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Dressing up for the Oscars 2019!

By Sukanya Verma
Last updated on: February 25, 2019 09:47 IST
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Stars get ready for Oscars!

Eight-time Oscars host Billy Crystal once said, 'Nothing can take the sting off the world's economic problems like watching millionaires present each other golden statues.'

It's true.

Equally fun is watching celebs get all glamorous and gung ho when attending the biggest party of Hollywood. 

So here's an up, close and personal look at what superstar social media is buzzing with.

 

Emilia Clarke

Photograph: Kind courtesy Emilia Clarke/Instagram.

No dragons flanking The Game of Thrones beauty to the 91st Academy Awards. But we sure dig her brand new brunette bob.

Blondes may have more fun but the fabulous round goes to Ms Clarke. 

 

Gemma Chan

Photograph: Kind courtesy Gemma Chan/Instagram.

The Crazy Rich Asians star is Oscar ready in her volumnious hot pink Valentino and Jimmy Choo heels.

 

Michelle Yeoh

Photograph: Kind courtesy Michelle Yeoh/Instagram.

How elegant is Michelle Yeoh -- also Chan's stern, sophisticated onscreen mommy in the same movie, based on the bestseller by Kevin Kwan -- adding some finishing touches to her sparkling Elie Saab gown? 

 

Danai Gurira

Photograph: Kind courtesy Danai Gurira/Twitter.

The scene stealing warrior from Best Picture nominee, Black Panther is making Wakanda proud in her golden number. 

 

Spike Lee

Photograph: Kind courtesy Spike Lee/Instagram.

Best Director, Picture and Adapted Screenplay nominee and Blackkklansman filmmaker Spike Lee pays a tribute to Prince in a bold purple suit. On his Instagram, he writes, ''I Know In My Hearts Of [hearts] My Brother Prince Is Watching Tonight, Singin' 'IT'S GONNA BE A BEAUTIFUL NIGHT.''

 

Zooey and Emily Deschanel

Photograph: Kind courtesy Zooey Deschanel/Instagram.

Sisters Zooey and Emily Deschanel are cheering from inside Dolby Theatre for DoP daddy Caleb, nominated for his work in Never Look Away.

 

Melissa McCarthy

Photograph: Kind courtesy Melissa McCarthy/Instagram.

Nominated for her performance in Can You Ever Forgive Me, it is Melissa McCarthy's showing off her 'Hooray' spirit on her way to the Oscars. 

 

Richard E Grant

Photograph: Kind courtesy Richard E Grant/Instagram.

Her co-star and hot contender for Best Supporting Actor win, Richard E Grant looks pleased as punch in his Brunello Cucinelli tux.

 

Marina de Tavira

Photograph: Kind courtesy Marina de Tavira/Instagram.

Competing with the likes of Rachel Weisz and Regina King for Best Supporting Actress, Roma's Marina de Tavira is all set to make her big Oscar debut.

 

Kate Hudson

Photograph: Kind courtesy Kate Hudson/Instagram.

The Almost Famous actor has a few pearls of wisdom to share for those attending: t's not what you wear, it's how you wear it!

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