Arrivals are underway for the 97th Academy Awards, and The Times’ photo team is out in force on the red carpet, capturing all the best looks as stars make their way into the Dolby Theatre for the ceremony. Whether you’re following along live in the lead-up to the telecast, hosted by Conan O’Brien for the first time, or catching up along the way, we have the full rundown of the evening’s most striking sartorial statements.
Ariana Grande
“Wicked” star Ariana Grande shows off her full silhouette en route to the Academy Awards.
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“A Complete Unknown” star Elle Fanning sports a white gown with train on the carpet.
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Edward Berger
“Conclave” director Edward Berger strikes a natty pose on the red carpet.
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FERNANDA TORRES
Fernanda Torres, Oscar nominated for “I’m Still Here,” chose a gown with a feathery fringe.
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Marlee Matlin
Marlee Matlin greets the crowd on the carpet.
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Yasmin Finney
“Heartstoppers” star Yasmin Finney opted for striking black gown.
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Richard Beek, Nick Park and Merlin Crossingham
Richard Beek, Nick Park and Merlin Crossingham, filmmakers behind Oscar nominated “Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl,” show off their stop-motion creations.
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Jeff Goldblum and Emilie Livingston
“Wicked” star Jeff Goldblum accompanies his wife, Emilie Livingston, on the red carpet.
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Julian Brave NoiseCat
Julian Brave NoiseCat, co-director of Oscar nominated documentary “Sugarcane,” honors his Native heritage on the red carpet.
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Coco Gauff
Tennis star Coco Gauff shows off her red carpet form in a lemon colored gown.
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Brady Corbet and Mona Fastvold
Brady Corbet, director of “The Brutalist,” arrives with co-writer and companion Mona Fastvold.
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Clarence Maclin and Divine G
Clarence Maclin and Divine G, both nominated for co-writing “Sing Sing,” go for black and white tuxedos.
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Joan Chen
“Didi” star Joan Chen in a flowy gown on the carpet
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Diane Warren
Frequent nominee Diane Warren sports a custom Klein Epstein Parker tuxedo paired with a custom shirt and custom tie.
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Matt Rogers and Bowen
Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang, co-hosts of “Las Culturistas” podcast, make their presence known on the red carpet.
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Nick Emerson
Nick Emerson, Oscar nominated editor for “Conclave,” made an early appearance on the red carpet.
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D.J. Gugenheim
D.J. Gugenheim, producer for “The Brutalist,” is tux ready on the red carpet.
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