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The AFI Awards in Los Angeles on Friday night drew a constellation of celebrities, each showcasing their unique style.
Ariana Grande, aged 32, stole the spotlight at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills, gracing the event in a romantic blush pink lace gown that elegantly flaunted her arms.
Academy Award winner Gwyneth Paltrow, 53, turned heads with her sophisticated minimalist look, donning a chic black and white dress featuring a tank-style top.
Emma Stone, 37, the star of “Bugonia,” captivated attendees with her effortlessly elegant appearance in a strapless ivory dress from the Calvin Klein Collection.
These annual accolades, presented by the American Film Institute (AFI), celebrate excellence in the year’s best films and television shows.
With awards season in full swing, the AFI Awards are a key stop for Oscar hopefuls, who posed on the red carpet before heading into the luncheon event.
Ariana Grande, 32, Gwyneth Paltrow, 53, and Emma Stone, 37, led the glamour at the AFI Awards in Los Angeles on Friday
Grande accessorized her look with pearl earrings and wore her hair swept up into an elegant updo.
Grande plays Glinda (also known as Glinda the Good Witch) in Wicked: For Good, the second part of the Wicked film adaptation, which was among the 10 honorees for outstanding motion pictures at this year’s event.
During a recent interview with Variety, Grande commented on her co-star Cynthia Erivo’s SAG nomination snub.
It came after the nominees were announced earlier this week on Wednesday – with Grande garnering a nod for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role.
‘Cynthia’s performance is the most truthful, vulnerable and fierce Elphaba we’ve seen, and it will be referenced and adored for generations. That can’t be taken away,’ the songstress expressed.
She added that ‘every good thing that happens to me belongs to them, too. None of this exists in isolation.
‘We informed each other every single day. Of course, it’s hard – they deserve all the flowers this world can grow.’
Grande also offered her thoughts on the film’s director Jon M. Chu who was also snubbed by the DGA (Director’s Guild Awards).
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Grande was the belle of the ball as she arrived to the event, held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills
Her hair was swept up into a chic updo
She wore a romantic blush pink strapless lace gown that showed off her arms
The AFI Awards are annual honors presented by the American Film Institute (AFI) that recognize the most outstanding films and television programs of the year
Paltrow showed off her sleek and minimalist style in a black and white dress with a tank-style top
She wore her blonde tresses in her signature straight style
‘There aren’t enough flowers on this earth for Jon M. Chu. He’s an extraordinary human being and director.’
She added that the Wicked films will be loved by fans for many years while gushing that Chu ‘set out to move people, to challenge them, to make them better allies and better humans – and he succeeded.’
Meanwhile Paltrow completed her look with black heels and wore her blonde hair in her signature straight style.
Inside the event she was pictured mingling with Titanic hunk Leonardo DiCaprio, 51.
One Battle After Another star Teyana Taylor, 35, showed off her unique style as she donned a fitted black suit with just a high-neck white collar and no shirt underneath.
She wore her hair in twin, waist-grazing braids.
Keri Russell, 49, was the epitome of elegance in a black blazer paired with matching skirt and clutch.
Chase Infiniti, 25, had all eyes on her in a baroque-inspired gold mini dress with a subtle keyhole neckline that showcased her cleavage. The dress was heavily embellished with floral accents.
Frankenstein star Mia Goth, 32, opted for an all-black look consisting of an off-the-shoulder dress, strappy heels, and sunglasses.
Bugonia star Emma wowed in an effortlessly chic strapless ivory dress from Calvin Klein Collection
She completed the look with a dark belt
She was joined by filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos and her Bugonia co-star Jesse Plemons
Chase Infiniti, 25, had all eyes on her in a baroque-inspired gold mini dress with a subtle keyhole neckline that showcased her cleavage
The dress was heavily embellished with floral accents
One Battle After Another star Teyana Taylor, 35, and Frankenstein star Mia Goth, 32, both opted for sleek dark-hued looks
Keri Russell, 49, was the epitome of elegance in a black blazer paired with matching skirt and clutch
Irish star Jessie Buckley, 36, stunned in a sleeveless black leather dress with a sultry leg slit
She paired the sizzling outfit with black pointed-toe heels
Chase Sui Wonders, 29, looked stylish in a grey suit with structured shoulders
Marty Supreme actress Odessa A’zion, 25, showed off her effortlessly cool style in a violet cardigan and oversized black leather pants
Jay Kelly star Laura Dern, 58, looked spectacular in a sequin burgundy dress paired with a brown trench coat. Britt Lower opted for an elegant dark brown dress
Dern was also joined by her dapper Jay Kelly co-star George Clooney on the red carpet
Emilia Jones, 23, went with a patterned look, donning a polka dot halter top with a grey pencil skirt
Patricia Arquette, 57, showed off her quirky style in an orange blazer paired with a gold skirt. Filmmaker Chloe Zhao, 43, was a vision in a delicate pink dress with metallic embellishments
Kathryn Hahn, 52, wore a unique grey skirt with fringe like panels and a matching blazer
Erin Doherty opted for a business chic look at the event
Rhea Seehorn, 53, wore a monochrome dress with pointed toe black heels
Trinity Jo-Li Bliss wowed in an all-red look
Adolescence star Stephen Graham, 52, was joined by wife Hannah Walters, 51
The two put on a loved-up display
Marty Supreme actress Odessa A’zion, 25, showed off her effortlessly cool style in a violet cardigan and oversized black leather pants.
Jay Kelly star Laura Dern, 58, looked spectacular in a sequin burgundy dress paired with a brown trench coat.
Dern was also joined by her dapper Jay Kelly co-star George Clooney on the red carpet.
Irish star Jessie Buckley, 36, stunned in a sleeveless black leather dress with a sultry leg slit.
Emilia Jones, 23, went with a patterned look, donning a polka dot halter top with a grey pencil skirt.
Patricia Arquette, 57, showed off her quirky style in an orange blazer paired with a black silk top and a sequin gold skirt.
Chinese filmmaker Chloe Zhao, 43, was a vision in a delicate pink dress with metallic embellishments.
Kathryn Hahn, 52, wore a unique grey skirt with fringe like panels and a matching blazer.
Rhea Seehorn, 53, wore a monochrome dress with pointed toe black heels.
Euphoria heartthrob Jacob Elordi, 28, set the tone for men’s fashion as he hit the red carpet
Puerto Rican hunk Benicio del Toro, 58, sported a black suit with a pair of sunglasses
Mark Ruffalo, 58, was clad in a grey suit
Ethan Hawke, 55, ditched the traditional tuxedo in favor of a more colorful ensemble
He mingled with Joel Edgerton
Adam Sandler, 59, rocked a navy suit and a blue-hued floral shirt underneath
Jeff Goldblum, 73, cut a dapper figure in a black suit
Adam Scott and Mark Ronson were also in attendance
Stellan Skarsgard, 74, opted for a laid back look
Rufus Sewell, Tom Pelphrey, and Seth Rogen were also present
Chase Sui Wonders, 29, looked stylish in a grey suit with structured shoulders.
Adolescence star Stephen Graham, 52, was joined by wife Hannah Walters, 51.
Euphoria heartthrob Jacob Elordi, 28, set the tone for men’s fashion as he hit the red carpet.
He looked dapper as ever in a cream suit paired with a dark tie and black leather shoes.
Puerto Rican hunk Benicio del Toro, 58, sported a black suit with a pair of sunglasses.
Adam Sandler, 59, rocked a navy suit and a blue-hued floral shirt underneath.
Ethan Hawke, 55, ditched the traditional tuxedo in favor of a more colorful ensemble.
He sported a peach toned suit over a blue shirt and paired it with crocodile boots.
Jeff Goldblum, 73, cut a dapper figure in a black suit, while Stellan Skarsgard, 74, opted for a laid back look.
Mark Ruffalo, 58, was clad in a grey suit.
Adam Scott and Mark Ronson were also in attendance.
Inside the event Gwyneth was pictured mingling with Titanic hunk Leonardo DiCaprio, 51
The duo laughed it up
They shared a warm hug
They looked happy to catch up
She was also joined by Hawke and George Clooney
Kylie Jenner’s boyfriend Timothee Chalamet, 30, was pictured inside the event but skipped the red carpet
He was joined by Marty Supreme co-star Odessa. His billionaire girlfriend was not present for the event
Chalamet accessorized with a Cartier 18ct white-gold and diamond panther necklace with an estimated cost of $34,000
The Marty Supreme actor chatted with filmmaker Josh Safdie
Frankenstein co-stars Mia and Jacob were seated together
Jacob also mingled with Teyana
He also caught up with Sandler
Ariana posed with Jessie and Chloe inside
She kept warm with a cream silk coat inside
Benicio, mingled with filmmaker Guillermo del Toro and Leonardo
They enjoyed lunch inside with their co-star Chase
They also posed with CEO of Netflix Ted Sarandos and actor Edward James Olmos
Leo was also seen chatting with Apple’s Tim Cook
Michael B. Jordan and Alexandre Desplat were also in attendance
Clooney and Jordan were seen having a conversation
Clooney, Carol Burnett, Dern and Sandler posed for a snap
Sandler was seen chatting with Burnett
Graham caught up with Arquette
Leonardo DiCaprio and Kylie Jenner’s boyfriend Timothee Chalamet were pictured inside the event but skipped the red carpet.
Chalamet accessorized with a Cartier 18ct white-gold and diamond panther necklace with an estimated cost of $34,000.
AFI’s top 10 movies of 2025 are Avatar: Fire and Ash (20th Century Studios), Bugonia (Focus Features), Frankenstein (Netflix), Hamnet (Focus Features), Jay Kelly (Netflix), Marty Supreme (A24), One Battle After Another (Warner Bros), Sinners (Warner Bros), Train Dreams (Netflix) and Wicked: For Good (Universal).
Meanwhile the programs of the year honors went to Adolescence, Andor, Death by Lightning, The Diplomat, The Lowdown, The Pitt, Plur1bus, Severance, The Studio and Task.
AFI also gave a Special Award this year to Iranian director Jafar Panahi’s film It Was Just an Accident.
