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Paul Anthony Kelly Lost His Voice—but Not His Sense of Style—Before the Vanity Fair Oscar Party

Paul Anthony Kelly Lost His Voice—but Not His Sense of Style—Before the Vanity Fair Oscar Party

Published by Sam Flores

If you’re driving in Los Angeles these days, there’s a good chance you’ll see the back of Paul Anthony Kelly’s head. In this town, billboards for Love Story, FX’s hit series chronicling the romance of John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette—starring Kelly as America’s first son—tower on seemingly every corner. “They’re everywhere,” Kelly says. “It feels amazing. It’s proof that we did it. We made it.” By Christian Högstedt. And after you’ve made it in Hollywood, there’s only one place to go: the annual Vanity Fair Oscar Party. While getting ready for the event at the Beverly Hills Hotel on Oscar Sunday, Kelly tells me that he’s a little overwhelmed to attend for the first time. “But I’m ready,” he says. “I’m ready to just go hang out with everybody and say what’s up and congratulate people.” There is one problem with his plan, though: Kelly, who’s been doing a nonstop press blitz since before his show debuted, recently lost his voice. At a time when he has to rely on being seen more …

Teyana Taylor Knows “A Million Girls Would Kill for Her Job”—And Her Chanel Dress

Teyana Taylor Knows “A Million Girls Would Kill for Her Job”—And Her Chanel Dress

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She works with Wayman Bannerman and Micah McDonald for some of her looks, but when it comes to custom moments like last night’s, she prefers to take the lead. “I started from the bottom in this fashion space and really earned it brick by brick,” Taylor says. “That’s why I hold on to this moment. And don’t get me wrong, I love to collaborate with people here and there, especially when times get hectic, but in these moments, I take pride in styling myself. I cherish that I have the opportunity to navigate the biggest time in my career like this, no matter how much work it takes.” Taylor’s fashion journey mirrors her career trajectory as an actor. She slowly but boldly created momentum, until arriving at the 2026 Oscars. The culmination of years of hard work and dedication, and two dreams came true in one swing. Teyana Taylor at the 2026 Oscars in Chanel by Matthieu Blazy John Shearer “I remember there was a time when I didn’t have these types of outlets to …

Our Favorite Unexpected Pairings From the Vanity Fair Oscar Party 2026

Our Favorite Unexpected Pairings From the Vanity Fair Oscar Party 2026

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You just never know what’s going to happen at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party. Spirits are high, Oscars are newly engraved, and Hollywood’s A-plus-plus list is all gathered in one place, dressed to the nines and more than ready to celebrate. This year, nestled into its new home at LACMA, our ultra-exclusive celebration didn’t disappoint. The carefully selected attendees who made the guest list were just as likely to strike up a conversation with former House speaker Nancy Pelosi as they were with momager supreme Kris Jenner. After the Oscars 2026, the stars flocked to the sleek, silver-centric celebration to snap photos in the event’s famed photo booth, catch up with old friends, meet new ones, and see where the evening would take them, all-night In-N-Out catering included. Scroll on to see some of our favorite surprise encounters, unexpected celebrity pairings, and old-time reunions at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party 2026. Source link

The Best Unseen Moments from the 2026 Oscars

The Best Unseen Moments from the 2026 Oscars

Published by Daniella Wilson

When you arrive at your seat at the Oscars, underneath you’ll find a care package with a note from host Conan O’Brien. Inside: a small bag of popcorn, a bottle of water and some candy (Mike and Ikes for some, Junior Mints for others). “I hope you enjoy this Conan O’Brien ‘Moderately Happy Meal.’ These snacks may not look like much, but in any movie theater they would cost $85. Good luck, tonight, have fun, and remember that loud, enthusiastic laughter is good for your health and my ego.” The biggest night in movies was broadcast around the world, but there are certain things (like Conan-approved Junior Mints) you only get in the room… No Golden Hour A year ago, Adrien Brody gave a lengthy speech in which he actually said, “Please turn the music off.” The music was particularly brutal this year, and that didn’t sit well with the crowd, who audibly booed when the KPop Demon Hunters writers of best original song “Golden” got cut off. Downey Being Downey Robert Downey Jr. — …

Ethan Hawke Channeled His “Outlaw Spirit” in Old-School Prada at Oscars 2026

Ethan Hawke Channeled His “Outlaw Spirit” in Old-School Prada at Oscars 2026

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Back in 2002, when a then 31-year-old Hawke was nominated for best supporting actor for Training Day, “I don’t think I gave a second’s thought to what I was wearing,” Hawke laughs. “The first time is otherworldly. You feel like you’re in The Hunger Games, because you watch it as a kid and all of a sudden you’re stepping into it. I got to do it with Denzel [Washington], which made it incredibly fun, and he won [best actor], so we all felt like we were part of history.” Hawke has earned four more nominations since then, including best supporting actor for Boyhood (2014), best-adapted-screenplay nods for Before Sunset (2004) and Before Midnight (2013), and his first best-actor nod for Blue Moon at the 2026 Oscars. Four of those five nominations have their origin in Hawke’s more than 30-plus-year collaboration with filmmaker and friend Richard Linklater. Their partnership began in 1995 with the romantic drama Before Sunrise, starring Hawke and Julie Delpy as strangers who meet on a train and roam Vienna for the night. …

Demi Moore Says She Wanted to Dress the Part of a Presenter at the 2026 Oscars—She Still Looked Every Bit the Silver Screen Icon

Demi Moore Says She Wanted to Dress the Part of a Presenter at the 2026 Oscars—She Still Looked Every Bit the Silver Screen Icon

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Courtesy of Ermoshevich Sergei Courtesy of Ermoshevich Sergei It’s also why Moore enjoyed sitting front row at his show during Milan Fashion Week. “I loved these archetypes of the Gucci customer, the Gucci lover, on the runway,” Moore tells me. Demna has always been one to build a character, leaning on the real world for inspiration. His show featured the kinds of people you see wearing Gucci on the street: A British lad wearing a fanny pack as a crossbody, perhaps, or a party girl clad in an über mini dress or an oligarch with bulging biceps. Past the storytelling, Moore appreciated the actual clothes. “In a very practical, pragmatic way, there was something on the table for all of us,” she says. She is particularly enjoying Demna’s menswear. She’s picked up a pair of jeans from his Pre-Fall 2026 collection, which she’s been wearing everywhere. “I don’t like using the word unisex, I prefer open for personal interpretation,” she says. Demi Moore at the 98th Annual Oscars held at Dolby Theatre on March 15, …

The Vanity Fair Oscar Party 2026 Was a Family Affair

The Vanity Fair Oscar Party 2026 Was a Family Affair

Published by Sam Flores

As the indelible Dom Toretto said in the classic film Furious 7, “I don’t have friends. I got family.” At Sunday night’s Vanity Fair Oscar Party, however, attendees proved that even in this economy, it’s possible to have both. The silver carpet at our ultra-exclusive celebration after the Oscars 2026 was jam-packed with mini family reunions, including groupings of siblings, parents and their kids, and even a stray grandparent in the mix. All three daughters of Meryl Streep and Don Gummer—Mamie Gummer, Grace Gummer, and Louisa Jacobson—were in attendance in dramatically different ensembles, a contrast to their shared genetics. Celebrated director Steven Spielberg posed for press with his 13-year-old granddaughter, Poppy Gavigan, on his arm. Timothée Chalamet didn’t just spend the evening with his high-profile partner, Kylie Jenner, he also brought sister Pauline Chalamet along for the fun. Everything You Need to Know About the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party A guide to when the Vanity Fair Oscar Party starts, its brand-new location, and how to watch the livestream from LACMA. And speaking of Jenner, …

Vanity Fair Oscar Party Serves up Domino’s and In-N-Out

Vanity Fair Oscar Party Serves up Domino’s and In-N-Out

Published by Daniella Wilson

It may have been a party for Hollywood’s most glamorous — but some decidedly déclassé food still managed to make an appearance. At the Vanity Fair Oscars bash, where this year’s guest list was whittled down to the most famous and powerful and members of the press weren’t allowed in, A-listers like Nicole Kidman, Mick Jagger and (an Oscar-less) Timothée Chalamet with main squeeze Kylie Jenner on his arm were spotted grazing at a gourmet spread from chef Evan Funke. The Mother Wolf restaurateur served an Italian feast that included Lasagna alla Cantonese, sea bass and grilled prime ribeye alongside an array of his signature homemade pastas. If that was too highfalutin’, slices of Domino’s pizza circulated in custom slice boxes emblazoned with the all-too-familiar red-and-blue logo. And keeping the high-low tradition alive, guests could also snack on In-N-Out burgers. The L.A. favorite fast-food chain has popped up at the VF party since the reign of longtime editor Graydon Carter, who launched the party in 1994 shortly after taking over the magazine. Carter was absent from …

Vanity Fair Oscar Party 2026 Red Carpet: See All the Looks

Vanity Fair Oscar Party 2026 Red Carpet: See All the Looks

Published by Sam Flores

Updated at 3:18 PM EST You never know just who will turn up on the Vanity Fair Oscar Party red carpet 2026. With an ultra-exclusive guest list that brings together Oscar winners, athletes, fashion designers, billionaires, studio heads, artists, actors, musical icons, models, and more, the Vanity Fair Oscar Party is more than a starry Oscar after-party; it’s an institution. And for many, the Vanity Fair Oscar Party red carpet 2026 is the clearest indicator that the Vanity Fair Oscar Party is still the hottest ticket in town, over three decades after it first began at Mortons. NOW: Watch the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Live Though the location of the Vanity Fair Oscar Party 2026 has changed, as the bash makes its debut at the soon-to-reopen LACMA this year, one thing remains the same: the Vanity Fair Oscar Party red carpet requires a look all its own. As stylist Rachel Zoe recently told VF’s Elise Taylor, the outfit change is not superficial; it could help transform an actor’s mindset as they went from the …

Michael B. Jordan’s Basketball Coach Saw His “Always Focused” Drive from the Beginning

Michael B. Jordan’s Basketball Coach Saw His “Always Focused” Drive from the Beginning

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Michael B. Jordan made history on Sunday by becoming the sixth Black actor to win best actor at the Oscars. He was honored for his performance in Sinners, directed by Ryan Coogler, with his mother in the crowd as he accepted the golden statuette. Two other figures in Jordan’s life had long sensed the extent of his talent. His Newark Arts High School drama teacher, Carl Gonzalez, and basketball coach, Roger León, said in interviews with People that his potential was already visible when they first knew him. “His relationship with Ryan Coogler is not to be dismissed—not at all,” Gonzalez told the magazine. “Those two may end up being like Scorsese and De Niro.” Gonzalez detected in a young Jordan a focus and work ethic that set him apart from his peers. “I’m not surprised by any of this,” he added. “The sky is the limit for this guy.” The teacher met Jordan when he was a junior in high school and his career was already taking off. At the time, the young actor …