Oscars 2022: Ranking the Best and Worst Red Carpet Looks
This year’s nominees for the 94th Academy Awards are not only gunning to take home an Oscar, but the competition on the red carpet. Vibrant colors and pastels were a…
Zendaya attends the 94th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on March 27, 2022 in Hollywood, California.
Momodu Mansaray/Getty ImagesThis year's nominees for the 94th Academy Awards are not only gunning to take home an Oscar, but the competition on the red carpet. Vibrant colors and pastels were a common theme, but some stars kept it simple. See below who were our best and worst looks of Hollywood's biggest night.
Worst: Julia Vernon
Mike Coppola/Getty ImagesShe's the hair and makeup supervisor for Cruella, but she's being cruel to us with this ensemble.
Worst: Eva Von Bahr
Mike Coppola/Getty ImagesThe hair and makeup stylists are bombing on the red carpet. Although we fully appreciate art, we don't want to see it printed on a gown.
Worst: Maria Menounos
Mike Coppola/Getty ImagesStraight jacket but make it fashion? Maria Menounos looks as stiff as this dress makes us feel looking at it.
Worst: Diane Warren
Mike Coppola/Getty ImagesWe appreciate the effort, but the Best Song nominee's outfit doesn't look quite right on her.
Worst: Maggie Gyllenhaal
Mike Coppola/Getty ImagesThe Lost Daughter director got lost herself, wearing this T-shaped gown.
Worst: David Oyelowo
Mike Coppola/Getty ImagesWe appreciate the actor's attempt at spring patterns, but it's making us dizzy with it's neon color.
Worst: Timothée Chalamet
Mike Coppola/Getty ImagesAlthough we love a bare-chested blazer, we'd rather see it on his 'Dune' co-star Jason Momoa.
Worst: Zendaya
Mike Coppola/Getty ImagesWe were looking forward to what Zendaya was going to wear at the Oscars, and although her skirt is stunning, the top and hair just don't do it for us.
Best: Reba McEntire
David Livingston/Getty ImagesGreen gowns on redheads is a guaranteed Win in our book!
Best: Jesse Plemons and Kirsten Dunst
Mike Coppola/Getty ImagesThe Power of The Dog couple, both nominated for best supporting actor in their respective categories looked great together. Jesse let Kirsten's rosy dress take the lead, while he wore all black.
Best: Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith
Mike Coppola/Getty ImagesMove over, Will! Jada came to slay on the red carpet in this emerald green gown with an insane train!
Best: Denise Yarde
Emma McIntyre/Getty ImagesWe're loving the energy Belfast sound mixer is exuding on the red carpet, with her gown's cape.
Best: Mary Parent
Mike Coppola/Getty ImagesThe Dune producer wore the perfect spring bohemian dress at the Oscars.
Best: Saniyya Sidney
Mike Coppola/Getty ImagesThe King Richard actress looked so adorable on her red carpet debut!
Best: Emilia Jones
Mike Coppola/Getty ImagesThe CODA actress opted for a glimmering champagne-colored gown.
Best: Amy Forsyth
Mike Coppola/Getty ImagesThe CODA actress looked like a rose, wearing a classic red gown.
Best: Kodi Smit-McPhee
Mike Coppola/Getty ImagesThe Power of The Dog actor came to Oscars edgy, wearing a powder blue suit.
Best: Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker
Mike Coppola/Getty ImagesKourtney Kardashian wearing vintage Mugler and Travis Barker, also wearing Mugler went for a classic style at the Oscars.
Best: H.E.R.
Momodu Mansaray/Getty ImagesH.E.R. just exudes confidence, and her bright lime dress mirrors that.
Best: Billie Eilish
Mike Coppola/Getty ImagesWe can't help but stare at Billie's billowing dress and classic hairdo.
Best: Serena Williams
Mike Coppola/Getty ImagesSerena's pink dress is complimented beautiful with black accents -- her lace gloves are so regal.
Best: Wesley Snipes
Mike Coppola/Getty ImagesIt's all about the layers this time of year, and Wesley Snipes absolutely nailed that in satin maroon.
Best: DJ D-Nice
Mike Coppola/Getty ImagesDJ D-Nice looks dapper with his wide-brimmed hat and multi-textured suit.
Best: Regina Hall
Mike Coppola/Getty ImagesRegina Hall wearing a nude mesh gown is a refreshing break from all the bold colors on the red carpet.
Best: Nicole Kidman
Momodu Mansaray/Getty ImagesNicole Kidman in blue is always so dreamy. The cut and fabric of her gown are so mesmerizing.
Best: Lily James
Mike Coppola/Getty ImagesThe Pam & Tommy star wore a sexy but sweet blush lace gown and let her hair flow.
Best: Tracee Ellis Ross
Mike Coppola/Getty ImagesTracee Ellis Ross stuns in this figure-hugging strapless gown.
Best: Niecy Nash
Mike Coppola/Getty ImagesWe've seen just about every shade of pink at tonight's event, and Niecy Nash's heart-shaped gown is so sweet.
Best: Sebastián Yatra
Mike Coppola/Getty ImagesThat pose is everything! The Encanto singer wowed us in his soft pink suit, complete with matching shoes.
Best: Zuri Hall
Momodu Mansaray/Getty Images)Rose-inspired dresses were abundant at tonight's Oscars, but we're loving Zuri's soft pink gown adorned with huge roses.
Best: Tati Gabrielle
David Livingston/Getty ImagesThe Uncharted actress kept it simple and classy with a white satin gown with fringe detail on the arm.
Best: Caitriona Balfe
Mike Coppola/Getty ImagesThe Belfast actress wore a classic off-white gown, taking it to the next level with a billowing train.
Best: Penélope Cruz
David Livingston/Getty ImagesPenélope Cruz is a classic beauty in Chanel -- and look! Her dress has pockets!
Best: Megan Thee Stallion
Mike Coppola/Getty ImagesThe cut of Megan's muted blue gown is refreshing on the red carpet.
Best: Venus Williams
Mike Coppola/Getty ImagesVenus Williams came to serve! Weaing a crisp white plunging gown and her hair in a snatched high pony.
Best: Halle Bailey and Chloe Bailey
Mike Coppola/Getty ImagesThe Bailey sisters always come dressed to the nines. They both look like mermaid goddesses, with Halle wearing an aqua gown and Chloe in a shimmering purple.
Best: Rickey Thompson
Mike Coppola/Getty ImagesThe hilarious yet fierce internet personality came to slay and let it be known he doesn't play when it comes to fashion!
Best: Simu Liu
Mike Coppola/Getty ImagesThe Shang-Chi actor looks incredibly handsome in his red suit at the Oscars. We can't help but stan.
Best: Zoë Kravitz
Mike Coppola/Getty Images)Wearing Yves Saint Laurent, Zoë looks very sweet and classy in the bubble gum pink number.
Best: Ariana DeBose
Momodu Mansaray/Getty ImagesThe West Side Story actress came to win in this commanding red gown.
Best: Naomi Scott
David Livingston/Getty ImagesWe can't help but swoon over the actress' choice of a deep purple gown when everyone else is wearing bright colors.
Best: Renate Reinsve
Mike Coppola/Getty ImagesReminiscent of '20s flapper style, The Worst Person in the World actress also rocked a slicked back hairstyle.
Best: Tiffany Haddish
Mike Coppola/Getty ImagesTiffany Haddish combined both royalty and mermaid vibes in this sparkling emerald gown.
Best: Lupita Nyong'o
Momodu Mansaray/Getty ImagesLupita needs no introduction when she shows up to the Oscars in this dazzling sparkly fringe dress!
Best: Jessica Chastain
Mike Coppola/Getty ImagesDripping in this ombré glittering number, Jessica looks gorgeous in these lilac and bronze colors.
