Let’s face it, the Oscars red carpet is way more exciting than the three-hour long ceremony.
From the frocks, shocks and loved-up couples – there’s a reason Hollywood goes slightly lala during the Oscars.
So sit back, relax, pop the bubbly as we brings you all highlights from the 89th Academy Awards red carpet arrivals at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California.
Emma Stone channels 1920’s glamour in this Oscar inspired gold design.
Take us to prom, Ryan Gosling? The Best Actor nominee riding solo at the Oscars.
Lion star Nicole Kidman.
Hand-in-hand with her leading man, kuzzle king, Keith Urban
Justin Timberlake brought along a real-life Oscar, his stunning wife Jessica Biel.
Jess looked like a golden statue in this figure-hugging dress.
It might be the Oscars, but JT proves you can still be a total creeper.
Simply divine Charlize Theron.
All award season, Michelle Williams has walked the red carpet with her bestie Busy Phillips. And it was no exception on Sunday night!
Hollywood’s favourite A-list couple John Legend and Chrissy Teigen are too cute for words.
Chrissy confessed her husband John was feeling a little nervous ahead of his musical performance later in the night.
Octavia Spencer beams with excitement as she stuns in a feathered Marchesa ensemble.
What a dream! Kirsten Dunst steps out in a strapless black dress.
Best Actress nominee for Loving Ruth Negga dazzles in this high-neck Valentino red gown. The actress added a blue ACLU badge in honour of American civil liberties.
“I feel like I’m floating,” she told E!
Taraji P. Henson knows how to work an LBD.
Will tonight be Andrew Garfield’s lucky night? “I feel very proud to be named alongside these other actors. I’m here tonight with my dad and mum and two of my closest friends from back home,” the Best Actor nominee beamed.
Hailee Steinfeld in floral.
Best Supporting Actor nominee Dev Patel cuts a dapper figure in this cream-coloured blazer.
And in case you couldn’t love the Lion star anymore, he also brought along his mother, Anita. “My mum is constantly on the verge of tears, they’re happy tears,” he told E!
The cuteness is next level! Lion star Sunny Pawar touches up his bow-tie and the world collectively dies.
Manchester By The Sea star, Casey Affleck.
Sting, here with wife Trudi, is nominated for Best Song.
2015 Best Actress nominee Felicity Jones has arrived!
Best Actress nominee for Elle Isabelle Huppert stuns in this sequinned number.
Captain Fantastic star Viggo Mortensen, who is nominated for Best Actor, brought his 29-year-old son Henry along for his big night.
Lady in red! We just adore Viola Davis.
Meryl Streep is flawless.
Singer Sofia Carson works a voluminous strapless gown and slicked hair.
At just 20 years old, Lucas Hedge is this year’s youngest nominee. The Manchester By The Sea is up for the Best Supporting Actor gong.
How adorable are Leslie Mann and Judd Apatow?
Resident red carpet guru Giuliana Rancic is an ethereal goddess as she floats into the 89th Academy Awards in a off-the-shoulder lilac gown by George Schakra.
Looking very handsome… Ryan Seacrest points towards a winning day.
Hidden Figures director Theodore Melfi is joined by his wife Kimberly Quinn.
Last year’s honorary Oscar winner Jackie Chan brings along two pandas on behalf UNICEF.
Lin-Manuel Miranda, nominated for his song in Moana, was joined by his mother his mum, Dr. Luz Towns-Miranda.
Sofia Boutella is dubbed Hollywood’s next it girl and will be starring alongside Tom Cruise in the Mummy remake.
Hacksaw Ridge stunner Teresa Palmer, who recently welcomed her second son, oozes elegance in this flowing silver frock.
Darby Stanchfield in pure white.
Emma Roberts rocks a plunging Armani Prive dress and a bright copper hair colour.
Riz Ahmed, who recently made a cameo on Girls, looks oh so dapper in this soft blue tux.
Pharrell always looks great on the red carpet.
Michael J. Fox, pictured with his wife Tracy Pollan, is set to present an award.
Matt Damon and his wife Luciana Barroso.
50 Shades beauty Dakota Johnson is a vision in this gold Gucci number.
Janelle Monae stars in Hidden Figures and Moonlight.
Scarlett Johansson stepped out for the first time since news of her divorce broke.
Halle Berry, please always wear your hair like this.
Alicia Vikander is the belle of the ball!
Best Supporting Actress nominee Naomie Harris glows in white.
La La Land guru and director Damien Chazelle with Olivia Hamilton.
We are living for Priyanka Chopra’s high-drama look.
Funny man James Corden with his Mrs, Julia.
Brie Larson stuns in this fitted gown.
50 shades of yes! Looking incredible Jamie Dornan and wife Amelia.
Denzel Washington with wife Pauletta.
Salma Hayek rocks a lace McQueen design.
