The 2026 Academy Awards have finally arrived, which means that there will surely be some seriously memorable fashion fails as A-list stars descend upon the red carpet before the show begins.
The big event, arguably the biggest awards show of the year, takes place at The Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, and is set to feature comedian Conan O’Brien as the host.
This year’s competition will be fierce, especially the race for Best Actor In a Leading Role.
Timothee Chalamet nominated for his role in Marty Supreme, along with Leonardo DiCaprio for One Battle After Another, Ethan Hawke for Blue Moon, Michael B. Jordan in Sinners, and Wagner Moura in The Secret Agent.
For Best Actress, Kate Hudson is nominated for her role in Song Sung Blue, competing with Rose Byrne in If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, Jessie Buckley for Hamnet, Renate Reinsve in Sentimental Value, and Emma Stone for Bugonia.
Many of the biggest films of the year are nominated for Best Picture, too, like Sinners, Marty Supreme, and Bugonia.
Ahead of tonight’s ceremony, stars attended the awards in a slew of sartorial nightmares and over-the-top outfits.
The Daily Mail has rounded up the biggest fashion faux pas from the 2026 Academy Awards.
Heading to bed or heading to the Oscars? Actress Odessa A’zion looked like she was wearing a nightgown as she sported a silky, low-cut, black dress embellished with florals and studded sleeves for the big night. She paired the look with a long silver chain around her neck
Wrong season! TV personality Keltie Knight looked like she was headed off to a summer vacation instead of the Oscars red carpet, as she sported a bright, neon yellow, halter-neck dress with bedazzled detailing around the waist and bust. The dress was open back, and she paired the look with bedazzled heels
Chain mail vibes! Oscars host Conan O’Brien’s wife, Liza Powel, wore a dress that featured a top made of chains, which was paired with a plain black skirt. She finished off the look with a slick-back bun and diamond earrings as she stood next to her husband, who was wearing a classic black tuxedo
Business casual? Diane Warren looked like she was heading into the office rather than the Oscars, as she donned a dark, navy blue silk suit with a bejeweled black turtleneck underneath. She wrapped the look together with shiny black boots
Costume party or Oscars? Novelist Maggie O’Farrell wore a bright pink, silky cape-dress on the red carpet, which was cinched at the waist with a black belt. She tied it together with a pair of black lace gloves and a black mask, along with a large black pendant necklace
Way too over the top! Actress Auli’i Cravalho looked like she was going to the Met Gala rather than the Oscars, as she donned a strapless, cream-colored gown with a huge skirt made of tulle. The top featured two oversized, sculptural roses as the bust, as she tied her look together with two diamond necklaces
It’s prom night… or is it? Actress Chase Infiniti arrived to the Oscars wearing a lilac colored, halter-neck gown with an over-the-top ruffled skirt. The gown featured ruching at the bust and waist. She paired the look with minimal jewelry which included a silver choker necklace and diamond bracelet
Business attire seemed to be an overarching theme tonight! Musician Brittany Howard arrived wearing a rhinestone-studded trench coat, along with a black suit and dangling earrings
Art gallery opening or the Oscars? Lea Myren wore a sculptural white tulle dress that featured a feathered neck piece and black heels. She tied the look together with a dramatic, slick-back bun and a super dark smokey eye
