The red carpet officially rolled out at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood for the 98th Academy Awards, kicking off the final stretch of Oscar pre-parties and events as Hollywood gears up for Sunday, March 15.
Chef Wolfgang Puck and Wolfgang Puck Catering returns, for its 32nd year, to create the menu for this year’s Governor’s Ball, where nominees, winners, and guests will be treated to a variety of tray-passed dishes, including a theatrical Oscar Gold Spraying Station where guests can enjoy dark, milk, matcha, and blond Dulcey chocolate pops. For a more decadent dessert, the “Oscars Special” offers a 50 bean vanilla gelato adorned with real gold leaves. Savory highlights include a classic, elegant Salmon en Croute featured at the Wagyu and steak frites carving station, and Mini Wagyu Cheeseburgers
Elton John’s 34th annual Academy Awards Viewing Party, benefiting the Elton John AIDS Foundation, returns on Sunday, March 14th. He’ll be joined by a star-studded lineup including Patricia Arquette, Sophia Bush and Ashlyn Harris, Brandi Carlile and Catherine Shepherd, Tiffany Haddish, Christina Hendricks, Tove Lo, Melanie Lynskey and Jason Ritter, Eric McCormack, Keke Palmer, Orville Peck, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Sharon Stone, and Donatella Versace, and a performance by Lola Young.
Events this week include A Champagne Tasting Reception to Celebrate the Season by Film Commission Bayern, Champagne Taittinger, Hotel Bayerischer Hof and DEADLINE; Diane von Furstenberg’s Pre-Oscars Lunch For Female Nominees; Vanities: A Night for Young Hollywood; ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards; Oscar Wilde Awards; Warner Bros Studio party at Mother Wolf; Women in Film Academy Awards; Charles Finch Dinner; Netflix’s Academy Awards Nominee Celebration at Sunset Towers, and the Night Before the Oscars. Agencies. WME will host a bash, and CAA will host its annual pre-Oscar party on the evening of Friday, March 13, at Living Room in celebration of the agency’s nominated clients.
The stars will party-hop post-award Oscar ceremonies, from the Governors Ball, Vanity Fair Oscars Party, and NEON at Motherwolf to many more.
Scroll through the gallery for the latest photos from the pre-Oscar events.
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Vanity Fair’s The 2026 Vanities Party – A Night for Young Hollywood
Paris Jackson at Vanity Fair’s The 2026 Vanities Party – A Night for Young Hollywood held at Bar Marmont on March 11, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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Vanity Fair’s The 2026 Vanities Party – A Night for Young Hollywood
Ariana Madix at Vanity Fair’s The 2026 Vanities Party – A Night for Young Hollywood held at Bar Marmont on March 11, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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Vanity Fair’s The 2026 Vanities Party – A Night for Young Hollywood
Kaia Gerber at Vanity Fair’s The 2026 Vanities Party – A Night for Young Hollywood held at Bar Marmont on March 11, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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Vanity Fair’s The 2026 Vanities Party – A Night for Young Hollywood
Chase Infiniti at Vanity Fair’s The 2026 Vanities Party – A Night for Young Hollywood held at Bar Marmont on March 11, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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Vanity Fair Hosts Vanities: A Night For Young Hollywood
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 11: Tyriq Withers attends as Vanity Fair Hosts Vanities: A Night For Young Hollywood at Bar Marmont on March 11, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Vanity Fair)
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Vanity Fair’s The 2026 Vanities Party – A Night for Young Hollywood
Xochitl Gomez at Vanity Fair’s The 2026 Vanities Party – A Night for Young Hollywood held at Bar Marmont on March 11, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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Vanity Fair’s The 2026 Vanities Party – A Night for Young Hollywood
Maria Bakalova at Vanity Fair’s The 2026 Vanities Party – A Night for Young Hollywood held at Bar Marmont on March 11, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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Vanity Fair’s The 2026 Vanities Party – A Night for Young Hollywood
Odessa A’zion at Vanity Fair’s The 2026 Vanities Party – A Night for Young Hollywood held at Bar Marmont on March 11, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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Vanity Fair’s The 2026 Vanities Party – A Night for Young Hollywood
Leni Olumi Klum at Vanity Fair’s The 2026 Vanities Party – A Night for Young Hollywood held at Bar Marmont on March 11, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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Vanity Fair Hosts Vanities: A Night For Young Hollywood
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 11: Auliʻi Cravalho attends as Vanity Fair Hosts Vanities: A Night For Young Hollywood at Bar Marmont on March 11, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Vanity Fair)
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Vanity Fair’s The 2026 Vanities Party – A Night for Young Hollywood
Odeya Rush at Vanity Fair’s The 2026 Vanities Party – A Night for Young Hollywood held at Bar Marmont on March 11, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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Vanity Fair Hosts Vanities: A Night For Young Hollywood
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 11: Liza Koshy attends as Vanity Fair Hosts Vanities: A Night For Young Hollywood at Bar Marmont on March 11, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Vanity Fair)
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Vanity Fair Hosts Vanities: A Night For Young Hollywood
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 11: Nicky Campbell attends as Vanity Fair Hosts Vanities: A Night For Young Hollywood at Bar Marmont on March 11, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Vanity Fair)
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Vanity Fair’s The 2026 Vanities Party – A Night for Young Hollywood
Maura Higgins at Vanity Fair’s The 2026 Vanities Party – A Night for Young Hollywood held at Bar Marmont on March 11, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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Vanity Fair’s The 2026 Vanities Party – A Night for Young Hollywood
Anna Sophia at Vanity Fair’s The 2026 Vanities Party – A Night for Young Hollywood held at Bar Marmont on March 11, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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Vanity Fair’s The 2026 Vanities Party – A Night for Young Hollywood
Dustin Lance Black at Vanity Fair’s The 2026 Vanities Party – A Night for Young Hollywood held at Bar Marmont on March 11, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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Vanity Fair’s The 2026 Vanities Party – A Night for Young Hollywood
Ariana Greenblatt at Vanity Fair’s The 2026 Vanities Party – A Night for Young Hollywood held at Bar Marmont on March 11, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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Vanity Fair’s The 2026 Vanities Party – A Night for Young Hollywood
Caylee Cowan at Vanity Fair’s The 2026 Vanities Party – A Night for Young Hollywood held at Bar Marmont on March 11, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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Vanity Fair Hosts Vanities: A Night For Young Hollywood
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 11: Liza Soberano attends as Vanity Fair Hosts Vanities: A Night For Young Hollywood at Bar Marmont on March 11, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Vanity Fair)
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Vanity Fair’s The 2026 Vanities Party – A Night for Young Hollywood
Dixie D’Amelio at Vanity Fair’s The 2026 Vanities Party – A Night for Young Hollywood held at Bar Marmont on March 11, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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Vanity Fair’s The 2026 Vanities Party – A Night for Young Hollywood
Storm Reid at Vanity Fair’s The 2026 Vanities Party – A Night for Young Hollywood held at Bar Marmont on March 11, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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Diane von Furstenberg Hosts 98th Academy Awards Luncheon For Female Nominees
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 11: (L-R) Odessa Rae, Rita Wilson, Jane Fonda and Diane von Furstenberg attend the 98th Academy Awards Luncheon For Female Nominees Hosted by Diane von Furstenberg on March 11, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for DVF)
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Diane von Furstenberg Hosts 98th Academy Awards Luncheon For Female Nominees
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 11: (L-R) Rozzi Crane and Grace Van Patten attend the 98th Academy Awards Luncheon For Female Nominees Hosted by Diane von Furstenberg on March 11, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for DVF)
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Diane von Furstenberg Hosts 98th Academy Awards Luncheon For Female Nominees
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 11: Tracee Ellis Ross attends the 98th Academy Awards Luncheon For Female Nominees Hosted by Diane von Furstenberg on March 11, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for DVF)
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Diane von Furstenberg Hosts 98th Academy Awards Luncheon For Female Nominees
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 11: Diane von Furstenberg speaks during the 98th Academy Awards Luncheon For Female Nominees Hosted by Diane von Furstenberg on March 11, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for DVF)
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Diane von Furstenberg Hosts 98th Academy Awards Luncheon For Female Nominees
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 11: Jessica Hargrave attends the 98th Academy Awards Luncheon For Female Nominees Hosted by Diane von Furstenberg on March 11, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for DVF)
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Diane von Furstenberg Hosts 98th Academy Awards Luncheon For Female Nominees
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 11: (L-R) Anita Hill and Quinta Brunson attend the 98th Academy Awards Luncheon For Female Nominees Hosted by Diane von Furstenberg on March 11, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for DVF)
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Diane von Furstenberg Hosts 98th Academy Awards Luncheon For Female Nominees
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 11: Nicole Avant attends the 98th Academy Awards Luncheon For Female Nominees Hosted by Diane von Furstenberg on March 11, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for DVF)
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Diane von Furstenberg Hosts 98th Academy Awards Luncheon For Female Nominees
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 11: Grace Van Patten attends the 98th Academy Awards Luncheon For Female Nominees Hosted by Diane von Furstenberg on March 11, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for DVF)
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Diane von Furstenberg Hosts 98th Academy Awards Luncheon For Female Nominees
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 11: (L-R) Diane von Furstenberg and Jane Fonda attend the 98th Academy Awards Luncheon For Female Nominees Hosted by Diane von Furstenberg on March 11, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for DVF)
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Diane von Furstenberg Hosts 98th Academy Awards Luncheon For Female Nominees
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 11: (L-R) Sara Bernstein, Rita Wilson and Hilla Medalia attend the 98th Academy Awards Luncheon For Female Nominees Hosted by Diane von Furstenberg on March 11, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for DVF)
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Diane von Furstenberg Hosts 98th Academy Awards Luncheon For Female Nominees
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 11: (L-R) Emily Gerson Saines and Rozzi Crane attend the 98th Academy Awards Luncheon For Female Nominees Hosted by Diane von Furstenberg on March 11, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for DVF)
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Diane von Furstenberg Hosts 98th Academy Awards Luncheon For Female Nominees
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 11: (L-R) Fran Drescher and Lisa Ann Walter attend the 98th Academy Awards Luncheon For Female Nominees Hosted by Diane von Furstenberg on March 11, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for DVF)
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Diane von Furstenberg Hosts 98th Academy Awards Luncheon For Female Nominees
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 11: Tig Notaro attends the 98th Academy Awards Luncheon For Female Nominees Hosted by Diane von Furstenberg on March 11, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for DVF)
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Diane von Furstenberg Hosts 98th Academy Awards Luncheon For Female Nominees
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 11: (L-R) Lisa Taback, Fabiola Beracasa Beckman, Marissa McMahon, Jane Fonda, Diane von Furstenberg, Yvett Merino and Angelique Jackson attend the 98th Academy Awards Luncheon For Female Nominees Hosted by Diane von Furstenberg on March 11, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for DVF)
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Diane von Furstenberg Hosts 98th Academy Awards Luncheon For Female Nominees
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 11: Diane Warren attends the 98th Academy Awards Luncheon For Female Nominees Hosted by Diane von Furstenberg on March 11, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for DVF)
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Diane von Furstenberg Hosts 98th Academy Awards Luncheon For Female Nominees
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 11: (L-R) Diane von Furstenberg and Nicole Avant attend the 98th Academy Awards Luncheon For Female Nominees Hosted by Diane von Furstenberg on March 11, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for DVF)
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Diane von Furstenberg Hosts 98th Academy Awards Luncheon For Female Nominees
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 11: Odessa Rae attends the 98th Academy Awards Luncheon For Female Nominees Hosted by Diane von Furstenberg on March 11, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for DVF)
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Diane von Furstenberg Hosts 98th Academy Awards Luncheon For Female Nominees
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 11: Maggie Kang attends the 98th Academy Awards Luncheon For Female Nominees Hosted by Diane von Furstenberg on March 11, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for DVF)
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The 98th Oscars Arrivals Carpet Roll Out
Conan O’Brien at the 98th Oscars arrivals carpet roll out held at Ovation Hollywood on March 11, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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The 98th Oscars Arrivals Carpet Roll Out
Conan O’Brien at the 98th Oscars arrivals carpet roll out held at Ovation Hollywood on March 11, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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The 98th Oscars Arrivals Carpet Roll Out
Conan O’Brien at the 98th Oscars arrivals carpet roll out held at Ovation Hollywood on March 11, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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The 98th Oscars Arrivals Carpet Roll Out
Conan O’Brien at the 98th Oscars arrivals carpet roll out held at Ovation Hollywood on March 11, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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“South Asians At The Oscars” Pre-Oscars Party 2026
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(L-R) Utkarsh Ambudkar, Lilly Singh and a Venk Potula attend “South Asians at the Oscars” Pre-Oscars Party 2026 at Rideback Ranch on March 10, 2026 in Los Angeles, California
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“South Asians At The Oscars” Pre-Oscars Party 2026
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(L-R) Shruti Ganguly and Anita Chatterjee speak onstage during the “South Asians at the Oscars” Pre-Oscars Party 2026 at Rideback Ranch on March 10, 2026 in Los Angeles, California
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“South Asians At The Oscars” Pre-Oscars Party 2026
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(L-R) Shruti Ganguly, Smriti Mundhra, Anita Chatterjee, Anjula Acharia, a guest and Shamina Singh attend “South Asians at the Oscars” Pre-Oscars Party 2026 at Rideback Ranch on March 10, 2026 in Los Angeles, California
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“South Asians At The Oscars” Pre-Oscars Party 2026
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(L-R) Anuja Joshi, Manish Dayal, Anjula Acharia, Ankur Rathee and Jessel Taank attend “South Asians at the Oscars” Pre-Oscars Party 2026 at Rideback Ranch on March 10, 2026 in Los Angeles, California
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“South Asians At The Oscars” Pre-Oscars Party 2026
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(L-R) Zakir Khan, Shruti Ganguly and Geeta Gandbhir attend “South Asians at the Oscars” Pre-Oscars Party 2026 at Rideback Ranch on March 10, 2026 in Los Angeles, California
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“South Asians At The Oscars” Pre-Oscars Party 2026
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(2L-4L) Alexandre Singh, Natalie Musteata, Geeta Gandbhir and (3R) Sev Ohanian and guests attend “South Asians at the Oscars” Pre-Oscars Party 2026 at Rideback Ranch on March 10, 2026 in Los Angeles, California
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98th Oscars Governors Ball Preview
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Marie Noura Aazizou, Charles Joly, Lorenzo Antinori, MaryJane Partlow, Wolfgang Puck, Byron Puck, Prince Robert of Luxembourg and Mayuko Boutroy at the 98th Oscars Governors Ball preview held at The Ray Dolby Ballroom on March 10, 2026 in Los Angeles, California
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98th Oscars Governors Ball Preview
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Wolfgang Puck and Byron Puck
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98th Oscars Governors Ball Preview
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Atmosphere at the 98th Oscars Governors Ball preview held at The Ray Dolby Ballroom on March 10, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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98th Oscars Governors Ball Preview
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Charles Joly and Lorenzo Antinori
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98th Oscars Governors Ball Preview
Image Credit: Michael Buckner/PMC
Atmosphere at the 98th Oscars Governors Ball preview held at The Ray Dolby Ballroom on March 10, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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98th Oscars Governors Ball Preview
Image Credit: Michael Buckner/PMC
Atmosphere at the 98th Oscars Governors Ball preview held at The Ray Dolby Ballroom on March 10, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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98th Oscars Governors Ball Preview
Image Credit: Michael Buckner/PMC
Atmosphere at the 98th Oscars Governors Ball preview held at The Ray Dolby Ballroom on March 10, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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98th Oscars Governors Ball Preview
Image Credit: Michael Buckner/PMC
Atmosphere at the 98th Oscars Governors Ball preview held at The Ray Dolby Ballroom on March 10, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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98th Oscars Governors Ball Preview
Image Credit: Michael Buckner/PMC
Atmosphere at the 98th Oscars Governors Ball preview held at The Ray Dolby Ballroom on March 10, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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98th Oscars Governors Ball Preview
Image Credit: Michael Buckner/PMC
Atmosphere at the 98th Oscars Governors Ball preview held at The Ray Dolby Ballroom on March 10, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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98th Oscars Governors Ball Preview
Image Credit: Michael Buckner/PMC
Atmosphere at the 98th Oscars Governors Ball preview held at The Ray Dolby Ballroom on March 10, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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98th Oscars Governors Ball Preview
Image Credit: Michael Buckner/PMC
Atmosphere at the 98th Oscars Governors Ball preview held at The Ray Dolby Ballroom on March 10, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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98th Oscars Governors Ball Preview
Image Credit: Michael Buckner/PMC
Atmosphere at the 98th Oscars Governors Ball preview held at The Ray Dolby Ballroom on March 10, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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98th Oscars Governors Ball Preview
Image Credit: Michael Buckner/PMC
Atmosphere at the 98th Oscars Governors Ball preview held at The Ray Dolby Ballroom on March 10, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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98th Oscars Governors Ball Preview
Image Credit: Michael Buckner/PMC
Atmosphere at the 98th Oscars Governors Ball preview held at The Ray Dolby Ballroom on March 10, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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98th Oscars Governors Ball Preview
Image Credit: Michael Buckner/PMC
Atmosphere at the 98th Oscars Governors Ball preview held at The Ray Dolby Ballroom on March 10, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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98th Oscars Governors Ball Preview
Image Credit: Michael Buckner/PMC
Atmosphere at the 98th Oscars Governors Ball preview held at The Ray Dolby Ballroom on March 10, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
