Hollywood glitterati gathered at the Beverly Hilton on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, for the annual Oscar Nominees Luncheon. The event, a longstanding tradition in the lead-up to the Academy Awards, brought together nominees from all 24 categories to mingle and celebrate. After being canceled last year due to the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, the luncheon marked the first major Oscars celebration of the season.
Among the attendees were acting nominees Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Hudson, Timothée Chalamet, and Emma Stone, along with a host of other first-time nominees and veteran contenders. The unofficial dress code was "understated chic," with many of the women opting for black attire. Emma Stone sported a Julie de Libran blazer dress with a plunging neckline, while Elle Fanning chose a Givenchy suit dress. Kate Hudson brought a pop of color in a red Lanvin dress paired with black leather opera gloves. The men, including Michael B. Jordan and Leonardo DiCaprio, sported subdued double-breasted suits, while Timothée Chalamet stood out in electric blue.
This year's nominations saw several records broken and milestones achieved. "Sinners," directed by Ryan Coogler, leads the nominations with a historic 16 nods. Leonardo DiCaprio earned his sixth lead actor Oscar nomination for his role in Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another," placing him in an elite group of actors with that many nominations. DiCaprio expressed that he aims to be in films that are memorable. Kate Hudson received her first Best Actress nomination in 25 years for her performance in "Song Sung Blue". This marks her second nomination overall, the first being for "Almost Famous". Timothée Chalamet's nomination for Best Actor for his role in "Marty Supreme" makes him the youngest man to be nominated three times in the category. Emma Stone's nominations for Best Actress and Best Picture for "Bugonia" make her the youngest woman to have seven Oscar nominations.
Other notable attendees included Rose Byrne, Elle Fanning, Wagner Moura, Michael B. Jordan, Wunmi Mosaku, Jessie Buckley, Renate Reinsve, Ethan Hawke, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, Amy Madigan, Benicio del Toro, Jacob Elordi, Delroy Lindo, Sean Penn, and Stellan Skarsgård. Several of these nominations mark significant milestones, with Byrne, Taylor, Moura, and Lindo celebrating their first-ever acting nominations. Stellan Skarsgård earned his first-ever Oscar nomination for supporting actor. Wagner Moura made history as the first Brazilian lead actor nominee. Michael B. Jordan earned his first Oscar nomination for his role in "Sinners".
The 98th Academy Awards, hosted by Conan O'Brien for the second year, will air live on March 15 from the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood. The ceremony will be broadcast on ABC and streamed on Hulu. Final voting begins on February 26 and ends on March 5.