The Oscars 2026 live updates: Red carpet fashion, Rose Byrne stuns, stars arrive for 98th Academy Awards

Scroll down for the latest news and updates from the 98th Academy Awards.
Jessie Buckley in pink and red elegance
Hamnet star Jessie Buckley, who is considered the frontrunner for the best actress award at tonight’s Oscars, has arrived wearing a flowing pink-and-red strapless gown.
The star accessorised the dress with a simple silver and pearl necklace, earrings, and a ring.

Marty Supreme star Odessa A’zion

KPop Demon Hunters star Arden Cho

Heated Rivalry star Hudson Williams

Kieran Culkin

Alicia Silverstone returns in black-and-white old-Hollywood glam
Clueless star Alicia Silverstone went for a black and white dress, paired with black opera gloves.
It was the star’s first appearance at the awards for 30 years.

Aussie Joel Edgerton delivers classic style
Australian actor Joel Edgerton has arrived for the 2026 Oscars, wearing a black suit with a jewel-encrusted brooch combo.
The star of Train Dreams didn’t get nominated for a solo award, but the film did earn four nominations, including best picture.

Chase Infiniti’s dramatic dress
Chase Infiniti, Star of One Battle After Another, arrived wearing a lavender dress, adorned with a dramatic, embellished train.

Influencer Jihoon in sheer nude dress
Jihoon Kim, one of the biggest names online known for high-end fashion partnerships, has shown off a sheer, nude dress on the Oscars red carpet.

The star put up an adorable video online before hitting the red carpet, showing her getting ready with her mother.
Aussie Rose Byrne stuns in Dior at the Oscars
Australian comedian and actor Rose Byrne has arrived on the red carpet wearing a stunning Dior gown.
Byrne is up for Best Actress in a Leading Role (If I Had Legs I’d Kick You).

Speaking with Sunrise, Byrne said: “I’m wearing Dior. I’m fancy.”
The star said her family had come to Hollywood for the awards, describing that as “magical”.
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