In pictures: the 96th Academy Awards

1:22 pm on 11 March 2024

Composite image of celebrities attending the 2024 Academy Awards

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The biggest event on the awards calendar is upon us, as celebrities gather at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood for the 96th Academy Awards. While we wait to see who wins what, here's how they showed up on the red carpet.

US actor and director Bradley Cooper and his mother Gloria Campano attend the 96th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 10, 2024. (Photo by Frederic J. Brown / AFP)

Gloria Campano cuddles up to her son, US actor and director Bradley Cooper, nominated for Best Actor for his role in Maestro. Photo: FREDERIC J. BROWN / AFP

Irish actor Cillian Murphy attends the 96th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 10, 2024. (Photo by DAVID SWANSON / AFP)

Irish actor Cillian Murphy, 47, is widely tipped to win Best Actor for his role in Oppenheimer. Photo: DAVID SWANSON / AFP

British actress Emily Blunt attends the 96th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 10, 2024. (Photo by Frederic J. Brown / AFP)

Oppenheimer actress Emily Blunt, a first-time Oscars nominee, opted for a shimmering golden gown. Will art imitate life? Photo: FREDERIC J. BROWN / AFP

Actor Dominic Sessa poses with guests at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 10, 2024. (Photo by Valerie Macon / AFP)

Actor Dominic Sessa talks to fans outside the Dolby Theatre. Photo: VALERIE MACON / AFP

British actress Florence Pugh attends the 96th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 10, 2024. (Photo by Frederic J. Brown / AFP)

Oppenheimer star Florence Pugh, in a bedazzled corset, arrives at the Oscars. Photo: FREDERIC J. BROWN / AFP

US actress Da'Vine Joy Randolph attends the 96th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 10, 2024. (Photo by Frederic J. Brown / AFP)

Da'Vine Joy Randolph, nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in The Holdovers, arrives on the red carpet. Photo: FREDERIC J. BROWN / AFP

Australian actress Margot Robbie attends the 96th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 10, 2024. (Photo by Frederic J. Brown / AFP)

Margot Robbie eschewed on-brand Barbie pink for something dark and moody - a comment on the fact that the Academy failed to recognise her with a Best Actress nomination or Greta Gerwig as Best Director? Photo: FREDERIC J. BROWN / AFP

US actress Emma Stone attends the 96th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 10, 2024. (Photo by Frederic J. Brown / AFP)

Poor Things' Emma Stone, in minty green 'Mermaidcore', arrives at the Academy Awards. Photo: FREDERIC J. BROWN / AFP

US actress Zendaya attends the 96th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 10, 2024. (Photo by Frederic J. Brown / AFP)

Dune star Zendaya, who is presenting an award, poses on the red carpet. Photo: FREDERIC J. BROWN / AFP

Canadian actor Ryan Gosling attends the 96th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 10, 2024. (Photo by Frederic J. Brown / AFP)

He's just Ken: Ryan Gosling, nominated for his role in Barbie, smoulders for the cameras. Photo: FREDERIC J. BROWN / AFP

US actress Vanessa Hudgens attends the 96th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 10, 2024. (Photo by Frederic J. Brown / AFP)

Red carpet host, actress Vanessa Hudgens, chose this moment to debut her baby bump. Photo: FREDERIC J. BROWN / AFP

Ariana Grande attends the 96th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 10, 2024. (Photo by DAVID SWANSON / AFP)

Musician Ariana Grande in what can only be described as a marshmallow-pink column gown and matching duvet whoops we mean cape. Photo: DAVID SWANSON / AFP