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Rita Ora was forced to take off her fashion-statement hat only minutes after entering the Vanity Fair Oscars party on Sunday, after the dramatically large headwear impeded her ability to mingle with her fellow stars.
The singer, 35, ensured she made an impression as she arrived at Los Angeles County Museum of Art for the star-studded bash, wearing a bold feather hat with a wide brim that almost covered her face from view.
She teamed it with a similarly attention-grabbing dress, showcasing her incredible figure in a corsetted sheer gown from Tamara Ralph’s SS26 Couture collection.
The racy number was embroidered with an intricate floral pattern studded with gems while the black satin skirt was tied into a large bow at the back, before flowing into a dramatic train.
But it was Rita’s eye-catching headwear that thrilled fans, with many praising her striking look on social media, writing: ‘that hat is doing the most and i’m here for it’;
‘Rita Ora at the #Oscarsparty looking like she owns every camera in the room’; ‘Okay but she really ate this look.’;
Rita Ora was forced to take off her fashion-statement hat only minutes after entering the Vanity Fair Oscars party on Sunday, after the dramatically large headwear impeded her ability to mingle with her fellow stars
The singer, 35, ensured she made an impression as she arrived at Los Angeles County Museum of Art for the star-studded bash, wearing a bold feather hat with a wide brim that almost covered her face from view
She teamed it with a similarly attention-grabbing dress, showcasing her incredible figure in a corsetted sheer gown from Tamara Ralph’s SS26 Couture collection
‘When you want to attend the party but also be the only thing people can see in a 5 mile radius’; ‘She’s carrying that outfit harder than the stylist did.’;
‘Rita Ora slaying with that massive feather hat at the Vanity Fair Oscars party!’.
However, once inside the glitzy bash Rita quickly had to take off her hat after discovering it made chatting to other attendees slightly difficult.
She was spotted in the star-studded lounge carrying the feathered piece around in her hand, revealing her curly blonde pixie-cut underneath.
But with it removed, the pop star was able to lean in for conversations with actor Chris Evans and Kardashian matriarch, Kris Jenner.
Rita was later seen beaming and waving as she left the party, hat in hand, alongside Rocketman star Taron Egerton.
Chris, 44, was joined at the Academy Awards by his wife Alba Baptista, 28, less than five months after the couple welcomed their first child together.
While momager Kris looked glamorous in a black ballgown and an elegant up-do as she attended the afterparty alongside three of her daughters – Kendall and Kylie Jenner and Kim Kardashian.
Kylie, 28, was on hand to support her boyfriend Timothee Chalamet in the wake of his crushing defeat at the awards ceremony.
But it was Rita’s eye-catching headwear that thrilled fans, with many praising her striking look on social media, writing: ‘that hat is doing the most and i’m here for it’
However, once inside the glitzy bash Rita quickly had to take off her hat after discovering it made chatting to other attendees slightly difficult
She was spotted in the star-studded lounge carrying the feathered piece around in her hand, revealing her curly blonde pixie-cut underneath
But with it removed, the pop star was able to lean in for conversations with actor Chris Evans (seen) and Kardashian matriarch, Kris Jenner
Chris, 44, was joined at the Academy Awards by his wife Alba Baptista, 28, less than five months after the couple welcomed their first child together
While momager Kris (seen with Rita) looked glamorous in a black ballgown and an elegant up-do as she attended the afterparty alongside three of her daughters – Kendall and Kylie Jenner and Kim Kardashian
Rita was later seen beaming and waving as she left the party, hat in hand, alongside Rocketman star Taron Egerton
Her racy number was embroidered with an intricate floral pattern studded with gems while the black satin skirt was tied into a large bow at the back, before flowing into a dramatic train
The 30-year-old was an early favourite to win Best Actor for his performance in Marty Supreme, the Josh Safdie picture based on the life of a real underground ping-pong player in 1950s New York.
However, he was pipped to the prize by Michael B. Jordan, who triumphed for his dual roles in Ryan Coogler’s Sinners.
While Timothée also had to contend with being the butt of numerous jokes on the night, courtesy of host Conan O’Brien, for his ill-timed comments about opera and ballet in an interview for Variety’s Actors on Actors with Matthew McConaughey.
His controversial claim that ‘no-one cares’ about opera and ballet, sparked a wave of backlash from the arts community, including from legendary director Steven Spielberg.
And Conan, who returned as host of the Academy Awards for the second consecutive year, wasted no time in poking fun at the controversy as he kicked off his opening monologue with a jab at Timothée.
‘Security is extremely tight tonight. I’m just going to mention that,’ he told the crowd inside Los Angeles’ iconic Dolby Theatre.
He then quipped: ‘I’m told there’s a concern about attacks from both the opera and ballet communities.’
The camera then quickly cut to Timothée, who could be seen nervously smiling beside glamorous girlfriend of three years, Kylie.
‘They’re just mad you left out jazz,’ Conan jokingly added.
The late night show host tried but failed to make amends with the Dune actor later in the night as he told the crowd the pair were ‘vibing.’
‘We’re vibing, right?’ he asked Timothée, whose reply wasn’t picked up by the event’s microphones. ‘He doesn’t think so.’
Kylie, 28, was on hand to support her boyfriend Timothee Chalamet in the wake of his crushing defeat at the awards ceremony (pictured)
The 30-year-old was an early favourite to win Best Actor for his performance in Marty Supreme, but was was pipped to the prize by Michael B. Jordan, who triumphed for his dual roles in Ryan Coogler’s Sinners (seen)
Meanwhile, One Battle After Another ended the 2026 awards season by winning Best Picture, while Jessie Buckley completed her awards show sweep.
Paul Thomas Anderson – who also scored his first win for Best Director – accepted the top prize of the night alongside Leonardo DiCaprio, Teyana Taylor and the rest of the cast and crew as the film earned the most wins of the night with six.
The American black comedy action-thriller film triumphed over a massive, competitive, field including: Bugonia, F1, Frankenstein, Hamnet, Marty Supreme, The Secret Agent, Sentimental Value, Sinners, and Train Dreams.
One Battle After Another is centered around a group of ex-revolutionaries who reunite to rescue the daughter of one of their own as their enemy resurfaces after 16 years.
Sean Penn also came out on top for his work in the film, earning his impressive third Oscar, but he was not in attendance at the ceremony to accept the gong.
Kieran Culkin announced him as the winner for Best Supporting Actor over his One Battle After Another co-star Benicio Del Toro as well as Jacob Elordi – Frankenstein, Delroy Lindo – Sinners, and Stellan Skarsgard – Sentimental Value.
The sharp-tongued Kieran joked: ‘Sean Penn couldn’t be here this evening or didn’t want to, so I’ll be accepting the award on his behalf.’
While Jessie continued her winning streak as she earned Best Actress for her role in Hamnet, making her the first Irish star to triumph in the category.
The 36-year-old beat out Rose Byrne – If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, Kate Hudson – Song Sung Blue, Renate Reinsve – Sentimental Value, and Emma Stone – Bugonia.
Hamnet takes place after Agnes and William Shakespeare (Jessie and Paul Mescal) lose their son Hamnet to the plague and grapple with grief in 16th-century England, based on the novel of the same name.
One Battle After Another was the biggest winner of the evening as Paul Thomas Anderson earned both Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay (Leonardo seen in film)
While Jessie continued her winning streak as she earned Best Actress for her role in Hamnet, making her the first Irish star to triumph in the category
Amy Madigan took home the first award of the night, 40 years after she was last nominated for her role in Twice in a Lifetime.
The 75-year-old veteran actress earned Best Supporting Actress for her work in Zach Creggar’s supernatural mystery horror film Weapons.
It was one of the most contentious categories of the night as she was up against Elle Fanning – Sentimental Value, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas – Sentimental Value, Wunmi Mosaku – Sinners, and Teyana Taylor – One Battle After Another.
Ryan Coogler finally earned his first win in the Best Original Screenplay category for his epic Sinners.
One of the most touching wins of the night came when Autumn Durald Arkapaw won Best Cinematography for Sinners, making history as the first woman to win the award.
While KPop Demon Hunters scored two huge gongs on the night, winning Best Animated Feature over Arco, Elio, Little Amelie or the Character of Rain, and Zootopia 2.
The Netflix film made history once again when its smash hit Golden triumphed in the Best Original Song category, beating out Dear Me – Diane Warren: Relentless, I Lied to You – Sinners, Sweet Dreams of Joy – Viva Verdi!, and Train Dreams – Train Dreams.
Amy Madigan took home the first award of the night, 40 years after she was last nominated for her role in Twice in a Lifetime.
The 75-year-old veteran actress earned Best Supporting Actress for her work in Zach Creggar’s supernatural mystery horror film Weapons.
It was one of the most contentious categories of the night as she was up against Elle Fanning – Sentimental Value, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas – Sentimental Value, Wunmi Mosaku – Sinners, and Teyana Taylor – One Battle After Another.
Ryan Coogler finally earned his first win in the Best Original Screenplay category for his epic Sinners.
One of the most touching wins of the night came when Autumn Durald Arkapaw won Best Cinematography for Sinners, making history as the first woman to win the award.
While KPop Demon Hunters scored two huge gongs on the night, winning Best Animated Feature over Arco, Elio, Little Amelie or the Character of Rain, and Zootopia 2.
The Netflix film made history once again when its smash hit Golden triumphed in the Best Original Song category, beating out Dear Me – Diane Warren: Relentless, I Lied to You – Sinners, Sweet Dreams of Joy – Viva Verdi!, and Train Dreams – Train Dreams.