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Oscars 2019: The Red Carpet

NPR | By Nicole Werbeck,

Vincent Acovino

Published February 24, 2019 at 6:27 PM EST

The Oscars red carpet arrivals are often more surprising than the Academy Awards ceremony itself. While we can sometimes predict which of our favorite movie stars are taking home golden statuettes, good luck predicting what Lady Gaga will wear this year.

One thing's for sure: The red carpet fashions promise to be just as bold, glittery, glamorous — and even political — as they always are. Here's a photo recap of some of the most memorable looks at the 91st Academy Awards.

(Left to right) Michael B. Jordan, Letitia Wright, Danai Gurira and Winston Duke

Mahershala Ali, left, and Amatus Sami-Karim, right

Nora Lum, known by the stage name Awkwafina

Brie Larson, left, and Samuel L. Jackson, right

Allison Janney, left, and Emma Stone, right

Tina Fey, left, Maya Rudolph, center, and Amy Poehler, right

NPR's Nina Totenberg appears on the Oscars red carpet and in the documentary about Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, <em>RBG.</em> — NPR's Nina Totenberg appears on the Oscars red carpet and in the documentary about Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, *RBG.*

Jennifer Lopez, left, and Alex Rodriguez, right

Christian Bale, left, and Sibi Blazic, right

Jason Momoa, left, and Lisa Bonet, right

Yalitza Aparicio, left, and Marina de Tavira, right

Ben Falcone, left, and Melissa McCarthy, right

Linda Cardellini, left, and Octavia Spencer, right

Olivia Grant, left, and Richard E. Grant, right

Elaine Welteroth, left, and Maria Menounos, right

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