Oscars

Originally published March 6, 2023   Historically, winners of the Golden Globe Awards have long been an essential precursor to the Academy Awards. Winning a Globe is a critical component in shaping the conversation around which films, performances, and filmmakers are likely to be successful during the award season, and winners generate momentum and increase buzz around the likelihood of an impending Oscar.

EGOT? We’ve heard this acronym at least twice recently. For instance, in the Golden Globe-nominated drama TÁR, that garnered Cate Blanchett her fourth Golden Globe award for Best Actress – Motion Picture – Drama earlier this year, the main character, Lidia Tár is an EGOT.

It was not your usual night in the press room at the Loews Hotel, where journalists have gathered to interview Oscar winners backstage: the evening featured metal detectors accompanied by extra Covid-19 precautions, including plenty of extra elbow room between seats and tables. But once the ceremony had settled into its routine (or almost), including a choreographed musical number by Beyoncé introduced by the Williams sisters (portrayed in the film King Richard), it was almost business as usual - until the now-infamous moment when Will Smith got up and punched Chris Rock before returning to his seat and screaming clearly audible offensive words.

Statement dressing. Billie Eilish, Cynthia Erivo, Kirsten Dunst, Elliot Page and more chose classic B&W.

A shout out to the woman who was the butt of Chris Rock's jokes that resulted in a slap that was heard around the world - and other stars making a statement in monochromatic style. .

Black and white had to rise as its always a classic and many of the young and the hot chose this as their palette. .

You knew it was coming - the red carpet turned red - see the range. .

Strong colors will surface but early arrivals stayed in the soft hues, while men showed the lapel broach has gone beyond a trend to a staple. .

Pastels are the first trend on the Oscar Red Carpet this year, but Jamie Lee Curtis highlights a worthy cause. .