Oscars 2026 red carpet: Rose Byrne, Nicole Kidman represent Australia on Academy Awards red carpet

Sunday 15 MarchSun 15 Mar 2026 at 10:19pm

Rose Byrne is up for an Oscar for her performance in If I Had Legs I'd Kick You. — Rose Byrne is up for an Oscar for her performance in If I Had Legs I'd Kick You. (Reuters: Daniel Cole)

While the Oscars are all about the best films of the year, to many the real show is the fashion before the event.

And given the Academy Awards are the last major event in the Hollywood awards season calendar, it's like the grand final of red carpets.

See the most striking outfits of the 2026 attendees as they arrive here.

A woman in a black grown with beaded floral embellishments. — The soft pastel hues against the black backdrop create a stunning effect on this frock. (Reuters: Daniel Cole)

2026-03-15T215217Z_1984069154_HP1EM3F1OR4NN_RTRMADP_3_AWARDS-OSCARS — Together, the bright crimson and baby pink of this gown are certainly eye-catching on Best Actress hopeful Jessie Buckley. (Reuters: Daniel Cole)

Hudson wiliams in a dark suit wtih a brooch and bracelet. — Always in an immaculately tailored suit paired with unique jewellery, Heated Rivalry star Hudson Williams has become one of the biggest red carpet stars of this awards season. (Reuters: Daniel Cole)

A woman in a lack gown with red necklace — Zoe Saldana is back on the red carpet after her Best Supporting Actress win last year. The bright red necklace is a perfect touch to jazz up the simple black lacy gown. (Reuters: Daniel Cole)

Demi Moore in a eathery green scaly dress — Demi Moore has arrived in this feathery frock with a green scaly skirt. I can't help but think if she leans forward they might give her a little tickle on the nose. (Reuters: Daniel Cole)

A woman in a low bun with a white gown. — Elle Fanning looks almost bridal in this white gown. The star is adding to a trend this evening of striking strapless gowns with slicked back hair. (Reuters: Caroline Brehman)

A black man in an unadorned black jacket buttoned up. — Michael B Jordan is fresh off his BAFTA win for Best Actor in Sinners. (Reuters: Daniel Cole)

A woman in a halter neck ruffled train dress. — One Battle After Another star Chase Infiniti is keeping busy holding up that ruffled train as she strolls across the media wall. This shade of lilac is stunning. (Reuters: Daniel Cole)

A black woman with short hair in a black dress streaked with white, with a long train. — Teyana Taylor proves when you have style as good as hers you can make even shag carpet-like material look good. She's up for Best Supporting Actress tonight. (AP: Daniel Cole)

A woman in a shiny white dress with shoulder pads but no sleeves. — I have decided to call these cap sleeves on Emma Stone's frock micro-sleeves. Perhaps it will catch on. (Reuters: Daniel Cole)

Nicole Kidman gives peplum a whole new meaning with this feathered and beaded look. — Nicole Kidman gives peplum a whole new meaning with this feathered and beaded look. (Getty Images: Emma McIntyre)

Two women a mother and daughter in sparkly gowns — It's a family affair tonight for Best Actress nominee Kate Hudson who brought her mother, fellow famous actress Goldie Hawn. There's plenty of glitter and sparkles between the two of them. (Getty Images: Angela Weiss)

A man in a suit. — Timothee Chalamet must think his Oscar prospects are pretty bright with those night-time shades. The actor has settled on an all-white suit with some funky little rings for this red carpet look. (Reuters: Daniel Cole)

Jacob Elordi in a black suit. — Jacob Elordi is nominated for Best Supporting Actor. He's come a long way from Brisbane! (Reuters: Daniel Cole)

A white woman with long black hair in a red velvet sleeveless dress. — Mikey Madison has returned to the red carpet in this heavenly velvet number after taking home Best Actress last year. (Reuters: Daniel Cole)

Fran Drescher in head to two sequins and a statement clutch in a gorgeous shade of green. — Fran Drescher in head-to-toe sequins and a statement clutch in a gorgeous shade of green. (Reuters: Daniel Cole)

A slender young woman in a sparkly black skirt and cropped top with a long scarf train. — Gracie Abrams also donned a black sparkly number for her red carpet appearance. (Reuters: Daniel Cole)

A woman in a pale yellow sleeveless dress. — Felicity Jones is the belle of the ball in this lemon yellow and tulle number. (Reuters: Daniel Cole)

Kristen Wiig in a bronze dress with lots of bead detail. — I can only imagine how long it took to sew all of the beads on Kristen Wiig's dress. Let's hope none came loose out there! (Reuters: Daniel Cole)