Los Angeles. By midday, celebrities began arriving at the Dolby Theatre's red carpet, only to be met by a heavy rainstorm that caused chaos. Even the transparent roof overhead offered little protection. At one point, photographers and camera operators were drenched, yet the downpour didn't dampen the evening's excitement. In this article from GoSeekNest magazine, we showcase the most memorable celebrity outfits from the Oscars red carpet.
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Top Red Carpet Fashion at the 2020 Oscars
Renée Zellweger
Renée Zellweger wearing a white Armani Privé gown. Photo: dailymail.co.uk
All eyes were on the frontrunner for Best Actress. Renée Zellweger dazzled in a sleek white one-shoulder gown by Armani Privé, paired with a striking David Webb ring. The 50-year-old actress styled her blonde hair in a classic updo.
Charlize Theron
Charlize Theron in a black Dior Haute Couture dress
The 44-year-old star walked the red carpet in a floor-length black asymmetric Dior Haute Couture gown with a train. The one-shoulder design featured a high front neckline that showed off her long legs.
Charlize Theron in her Dior Haute Couture black gown
Theron accessorized with Tiffany & Co. pieces: a diamond pendant necklace valued at $5 million, earrings ($23,300), and rings totaling $64,300. She arrived with her mother Gerda, who escorted her down the carpet.
Scarlett Johansson
Scarlett Johansson with fiancé Colin Jost
Scarlett Johansson, 35, attended with her fiancé Colin Jost, 37, of Saturday Night Live fame. She wore a floor-length silver gown by Oscar de la Renta, featuring a corset of shimmering threads that cascaded down. The ensemble, paired with Forevermark Jewelry earrings and a bracelet worth $2.5 million, gave her an ethereal goddess-like appearance.
Margot Robbie
Margot Robbie in Chanel vintage
Australian actress Margot Robbie, 29, stunned in a vintage black Chanel Haute Couture gown from the Spring 1994 collection, featuring long sheer sleeves. She kept jewelry minimal with a large brooch, her engagement ring, and a diamond ring. Her old Hollywood-style curls completed the distinctive look.
Penélope Cruz
Penélope Cruz in Chanel Haute Couture
Penélope Cruz, 45, also chose Chanel Haute Couture — a black gown with a full skirt from the Spring 1995 collection. A bow adorned her chest and a pearl belt cinched her waist. She skipped extra jewelry and an elaborate hairstyle, letting her straight, flowing hair speak for itself.
Cynthia Erivo
Cynthia Erivo in Atelier Versace
British singer and actress Cynthia Erivo, 33, wowed the crowd in a graphic cream one-shoulder Atelier Versace gown. The daring neckline and silver Swarovski-embroidered accents drew attention. She accessorized with oversized earrings and rings.
Natalie Portman
Natalie Portman in Dior Haute Couture with protest cape
Natalie Portman, 38, caused a stir in a black lace Dior Haute Couture gown from the Spring 2020 collection, embellished with gold embroidery. She paired it with a long cape embroidered with the names of female directors who were overlooked for Oscar nominations: Lorene Scafaria, Lulu Wang, Greta Gerwig, Marielle Heller, Melina Matsoukas, Alma Har'el, Céline Sciamma, and Mati Diop.
Salma Hayek
Salma Hayek in Gucci
Salma Hayek, 53, a devoted Gucci fan, wore a cream one-shoulder dress with a sheer sleeve from the Italian house. She styled her hair in an updo and added textured Boucheron jewelry. Her appearance made a strong impression.
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Laura Dern
Laura Dern in Armani
Best Supporting Actress frontrunner Laura Dern wore a soft pink Armani gown. The simple silhouette featured a black top with understated tassels. She finished the look with soft curls swept back, diamond earrings, and a bracelet.
Regina King
Regina King in Versace with Harry Winston diamonds
Regina King, 49, was among the first arrivals. She wore a pink one-shoulder Versace gown and flaunted a full set of Harry Winston diamond jewelry worth $500,000.
Billy Porter
Billy Porter in Giles Deacon
The most unforgettable look arguably belonged to Billy Porter, the 50-year-old American actor known for pushing boundaries. His Giles Deacon creation took months to make: a gold feathered top paired with a voluminous skirt printed with Kensington Palace motifs. He finished with Jimmy Choo heels. Clearly, dresses are not just for women at the Oscars.
