Kate Hudson made a stunning entrance at the 95th annual Academy Awards held in Hollywood on Sunday evening. The 43-year-old actress showcased her incredible figure in a mesmerizing silver mermaid gown adorned with dazzling jewels and sequins. The dress featured delicate double straps, providing a flattering lift to her bust, while the off-the-shoulder sleeves added an extra touch of sophistication. As she struck poses for the photographers lining the champagne-toned carpet, a beautiful train elegantly trailed behind her. Kate’s sandy blonde hair was parted to one side and styled in glamorous waves reminiscent of the iconic Veronica Lake from Old Hollywood.
Gleaming: Kate Hudson radiated with glamour as she made her grand entrance at the 95th edition of the prestigious Academy Awards, held at the renowned Dolby Theater in Hollywood on a magnificent Sunday night.
Amazing: The stunning 43-year-old actress showcased her incredible physique in a breathtaking silver mermaid dress adorned with sparkling jewels and sequins. She complemented the look with exquisite diamond drop earrings and a collection of rings, including the one she received from her 36-year-old fiance, Danny Fujikawa, during their proposal in 2021.
To enhance her appearance, the talented Almost Famous star embraced a sun-kissed complexion that beautifully highlighted her icy white eyeshadow. She completed her makeup with a touch of nude lip gloss, while warm peach blush added a natural flush to her cheeks.
The highly anticipated ceremony, hosted by the popular late-night chat show host Jimmy Kimmel, unfolded live in the heart of Hollywood. This year’s nominations for the prestigious Oscars indicate a shift towards recognizing box office hits like Top Gun: Maverick, which has earned an impressive six nominations, including Best Picture. It appears that the film industry is finally attuning to audience preferences rather than solely favoring arthouse favorites.
Among the contenders for Best Picture are Elvis, Avatar: The Way of Water, All Quiet On The Western Front, and The Fabelmans, with Tom Cruise’s Top Gun: Maverick holding an opportunity to secure him his first Academy Award, despite missing out on a nomination for Best Actor.
While Cruise’s film showcases an impressive number of nominations, it was Everything Everywhere All At Once that emerged as the frontrunner, with a remarkable 11 nominations. The Banshees of Inisherin also garnered significant recognition with nine nominations, following their success at the Golden Globes earlier this month. Furthermore, Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis stands proud with eight nominations, including a well-deserved nod for Austin Butler.
The outfit featured delicate dual straps that provided an uplift to her bosom, while the dress sleeves gracefully slid down her shoulders, imparting an extra touch of refinement.
Classic Hollywood glamour: Kate exuded timeless elegance with her sandy blonde locks, elegantly parted to the side and styled in luxurious waves, reminiscent of the iconic Veronica Lake.
Walking gracefully along the champagne-toned carpet at the ceremony, a stream of photographers eagerly snapped away as she made her way. The train behind her stretched out for quite a distance, adding an air of elegance to her every move.
The competition for Best Actress at the Oscars is expected to be an exciting one, with Cate Blanchett in Tár and Michelle Yeoh, who already won the Golden Globe for her outstanding performance in Everything Everywhere All at Once. Ana De Armas has also received a nomination for her remarkable portrayal of Marilyn Monroe in Blonde.
Although Tom Cruise did not secure a nomination for Best Actor, Austin Butler (Elvis), Brendan Fraser (The Whale), and Bill Nighy (Living) all earned nods for their exceptional performances.
Both the German-produced film, All Quiet On The Western Front, and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, received multiple nominations, including Best Original Song.
Angela Bassett is nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, alongside Jamie Lee Curtis for Everything Everywhere All At Once.
The winners will be determined through the votes of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which consists of approximately 10,000 individuals from various professions, including actors, producers, directors, and film craftspeople. In an effort to address the prior criticism of lack of diversity, the academy has taken steps to include more women, people of color, and international members in its ranks following the #OscarsSoWhite controversies in 2015 and 2016.
Soaring to new heights: Top Gun: Maverick has secured six Oscar nominations, including a nod for Best Picture. This exciting acknowledgment suggests that the film industry is now heeding the desires of moviegoers by recognizing exceptional box office successes, instead of solely favoring more niche arthouse films.
With a whopping 11 nominations, Everything Everywhere All At Once emerged as a clear favorite among the competitors. Notably, this year’s acting nominees boasted greater diversity, with seven out of the 20 individuals of color, including Ke Huy Quan and Stephanie Quan from Yeoh’s film. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences is set to rejoice in a best-picture lineup dominated by blockbuster hits. In fact, these movies have collectively raked in an unprecedented $1.574 billion at the domestic box office, marking a new record for nomination time, as per Comscore data. The previous year’s awards were shaping up to be a triumphant return until they were marred by a controversial incident, now referred to as “the slap,” which ultimately defined the ceremony. Consequently, Will Smith faced a 10-year ban from attending the event as imposed by the academy. Despite the ban, Smith had a chance to secure a nomination, but unfortunately, his portrayal of a runaway slave in Emancipation failed to resonate with voters.
Infamous: The previous year’s award show seemed to be marking a glorious return until a significant incident, commonly referred to as ‘the slap’, overshadowed the entire event. As a consequence, Will Smith was prohibited by the academy from attending the ceremony for the following decade.
Nonetheless, there are greater concerns haunting the film industry. While there were fleeting moments of triumph for theaters in the past year, such as the remarkable success of Top Gun: Maverick, most dramas did not fare as well.
This can partly be attributed to the inconsistent release of major films, resulting in ticket sales only managing to recover approximately 70 percent of the pre-pandemic levels.
Simultaneously, the stock value of streaming services has plummeted, as investors on Wall Street now expect these platforms to generate profits rather than solely focusing on acquiring subscribers.
According to Nielsen, the 2021 Oscar broadcast attracted 16.6 million viewers, a slight improvement from the abysmal record-low audience of 10.5 million during the pandemic-affected telecast.
