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It looks like the 98th Academy Awards and the subsequent Vanity Fair bash have certainly lived up to the hype! Kim Kardashian’s choice of a gold Gucci gown—paired with those striking icy blue contacts—definitely seems to be the talk of the morning.
Beyond the afterparty fashion, the night was a historic one for the films themselves. Here is a quick breakdown of the major highlights from the 2026 Oscars:
98th Academy Awards: Major Winners
While the afterparty was all about the glitz, the ceremony saw a major sweep by Paul Thomas Anderson.
| Category | Winner | Film |
| Best Picture | — | One Battle After Another |
| Best Director | Paul Thomas Anderson | One Battle After Another |
| Best Actor | Michael B. Jordan | Sinners |
| Best Actress | Jessie Buckley | Hamnet |
| Best Supporting Actor | Sean Penn | One Battle After Another |
| Best Supporting Actress | Amy Madigan | Weapons |
| Best Animated Feature | — | KPop Demon Hunters |
Red Carpet Standouts
- Li Jun Li: The Sinners star made a massive splash on the main red carpet in a sculptural crimson gown by Indian designer Gaurav Gupta, which many critics are calling one of the best looks of the night.
- Autumn Durald Arkapaw: She made history as the first woman and first Black winner of the Best Cinematography award for her work on Sinners.
- The Technical Sweep: Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein dominated the craft categories, taking home Oscars for Costume Design, Production Design, and Makeup and Hairstyling.
The “Desi” Connection
India had a strong presence this year beyond the fashion. Priyanka Chopra took the stage as a presenter, and Gaurav Gupta’s design for Li Jun Li solidified him as a go-to for Hollywood’s biggest stages.