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STARS from Viola Davis to Carey Mulligan brought glitz and glam to the 2021 Oscars red carpet, as celebrities went all out in stylish looks for Hollywood's biggest night!

The took place at Union Station Los Angeles, and the Dolby Theatre at the Hollywood & Highland Center on Sunday night.

Viola Davis wore a stunning Alexander McQueen gown
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Viola Davis wore a stunning Alexander McQueen gownCredit: EPA
Carey Mulligan dazzled in a gold midriff-baring ball gown
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Carey Mulligan dazzled in a gold midriff-baring ball gownCredit: AFP

Viola Davis looked stunning in a custom Alexander McQueen white gown with cutouts on the bodice. 

She topped off the glamorous look with Forevermark dangling diamond earrings. 

When asked how she felt on the socially-distanced red carpet, she told host Giuliana Rancic: “Calm!”

Carey Mulligan, who was nominated for Promising Young Woman, dazzled in a Valentino midriff-baring gold gown.

The show-stopping gown featured gold sequins and a dramatic train.

“This year’s Academy Awards was all about showing up and showing off,” celebrity fashion stylist, Omenaa Boakye, tells The Sun.

“After being quarantined for nearly one-year, celebrities were keen to show that they still know how to strut their stuff on a red carpet. Two of my personal favorites were Angela Bassett and Carey Mulligan. Bassett’s red Valentino dress literally screamed ‘baby, I’m back’. The oversized statement sleeves, were everything, there was no need for Bassett to say a word, the dress did all the talking!”

Amanda Seyfried looked red hot in a sexy Armani tulle gown
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Amanda Seyfried looked red hot in a sexy Armani tulle gownCredit: AFP
Reese Witherspoon also opted for a red dress
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Reese Witherspoon also opted for a red dressCredit: EPA
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“Carey Mulligan’s gold Valentino number really stole the show, she literally glistened as walked on the red carpet. I love a cropped top and combining this look with a floor length skirt provides the level of elegance you need for a red carpet, with a little bit of sass.”

Amanda Seyfried looked red hot in an Armani tulle gown that featured a low-cut neckline.

Amanda, who was nominated for best supporting actress for her role in Mank, topped off the look with a matching red lip. 

dressed to the nines in a beautiful red Christian Dior gown.

Laura Dern had fun on the red carpet in a feather frock
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Laura Dern had fun on the red carpet in a feather frockCredit: AFP
Halle Berry showed off her new bob hair do'
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Halle Berry showed off her new bob hair do'Credit: AFP
Zendaya's bold gown showed off her fit figure
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Zendaya's bold gown showed off her fit figureCredit: AFP

Laura Dern had fun on the red carpet in a white feather skirt with a black long-sleeve top. 

stunned in a flowing purple gown, but her bob and bangs are what turned heads! 

Zendaya showed off her fit figure in a bold yellow Valentino gown with a trendy midriff cutout. 

She topped off the look with stacked diamond necklaces. 

Margo Robbie dazzled in Chanel
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Margo Robbie dazzled in ChanelCredit: EPA
Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher took the red carpet in stylish looks
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Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher took the red carpet in stylish looksCredit: Getty
Angela Bassett made a dramatic statement with over-sized sleeves
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Angela Bassett made a dramatic statement with over-sized sleevesCredit: AP

Margo Robbie dazzled in a form-fitting Chanel gown featuring a shiny flower print. 

Borat star Sacha Baron Cohen looked dapper in a brown blazer, as his wife Isla Fisher stunned in a black gown. 

Angela Bassett made a dramatic statement with over-sized sleeves in an Alberta Ferretti gown.

H.E.R. wore a statement piece for the big night, as she rocked a purple ensemble.

H.E.R. made a statement in a purple ensemble
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H.E.R. made a statement in a purple ensembleCredit: AP
Glenn Close wore a navy blue tunic by Armani
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Glenn Close wore a navy blue tunic by ArmaniCredit: EPA
Andra Day looked like Oscars gold in a sexy Vera Wang gown
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Andra Day looked like Oscars gold in a sexy Vera Wang gownCredit: AFP
Regina King went for a dramatic look with statement sleeves
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Regina King went for a dramatic look with statement sleevesCredit: Reuters

, who missed out on yet another Oscar despite being a favorite to win best supporting actress for her role in Hillbilly Elegy, looked glamorous in a blue tunic by Armani. 

The tunic, which featured stunning embellishments, took the designer three weeks to make. 

Andra Day, who earned a best actress nomination for her role in The United States vs. Billie Holiday, sexed up the red carpet in a custom gold Vera Wang gown with Tiffany jewelry. 

with statement sleeves.

The blue custom Louis Vuitton silk gown featured sparkly embellishments.

Tiara Thomas stunned in an all-white jumpsuit with a matching blazer
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Tiara Thomas stunned in an all-white jumpsuit with a matching blazerCredit: EPA
Vanessa Kirby looked pretty in pink in a silk gown
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Vanessa Kirby looked pretty in pink in a silk gownCredit: EPA

Tiara Thomas opted for an all-white ensemble for the awards show, as she sported a plunging jumpsuit with a feather-embellished blazer. 

Tiara, who was nominated for best original song along with H.E.R. and D’Mile for Fight for You, topped off the look with a long diamond necklace. 

Vanessa Kirby looked pretty in pink in a silk dress with a cutout on the midriff. 

The Pieces of a Woman best actress nominee went with a dark bold lip.

Maria Bakalova opted for a low-cut Louis Vuitton creation
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Maria Bakalova opted for a low-cut Louis Vuitton creationCredit: AFP

Borat actress Maria Bakalova took the plunge in a low-cut Louis Vuitton gown with tulle skirt. 

Maria topped off the beautiful white dress with a diamond choker necklace, dangling earrings and a red lip. 

Diane Warren also went with white for the big night, as she stunned in a suit with a bedazzled turtleneck underneath. 

Diane Warren went with a white suit for the award show
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Diane Warren went with a white suit for the award showCredit: AP

Diane was up for her 12th Oscar nomination, this time for best original song for IO SÌ (SEEN).

Ariana DeBose brought a pop of color to the red carpet in a stunning orange dress. 

The gown featured cut outs on the side, a slit that showed off her long legs and a dramatic train. 

Ariana DeBose brought a pop of color to the red carpet
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Ariana DeBose brought a pop of color to the red carpetCredit: AP
Emerald Fennell wore a floral-print dress for the show
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Emerald Fennell wore a floral-print dress for the showCredit: AP

Emerald Fennell, the director of Promising Young Woman, dressed her baby bump in a lovely flowing green and pink floral frock. 

Promising Young Woman producer Ashley Fox looked pretty in pink at the Oscars, as she rocked a form-fitting hot pink dress with ruffle details from top to bottom. 

Marlee Matlin returned to the Oscars as a presenter 34 years after her Academy Award win - and she came back with a bang!

Marlee dressed to the nines in an off-the-shoulder black and silver gown with dramatic floor-length sleeves. 

Ashley Fox topped off the dress with gold shoes
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Ashley Fox topped off the dress with gold shoesCredit: EPA
Marlee Matlin brought drama with floor-length sleeves
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Marlee Matlin brought drama with floor-length sleevesCredit: EPA
Youn Yuh-jung and Han Ye-ri walked the red carpet together in classic looks
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Youn Yuh-jung and Han Ye-ri walked the red carpet together in classic looksCredit: EPA

Youn Yuh-jung and Han Ye-ri from the film Minari walked the red carpet together. 

Han, who wore a red floor-length gown, told E! red carpet host Giuliana: “I’m so excited!”

Youn stunned in a textured black dress.  

Mia Neal, who was nominated for makeup and hairstyling, didn’t disappoint, as she rocked a silver sequin crop top with a white skirt. 

Mia Neal brought sequins to the red carpet in a crop top
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Mia Neal brought sequins to the red carpet in a crop topCredit: Splash
Leslie Odom Jr. and Nicolette Robinson were the Oscars power couple in glam looks
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Leslie Odom Jr. and Nicolette Robinson were the Oscars power couple in glam looksCredit: Getty

Leslie Odom Jr. looked like Oscars gold in a glam suit, as the Speak Now writer posed alongside Nicolette Robinson. 

Nicolette showed off her post-baby body just four weeks after welcoming their baby boy in a black ball gown with thigh-high slit. 

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British singer-songwriter Celeste Waite, who has an Original Song nomination for Hear My Voice, sported a gown with a red and black print on the bodice, and a sheer collar. 

Daniel Kaluuya, who won the best supporting actor gong for his performance in Judas and the Black Messia, looked chic in an all-black suit. 

Celeste Waite wore a black gown with red detailing on the bodice
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Celeste Waite wore a black gown with red detailing on the bodiceCredit: AFP
Daniel Kaluuya went for an all-black ensemble
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Daniel Kaluuya went for an all-black ensembleCredit: AFP
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