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What Did Selena Gomez, Demi Moore and Lupita Nyong’o Have in Common on the Oscars Red Carpet? This Major Trend

They're making the whole place shimmer

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Bold fashion has been a major trend on the 2025 Oscars red carpet. But if there's one standout fad, it's sparkles. 

Tonight, celebrities gathered at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles for the 97th annual Academy Awards. As stars walked the red carpet, I couldn’t help but notice that several celebrities—including Selena Gomez, Demi Moore and Lupita Nyong’o—opted for sparkly gowns. Keep scrolling for details on each of their looks.

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1. Selena Gomez in Ralph Lauren

Gomez wore a Sophia Loren-inspired gown that was embellished head-to-toe with 16,000 drops of glass. (Yes, you read that right.)

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2. Halle Berry in Christian Siriano

The Never Let Go star wore a silver gown that was so reflective, it resembled a chic broken mirror.

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3. Demi Moore in Armani Privé

The Substance star looked divine in this sparkly silver gown, which featured a corset-style waist and plunging neckline.

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4. Ariana Grande in Schiaparelli

It's hard to tell from the distant photos, but if you look closely at Grande's skirt, you'll notice it's covered in sparkles. Delicate and feminine, just like Glinda. 

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5. Lupita Nyong’o in Chanel

Her straps were covered in pearls, and her bodice had a sparkly overlay. The look was tied together (literally) with a silky belt.

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6. Rachel Sennott in Balenciaga

The Saturday Night star turned heads in a purplish-pink color that sparkled in the bright lights. 

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