Oscars 2019: How the Stars Are Getting Ready for Hollywood’s Biggest Night
After a long, star-studded awards season, the 91st Academy Awards are finally upon us!
With just hours until Hollywood’s biggest night, tonight’s attendees -- from all the nominees to the presenters and performers -- are busy getting ready to walk the red carpet at Los Angeles’ Dolby Theatre, where the Oscars will be handed out live starting at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT on ABC.
Best Supporting Actress nominee Marina de Tavira, who was recognized for her performance in Roma, shared a public thank you to fellow nominee Emma Stone for gifting her flowers and a sweet note. "The honor is all mine #EmmaStone what an incredible way to start the day," she wrote on Instagram.
A post shared by Marina de Tavira (@mardetavira) on Feb 24, 2019 at 11:09am PST
From director Spike Lee taking the moment to reflect on the beach to songwriter Diane Warren toasting to her nomination for Best Original Song, stars are taking to social media to share all the fun, excitement and anticipation leading up to tonight.
Standing in front of the Pacific Ocean, Lee took a moment to thank supporters of BlacKkKlansman for all its success leading up to Oscars, where it nominated for six awards, including three for Lee in the Best Picture, Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay categories.
A post shared by Spike Lee (@officialspikelee) on Feb 24, 2019 at 7:40am PST
He also teased an accessory he’ll be wearing on the red carpet. “Gonna Be Stylin’ And Profilin’ On Da Oscar Red Carpet Tomorrow Morning Night. IT’S GOTTA BE DA JORDANS,” Lee captioned a picture of his golden shoes.
A post shared by Spike Lee (@officialspikelee) on Feb 23, 2019 at 5:45pm PST
Easily having the best awards season ever, Best Supporting Actor nominee Richard E. Grant teased his secret accessory for getting through tonight. "Today I’ll be ‘wearing’ @JackPerfume for some invisible courage!" he tweeted.
Today I’ll be ‘wearing’ @JackPerfume for some invisible courage! pic.twitter.com/Gl0KNWGoHC
— Richard E. Grant (@RichardEGrant) February 24, 2019
Meanwhile, Grant's Can You Ever Forgive Me? co-star and fellow Oscar nominee, Melissa McCarthy, shared an Instagram video of the actor jumping on a trampoline as he gets ready for the evening's festivities. "Marvelous," she said of his two mid-air splits.
Here’s how @richard.e.grant prepares for the Academy Awards!!! Marvelous!!!
A post shared by Melissa McCarthy (@melissamccarthy) on Feb 24, 2019 at 11:23am PST
McCarthy's husband, Ben Falcone, then revealed that Grant was the perfect guest and made breakfast for his hosts.
A post shared by Ben Falcone (@benjyfalcone) on Feb 24, 2019 at 11:07am PST
Nominated for her 10th Academy Award, Warren toasted the morning with a coffee mug with a picture of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg -- the subject of the Best Documentary nominee RBG, for which Warren wrote the song, “I’ll Fight.” She captioned the selfie: “Happy Oscars Day!!!!”
Happy Oscars Day!!!! For some reason I feel like I've been here before...#IllFight #10#Oscars!!!!😁
A post shared by Diane Warren (@warren_diane) on Feb 24, 2019 at 8:42am PST
Also reflecting over coffee is Octavia Spencer, who is one of the producers of Green Book, which is up for five Oscars tonight. "The madness begins soon. So quiet time is imperative," she wrote on Instagram.
A post shared by Octavia Spencer (@octaviaspencer) on Feb 24, 2019 at 9:46am PST
Among the A-list stars presenting tonight, James McAvoytook to Instagram to tease rehearsals from inside the Dolby Theatre. “Some people called it a rehearsal with a fake statue, I called my precious,” he joked.
Also presenting is Allison Janney, who won an Oscar last year. She took to Twitter to post a video of her toasting with coffee mugs covered in images of her and I, Tonya co-star Margot Robbie.
#Oscars mornings. pic.twitter.com/exLjoVzh2k
— Allison Janney (@AllisonBJanney) February 24, 2019
Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences acting branch, Laura Dern and Alfred Molina, hosted a private dinner for this year's acting nominees. Posting to Instagram, Dern wrote that they were "so blessed to honor these gorgeous artists."
A post shared by @ lauradern on Feb 24, 2019 at 9:13am PST
Former RuPaul's Drag Race contestant Shangela took to Twitter to share her excitement about attending this year's Oscars ceremony as part of the A Star Is Born team. In the film, she played one of the drag queens and friends to Ally (Lady Gaga) at the club where Jackson Maine stumbles into. Shangela also performed onstage the night before at the 34th Independent Spirit Awards.
I’m up early. I couldn’t sleep. I’m like a kid waiting for Christmas morning. This is going to be a historic day for me. I’m probably going to cry. A lot. I still can’t believe it. I’m going to the Oscars. I’m going to the Oscars. I’m going TO. THE. OSCARS. ⭐️
— Shangela (@itsSHANGELA) February 24, 2019
Living G.O.A.T., Serena Williams took to Instagram to tease her upcoming Nike commercial, which will air during tonight's ceremony. She's also presenting Best Picture nominee A Star Is Born.
If they think your dreams are crazy, show them what crazy dreams can do. #justdoit
A post shared by Serena Williams (@serenawilliams) on Feb 24, 2019 at 9:07am PST
She also posted a video of her rigorous pre-Oscars workout.
A red carpet staple, designer Christian Siriano revealed he was dressing a "young actress" for today's ceremony. "I'm so honored," he wrote.
It’s #Oscars Sunday and I’m so honored to create for this amazing young actress today! ♥️♥️♥️
A post shared by Christian Siriano (@csiriano) on Feb 24, 2019 at 11:13am PST
While preparing for a pre-Oscars cocktail event, Gabrielle Union got her zits zapped so that she could be her best self on the red carpet.
The 91st Annual Academy Awards kicks off Sunday, Feb. 24, at Los Angeles' Dolby Theatre at the Hollywood and Highland Center and air live on ABC at 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT.
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