The really great part of the Oscars? When the ceremony is over, and Hollywood’s real annual celebrations start – the after-parties.
And by far the most star-studded, glamorous event is the Vanity Fair after-party, attended by nominees, supermodels, media moguls and political figures.
Now in its 24th year, the Vanity Fair bash at a custom-built space near the Beverly Hills City Hall kicks off with a viewing party for stars who didn’t score a ticket to the main event.
This year, Jon Hamm walked the green and white carpet early to watch the show via a giant screen, as did Isla Fisher, Olivia Wilde, Janelle Monae, Amy Adams and Elizabeth Banks.
But every year the real excitement lies in the gowns the attendees change into so they can truly let their hair down.
When it comes to the best-dressed star of the after-parties there can be only one winner: Kate Beckinsale.
The 44-year-old Brit looked half her age in a figure-hugging Reem Acra gown that fit her so perfectly it looked to have been sewn onto her body.
Kate Beckinsale. Photo: Getty
As for the rest, here are the night’s most memorable looks.
Rosie Huntington Whiteley is about to start a pale green revolution. Who knew the tricky shade could look so good? Photo: GettyEmma Roberts pays tribute to Old Hollywood starlets. Photo: GettyComedy couple Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher accessorise with their cheeky grins. Photo: GettySinger-turned-actress Janelle Monae suits up in a different way. Photo: GettyMargot Robbie (in Chanel) messes around with husband Tom Ackerley. Photo: GettyHalle Berry, 51, is clearly ageing backwards. We’ll have what she’s having. Photo: GettyJenna Dewan Tatum shows some leg. Photo: GettySupermodel Kate Upton proves why she’s a regular on the cover of Vogue. Photo: GettyMusic royalty Paris Jackson goes all out in lime green – and pulls it off, miraculously. Photo: GettyFreshly married model Emily Ratajkowski shows off her post-wedding glow. Photo: GettyKardashian sibling Kendall Jenner is all legs, sleeves and cleavage. Photo: GettyGal Gadot switched her shimmering black and gold gown from the ceremony for this va-va-voom red number. Photo: GettyMiley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth channel their collective star power into a serious sartorial moment. Photo: GettyGet Out star Allison Williams may have opted for structure up top, but the bottom of her dress is all about making a statement on the dancefloor. Photo: GettyZendaya’s nude number is fitted – but not so tight she can’t dance up a storm. Photo: GettyEmma Watson debuts an edgy haircut and a ‘Time’s Up’ tattoo (like a temporary one). Photo: Getty
