The Hollywood elite are celebrating a remarkable awards season with unity and glamour, as A-listers from every corner of the industry gather to honor each other's achievements before Sunday's big night.
Behind the polished smiles, there's palpable tension as nominees prepare for Sunday's ceremony—Teyana Taylor admitted nerves about her first Oscar nomination, and the industry is buzzing about whether Conan O'Brien can pull off a repeat hosting performance.
Conan O'Brien returns as Oscars host for the second consecutive year, helping roll out the red carpet at the Dolby Theatre. Teyana Taylor is nominated for Best Actress for 'One Battle After Another' and told reporters: 'I am so nervous. I'm realizing this is about to come to an end and I really had a blast.'
Oscar Week has delivered exactly what Hollywood needs right now—a star-studded preview of Sunday's main event, with A-listers mixing business with pleasure before the envelopes open.
Oscar Week has officially kicked into high gear, and Hollywood's elite are making their presence known across Los Angeles. The star-studded festivities began in earnest on Monday night with Dior's Club J'adore in Beverly Hills, where Lana Condor, Alexandra Shipp and Jurnee Smollett turned up looking effortlessly glamorous. These three bold-faced names represent the new generation of Hollywood talent, and their appearance at the exclusive Dior event signals the fashion house's continued pull with rising stars.
On Tuesday, the action shifted to Hollywood for the premiere of "Reminders of Him," the hotly anticipated Colleen Hoover adaptation starring Tyriq Withers and Maika Monroe. The duo walked the red carpet in what could be a breakout moment for both actors—Colleen Hoover adaptations have proven to be box office gold, and this one arrives with serious momentum heading into Oscar weekend. Meanwhile, across town at the 14th annual Queerties Awards, "Hacks" star Meg Stalter, Margaret Cho and Mae Martin received special honors, proving that LGBTQ+ representation continues to dominate the cultural conversation this awards season.
Conan O'Brien made his mark early, returning for his second consecutive year as Oscars host by helping roll out the red carpet at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday. The late-night legend's presence adds a layer of comfort for viewers—after last year's well-received hosting gig, the Academy clearly values his blend of wit and warmth. Meanwhile, Time's Women of the Year dinner at the West Hollywood Edition hotel brought together Teyana Taylor, Chloé Zhao, Sheryl Lee Ralph and Lucy Liu as honorees. Taylor, nominated for her transformative work in "One Battle After Another," opened up about the emotional weight of awards season: "I'm realizing this is about to come to an end and I really had a blast. There are all the friendships I made and all the beautiful people that I've enjoyed running into all awards season. I'm going to miss everybody."
Diane von Furstenberg's annual luncheon for female Oscar nominees remains the can't-miss event of Oscar Week, and this year's guest list did not disappoint. Gwyneth Paltrow, Katy Perry, Jane Fonda, Tracee Ellis Ross, Demi Moore, Tig Notaro, Ruth E. Carter and Autumn Durald Arkapaw were among the power players in attendance. The 53rd Annual Saturn Awards also drew major star power, with Tom Cruise making a rare awards appearance alongside director Guillermo del Toro. The film "Reminders of Him" continues its promotional push with Bradley Whitford and Lauren Graham joining the cast at Tuesday's premiere, while South Asians at the Oscars hosted their annual pre-Oscars party at Rideback Ranch with Lilly Singh, Liza Koshy and Jay Shetty among the attendees. Sunday's ceremony at the Dolby Theatre promises to be the culmination of an extraordinary week—and based on these parties, Hollywood is ready to celebrate.
