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Oscars red carpet: Jessie Buckley, Rose Byrne and Amy Madigan steal the show at 98th Academy Awards

Hollywood's biggest stars have walked the red carpet for the glittering ceremony in Los Angeles on Sunday.

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Teyana Taylor attends the 98th Oscars
Teyana Taylor attends the 98th Oscars. Picture: Getty

By Katy Dartford

The film industry's biggest stars have donned their best outfits in Los Angeles for the 2026 Oscars awards ceremony.

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Rose Byrne was one of the first celebrities to walk the red carpet at the 98th Academy Awards.

The Australian actress, who is nominated for best leading actress for her role in If I Had Legs I'd Kick You, wore a strapless black fishtail gown by Dior, with floral embroidery across the bodice and hem.

Byrne paired the look with slicked back hair, a statement necklace and a bright red lip.

Rose Byrne arrives at the Oscars
Rose Byrne arrives at the Oscars. Picture: Getty
Amy Madigan rocked a gold and black metallic jacket
Amy Madigan rocked a gold and black metallic jacket. Picture: Getty

Jessie Buckley stole the limelight at the 98th Academy Awards in Los Angeles, completing her awards' season clean sweep, after being crowned best actress.

Dressed by stylist Danielle Goldberg, Buckley donned a pink-and-red Chanel gown designed by Matthieu Blazy as she took to the red carpet.

Jessie Buckley arrives at the Oscars on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
Jessie Buckley was a vision in pink and red . Picture: Alamy
A loved up Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner were coordinated in contrasting black and white
A loved up Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner were coordinated in contrasting black and white. Picture: Getty

Up-and-coming actress Chase Infiniti, who appeared in Paul Thomas Anderson's film One Battle After Another, chose springtime hues for her pale purple gown by French fashion house Louis Vuitton.

The form-fitting bodice was accentuated by a billowing ruffled skirt, and Infiniti kept her look relaxed with her micro braids left loose.

Chase Infiniti wore a lavender custom Louis Vuitton gown.
Chase Infiniti wore a lavender custom Louis Vuitton gown. Picture: Getty

Also opting for colour on the carpet was Norwegian actress Renate Reinsve, nominated for the best actress award for her role in Sentimental Value.

Reinsve also wore a Louis Vuitton creation: a vivid red strapless dress with an asymmetric hem. She leaned into the minimalism of the look with simple, slicked back hair, no necklace and strappy sandals.

Last year's best actor winner Adrien Brody, left, and Georgina Chapman arrive at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party
Last year's best actor winner Adrien Brody, left, and Georgina Chapman arrive at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party. Picture: Alamy
Renate Reinsve wore a striking custom-made red Louis Vuitton dress.
Renate Reinsve wore a striking custom-made red Louis Vuitton dress. Picture: Getty

The Brutalist star Felicity Jones wore a pale lemon gown to walk the red carpet, with a tulle-caped skirt overlaid and delicate sequin detailing.

Felicity Jones wore a pale yellow gown by Prada
Felicity Jones wore a pale yellow gown by Prada. Picture: Getty
Though stars of the small screen, Heated Rivalry's Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams went big for their looks at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party
Though stars of the small screen, Heated Rivalry's Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams went big for their looks at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party. Picture: Getty

Opting for a monochromatic look was Clueless actress Alicia Silverstone, who wore a custom Christian Siriano outfit, which included a black velvet strapless bodice, matching gloves and a sequinned white skirt.

Pedro Pascal, who was presenting the award for Best Production Design, was one of the most fashionably dressed men on the night - looking almost unrecognisable as he debuted a new clean shaven look
Pedro Pascal, who was presenting the award for Best Production Design, was one of the most fashionably dressed men on the night - looking almost unrecognisable as he debuted a new clean shaven look. Picture: Getty
Alicia Silverstone wore a black velvet strapless bodice and sequinned white skirt by Christian Siriano.
Alicia Silverstone wore a black velvet strapless bodice and sequinned white skirt by Christian Siriano. Picture: Getty

Bridgerton star Charithra Chandran wore a rich emerald gown by Miss Sohee on the red carpet. The satin strapless look included a bow detailing on the rear and a voluminous skirt.

Charithra Chandran wore a rich emerald gown by Miss Sohee.
Charithra Chandran wore a rich emerald gown by Miss Sohee. Picture: Getty
Jack O'Connell arrived wearing fangs as a nod to his role in vampiric thriller, Sinners
Jack O'Connell arrived wearing fangs as a nod to his role in vampiric thriller, Sinners. Picture: Alamy

Lola Kirke, who appears in the record-breaking film Sinners, which has clocked up a total of 16 nominations at this year's Oscars, wore a whimsical black midi-length dress with bow detailing, lace and sheer panels.

Lola Kirke wore a black midi-length dress with bow detailing, lace and sheer panels.
Lola Kirke wore a black midi-length dress with bow detailing, lace and sheer panels. Picture: Getty

Hamnet author Maggie O'Farrell, whose award-winning novel has been given the big-screen treatment, wore a bright fuchsia gown for the Oscars.

Maggie O'Farrell wore a bright fuchsia gown
Maggie O'Farrell wore a bright fuchsia gown. Picture: Getty

She accessorised her look with black accents in the form of a belt, necklace, lace gloves and fascinator.