When Melissa McCarthy and Brian Tyree Henry took the Oscars stage on Sunday night to present the award for best costume design, they wore elements of the costumes from all four of the nominees.
It may have been hard to keep track given all the stuffed rabbits, makeup, and spectacular costumes, but their clothes were inspired by the films nominated in the best costume design category: “Black Panther,” “The Favourite,” “Mary, Queen of Scots” and “Mary Poppins Returns.”
Here’s a list of everything McCarthy and Henry wore.
Melissa McCarthy:
A Tudor-style dress for “Mary, Queen of Scots”
A train on the dress peppered with stuffed rabbits, which was a reference to “The Favourite”
A short, red-colored bob, much like Margot Robbie’s in “Mary, Queen of Scots”
Brian Tyree Henry:
A Tudor-style dress in the style of “Mary, Queen of Scots”
Gloves, a shawl and a hat like Emily Blunt wore in “Mary Poppins Returns”
Dredlocks, to pay homage to “Black Panther”
Face makeup like that worn by Wakandans during the ceremonial combat in “Black Panther”
McCarthy went all in, demonstrating some impressive puppeteering skills with the bunnies. (The rabbits play a prominent role in “The Favourite,” though they actually aren’t part of any of the character’s costumes, thankfully.)
“Black Panther” ruled: Ruth Carter won the best costume design award for her work on the Best Picture nominated “Black Panther.”
“Marvel may have created the first black superhero but through costume design, we turned him into an African king,” Carter said. “It’s been my life’s honor to create costumes. Thank you for honoring African royalty and the empowered way women can look and lead onscreen.”
She added: “Thank you to my crews around the world who helped bring Wakanda to life. Our genius director, Ryan Coogler, you are a guiding force. Thank you for your trust and understanding my role in telling the African-American story. Adding vibranium to costumes is very expensive so thank you Victoria Alonso, Kevin Feige, Louis D’Esposito, Jeffrey Chernov, Bob Iger and Nate Moore. My career is built with passion to tell stories that allow us to know ourselves better. This is for my 97-year-old mother watching in Massachusetts. Mom, thank you for teaching me about people and their stories. You are the original superhero. Thank you.”
Oscars Red Carpet: Jason Momoa, Billy Porter and Other Guys Push the Fashion Envelope (Photos)
Men weren't all about the standard-issue black tuxedos and silk lapels at the Oscars this year. Instead, we got a lot more eye-catching looks.
Billy Porter
The "Pose" star donned a velvet tuxedo gown by Christian Siriano, and is one of the most-talked-about looks of the evening so far. Will he be topped?
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Stephan James
The "If Beale Street Could Talk" star wore a red velvet tuxedo with a red bow tie and a brooch. Eye-catching!
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Spike Lee
The director, who is nominated for directing, producing and co-writing the drama "BlacKkKlansman," threw it back to "Do the Right Thing," and donned a purple ensemble with rings saying "LOVE" and "HATE."
Adam Lambert
Lambert will be performing alongside Queen during the show, but he had fans talking way ahead of showtime in his tuxedo paired with exaggerated large french cuffs (sans cuff links), no tie or bow tie, and an orchid brooch. His earrings made quite the statement as well.
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Questlove
The musician took on a more casual look this evening and opted for some color pops of red with a patterned shirt and a red necklace under his black suit.
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Richard E. Grant
A supporting actor nominee for "Can You Ever Forgive Me," Richard E. Grant sported a dark red jacket with grey lapels, grey vest and a black bow tie.
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Juicy J
Talk about a statement jacket! Juicy J donned a zebra-print jacket with black lapels on the red carpet.
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Henry Golding
"Crazy Rich Asians" star Henry Golding sported a white vest and accessorized with a pocket watch chain. Looking sharp!
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Chadwick Boseman
"Black Panther" headliner sported an elegant ensemble straight out of Wakanda.
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Jason Momoa
"Aquaman" star Jason Momoa arrived with Lisa Bonet and looking like Atlantean royalty in a suit that Karl Lagerfeld personally designed for him before his death last week.
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Tommy Hilfiger
The designer's ensemble was probably one of the loudest of the night, with different colors and flannel prints all over the place... paired with marijuana loafers.
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Oscars 2019: This year the men are wearing some of the night’s daring looks
Men weren't all about the standard-issue black tuxedos and silk lapels at the Oscars this year. Instead, we got a lot more eye-catching looks.