Movie fans gather around because the 2025 Oscars just wrapped and let me tell you it was a night! Hollywood's biggest night delivered on all fronts: jaw-dropping red carpet fashion stunning beauty looks and of course those star-studded after-parties everyone is talking about. Plus we got some seriously amazing performances. Ready for the dish? Let's dive in!
Red Carpet Beauty Winners: Neutral Glam Reigns Supreme But Classic Red Lips Still Steal the Show
Okay fashion lovers the red carpet was absolutely overflowing with amazing looks. But what were the big beauty trends? This year it seemed like "less is more" was the motto for many stars with Neutral glam being a major moment. Coco Jones Ariana Grande and Fernanda Torres all rocked this vibe and proved you don't need a ton of makeup to look absolutely radiant.
Ariana Grande channeled her Wicked character Glinda with shimmery eyes a soft nude lip and bronzed cheeks. Her signature slicked-back bun completed the ethereal look. Coco Jones was glowing with natural skin rosy lips and soft waves. Fernanda Torres also opted for a fresh face with pink lips and simply lined eyes pairing it with a chic curly bob.
But hold up for the classics! June Squibb at 95 years young proved that a red lip is truly timeless. She sported a bold siren red lip that was just fantastic. And speaking of red the amazing Cynthia Erivo who stars in Wicked rocked a classic red lip too perfectly matching her red gown. She finished her look with a super elegant top knot. Basically red lips are still IT and age is just a number when it comes to killer beauty.
Tennis superstar Venus Williams looked incredible with bronzed skin a brown lip and an elegant updo with face-framing curls. And Elle Fanning went full princess with a gorgeous updo pink cheeks and classic black liner. But honestly the real accessory for everyone? Their smiles. Hollywood knows how to bring the glam!
Party Hopping Through Hollywood: Star-Studded Oscar Week Events You Wish You Were At
The Oscars are not just about the ceremony itself. It is a whole week of parties and events and this year was no exception. Stars were out and about all over Hollywood. The week kicked off with the NAACP Image Awards and SAG Awards and then the party train just kept rolling.
The annual Oscar Nominees Dinner was held at the Academy Museum with pretty much all the nominees in attendance. Cynthia Erivo Demi Moore and Zoe Saldaña were spotted hugging and posing together. Meanwhile across town Time's Women of the Year dinner honored Nicole Kidman and Olivia Munn among others. Nicole Kidman even teased some updates on the Practical Magic sequel saying it is "Moving ahead rapidly!".
Then there was the Chanel and Charles Finch Pre-Oscar Awards Dinner at the Beverly Hills Hotel which was basically a who's who of Hollywood. Just check out this guest list:
- Demi Moore
- Kim Kardashian and Jeff Bezos (yes really!)
- Adrien Brody and Mick Jagger (random but cool!)
- Sebastian Stan and Dan Stevens
- Ralph Fiennes
- Elle and Dakota Fanning and Riley Keough
- Natasha Lyonne
- Mick Jagger and Melanie Hamrick
- Michael Keaton and Judd Apatow
- Regé-Jean Page
- John Mulaney and Olivia Munn
- H.E.R.
- Zoey Deutch
- Lily-Rose Depp
And that's just ONE party! There were CAA Pre-Oscar Party the Saint Laurent x Vanity Fair Pre-Oscar Dinner the WIF Oscar Nominees Party and the ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards. Basically if you were in Hollywood this week there was a celebrity party happening every minute.
'Wicked' Takes the Stage: Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Bring Musical Magic to the Oscars
Music lovers rejoice! The 2025 Oscars got a dose of "Wicked" magic thanks to performances by stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. The Academy decided to do things a bit differently this year. Instead of just having the Best Song nominees perform they had a lineup of performers "celebrating the filmmaking community and some of its legends".
While the Academy kept tight-lipped about what exactly Ariana and Cynthia performed it was a big deal to have the stars of the nominated film Wicked take the stage. And get this if Cynthia Erivo wins Best Actress for her role in Wicked she will achieve EGOT status! That is Emmy Grammy Oscar and Tony Award winner putting her in a super exclusive club of artists.
Wicked was a big winner in nominations this year scoring 10 nods including Best Picture Original Score and a bunch of technical awards. Having Ariana and Cynthia perform just added to the buzz around the film and the Oscars Ceremony .
Predictions and Surprises: Who Took Home the Gold and Were There Any Upsets?
Everyone loves Oscar predictions and this year was no different. Film critic Peter Travers shared his predictions before the show. He thought The Brutalist SHOULD win Best Picture but predicted Conclave would actually take home the award beating out Anora. For acting categories Travers predicted Kieran Culkin and Zoe Saldaña for Best Supporting Actor and Actress respectively.
Of course the Oscars are always full of surprises so we will have to see how accurate the predictions were and who actually went home with those golden statues!
Conan O'Brien's Hosting Debut and How to Rewatch the Oscars Ceremony
For the first time ever comedian Conan O'Brien took on hosting duties for the Academy Awards . He even had some fun rolling out the red carpet beforehand. The ceremony aired live on ABC starting at 7 p.m. ET and for the first time ever it also streamed live on Hulu. So if you missed it live you can likely catch up on Hulu. Check your local listings and streaming services for replay options to relive all the glam moments speeches and maybe a few surprises from the 2025 Oscars!
Oscar Night Highlights: Must-Know Moments from the 2025 Academy Awards
- Red Carpet Neutral Glam: Stars like Ariana Grande and Coco Jones embraced understated beauty.
- Timeless Red Lips: June Squibb and Cynthia Erivo proved red lips are always in style.
- Star-Studded Parties: Pre-Oscar events were packed with A-listers from Kim Kardashian to Mick Jagger.
- 'Wicked' Performances: Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo brought Broadway magic to the Oscars stage.
- Conan O'Brien's Hosting Debut: The comedian took on hosting duties for the first time.
- 'Emilia Pérez' Nomination Lead: The film led nominations with an impressive 13 nods.