Okay movie lovers award season is always fun but let's be real the Oscars red carpet is a whole event in itself. And this year Selena Gomez showed up and showed OUT. She brought some serious old Hollywood charm and her dress? Let's just say it was dripping in glamour literally.
Dripping in Dreams: Selena Gomez's Crystal Gown is a Sophia Loren Tribute
Selena Gomez is known for rocking a chic retro vibe and for the 2025 Oscars she went full classic movie star. She stepped onto the red carpet in a custom Ralph Lauren dress that is honestly jaw-dropping. This was not just any dress though it was made with over 16000 hand-sewn crystals. Sixteen THOUSAND. Imagine the sparkle!
These weren't just any crystals either. They were Rosemont crystals airbrushed to have this gorgeous pink ombré effect. A team of twelve Italian artisans worked on this dress to create a lattice pattern that shimmered every time Selena moved. Seriously talk about movie star magic.
To complete the look Selena went for a wavy bob a peachy nude lip and some dazzling diamond jewelry. Her stylist Erin Walsh told E! News they were going for a "movie star magic" feel inspired by the iconic Sophia Loren. They even talked to Sophia Loren's former tailor while planning the whole ensemble. How cool is that?
Apparently sparkly dresses were a thing at the Oscars this year. Doja Cat Lily-Rose Depp and Ariana Grande also rocked gowns with tons of crystals and sequins. But Selena's definitely stood out with its classic elegance and that insane crystal detail.
'Emilia Perez' at the Oscars: 13 Nominations and Zoe Saldaña Wins Big!
Selena wasn't just there to look amazing though. She was there representing her movie Emilia Perez which was nominated for a whopping 13 Oscars. Yes THIRTEEN. That's huge! The movie itself is about a musical crime drama with Selena playing the wife of a cartel leader. It's been getting a lot of buzz during awards season.
While Emilia Perez didn't snag Best Picture it did take home two awards which is still a great achievement. Zoe Saldaña won Best Supporting Actress for her role in the film. Also the movie won Best Original Song for "El Mal." So even though it wasn't the biggest winner of the night Emilia Perez definitely had a moment and Selena was there to celebrate it all.
Selena herself co-presented the Best Documentary Short Film and Best Documentary Feature categories alongside Samuel L. Jackson. Talk about being in good company!
Even though Emilia Perez got a ton of nominations and some wins it also faced some controversies. There was some criticism about representation in the film and some resurfaced tweets from another actress in the movie caused a stir. Despite all that Selena has said she is proud of the movie and would do it all again.
Oscars 2025: 'Anora' Wins Big and Conan O'Brien Hosts
So who were the big winners at the Oscars 2025 overall? Well the movie Anora took home the coveted Best Picture award along with wins for Best Director (Sean Baker) and Best Actress (Mikey Madison). Adrien Brody won Best Actor for The Brutalist and Kieran Culkin won Best Supporting Actor for A Real Pain. It was definitely a night for celebrating amazing films and performances.
Comedian Conan O'Brien hosted the ceremony which took place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on March 2nd. For the first time ever you could even watch the Oscars live on a streaming service. Talk about keeping up with the times.
Selena's Awards Season Reign: From Globes to SAG to Oscars
This whole awards season has been pretty great for Selena Gomez. Even though she wasn't nominated for an Oscar herself she got nominations for her role in Emilia Perez at the Golden Globes the Screen Actors Guild Awards and the British Academy Film Awards. She also shared the Best Actress award at the Cannes Film Festival with her co-stars way back in 2024.
So yeah Selena Gomez has been killing it this awards season both on screen and on the red carpet. Her Oscars look was just the cherry on top of a pretty amazing run.
Key Highlights of Selena Gomez's Oscars 2025 Moment:
- Stunning Custom Dress: Selena wore a custom Ralph Lauren gown with over 16,000 hand-sewn crystals.
- Sophia Loren Inspiration: Her look was inspired by the iconic Italian actress Sophia Loren.
- 'Emilia Perez' Representation: Selena attended to support her film which received 13 Oscar nominations.
- Co-presented Awards: She presented Best Documentary Short Film and Best Documentary Feature with Samuel L. Jackson.
- Awards Season Success: Selena received nominations throughout the season for her role in 'Emilia Perez.'