Awards season took another huge leap forward as the Oscars Luncheon returned for the first time in two years. And while COVID has still reared its ugly head (“The Power of the Dog’s” Jane Campion has publicly stated she has it and could not attend), there was still a slew of smiling faces among both first-time and multiple nominees. Here’s a quick rundown of some of the stars and frocks that popped on the blue carpet.
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Kristen Stewart at her first Oscars Luncheon, but likely not her last.
Lin-Manuel Miranda could fill out his EGOT if he takes the Original Song category for “Encanto.”
Benedict Cumberbatch landed his second Oscar nomination for “The Power of the Dog.” Will it translate to his first win?
Kodi Smit-McPhee continues to make waves on the red, er, blue carpet during awards season.
Jessica Chastain with the real Rev. Steve Pieters, who was part of a history-making interview with Tammy Faye Bakker depicted in “The Eyes of Tammy Faye.”
Javier Bardem and Penelope Cruz are one of two married couples who are both nominated for acting Oscars this year. The others are Kirsten Dunst and Jesse Plemmons who could not attend.
“King Richard” nominated stars, Will Smith and Aunjanue Ellis.
“tick, tick…BOOM!” star Andrew Garfield is celebrating his second Oscar nomination.
Ariana DeBose isn’t just fantastic in her nominated role in “West Side Story,” but in the Apple TV+ series “Schmigadoon” which is a must-see before this Emmy season.
And the best-dressed award for this year’s Oscar Luncheon goes to “Coda” nominated director and screenwriter Sian Heder.
