Red Carpet: Black Hollywood Brings Drama To The 2025 Oscars
Red Carpet Rundown: Black Hollywood Brings Drama & Fashion To The 2025 Oscars
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Designer Drama: Cynthia Erivo Stuns in Louis Vuitton at the 2025 Oscars
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Whoopi Goldberg Gives an Oil Slick Slay in Christian Siriano
Whoopi Goldberg also brought dramatic volume to the carpet – and we love that for her. The legendary actress and The View host did not come to play. Whoopi stepped onto the red carpet in a blue oil-slick voluminous gown straight from Christian Siriano’s Fall/Winter 2025 collection. As HB reported, this was one of the project runway star’s standout pieces.
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Storm Reid Brings Playful Drama in a Tiered Red Dress
Storm Reid gave us a youthful yet elevated take on dramatic high fashion, and we’re obsessed. The actress rocked a knee-length, two-tiered red dress that was both fun and dramatic—perfectly suited for her age and style. But let’s talk about that neck-high cape! Flowing from her shoulders to the floor, the cape added an effortless elegance to her look. Storm kept her silhouette snatched with a black cinched belt, adding the perfect amount of structure.
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Red Carpet Rundown: Black Hollywood Brings Drama & Fashion To The 2025 Oscars
These ladies are just the beginning! The 2025 Oscars red carpet delivered major fashion moments – and we are taking notes. Keep scrolling for our full breakdown of other celebrity looks we are swooning over. And keep checking back for top Oscar-worthy ceremony moments.1. Da'Vine Joy Randolph
Da’Vine Joy Randolph is a belle in black. The actress rocked a fitted black gown with a sequins top, satin bottom, and sheer cape. Her dress’ unique details were everything, allowing Da’Vine to shine from head to toe. She finished off her look with a short pixie cut and silver jewelry.
2. Halle Berry
Yessss,Halllle!
Halle Berry came through shining—literally—in a strapless metallic gown that looked like a walking piece of art with its shattered mirror design. The structured bodice and snatched waist gave drama, while the reflective details made sure all eyes were on her. She kept it sleek with a chic bob and minimal bling, letting the dress do all the talking.
3. Coco Jones
Coco Jones chose black for her Oscars night out. Her dress hugged her body and showed the girls! Get into her high slit, cinched waist, and slight sweetheart neckline. Coco is oozing grown vibes and we love it!
4. Doja Cat
Doja Cat came to the Oscars red carpet ready to devour in a fierce leopard-print gown that screamed luxury and attitude. The strapless, plunging neckline added an extra dose of drama, while the attached choker detail gave the look an edgy, high-fashion twist. Paired with her signature buzzed blonde cut and bold glam, Doja proved once again that she’s in a fashion league of her own.
5. Yvonne Orji
Yvonne Orji took a page out of Halle’s book in this mirror sequins gown from Pamella Roland. The Insecure star look stunning as she poses on the carpet and serves the girls. She compliment her glitz and glam gown with a chin-length bob with heavy bangs.
6. Bresha Webb
Bresha Webb is giving us classic Hollywood glamour with a red twist. The new mom and actress stepped onto the Oscars carpet in a strapless gown with a sweetheart neckline, bow waist detail, and draped skirt. Bresha’s melanin is shining against the red.
7. H.E.R.
H.E.R. turned heads in a gilded strapless ball gown that looked straight out of a medieval fairytale with a modern twist. The metallic gold fabric shimmered under the lights, while the oversized distressed belt added a cool, unexpected contrast. With her signature hair in sexy body waves, she brought a regal yet rebellious energy to the red carpet. Her dress is Ralph Lauren.
8. Lupita Nyong’o
Lupita Nyong’o floated onto the carpet looking like an actual goddess in a pearl-detailed white gown that was soft, elegant, and straight-up angelic. The delicate straps, satin bow, and pleated skirt made the whole look feel effortlessly regal. She kept the vibe classic with a polished updo and subtle diamond jewelry, proving once again that she gets red carpet fashion every time.
Red Carpet Rundown: Black Hollywood Brings Drama & Fashion To The 2025 Oscars was originally published on hellobeautiful.com
