• The annual Oscars nominees luncheon returned to the Beverly Hilton after last year’s cancellation, bringing nominees together for the traditional class photo.
  • Fashion was understated chic: many women wore black while a few — like Kate Hudson and Timothée Chalamet — added bold color.
  • Standout arrivals included Timothée Chalamet, Michael B. Jordan, Emma Stone, Kate Hudson and Teyana Taylor.
  • The luncheon serves as an early Oscars moment ahead of the March 15 ceremony hosted by Conan O’Brien.

Event returns to Beverly Hilton

The Academy’s annual nominees luncheon made its comeback Tuesday at the Beverly Hilton after being canceled the previous year. Nominees across all 24 Academy Award categories mingled on the beige carpet, greeted photographers and took part in the long-standing class photo that kicks off Oscar week.

What the luncheon signals

The luncheon — a tradition since the 1980s — marks one of the first formal gatherings of contenders before the 98th Academy Awards. This year’s show will air live March 15 from the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood on ABC and stream on Hulu. The Academy has also said the broadcast will move to YouTube in 2029.

Fashion highlights: understated chic

Many attendees embraced an understated, elegant look. Black dominated the women’s choices, with blazer dresses and tailored suits appearing frequently. Emma Stone wore a Julie de Libran blazer dress with a plunging neckline; Elle Fanning arrived in Givenchy by Sarah Burton in a suit dress.

But a few nominees added pops of color. Kate Hudson stepped onto the carpet in a red Lanvin gown paired with black leather opera gloves. Timothée Chalamet, one of the few to stand out among the muted tones, wore an electric blue suit that caught photographers’ attention.

Notable arrivals

Timothée Chalamet — Arriving in electric blue, Chalamet celebrated his third lead actor nomination and fourth overall.

Michael B. Jordan — The actor earned his first Oscar nomination for his role in Sinners and posed on the carpet in a gray suit.

Emma Stone and Yorgos Lanthimos — The frequent collaborators arrived together; Stone’s tailored blazer dress continued her recent red-carpet streak.

Kate Hudson — Nominated for lead actress 25 years after her first nomination, Hudson’s red Lanvin look was one of the luncheon’s standout fashion moments.

Teyana Taylor — Wearing a leather dress, Taylor brought bold texture to the carpet and shared a warm moment with veteran filmmaker Steven Spielberg.

Other nominees and industry figures in attendance included Leonardo DiCaprio, Chloé Zhao, Ethan Hawke, Wunmi Mosaku, Jessie Buckley, Stellan Skarsgård, Wagner Moura and producers and crews from films like Sinners and Hamnet.

Industry camaraderie and photo ops

Beyond fashion, the luncheon offered a rare chance for nominees to celebrate with peers and the Academy’s leadership, including Academy president Lynette Howell Taylor. Producers, directors and craftspeople — from set decorators to composers like Diane Warren — were on hand, underscoring the communal nature of Oscar season.

As award-season momentum builds, the nominees luncheon provided a mix of glamour, camaraderie and the inevitable anticipation for March’s ceremony.

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