Rita Wilson cut an elegant figure in a flowing silk dress as she walked the Academy of Motion Picture Arts And Sciences’ 2022 Governors Awards red carpet in Hollywood on Friday.
The actress, 65, sported a long red gown with sleeves that draped neatly down her sides and revealed her long arms.
It extended upwards in a turtleneck that provided quite a bit of coverage. Several thin necklaces hung loosely down to the middle of her chest.
Fitting with the theme: Rita Wilson cut an elegant figure in a flowing silk dress as she walked the 2022 Governors Awards’ red carpet in Hollywood on Friday
The Sleepless in Seattle star parted her blonde hair down the middle and her silky straight locks fell down past her shoulders.
While she was without her husband Tom Hanks for the ceremony, Wilson was still surrounded by a number of famous faces.
Samuel L. Jackson, who was set to receive an honorary Oscar at the event, cut a dapper figure in a black suit jacket and matching trousers over a purplish-gray button down shirt.
The Django Unchained actor wore a black bowtie and a large black medical boot as he draped his arm over his wife of more than 40 years, LaTanya Richardson.
Richardson wore a black dress to the event with sleeves that ended at her elbows and a hemline that stopped just above her ankles. She put her hair up into a tall beehive for the grand affair.
Letting her arms breathe: The actress, 65, sported a long red dress with sleeves that draped neatly down her sides and revealed her long arms
Covered up: Wilson’s dress extended upward in a turtleneck, providing quite a bit of coverage
One of the night’s honorees: Samuel L. Jackson, who was set to receive an honorary Oscar at the event, cut a dapper figure in a black suit jacket and matching trousers
Loving couple: Jackson draped his arm over his wife of more than 40 years LaTanya Richardson
Making her way down: Alfre Woodard of 12 Years a Slave fame glided effortlessly in a short sleeve black dress that collected in a pool down by her feet
The acclaimed actress Alfre Woodard glided effortlessly in a short sleeve black dress that collected in a pool down by her feet.
The Golden Globe winner, 69, had a plunging neckline that fell to the middle of her chest, and her hair was cut short into a bob with bangs that stopped high above her eyebrows.
She was joined on the red carpet by her husband of nearly 40 years Roderick Spencer, who wore a black suit and a gray and silver striped tie.
Everyone seemed to want to get a picture with Woodard including Lethal Weapon star Danny Glover, who received the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award at the event.
The 75-year-old wore a traditional black suit with a white button-down shirt though he added a splash of color to the ensemble with multi-colored patchwork bowtie.
The two friends stared up into each other eyes and laughed at a private joke as they posed together.
A night of spouses: She was joined on the red carpet by her husband of nearly 40 years Roderick Spencer who wore a black suit and a gray and silver striped tie
Grabbing a picture: Danny Glover and Alfre Woodard posed for several snaps together
A few snickers: The two friends stared up into each other eyes and laughed at a private joke as they stood together
Just a bit of color: Glover wore a traditional black suit with a white button-down shirt though he added a splash of color to the ensemble with multi-colored patchwork bowtie
Alfred Molina took to the event in a dark blue suit with a skinny black tie and a white button-down shirt.
The Spider-Man: No Way Home actor, 68, added a pair of square spectacles to his ensemble, and his salt-and-pepper facial hair was trimmed down into a thin goatee.
He was joined by his wife Jennifer Lee, whom he married last year. She wore a black dress with a plunging neckline.
Her blonde hair was parted in the middle and her curly tresses touched the top of her chest.
Happy newlyweds: Molina and his wife Jennifer Lee posed together for several snaps. The two married last year
Another honoree: Norwegian actress Liv Ullman wore a skinny black dress that hugged her figure tightly and had a V-shaped neckline
Making a statement: Her skirt fell all the way to the floor, and she had attached a small blue and yellow ribbon on her lapel in support of Ukrainian forces
Family ties: Ullman’s ex-husband, and partner, Donald Saunders (left) and her grandson Halfdan Ullmann Tøndel (right) each wore tuxedos to the classy event and posed with Liv
Norwegian actress Liv Ullman, who also received an honorary award at the event, wore a skinny black dress that hugged her figure tightly and had a V-shaped neckline.
The art film star, who is best known for her leading roles in several masterpieces directed by Swedish auteur Ingmar Bergman, wore a that skirt fell all the way to the floor, and she had attached a small blue and yellow ribbon on her lapel in support of Ukrainian forces.
Her ex-husband — and partner — Donald Saunders and her grandson Halfdan Ullmann Tøndel each wore tuxedos to the classy event and posed with Liv.
Ullman’s ex-fling John Lithgow looked relaxed in a black tuxedo with a bowtie that sat slightly askew on his chest.
A bit askew: Ullman’s ex-fling John Lithgow looked relaxed in a black tuxedo with a bowtie that sat slightly askew on his chest
Lots going on: Anna Maria Horsford wore an intricate ensemble to the annual affair
Anna Maria Horsford wore an intricate ensemble to the annual affair.
The Bold and the Beautiful star wore a purple off-the-shoulder shawl that cascaded down the sides of her body and a gray dress over darker gray pants.
She wore what seemed to be a rather large necklace shaped like a vest that fell all the way to the middle of her stomach and matched her silver shoes perfectly.
Her short black hair was combed over into a classic Hollywood style.
Getting cozy: Ed Begley Jr. cuddled up close to his wife Rachelle Carson on the red carpet in a black suit and white button-down shirt
David and the technicolor blazer: David Oyelowo wore a multi-colored blazer with small black, purple, peach and red circles dotting it
Another happy couple: Producer William Packer and his wife Heather Packer put on their biggest smiles for The Governor’s Ball
Ed Begley Jr. cuddled up close to his wife Rachelle Carson on the red carpet in a black suit and white button-down shirt.
Begley’s better half looked fiery in a low-cut red dress that hugged her body tightly. Her blonde hair fell in waves, and her vibrant red lipstick matched her dress nicely.
David Oyelowo wore a multi-colored blazer with small black, purple, peach and red circles dotting it. Underneath that he wore a light purple shirt buttoned all the way up to his neck and a pair of matching pants.
Oscars producer William Packer and his wife Heather Packer put on their biggest smiles for The Governor’s Ball.
William wore a purple suit jacket, black fedora and black pants while Heather looked angelic in strapless white gown, slit down the side, and a pair of white heels.
With her blonde hair tied back behind her head, Heather was able to show off her huge diamond earrings and matching diamond necklace.
Dressing herself tonight: Costume designer Ruth E. Carter is no stranger to picking out the perfect outfit, and she didn’t fail to do so on Friday night either
A Magic-al evening: Former Lakers superstar Magic Johnson wore a black tuxedo to the event, and his wife of more than 30 years, Cookie, showed up in a low-cut, sleeveless beige top and a matching skirt
Costume designer Ruth E. Carter is no stranger to picking out the perfect outfit, and she didn’t fail to do so on Friday night either.
Carter wore a frilly black blouse with puffy sleeves and a matching velvety skirt. She added a pair of black glasses and a small necklace as well.
Former Lakers superstar Magic Johnson wore a black tuxedo to the event, and his wife of more than 30 years, Cookie, showed up in a low-cut, sleeveless beige top and a matching skirt.
Her black hair was parted in the middle and fell in waves down to her chest.
Who you gonna call? Once inside the event, the star’s got to watch legendary comedian Bill Murray, in a tuxedo and a black beret, present an award to fellow comedian Elaine May
A comedian of the highest order: May accepted the honorary Oscar in a black blazer, and her brown hair fell down to the tops of her shoulder
Famous presenter: Academy Award winner Denzel Washington donned an all black suit to give Samuel L. Jackson his honorary award
Big hug: The longtime friends embraced onstage with Denzel grinning from ear to ear
One of three: Jackson, May and Liv Ullman all received honorary awards at the event
Once inside the event, the star’s got to watch legendary comic actor Bill Murray, in a tuxedo and a black beret, present an award to fellow comedian and filmmaker Elaine May.
May accepted the honorary Oscar in a black blazer, and her brown hair fell down to the tops of her shoulders.
Academy Award winner Denzel Washington donned an all black suit and embraced Samuel L. Jackson while handing him his honorary Oscar as the two Glory co-stars grinned from ear to ear.
While they may be exes, it seems Lithgow and Ullman are still very close as John awarded Liv with her award.
Ullman seemed to give a very impassioned speech as she gesticulated forcefully with her arms.
On good terms: While they may be exes, it seems Lithgow and Ullman are still very close as John awarded Liv with her award
Speaking passionately: Ullman seemed to give a very impassioned speech as she gesticulated forcefully with her arms
Doing the most for others: Danny Glover received the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award at the event
Woodard couldn’t keep the smile off her face as she presented the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award to Glover who stood proudly with his statuette.
The Governors Awards are an annual award ceremony held before the Oscars to give out three major awards: the Academy Honorary Award, the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award and the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award.
The first is given to a star for achievements not covered by the ordinary ceremony. The second is awarded for outstanding humanitarian work and the third honors a creative producer whose work is consistently of high quality.
No one received the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award this year.
The Oscars are this Sunday, March 27 at 5 p.m. PDT.
A big night: Honorees (left to right) Samuel L. Jackson, Liv Ullman and Danny Glover posed together after receiving their awards
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