Stars get swept up in the drama of Oscars night

THERE was no shortage of drama at the 2025 Oscars and I don't just mean newcomer Mikey Madison pipping favourite Demi Moore to be named best actress, or best actor Adrien Brody tossing his used chewing gum to his girlfriend (yuck!).

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From Ariana Grande channelling her Wicked alter ego Glinda the Good Witch in a powder-pink Schiaparelli number to co-star Cynthia Erivo's elaborate Elphaba-inspired midnight green velvet gown from Louis Vuitton, the fashion on the night was anything but basic.

Oversized silhouettes, structural designs, rhinestones, crystals, ruffles and frills... It was a case of more is more is more.

Speaking of Moore, while the evening didn’t turn out to be the highlight of her career after all, 62-year-old Demi provided one of the night's most dazzling red carpet looks.

Her heavily embellished body-skimming Armani Prive number with its puddle hem reminded everyone why so many A-listers turn to the Italian designer for their biggest moments.