Ariana Grande is a vision in strapless lace gown alongside Gwyneth Paltrow and Emma Stone as they lead the glamour at 2026 AFI Awards

Ariana Grande is a vision in strapless lace gown alongside Gwyneth Paltrow and Emma Stone as they lead the glamour at 2026 AFI Awards

An array of dazzling stars were out in force at the AFI Awards in Los Angeles on Friday. 

Ariana Grande, 32, was the belle of the ball as she arrived to the event, held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills, in a romantic blush pink strapless lace gown that highlighted her arms.

Meanwhile Oscar winner Gwyneth Paltrow, 53, showed off her sleek and minimalist style in a black and white dress with a tank-style top. 

Bugonia star Emma Stone, 37, wowed in an effortlessly chic strapless ivory dress from Calvin Klein Collection.

The AFI Awards are annual honors presented by the American Film Institute (AFI) that recognize the most outstanding films and television programs of the year. 

With awards season in full swing, the AFI Awards are a key stop for Oscar hopefuls, who posed on the red carpet before heading into the luncheon event. 

Ariana Grande, 32, Gwyneth Paltrow, 53, and Emma Stone, 37, led the glamour at the AFI Awards in Los Angeles on Friday

Paltrow was chic in a black and white look

Stone was a vision in white

Ariana Grande, 32, Gwyneth Paltrow, 53, and Emma Stone, 37, led the glamour at the AFI Awards in Los Angeles on Friday

Grande accessorized her look with pearl earrings and wore her hair swept up into an elegant updo. 

Grande plays Glinda (also known as Glinda the Good Witch) in Wicked: For Good, the second part of the Wicked film adaptation, which was among the 10 honorees for outstanding motion pictures at this year’s event. 

Meanwhile Paltrow completed her look with black heels and wore her blonde hair in her signature straight style.

Inside the event she was pictured mingling with Titanic hunk Leonardo DiCaprio, 51.

One Battle After Another star Teyana Taylor, 35, showed off her unique style as she donned a fitted black suit with just a high-neck white collar and no shirt underneath.

She wore her hair in twin, waist-grazing braids.

Keri Russell, 49, was the epitome of elegance in a black blazer paired with matching skirt and clutch.

Chase Infiniti, 25, had all eyes on her in a baroque-inspired gold mini dress with a subtle keyhole neckline that showcased her cleavage. The dress was heavily embellished with floral accents.

Frankenstein star Mia Goth, 32, opted for an all-black look consisting of an off-the-shoulder dress, strappy heels, and sunglasses. 

Grande was the belle of the ball as she arrived to the event, held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills

She happily posed for the photographers

Grande was the belle of the ball as she arrived to the event, held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills

Her hair was swept up into a chic updo

Her hair was swept up into a chic updo 

She wore a romantic blush pink strapless lace gown that showed off her arms

The dress highlighted her arms

She wore a romantic blush pink strapless lace gown that showed off her arms

The AFI Awards are annual honors presented by the American Film Institute (AFI) that recognize the most outstanding films and television programs of the year

The AFI Awards are annual honors presented by the American Film Institute (AFI) that recognize the most outstanding films and television programs of the year

Paltrow showed off her sleek and minimalist style in a black and white dress with a tank-style top

Paltrow showed off her sleek and minimalist style in a black and white dress with a tank-style top

She wore her blonde tresses in her signature straight style

She wore her blonde tresses in her signature straight style

Bugonia star Emma wowed in an effortlessly chic strapless ivory dress from Calvin Klein Collection

Bugonia star Emma wowed in an effortlessly chic strapless ivory dress from Calvin Klein Collection

She completed the look with a dark belt

She completed the look with a dark belt

She was joined by filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos and her Bugonia co-star Jesse Plemons

She was joined by filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos and her Bugonia co-star Jesse Plemons

Chase Infiniti, 25, had all eyes on her in a baroque-inspired gold mini dress with a subtle keyhole neckline that showcased her cleavage

Chase Infiniti, 25, had all eyes on her in a baroque-inspired gold mini dress with a subtle keyhole neckline that showcased her cleavage

The dress was heavily embellished with floral accents

The dress was heavily embellished with floral accents

One Battle After Another star Teyana Taylor, 35, showed off her unique style as she donned a fitted black suit with just a high-neck white collar and no shirt underneath

Frankenstein star Mia Goth, 32, opted for an all-black look consisting of an off-the-shoulder dress, strappy heels, and sunglasses

One Battle After Another star Teyana Taylor, 35, and Frankenstein star Mia Goth, 32, both opted for sleek dark-hued looks 

Keri Russell, 49, was the epitome of elegance in a black blazer paired with matching skirt and clutch

Keri Russell, 49, was the epitome of elegance in a black blazer paired with matching skirt and clutch

Irish star Jessie Buckley, 36, stunned in a sleeveless black leather dress with a sultry leg slit

Irish star Jessie Buckley, 36, stunned in a sleeveless black leather dress with a sultry leg slit

She paired the sizzling outfit with black pointed-toe heels

Her hair was styled in a chic cropped look

She paired the sizzling outfit with black pointed-toe heels

Chase Sui Wonders, 29, looked stylish in a grey suit with structured shoulders

Chase Sui Wonders, 29, looked stylish in a grey suit with structured shoulders

Marty Supreme actress Odessa A'zion, 25, showed off her effortlessly cool style in a violet cardigan and oversized black leather pants

Marty Supreme actress Odessa A’zion, 25, showed off her effortlessly cool style in a violet cardigan and oversized black leather pants

Jay Kelly star Laura Dern, 58, looked spectacular in a sequin burgundy dress paired with a brown trench coat

Britt Lower opted for an elegant dark brown dress

Jay Kelly star Laura Dern, 58, looked spectacular in a sequin burgundy dress paired with a brown trench coat. Britt Lower opted for an elegant dark brown dress

Dern was also joined by her dapper Jay Kelly co-star George Clooney on the red carpet

Dern was also joined by her dapper Jay Kelly co-star George Clooney on the red carpet

Emilia Jones, 23, went with a patterned look, donning a polka dot halter top with a grey pencil skirt

Emilia Jones, 23, went with a patterned look, donning a polka dot halter top with a grey pencil skirt

Patricia Arquette, 57, showed off her quirky style in an orange blazer paired with a black silk top and a sequin gold skirt

Chinese filmmaker Chloe Zhao, 43, was a vision in a delicate pink dress with metallic embellishments

Patricia Arquette, 57, showed off her quirky style in an orange blazer paired with a gold skirt. Filmmaker Chloe Zhao, 43, was a vision in a delicate pink dress with metallic embellishments

Kathryn Hahn, 52, wore a unique grey skirt with fringe like panels and a matching blazer

Kathryn Hahn, 52, wore a unique grey skirt with fringe like panels and a matching blazer

Erin Doherty opted for a business chic look at the event

Erin Doherty opted for a business chic look at the event 

Rhea Seehorn, 53, wore a monochrome dress with pointed toe black heels

Her hair was swept into an updo

Rhea Seehorn, 53, wore a monochrome dress with pointed toe black heels

Trinity Jo-Li Bliss wowed in an all-red look

Trinity Jo-Li Bliss wowed in an all-red look

Adolescence star Stephen Graham, 52, was joined by wife Hannah Walters, 51

Adolescence star Stephen Graham, 52, was joined by wife Hannah Walters, 51

The two put on a loved-up display

The two put on a loved-up display

Marty Supreme actress Odessa A’zion, 25, showed off her effortlessly cool style in a violet cardigan and oversized black leather pants. 

Jay Kelly star Laura Dern, 58, looked spectacular in a sequin burgundy dress paired with a brown trench coat. 

Dern was also joined by her dapper Jay Kelly co-star George Clooney on the red carpet. 

Irish star Jessie Buckley, 36, stunned in a sleeveless black leather dress with a sultry leg slit. 

Emilia Jones, 23, went with a patterned look, donning a polka dot halter top with a grey pencil skirt.

Patricia Arquette, 57, showed off her quirky style in an orange blazer paired with a black silk top and a sequin gold skirt.

Chinese filmmaker Chloe Zhao, 43, was a vision in a delicate pink dress with metallic embellishments.

Kathryn Hahn, 52, wore a unique grey skirt with fringe like panels and a matching blazer.

Rhea Seehorn, 53, wore a monochrome dress with pointed toe black heels.

Euphoria heartthrob Jacob Elordi, 28, set the tone for men's fashion as he hit the red carpet

He looked dapper as ever in a cream suit paired with a dark tie and black leather shoes

Euphoria heartthrob Jacob Elordi, 28, set the tone for men’s fashion as he hit the red carpet

Puerto Rican hunk Benicio del Toro, 58, sported a black suit with a pair of sunglasses

Puerto Rican hunk Benicio del Toro, 58, sported a black suit with a pair of sunglasses

Mark Ruffalo, 58, was clad in a grey suit

Mark Ruffalo, 58, was clad in a grey suit

Ethan Hawke, 55, ditched the traditional tuxedo in favor of a more colorful ensemble

He sported a peach toned suit over a blue shirt and paired it with crocodile boots

Ethan Hawke, 55, ditched the traditional tuxedo in favor of a more colorful ensemble

He mingled with Joel Edgerton

He mingled with Joel Edgerton 

Adam Sandler, 59, rocked a navy suit and a blue-hued floral shirt underneath

Adam Sandler, 59, rocked a navy suit and a blue-hued floral shirt underneath

Jeff Goldblum, 73, cut a dapper figure in a black suit

Jeff Goldblum, 73, cut a dapper figure in a black suit

Adam Scott and Mark Ronson were also in attendance

Ronson pictured on the red carpet

Adam Scott and Mark Ronson were also in attendance 

Stellan Skarsgard, 74, opted for a laid back look

Stellan Skarsgard, 74, opted for a laid back look

Rufus Sewell, Tom Pelphrey, and Seth Rogen were also present

Tom Pelphrey

Seth Rogen

Rufus Sewell, Tom Pelphrey, and Seth Rogen were also present

Chase Sui Wonders, 29, looked stylish in a grey suit with structured shoulders. 

Adolescence star Stephen Graham, 52, was joined by wife Hannah Walters, 51. 

Euphoria heartthrob Jacob Elordi, 28, set the tone for men’s fashion as he hit the red carpet.

He looked dapper as ever in a cream suit paired with a dark tie and black leather shoes.

Puerto Rican hunk Benicio del Toro, 58, sported a black suit with a pair of sunglasses. 

Adam Sandler, 59, rocked a navy suit and a blue-hued floral shirt underneath. 

Ethan Hawke, 55, ditched the traditional tuxedo in favor of a more colorful ensemble.

He sported a peach toned suit over a blue shirt and paired it with crocodile boots.

Jeff Goldblum, 73, cut a dapper figure in a black suit, while Stellan Skarsgard, 74, opted for a laid back look.

Mark Ruffalo, 58, was clad in a grey suit. 

Adam Scott and Mark Ronson were also in attendance.

Inside the event Gwyneth was pictured mingling with Titanic hunk Leonardo DiCaprio, 51

Inside the event Gwyneth was pictured mingling with Titanic hunk Leonardo DiCaprio, 51

The duo laughed it up

The duo laughed it up

They shared a warm hug

They shared a warm hug

They looked happy to catch up

They looked happy to catch up

She was also joined by Hawke and George Clooney

She was also joined by Hawke and George Clooney

Kylie Jenner's boyfriend Timothee Chalamet, 30, was pictured inside the event but skipped the red carpet

Kylie Jenner’s boyfriend Timothee Chalamet, 30, was pictured inside the event but skipped the red carpet

He was joined by Marty Supreme co-star Odessa. His billionaire girlfriend was not present for the event

He was joined by Marty Supreme co-star Odessa. His billionaire girlfriend was not present for the event

Chalamet accessorized with a Cartier 18ct white-gold and diamond panther necklace with an estimated cost of $34,000

Chalamet accessorized with a Cartier 18ct white-gold and diamond panther necklace with an estimated cost of $34,000 

The Marty Supreme actor chatted with filmmaker Josh Safdie

The Marty Supreme actor chatted with filmmaker Josh Safdie

Frankenstein co-stars Mia and Jacob were seated together

Frankenstein co-stars Mia and Jacob were seated together

Jacob also mingled with Teyana

Jacob also mingled with Teyana

He also caught up with Sandler

He also caught up with Sandler

Ariana posed with Jessie and Chloe inside

Ariana posed with Jessie and Chloe inside

She kept warm with a cream silk coat inside

She kept warm with a cream silk coat inside

Benicio, mingled with filmmaker Guillermo del Toro and Leonardo

Benicio, mingled with filmmaker Guillermo del Toro and Leonardo

They enjoyed lunch inside with their co-star Chase

They enjoyed lunch inside with their co-star Chase

They also posed with CEO of Netflix Ted Sarandos and actor Edward James Olmos

They also posed with CEO of Netflix Ted Sarandos and actor Edward James Olmos

Leo was also seen chatting with Apple's Tim Cook

Leo was also seen chatting with Apple’s Tim Cook

Michael B. Jordan and Alexandre Desplat were also in attendance

Michael B. Jordan and Alexandre Desplat were also in attendance 

Clooney and Jordan were seen having a conversation

Clooney and Jordan were seen having a conversation

Clooney, Carol Burnett, Dern and Sandler posed for a snap

Clooney, Carol Burnett, Dern and Sandler posed for a snap

Sandler was seen chatting with Burnett

Sandler was seen chatting with Burnett

Graham caught up with Arquette

Graham caught up with Arquette

Leonardo DiCaprio and Kylie Jenner’s boyfriend Timothee Chalamet were pictured inside the event but skipped the red carpet. 

Chalamet accessorized with a Cartier 18ct white-gold and diamond panther necklace with an estimated cost of $34,000. 

AFI’s top 10 movies of 2025 are Avatar: Fire and Ash (20th Century Studios), Bugonia (Focus Features), Frankenstein (Netflix), Hamnet (Focus Features), Jay Kelly (Netflix), Marty Supreme (A24), One Battle After Another (Warner Bros), Sinners (Warner Bros), Train Dreams (Netflix) and Wicked: For Good (Universal).

Meanwhile the programs of the year honors went to Adolescence, Andor, Death by Lightning, The Diplomat, The Lowdown, The Pitt, Plur1bus, Severance, The Studio and Task. 

AFI also gave a Special Award this year to Iranian director Jafar Panahi’s film It Was Just an Accident.

AFI 2025 Award Honorees

AFI MOTION PICTURES OF THE YEAR

AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH

BUGONIA

FRANKENSTEIN

HAMNET

JAY KELLY

MARTY SUPREME

ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER

SINNERS

TRAIN DREAMS

WICKED: FOR GOOD

 

AFI SPECIAL AWARD

IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT

AFI TELEVISION PROGRAMS OF THE YEAR

ADOLESCENCE

ANDOR

DEATH BY LIGHTNING

THE DIPLOMAT

THE LOWDOWN

THE PITT

PLUR1BUS

SEVERANCE

THE STUDIO

TASK

Previous Article

Susanna Reid's lost her personal hairdresser and Kate Garraway's stuck reading the news: KATIE HIND on the inside story of ITV's budget bloodbath

Next Article

Candice Warner reveals next big 'cutthroat' career move: 'I'm very goal driven'

Write a Comment

Leave a Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *