That’s it! The highly anticipated 2026 Academy Awards are taking place at the Dolby Theater at Ovation Hollywood, where thousands of guests – including some of the industry’s brightest stars – are preparing to celebrate the year’s greatest achievements in film and entertainment.
Ahead of the awards show, Best Dressed contenders, nominees and Hollywood heavyweights stopped by the Academy’s official Red Carpet Portrait Studio for one last close-up before taking their seats.
In these first look images, shared exclusively with FashionPhotographer Sami Drasin captured the Class of 2026 in a palatial setting custom designed by Justin Corrigan.
Watch the full red carpet and be sure to follow the night’s biggest winners.


