Some stars took the red carpet literally this year at the 2021 Oscars.
Fiery reds and luxe rouge gowns crossed the matching carpet, while Academy Award nominees like Olivia Colman and Amanda Seyfried wowed in various shades of cherry. The 2021 carpet marked a momentous return to normalcy after the 2020 pandemic virtual awards ceremonies. While at a safe social distance, Oscar attendees including Angela Bassett and Reese Witherspoon walked the red carpet in scarlet looks.
Best Supporting Actress star Seyfried took a page out of her Mank onscreen persona to embody a modern-meets-Old Hollywood grace in an Armani tulle gown. Fellow Best Supporting Actress contender Olivia Colman presented her signature sophisticated style in a mid-length Dior gown. Witherspoon also wore Dior with an asymmetrical ombré dress that brought Grecian simplicity to a sleek sleeveless style.
E! personality Erin Lim Rhodes also took a nod from A-listers in a gorgeous tiered frock. Yet it was Bassett's off-the-shoulder stunner that packed a "wow" punch in a truly eye-catching red carpet reveal.
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The Mank Best Supporting Actress nominee slayed in a scarlet red Armani gown.
Reese Witherspoon was flawless in Dior.
The queen has arrived! The ageless Angela Bassett wowed audiences in an off-the-shoulder gown.
Oscar winner Olivia Colman returned to the Academy Awards in fiery red Dior as a Best Supporting Actress nominee for The Father.
Promising Young Woman scene-stealer Laverne Cox did not disappoint in a standout ruffled gown by Christian Siriano, with a glam snapshot by photographer Andrew Werner.
Minari star Han Ye-Ri was beautiful in a high-neck red gown with asymmetrical button details.
The Oscar-nominated crooner glowed in custom Gucci on the red carpet. Waite is a Best Song contender for "Hear My Voice" from The Trial of the Chicago 7.
The E! co-host looked gorgeous in a Georges Chakra Couture dress.