The Oscars are very different this year as the guest list has been cut from 3,000 people to only 170 thanks to the pandemic.
Celebrities seemed to miss the old ways as they shared flashback photos from when they went to the Academy Awards long before COVID-19 rocked the world.
The glittery gowns, the jammed red carpets and power networking will all be missed this year as the event will take place Sunday evening at Union Station in downtown Los Angeles with only a handful of celebrities – Brad Pitt, Reese Witherspoon and Zendaya are a few – who are not allowed to bring a plus one and must wear masks when not on stage.
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Flashback: The Oscars are very different this year as the guest list has been cut from 3,000 people to only 170 thanks to the pandemic. Celebrities seemed to miss the old ways as they shared flashback photos from when they went to the Academy Award long before COVID-19; Alicia Silverstone posted this look from 2020
Retro: The Clueless actress was at home with the fashion designer Christian Siriano, 35. The mother-of-one walked down the stairs and spun around, clearly loving her look
Alicia Silverstone shared a video where she was in a spectacular gray dress that was low cut and partially see through.
The Clueless actress was at home with the fashion designer Christian Siriano, 35.
The mother-of-one walked down the stairs and spun around, clearly loving her look.
Ready for a big party: Vanessa Hudgens shared a photo from when she was at the Vanity Fair Oscar party in a purple gown
A look back: Hugh Jackman of Wolverine fame was seen backstage at the 81st awards show
‘Since @TheAcademy Awards are happening tomorrow, I’m thinking back to all the fun I had with @csiriano before last year’s @VanityFair #Oscars Party!✨’ she wrote in her caption.
‘I think of that scene in Clueless where Cher is coming down the stairs for her date with Christian! Except in this moment… it’s for my real life Christian!
‘What do you think of more? She’s All That? Or Clueless?’
The way she was: Cheryl Hines was lovely in a black dress at the Oscars. ‘I really hope I win today. Oh, wait, I’m not nominated. Write in????? Memory of going to the Oscars, Congrats to all the nominees!!!’ she said. ‘Have an amazing day! #oscars,’ she said; seen in 2011
Florence Pugh treated fans to a new look at her Oscar outfit from 2020 as she shared several images to her Instagram Stories.
The 25-year-old actress was beautiful styled in a low-cut Tiffany blue satin gown with spaghetti straps.
There was a magnificent accent: a diamond necklace that curled around itself then dropped down with a radiant pink gemstone.
Lovely in 2020: Florence Pugh treated fans to a new look at her Oscar outfit from 2020 as she shared several images to her Instagram Stories
So one year ago: The 25-year-old actress was beautiful styled in a low-cut Tiffany blue satin gown with spaghetti straps
Fun bling: There was a magnificent accent: a diamond necklace that curled around itself then dropped down with a radiant pink gemstone
Her hair was worn back in a unique back do’ as she wore heavy eye makeup.
Mandy Moore posted an image from when she was at the Oscars years ago. It was the 83rd Annual Academy Awards held at the Kodak Theatre on February 27, 2011 in Hollywood.
In her caption she wrote, ‘Favorite Oscar moment.’
Vanessa Hudgens shared a photo from when she was at the Vanity Fair Oscar party in a purple gown.
Happy days: Mandy Moore posted an image from when she was at the Oscars years ago. It was the 83rd Annual Academy Awards held at the Kodak Theatre on February 27, 2011 in Hollywood
With the boys! Sarah Jessica Parker posted a party photo with pal Andy Cohen and her Sex And The City co-star Chris Noth while at The Vanity Fair Party at Morton’s Restaurant After the 73rd Academy Awards in 2001
Fun at the show: Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos at the awards show in a throwback
The image was taken in 2020 just before COVID-19 became more widespread in the US.
Shoe designer Sarah Jessica Parker posted a party photo with pal Andy Cohen and her Sex And The City co-star Chris Noth while at The Vanity Fair Party at Morton’s Restaurant After the 73rd Academy Awards in 2001.
Hugh Jackman of Wolverine fame was seen backstage at the 81st awards show.
Claudia Schiffer, the German born supermodel who is a Vogue favorite, shared an image as well.
So 90s! Claudia Schiffer, the German born supermodel who is a Vogue favorite, shared an image as well. From 1992
Model pose: Molly Sims was seen in a silver, curve-hugging gown that made the most of her slender frame. Seen in 2019
She was at the Oscars almost 30 years ago.
‘The Oscars in 1992. In Chanel made from umbrella fabric,’ she wrote in her caption as she looked dazzling in all black with her blonde hair swept back.
Vegas actress Molly Sims was seen in a silver, curve-hugging gown with a train that made the most of her slender frame in the year 2019.
Her husband Scott Stuber is a movie producer.
Cheryl Hines was lovely in a black dress at the Oscars in 2011.
‘I really hope I win today. Oh, wait, I’m not nominated. Write in????? Memory of going to the Oscars, Congrats to all the nominees!!!’ she said.
‘Have an amazing day! #oscars,’ she said in her caption as she added, #oscars2021 #redcarpet #flashback #nominees #johannajohnson.
Blanca Blanco of the film Mission: Possible and the new HBO series Tale of Tails shared several of her red carpet looks from past Academy Awards shows.
‘Some of my favorite viral Oscar red carpet looks,’ said the girlfriend of John Savage of Deer Hunter fame.
NEW: A view of the red carpet before the start of the Oscars at Union Station in Los Angeles, California on Sunday
93rd Academy Awards: Who are the 2021 Oscar nominees?
Best Picture
The Father
Judas and the Black Messiah
Mank
Minari
Nomadland
Promising Young Woman
Sound of Metal
The Trial of the Chicago 7
Best Picture: The Trial of the Chicago 7 is one of the eight films nominated
Best Actress in a Leading Role
Viola Davis – Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
Andra Day – The United States vs Billie Holiday
Vanessa Kirby – Pieces of a Woman
Frances McDormand – Nomadland
Carey Mulligan – Promising Young Woman
Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Maria Bakalova – Borat Subsequent Moviefilm
Glenn Close – Hillbilly Elegy
Olivia Colman – The Father
Amanda Seyfried – Mank
Youn Yuh-jung – Minari
Best Actress in a Supporting Role: Olivia Colman is up for her role in The Father
Best Music (Original Score)
Da 5 Bloods
Mank
Minari
News of the World
Soul
Best Animated Short Film
Burrow
Genius Loci
If Anything Happens I Love You
Opera
Yes-People
Best Live Action Short Film
Feeling Through
The Letter Room
The Present
Two Distant Strangers
White Eye
Best International Feature Film
Another Round
Better Days
Collective
The Man Who Sold His Skin
Quo Vadis, Aida?
Best Sound: Greyhound – a war film starring Tom Hanks – is up for the gong
Best Sound
Greyhound
Mank
News of the World
Soul
Sound of Metal
Best Cinematography
Judas and the Black Messiah
Mank
News of the World
Nomadland
The Trial of the Chicago 7
Best Music (Original Song)
Fight for You – Judas and the Black Messiah
Hear My Voice – The Trial of the Chicago 7
Husavik – Eurovision Song Contest
Io Si (Seen) – The Life Ahead
Speak Now – One Night in Miami…
Best Makeup and Hairstyling: Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom is vying for the award
Best Director
Thomas Vinterberg – Another Round
David Fincher – Mank
Lee Isaac Chung – Minari
Chloé Zhao – Nomadland
Emerald Fennell – Promising Young Woman
Best Actor in a Leading Role
Riz Ahmed – Sound of Metal
Chadwick Boseman – Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
Anthony Hopkins – The Father
Gary Oldman – Mank
Steven Yeun – Minari
Best Actor in a Supporting Role
Sacha Baron Cohen – The Trial of the Chicago 7
Daniel Kaluuya – Judas and the Black Messiah
Leslie Odom, Jr. – One Night in Miami…
Paul Raci – Sound of Metal
Lakeith Stanfield – Judas and the Black Messiah
Best Animated Feature Film
Onward
Over the Moon
A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon
Soul
Wolfwalkers
Best Animated Feature Film: A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon is nominated
Best Costume Design
Emma
Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
Mank
Mulan
Pinnochio
Best Writing (Adapted Screenplay)
Borat Subsequent Moviefilm
The Father
Nomadland
One Night in Miami…
The White Tiger
Best Writing (Original Screenplay)
Judas and the Black Messiah
Minari
Promising Young Woman
Sound of Metal
The Trial of the Chicago 7
Best Documentary Feature
Collective
Crip Camp
The Mole Agent
My Octopus Teacher
Time
Best Writing (Original Screenplay): Judas and the Black Messiah is up for the gong
Best Documentary Short Subject
Colette
A Concerto Is a Conversation
Do Not Split
Hunger Ward
A Love Song for Latasha
Best Film Editing
The Father
Nomadland
Promising Young Woman
Sound of Metal
The Trial of the Chicago 7
Best Production Design
The Father
Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
Mank
News of the World
Tenet
Best Visual Effects
Love and Monsters
The Midnight Sky
Mulan
The One and Only Ivan
Tenet
Best Makeup and Hairstyling
Emma
Hillbilly Elegy
Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
Mank
Pinocchio