The annual Academy Awards luncheon in Los Angeles brought together 179 of this year’s contenders for mingling, a meal, and the traditional “class photo.” While not every nominee was able to attend, there were plenty of celebrities, outfits, poses, and unusual facial expressions to keep everyone entertained.
Here are 10 highlights from the Oscars luncheon:
1. A La La Land reunion: Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling, who starred in La La Land, were both present at the luncheon, but this time as nominees for Barbie and Poor Things, respectively.
2. Backbenchers club: Sterling K Brown and Diane Warren stood together in the back row, knowing they are not the frontrunners in their categories.
3. Godzilla makes an appearance: Takashi Yamazaki, a member of the visual effects team nominated for Godzilla Minus One, brought a figurine of Godzilla to the event.
4. DOG: Messi, the border collie from Anatomy of a Fall, attended the luncheon and stole the hearts of many actors.
5. Brit representation: Emily Blunt and Carey Mulligan represented the Brits at the luncheon, with Cillian Murphy being the only Irish acting nominee.
6. Front row stars: Christopher Nolan, Martin Scorsese, Lily Gladstone, and Da’Vine Joy Randolph were seated in the front row, stealing the spotlight.
7. Billie Eilish’s casual look: Billie Eilish kept it casual with her bandana, yellow jacket, and tartan trousers, matching her brother Finneas.
8. Matthew Libatique’s pose: Cinematographer Matthew Libatique struck a pose in the class photo that caught everyone’s attention.
9. Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig: Both Robbie and Gerwig were present at the luncheon, recognized in other categories for their work.
10. Arthur Harari’s laughter: Arthur Harari was caught laughing during the class photo, adding a touch of humor to the event.
Overall, the Oscars luncheon was a star-studded affair with plenty of memorable moments and interactions among the nominees. The Academy Awards ceremony is set to take place on March 10th in Los Angeles, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel.
