(L/R) US actress Demi Moore, US actress Zoe Saldana and British singer and actress Cynthia Erivo arrive for the 97th Annual Academy Awards Nominees Dinner at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles, February 25, 2025. (Photo by VALERIE MACON / AFP) (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images)
I just couldn't resist starting with this photo. They look so joyous. I hope all these people are having a blast this awards season.
Demi Moore, Zoe Saldaña, and Cynthia Erivo
(L/R) US actress Zoe Saldana, US actress Demi Moore and British singer and actress Cynthia Erivo hug as they arrive for the 97th Annual Academy Awards Nominees Dinner at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles, February 25, 2025. (Photo by VALERIE MACON / AFP) (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images)
I also wanted you to see the open back of Demi's dress, which feels a little bit Celine Dion in the Backwards Suit -- but in a good way. DON'T RETURN TO THE BIKE SHORTS, DEMI. STAY STRONG.
Demi Moore in Nina Ricci
US actress Demi Moore arrives for the 97th Annual Academy Awards Nominees Dinner at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles, February 25, 2025. (Photo by VALERIE MACON / AFP) (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images)
This is great. I'm just REALLY HAPPY for Demi Moore that she might win an Oscar. Of everyone from the Brat Pack! Suck it, Andrew McCarthy!!
Zoe Saldaña
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 25: Zoe Saldana attends the 97th Annual Academy Awards Nominees Dinner at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on February 25, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/WireImage)
This is elegant and easy (all things considered) and nice for an event that's not meant to be TOTALLY formal.
Zoe Saldaña
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 25: Zoe Saldana attends the 97th Annual Academy Awards Nominees Dinner at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on February 25, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/WireImage)
With a kicky back!
Cynthia Erivo in archive Givenchy
British actress Cynthia Erivo arrives for the 97th Annual Academy Awards Nominees Dinner at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles, February 25, 2025. (Photo by VALERIE MACON / AFP) (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images)
She went to the archives for the SAGs as well. I loved it then and I LOVE THIS. Is Cynthia going to go vintage for the Oscars? PLEASE GOD.
Fernanda Torres in The Row
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 25: Fernanda Torres attends the 97th Annual Academy Awards Nominees Dinner at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on February 25, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
This is very in her wheelhouse but it's incredibly chic on her. This is two dresses from The Row on the red carpet this week -- I cannot remember the last time that's happened, if ever. Is the Row investing in some celeb outreach?
Mikey Madison in Bill Blass, 1987
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 25: Mikey Madison attends the 97th Annual Academy Awards Nominees Dinner at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on February 25, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/WireImage)
I love this conceptually and I bet it's really pretty in person. I feel like everything she wears reads a little too big on her?
Ariana Grande in vintage Yves Saint Laurent
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 25: Ariana Grande attends the 97th Annual Academy Awards Nominees Dinner at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on February 25, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
This is fantastic. Thematic, slightly. (So is Cynthia, for what it's worth.) But really pretty.
Monica Barbaro in Victoria Beckham
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 25: Monica Barbaro attends the 97th Annual Academy Awards Nominees Dinner at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on February 25, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/WireImage)
In contrast, this feels very cool and relaxed. They both work on the person who is wearing them.
Isabella Rossellini
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 25: Isabella Rossellini attends the 97th Annual Academy Awards Nominees Dinner at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on February 25, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/WireImage)
I LOVE that Isabella has left the caftans behind and moved on to menswear. This is GREAT on her. I feel like Colman Domingo walked by and was like, "FIVE STARS."
Colman Domingo
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 25: Colman Domingo attends the 97th Annual Academy Awards Nominees Dinner at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on February 25, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/WireImage)
Five stars for you as well, sir.
Adrien Brody
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 25: Adrien Brody attends the 97th Annual Academy Awards Nominees Dinner at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on February 25, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
This is absolutely chic and great on him and also pretty flexible in terms of event. I appreciate that he always poses like he's in watch ad.
Sebastian Stan
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 25: Sebastian Stan attends the 97th Annual Academy Awards Nominees Dinner at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on February 25, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/WireImage)
He's actually looked very low-key great this entire awards season and I worry it's been overshadowed. I SEE YOU SEBASTIAN. What a time to be alive, when a person from Gossip Girl, someone in Crossroads, and a kid with two Nickelodeon series on her CV are Oscar nominated. I mean that in a good way.
Timothée Chalamet
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 25: Timothée Chalamet attends the 97th Annual Academy Awards Nominees Dinner at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on February 25, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
This feels a bit like he's in a Gucci ad based on the life of Johnny Cash from 1999. I meant that as a compliment; this is cool. He seems delighted to be there, I bet winning the SAG really put some wind in his sails.
Jeremy Strong
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 25: Jeremy Strong attends the 97th Annual Academy Awards Nominees Dinner at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on February 25, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/WireImage)
LITERALLY the most normal Jeremy Strong has ever looked. Did he forget he had this event? PLEASE GOD DON'T EXTINGUISH YOUR KOOKY LIGHT.
Guy Pearce
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 25: Guy Pearce attends the 97th Annual Academy Awards Nominees Dinner at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on February 25, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/WireImage)
Hear me out: Guy Pearce shows up as Walton Goggins's older rich brother on this season of White Lotus.
Denis Villeneuve (L) and his wife Tanya Lapointe
French-Canadian filmmaker Denis Villeneuve (L) and his wife Tanya Lapointe arrive for the 97th Annual Academy Awards Nominees Dinner at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles, February 25, 2025. (Photo by VALERIE MACON / AFP) (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images)
I just thought you might want to see this dress. It's so charming!
Diane Warren
US songwriter Diane Warren arrives for the 97th Annual Academy Awards Nominees Dinner at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles, February 25, 2025. (Photo by VALERIE MACON / AFP) (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images)
And this suit on Diane is very kicky. Dress like a relaxed Austin Powers more often, Diane!
Coralie Fargeat
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 25: Coralie Fargeat attends the 97th Annual Academy Awards Nominees Dinner at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on February 25, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/WireImage)
THIS IS CHIC. This is how I look in my rich lady fantasy where I am a really high-powered agent.
Brandi Carlile
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 25: Brandi Carlile attends the 97th Annual Academy Awards Nominees Dinner at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on February 25, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/WireImage)
On brand, AND charming.
Ralph Fiennes
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 25: Ralph Fiennes attends the 97th Annual Academy Awards Nominees Dinner at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on February 25, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/WireImage)
