Movie lovers it was Oscars night and as usual the red carpet was on fire! But let's be real all eyes were on Selena Gomez and wow did she deliver. This awards season has been Selena's moment and her Oscars look was seriously next level. Let's dive into her amazing gown plus all the must-know moments from the 97th Academy Awards.
Selena Gomez's Oscars Dress: 16000 Glass Drops and Pure Sophia Loren Glam!
Selena Gomez did not come to play games at the 2025 Oscars. She stepped out in a custom Ralph Lauren dress that was pure Old Hollywood magic inspired by the icon Sophia Loren herself. While Selena has been rocking darker shades this awards season she switched it up for the Oscars and went for a softer more dreamy vibe.
This was not just any dress. It was covered in over 16000 hand-affixed glass droplets and Rosemont crystals. Twelve skilled artisans worked to create this masterpiece. The Ralph Lauren team even airbrushed the glass drops to give it a subtle pink ombré effect. Talk about attention to detail!
And the bling? Of course Selena brought it. She wore Bvlgari jewelry including a platinum collar necklace with a huge 10-carat pear-cut diamond pendant plus diamond earrings and rings. Basically she was dripping in diamonds and glass droplets and looked absolutely incredible.
Selena and Ralph Lauren are clearly a red carpet dream team. She has worn his designs for several big events recently including the Emmys and the Governors Awards. They just get each other and the Oscars look was another example of their perfect style synergy.
Oscars 2025: Conan O'Brien Hosts Upsets Predictions and Hollywood Resilence Takes Center Stage
The 97th Academy Awards were anything but predictable. This Oscar season was described as "topsy-turvy" with frontrunners changing constantly and some unexpected twists. But in the end the show went on at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
Comedian Conan O'Brien hosted the Oscars for the first time taking over from Jimmy Kimmel. Conan promised a fun show even joking he started working on it just hours before. The ceremony aimed to celebrate Hollywood's resilence after a tough year that included wildfires and industry strikes.
The Best Picture race was tight. Netflix's Emilia Pérez led with 13 nominations but faced controversy. Ultimately the favorite seemed to be Sean Baker’s Anora which had won at Cannes and with major guilds. Conclave and Wicked were also in the mix making it an interesting competition.
Oscar Frontrunners and Surprises: Best Actor Actress and the Political Edge
While some of the supporting actor categories seemed locked down the lead acting races were nail-biters. Demi Moore was considered the likely winner for Best Actress for The Substance but Mikey Madison from Anora and Fernanda Torres in I’m Still Here could have pulled off upsets. Best Actor was also a tight race between Adrien Brody for The Brutalist and Timothée Chalamet for A Complete Unknown. A Chalamet win would have made him the youngest Best Actor winner ever.
Politics were definitely a factor this year. Sebastian Stan was nominated for playing a young Donald Trump in The Apprentice and Jeremy Strong was nominated for playing Roy Cohn in the same film. The Oscars took place just weeks into Trump's second administration adding a layer of political tension to the night. Conan O'Brien acknowledged the moment but aimed to balance it with positivity and celebration.
Performances and Presenters: Wicked Stars Shine and Hollywood's Biggest Names Take the Stage
Even though there were no performances of the Best Song nominees music was still a big part of the show. Wicked stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande performed a special medley from the musical. Queen Latifah honored the legendary Quincy Jones with a tribute. Last year's acting winners Emma Stone Robert Downey Jr. Cillian Murphy and Da’Vine Joy Randolph all returned to present awards.
And of course there were many other big names on stage as presenters including Selena Gomez herself plus Miley Cyrus and Lily-Rose Depp. However Harrison Ford had to drop out as a presenter due to a shingles diagnosis. Despite that there was no shortage of star power at the 2025 Oscars.
Red Carpet Fashion Highlights: Beyond Selena Gomez's Dazzling Look
While Selena Gomez stole the show there were tons of other amazing looks on the Oscars red carpet. Here are a few fashion highlights:
- Halle Berry: Stunning in Christian Siriano and Pomellato Jewelry.
- Doja Cat: Always bold in custom Balmain and Messika High Jewelry.
- Emma Stone: Elegant in custom Louis Vuitton.
- Ariana Grande: Chic and stylish in Schiaparelli.
- Zoe Saldana: Sophisticated in custom Saint Laurent and Cartier jewelry.
- Cynthia Erivo: Regal in custom Louis Vuitton.
- Penelope Cruz: Timeless elegance.
- Monica Barbaro: Classic Hollywood glamour.
From classic gowns to bold statements the red carpet was full of memorable fashion moments. It was a night for stars to shine and celebrate cinema in style.
Oscars 2025: A Night of Glamour Surprises and Celebrating Movie Magic
The 2025 Oscars were a wrap and it was definitely a night to remember. Selena Gomez stunned the red carpet Conan O'Brien brought the laughs and the awards were handed out after a season of twists and turns. Hollywood put on a glamorous show celebrating the best in film and reminding everyone of the magic of movies. And even though the film industry has faced challenges the Oscars were a chance to come together celebrate resilience and look ahead to the future of cinema. Until next year Hollywood!