Red Carpet Rundown: Black Hollywood Brings Drama & Fashion To The 2025 Oscars

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The 97th Academy Awards red carpet is officially in full swing, and the stars are showing out! The drama, the volume, the luxury—tonight’s fashion is already giving us plenty to talk about.

One star at the center of social chatter right now is Cynthia Erivo. Our good sis owned the red carpet. So, let’s get into all the details.

Designer Drama: Cynthia Erivo Stuns in Louis Vuitton at the 2025 Oscars

Listen, we have zero notes for Cynthia Erivo. The Wicked star graced the carpet in a voluminous, deep emerald green Louis Vuitton gown that’s as dramatic as her powerhouse voice and award-winning performances.

Cynthia is no stranger to serving looks, and tonight is no different. The dress—flowing in a grand ballroom silhouette—features an ultra-cinched waist, an oversized skirt, and avant-garde off-the-shoulder details that add the perfect touch of regal flair.

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The deep green tone complements Cynthia’s rich, chocolate skin flawlessly, making her one of the most striking stars of the night. 10 out of 10, no notes, Sis!

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. HB reported that this was one of the project runway star’s standout pieces.

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Whoopi’s dress featured an off-the-shoulder neckline, dramatic ruching along the bodice, and a Cinderella-style skirt. The deep blue hue adds a regal touch, and when paired with her signature natural locks, she is the definition of elegance.

We love this bold fashion look for Whoopi.

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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It’s giving young Hollywood royalty and she is the queen.

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.

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