There are few events as glamorous as the Oscars.
From the red carpet to the show, the Academy Awards are the biggest awards ceremony of all, and the premier awards show that attracts filmmakers from around the world. At Sunday's 96th edition, candidates and attendees wore dazzling fashion and accessories that they flaunted throughout the day.
After an awards season in which the wars in Ukraine and Gaza were barely mentioned, this year's Oscar carpet included several reminders of the conflicts. As the demonstrations disrupted traffic outside, some participants wore pins and held other statements calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. 20 Days in Mariupol, which won the award for Best Documentary Feature, is a harsh reminder of the toll the war took on the country and its civilian population.
Most of all, the Oscars provide an opportunity for the filmmaking community to forge connections. Whether it's Billie Eilish running to hug 'Barbie' star America Ferrera on the red carpet or Ferrera taking selfies with attendees inside the Dolby Theater, reunions, friendships and hilarious moments abound. was.
That's certainly the case with this show, which reunites generations of acting winners on stage, with comedic moments (like a naked John Cena on stage) and unscripted moments (before winning Best Actress). (including Emma Stone's dress being torn).
For many, the Oscars don't end at the Dolby Theater. Parties, more wardrobe changes, more impromptu meetings await.