There’s no shortage of stars out celebrating at the many parties being held ahead of the 96th Academy Awards.
On Friday, a slew of celebrities descended on the Vanity Fair x Saint Laurent x NBCUniversal Oppenheimer Film Toast in Los Angeles.
In fact, Robert Downey Jr. — who’s up for an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in the epic biological thriller film — made an appearance at the event with his wife Susan Downey by his side.
Known to have penchant for fashion, the acclaimed actor, 58, stepped out on to the red carpet in an off-white suit, a two-tone black button-own shirt and black boots.
In an added touch of cool, the Los Angeles native, who’s the son of writer, director and actor Robert Downey Sr., also donned thick black frame glasses with light lenses.
Robert Downey Jr., 58, and his wife Susan Downey, 50, attended the Vanity Fair x Saint Laurent x NBCUniversal Oppenheimer Film Toast in Los Angeles
The couple showed off their chemistry while posing for photographers along the red carpet by holding hands and laughing and chatting with each other.
Susan Downey (born Susan Nicole Levin), 50, looked lovely in a black suit that was paired with a plunging white blouse.
The film producer and Schaumburg, Illinois native rounded out her ensemble with open-toe heels, and her brown locks styled long and flowing over her right shoulder with a part on the left.
Vanity Fair editor-in-chief Radhika Jones, Saint Laurent’s creative director Anthony Vaccarello and chairman of Universal Pictures and Universal Filmed Entertainment Group Donna Langley co-hosted the pre-Oscar party celebrating Oppenheimer, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The invite-only event was held at a private residence and included dinner and a cocktail party honoring Oppenheimer, the film, which was written and directed by Christopher Nolan, who based it on the biography American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer (2005) by Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin.
The tribute to the epic biological thriller film is well deserved considering all the critical and commercial acclaim its received since premiering in theaters in the U.S. and UK on July 21.
Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer, starring Cillian Murphy in the title role, heads into the Oscars ceremony leading the pack with an impressive 13 nominations.
Another member of the Oppenheimer cast, Josh Hartnett, was also on hand for the pre-Oscars bash.
The couple, who have been married since 2005, held hands during their time on the red carpet
Downey Jr. was nominated for an Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his role of Rear Admiral Lewis Strauss, a retired Naval Reserve officer and high-ranking member of the US Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) in Oppenheimer
Some of the other celebrities to make a splash at the event included Salma Hayek, Olivia Wilde, Hailey Bieber, Zoë Kravitz, Donald Glover, Sharon Stone, Jon Hamm, Anna Osceola, Stella Maxwell, Evan Ross, Jasmine Tookes, Normani and Elsa Hosk.
Others to strike a pose on the red carpet: Nora Arnezeder, Nailea Devora, Devon Carlson, Iris Law, Clara McGregor, Holden Jaffe, Alex Wolff, Christina Nadin, Yesly Dimate, Keegan-Michael Key, Elle Key, Laysla De Oliveira, Tony Ward, Vassili Schneider, Donna Langley, Dominic Fike, Orion Carloto, Sasha Calle, Alisha Boe, Petra Collins, Lil Dre, Steve Lacy, Rauw Alejandro, Justine Skye, Claudia Sulewski, FINNEAS, Ava Capri and Josh Landau, among many others.
In Oppenheimer, Murphy plays the title role during the time when he worked on the Manhattan Project, the secret undertaking that developed the first nuclear weapons.
The story focuses on the acclaimed American theoretical physicist as he wrestles with the creation of the atomic bomb during World War II.
Downey Jr. plays the role of Rear Admiral Lewis Strauss, a retired Naval Reserve officer and high-ranking member of the US Atomic Energy Commission (AEC).
Cillian Murphy leads the film portraying the man who would become
Oppenheimer writer and director Christopher Nolan, 53, is up for Best Picture, Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay at the 96th Academy Awards on Sunday
Along with Murphy and Downey Jr., the cast also includes Emily Blunt, Florence Pugh, Robert Downey Jr., Matt Damon, Rami Malek and Kenneth Branagh, along with the likes of Benny Safdie, Josh Hartnett, Michael Angarano, Dane DeHaan, Dylan Arnold, David Krumholtz, Alden Ehrenreich and Matthew Modine.
Oppenheimer received widespread critical acclaim, with particular praise towards its directing, screenplay, cast performances, cinematography, editing, musical score, and visual effects.
As a result, the movie has been a smash with moviegoers since its release in July, grossing $960.7 million at the worldwide box office, while working with a budget of $100 million.
Among the 13 Academy Awards nominations it received are Best Picture, Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay for Nolan, Best Actor for Murphy, and Best Supporting Actress for Emily Blunt.
