Oscars 2026 Best Dressed: Elle Fanning, Anne Hathaway and more deliver standout fashion moments

A look at 10 celebrities who brought their fashion A-game to the red carpet at the 98th Academy Awards in Los Angeles
At the 98th Academy Awards, stars like Elle Fanning and Anne Hathaway stunned in bold gowns, vintage diamonds and custom designer looks on the Oscars red carpet (Arturo Holmes/Getty Images, Kevin Mazur/Getty Images, Julian Hamilton/Getty Images)
At the 98th Academy Awards, stars like Elle Fanning and Anne Hathaway stunned in bold gowns, vintage diamonds and custom designer looks on the Oscars red carpet (Arturo Holmes/Getty Images, Kevin Mazur/Getty Images, Julian Hamilton/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: The 98th Academy Awards, held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, brought out the best in Hollywood fashion. This year at the 2026 Oscars, it was all about bold colors, vintage diamonds, and custom-made designer gowns. If you missed the red carpet, don't worry, we’ve rounded up the top 10 best-dressed stars of the night right here.

1. Elle Fanning 

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 15: Elle Fanning attends the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images)
Elle Fanning attends the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California (Arturo Holmes/Getty Images)

Elle Fanning wore a beautiful Givenchy gown designed by Sarah Burton. She finished the look with a historic Cartier necklace from 1903.

2. Anne Hathaway

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 15: Anne Hathaway attends the 98th Annual Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)
Anne Hathaway attends the 98th Annual Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California (Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)

Anne Hathaway wore a strapless floral dress featuring a long, dramatic train and matching elbow-length gloves. She accessorized the silk tapestry gown with Bulgari diamonds from their latest collection.

3. Kate Hudson 

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 15: Kate Hudson attends the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by John Shearer/WireImage)
Kate Hudson attends the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California (John Shearer/WireImage)

Kate Hudson wore a custom jade green gown by Giorgio Armani Privé. The look was fresh off the designer’s Spring/Summer 2026 runway.

4. Mikey Madison

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 15: Mikey Madison attends the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)
Mikey Madison attends the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California (Mike Coppola/Getty Images)

Mikey Madison wore a deep burgundy Dior gown. The dress featured a corset-style top and elegant bunched fabric, which she paired with Tiffany & Co jewelry.

5. Rose Byrne

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 15: Rose Byrne attends the 98th Annual Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)
Rose Byrne attends the 98th Annual Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California (Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)

Rose Byrne wore a custom black Christian Dior dress. The strapless gown was paired with a simple gold necklace and a sleek, middle-parted hairstyle.

6. Jessie Buckley

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 15: Jessie Buckley attends the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images)
Jessie Buckley attends the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images)

Jessie Buckley wore a Chanel look. Her off-the-shoulder gown featured a bright pink skirt. The look was inspired by the dress that Grace Kelly wore to the Oscars in 1956.

 7. Gwyneth Paltrow 

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 15: Gwyneth Paltrow attends the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images)
Gwyneth Paltrow attends the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California (Arturo Holmes/Getty Images)

Back on the Oscars stage to present, Gwyneth Paltrow wore an ivory Giorgio Armani Prive gown with jewellery by Tiffany & Co.

8. Emma Stone

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 15: Emma Stone attends the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images)
Emma Stone attends the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images)

Emma Stone chose a white Louis Vuitton gown. It featured a square neckline and small sleeves, while she tied the look together with a side-parted bob and Repossi earrings. 

9. Chase Infiniti

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 15: Chase Infiniti attends the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by John Shearer/WireImage)
Chase Infiniti attends the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California (John Shearer/WireImage)

For her first Oscars, Chase Infiniti wore a custom lavender Louis Vuitton gown and added a De Beers diamond choker from their 2023 collection.

10. Zoe Saldana 

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 15: Zoe Saldaña attends the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by John Shearer/WireImage)
Zoe Saldaña attends the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California (John Shearer/WireImage)

Zoe Saldaña wore a dress by Saint Laurent. To add some sparkle, she wore a Cartier piece featuring 19 carats of diamonds.

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