The best and flashiest Oscar outfits: lampshade, XXL décolleté and bright colors

Los Angeles (USA) - Hollywood has been waiting a whole year for this ! On Sunday afternoon (local time), the elite of the US and international film world met again in Los Angeles - the 97th Academy Awards were on the program. For the stars, of course, it was also a time to show off their fashionable or fancy looks on the red carpet before the award show.

Ariana Grande (31) was nominated for an award for Best Supporting Actress.
Ariana Grande (31) was nominated for an award for Best Supporting Actress.  © ROBYN BECK/AFP

More than two and a half hours before the actual awards ceremony was due to begin at 1 a.m. German time (4 p.m. local time) in the Dolby Theatre, the first celebrities appeared in a flurry of flashbulbs.

Jeff Goldblum (72), one of the biggest acting stars, made a fashionable statement right at the start of the gauntlet run down what was supposed to be the longest red carpet in the world: The "Jurassic Park" actor arrived in a cream-colored tuxedo jacket and floral shirt. With a purple lily on his lapel.

The outfit of singer Ariana Grande (31), nominated for an Oscar for the first time, was a little more unusual. The "Wicked" star came in a lampshade look! But was it possible to sit comfortably in the Dolby Theatre in the Schiaparelli dress?

Grande's co-star, best leading actress nominee Cynthia Erivo (38), also opted for a special look - albeit in a completely different shade. To match her role in "Wicked", she appeared at the Oscars in a green, flamboyant dress with a Dracula collar.

This is how colorful and unusual the stars appeared on the red carpet of the Oscars

Jeff Goldblum (72) appeared accompanied by his wife Emilie Livingston (42).
Jeff Goldblum (72) appeared accompanied by his wife Emilie Livingston (42).  © EMMA MCINTYRE/Getty Images via AFP
Zoe Saldaña (46) was nominated for a supporting actress award.
Zoe Saldaña (46) was nominated for a supporting actress award.  © ANGELA WEISS/AFP
YouTuber Bretman Rock (26) took advantage of the attention.
YouTuber Bretman Rock (26) took advantage of the attention.  © ROBYN BECKAFP

Timothee Chalamet and Selena Gomez wow at the Academy Awards

Timothee Chalamet (29) and Selena Gomez (32) were among the biggest stars at the event.
Timothee Chalamet (29) and Selena Gomez (32) were among the biggest stars at the event.  © Montage: ANGELA WEISSAFP, ROBYN BECKAFP

Actor Timothee Chalamet (29) and singer Selena Gomez (32) were not quite as extravagant, but no less conspicuous as they walked towards the awards ceremony hall.

Chalamet, who had recently caused a sensation at the Berlinale in a pink outfit, chose a different garish color this afternoon and appeared in an all-yellow outfit. Gomez chose a skin-tight glitter dress that skillfully showcased her bust.

With Doja Cat (29) and Miley Cyrus (32), two other acting singers knew how to dazzle and attract the flashbulbs.

The former let her animal side hang out at the Oscars. The 29-year-old chose a leopard-print dress and scarf for her appearance on the red carpet.

Doja Cat (29) became a leopard.
Doja Cat (29) became a leopard.  © ANGELA WEISSAFP
"Nosferatu" star Lily-Rose Depp (25) showed her seductive side as usual.
"Nosferatu" star Lily-Rose Depp (25) showed her seductive side as usual.  © MIKE COPPOLAGETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICAGetty Images via AFP
Miley Cyrus (32) had left her eyebrows at home - at least that's how it looked.
Miley Cyrus (32) had left her eyebrows at home - at least that's how it looked.  © ANGELA WEISSAFP

While the bright colors dominated overall, Cyrus became the Lady in Black on Sunday and appeared in all black. Only her eyebrows stood out, having previously been dyed a light blonde by the 32-year-old.