One of my favorite events – just for photos – during the awards season is the Oscar nominees luncheon. It’s a great event where Oscar nominees from all categories are invited to a lowkey luncheon and photoshoot. They do the “class photo” of all the nominees, and usually there are tons of press outlets there so the acting nominees get to do one last dash of publicity. One of the reasons I love the photos from this event is because there’s no real dress code, and it’s funny to see what people wear. Some people – usually first-time nominated actresses like Florence Pugh – go all out in a cocktail dress with full hair & makeup. Some people – like Quentin Tarantino – show up in a bowling shirt and call it a day. So, let’s enjoy these photos. Florence here is wearing Monse. I wonder if she felt overdressed a tad? It’s fine – I find it charming that she wanted to get it right.
I have a very important question: is Brad Pitt wearing a wiglet?!? Is he wearing extensions?! Why does his hair look like this and is this his Oscar wig??
Renee Zellweger is wearing what I would wear for this kind of thing – smart trousers, a white blouse and a jacket in case I get cold. I probably would swap out the jacket for a cardi. This is all Tom Ford, apparently. Renee is totally marching towards her second Oscar and… it is what is. I don’t think she deserves it for Judy, but I’ve made my peace with it.
Charlize Theron went all out in this chic Dior look. She looks like a French schoolgirl in 1956.
Leonardo DiCaprio wearing shades on the carpet? Sorry, it had to happen. What’s weird is that I actually think he’s totally deserving of an Oscar for his OUATIH performance.
Cynthia Erivo in Louis Vuitton. The gossip going around is that she’s the reason why Lena Waithe’s marriage fell apart. Maybe she thinks dressing like Ms. Roper will distract us from the homewrecking!
Greta Gerwig in Gucci. I would wear this minus the tie.
I told you Quentin was wearing a bowling shirt.
Bong Joon-ho is so sassy.
My nemesis Laura Dern in Oscar de la Renta. I HATE IT. I hate it because she’s wearing it!
Photos courtesy of WENN.
Florence overdressed. The rest of the ladies nailed it minus the tie
Agreed on Florence.👍
Charlize Theron got it on the best.
I kind of like Florence’s, but it’s a bit too much for this event.
Renee’s look is my favorite.
She’s overdressed, but I think this is the only thing I’ve ever seen by Monse that I don’t hate/actually like, which is a miracle. They’re kinda awful, but this is lovely and the color is a punch!
As much as I have seen Florence, overdressing is her thing. Did you see her eat 11 british dishes on Vogue. She was doing that in big puff bright yellow sleeves. So this is fine. The colour is real nice. I love Charlize’s hair but that outfit looks dated. I think Rene probably nailed it best from this company. And Brad either needs a new stylist/hair and face person or he should get one asap if this was his decission
It was probably for a photoshoot though
Really? I liked Florence’s dress. In fact I liked every single lady’s outfit which usually isn’t the case.
I’m loving Florence’s bitch face in these pics. She looks badass.
Agreed!
She reminds me of a young Kathleen Turner. I think she is beautiful and enormously talented. Hope she has a long long career like Judy Dench!
Here, I think she looks like a cross between Amber Heard and someone else, I cant put my finger on it!
I think it’s more “GODDAMN! I CAN’T BELIEVE I LET THEM TALK ME INTO GETTING THIS DRESSED UP! LOOK AT EVERYONE ELSE!” rather than RBF lol.
For me, it’s Renee for the win. I would SO wear this everywhere (it’s basically my go-to outfit for casual “nice” anyway lol).
Really? I feel like her being overdressed might make her feel more “above it all” or something…in a good way, though. I don’t know, im sure I’m projecting but im finding her whole vibe/mood very inspiring to my aloof self. Makes me feel like it might be ok to embrace my bitchy self more… like not everyone wants to smile and be nice and friendly and that’s okay.
RZ and Bong Joon-ho are my faves out of the bunch. Leo looks nice, too. And so does Florence! It might be a bit much for this sort of event, but that’s fine because she looks lovely.
Quit making us defend Laura Dern! What did she ever do to you? TBH this is one of her better looks. It fits her well, it’s not overdone or bizarre, and she clearly likes it.
I think Florence looks lovely.
I like the necktie (and the entire look) and love the cranberry color. I do see whatthe designer was going for. But, I would not wear it. 😉
Charlize and Renee look great.
Can hardly wait for the red carpet!
All of us have celebrities we irrationally hate, but LD is no GooP. She’s been around for a long time and has been in so many great movies (Wild at Heart, Blue Velvet, Citizen Ruth, just to name a few). Time to let up, damn.
Yes to Citizen Ruth! I LOVE that movie and is definitely one of my favorites of LD’s. I love her quirky style and think she looks great. She’s so tall and slender that she can pull off these types of looks. Finally saw Marriage Story and while, yes, there are hints of her Renata character from BLL she was as still fantastic (as was everyone, all of their noms were well-deserved).
Here’s my attempt to stop this ongoing nonsensical narrative: LAURA DERN LAURA DERN LAURA DERN LAURA DERN LAURA DERN LAURA DERN LAURA DERN LAURA DERN LAURA DERN LAURA DERN LAURA DERN LAURA DERN LAURA DERN LAURA DERN.
I get where Kaiser is coming from. I don’t care for Laura Dern. Not sure why. I think it’s because she’s always chewing up the scenery when she acts. No subtlety. Imho.
Been thinking the same about Brad’s hair for a while – I think there’s a weave and / or pieces going on in front and at the crown. It’s looking a little overdone tbh. Also I know you hate LD but I love that whole outfit.
He’s only 56 and his face is soooo wrinkled! The golden god hair distracts from the turkey neck.
It looks like he lost a lot of weight and it shows in his face / neck.
Also, Rene Zellweger looks incredible, I love her outfit!
Brad’s hair has been off this whole time. I haven’t a clue what he’s doing, but whatever it is, it must stop. Is he using his bad hair dayS to detract from some kind of mess in plastic surgery department. He just doesn’t look like himself. Rant over.
Brad gets his wiglets from the same place as Kate Middleton
Love what Renee is wearing. Just right for a luncheon.
She is my favorite as well. She looks elegant, comfortable, just perfect.
Those shoes are AMAZING.
I was going to say that! The fit f Renee’s outfit and those amazing shoes= Fantastc
Florence looks beautiful. That’s not the easiest color to rock, either.
Rene almost always nails it. Love her acting and her fashion sense. I was looking through a book on Oscar fashion through the years and her choices hold up very well. Timeless instead of the fad of the moment. Love Charlize’s and Bong Joon-ho looks here too.
Renee’s is perfect. I’d wear that everywhere.
Florence looks lovely, but that’s so clearly an evening dress. She overdressed (I did the underdressed thing at an event once, so embarrassing!!) but she’s owning it and looks great, so what the hell!!
Mr. Roper the homewrecker!! 😂 Perfect!
Totally agree with you on Leo, Kaiser. Can’t stand him but begrudgingly admit he deserves the nomination if not the award for OUATIH. I thought he was outstanding, so much better than Brad Pitt (but mainly cos I hated Pitt’s character. We’re supposed to think he’s cool for maybe killing his wife because… she NAGGED a lot?! WTF?)
Also Renee looks excellent. And I can’t stand her either.
Is that really in the story?! Grrr. I love QT’s directing, but his hatred of women — always casting them as the root cause of all problems — is maddening.
Every woman character in Pulp Fiction ruined everything: Mia took the drugs, the girl robber wimped out, the French gf forgot the watch, QT’S wife was on her way home from work thus making everyone freak out. It was always the woman!
Jane – it’s kept deliberately vague, but he certainly hints at this, yes. The ending is even more maddening from that perspective – rather than let the woman save the day, he has Brad Pitt do it. It was a perfect opportunity to finally give Sharon Tate a voice and some form of artistic vengeance. Disappointing.
Renee’s stiff red carpet looks do nothing for me normally, but in suiting it’s divine.
Renee looks fantastic
Wow, I like a majority of the outfits. Usually event dressing brings out the worst in designers
I really like Charleze’s outfit!! But actually I like everyone’s looks here. Can’t even hate on the Pittwig. It is what it is
Good lord, Charlize Theron looks amazing. I love love love this whole look.
Yup.
I think this is the 1st time I’ve liked Theron’s ensemble.
Queen Charlize ftw as usual.
Though I like all the looks on the ladies (even the tie).
Not so sure BP is wearing a wiglet as much as it looks like it’s in that bad stage of growing it out. Looks like Leo is furthering his transformation into Jack Nicholson with the red carpet shades, but he’s definitely one of the few who can actually get away with it.
Di Caprio looks good – but not botoxed or thinner/more buff. I’m amazed. Is it all down to the power of sunglasses? I shall have to wear mine more often!
@esme
I think he IS actually slimmer
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He’s dreamy.
I love how Leo is morphing into Jack Nicholson. Florence Pugh is stunning. Every angle of her face gives you something interesting to look at. Just saw Midsommar and am having a Florence moment. She was so incredible in that movie. J Law look out.
I watched Midsommar recently too, it was crazy, but she was good in it! She was also good in a mini-series with Michael Shannon and Alexander Skarsgard called the Little Drummer Girl.
Bong Joon-ho has magnificent hair. And his shoes look so comfortable!
Right ???!!!! You can’t see it in these photos but he has grey streaks that look awesome.
It makes me proud of mine.
Renee looks great and I really want those shoes! And totally agreed about Leo. His performance in OUATIH was really good. Better than Brad’s imo, so it’s interesting that Brad seems to be the favorite in his category. But I’m biased cause Leo is one of my favorite actors.
Leo can act circles around Brad. I don’t think that’s ever been up for debate. Whatever you say about Leo, at the end of the day he is an incredible actor, imo.
Yes, this. He’s amazing, always has been. I love watching him in movies.
If Lena Waithe cheated on her wife isn’t she the reason why her marriage fell apart – not the other woman?
I dont think brad hair is wig. He probs lucky in hair department. Natural blond just a bit of colouring. I hope he wins this one as well. I think they all look good some better than others.
Brad looks like someone else to me but I just can’t place it. I don’t know if that makes any sense.
Robert Redford.
I really think that is old Brad’s endgame is to morph into him.
I’d day more like Chris Pine or Kermitt. Looks like his whole mouth was stretched somehow, or like he got a bad lower face lift…
I think he got lip fillers, but too much in the lower lip.
I will say this for Leo, he always shows up for his promotions dressed like he did not roll out of bed and put on the first thing he found on the floor. He takes that part of it seriously, knows it is apart of his job and I will never fault him for that.
And he is now officially Jack Nicholson. Now all he needs is a little bit of Jack’s humor and self awareness and it will be complete.
And go Boon Joon-ho, just because I want Parasite to win everything.
Oh my god! MRS ROPER. I think I just wee’d in my knickers… 😂😂😂
Love Renee’s look. Its appropriate and she looks good. Charlize is rocking it but I’d hate it one anyone without her poise. Florence’s dress is beautiful (as is she) but totes over-dressed (would have been great to see something like this at the Globes).
Ugh I just Know Florence P gonna bring her questionable boo Zach Braff.
I’m just gonna say my cousin has worked on a film w/him…he was creepin on Joey whatshername who isn’t even old enough to drink right now…oh and this was YEARS AGO. I do not like him, & he has a thing for much younger women. Florence RUNNNNN
I actually like most of the outfits here, minus Quentin who didn’t bother to try. Which is….obnoxious.
Renee is really digging those pumps, isn’t she? I think it’s the second or third time we’ve seen her wear them. Don’t blame her. They’re great heels.
Laura Dern FTW. C’mon people! The late 70’s idea of glam that spewed back up in the 90s. Leath-uh!
Is that a lobster on Cynthia Erivo’s shoulder?
Lena Waithe is the reason Lena Waithe’s marriage fell apart.
I like Renee and Charlize’s looks the best. Tarantino looks a mess. Cynthia Erivo is always so quirky , to put it mildly.
Thought Laura looked awesome until I saw the boots 🙁
Oh Kaiser! I literally spit up my coffee laughing so hard when I read “My nemesis Laura Dern in Oscar de la Renta. I HATE IT. I hate it because she’s wearing it!”. You speak TRUTH!!!!
Lena Waithe’s marriage failed because she failed to “keep it in her pants” stop blaming the other woman the same as you would if she had been married to a man!
Mrs Roper would never home wreck. Unless it was her own home!!!
Renee looks amazing. Love the shoes, pants, coat, everything. The rest of them…..wtf….lol!
Brad Pitt looks like….a wax figure of Brad Pitt…
Greta looks like she’s growing out her natural brunette hair & leaving the platinum blonde short hair behind from of her Manic-Pixie-Dream-Girl character/actress days. I like it, she’ll look good w/her OG hair shade
tho Girl, you know he (Noah Yawn Baumbach) gonna replace you by age 40 (that’s what, 3 yrs away for her?) What’s that saying, you lose them how you get them? Curious to be loud about being pro-ladies feminism blah blah but man I can’t get over how this woman would run off with a guy who is with her, while his wife giving birth to his first child…IN REAL TIME. That would haunt me…not that I’d ever be cruel enough to do what they did smh lol
also I always side eyed Lena Waithe…something was off when she talked…Cynthia, nooo! BUT just like w/GG above, it’s important to remember it TAKES TWO TO TANGO! Both parties wreck the home.
Laura Dern looks like a posh fire hydrant
That’s all I got 😂😂