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    Here’s How 27 Celebrities Have Transformed From Their Very First Oscars Vs. 2026

    Another year, another awards season in the books — last night was finally the 2026 Oscars, and celebs didn’t disappoint with their looks. Here’s a look at 27 celebs this year compared to what they wore at their very first Oscars:A person in a tuxedo with a bow tie and a red ribbon, standing on a dimly lit red carpet

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    Leonardo DiCaprio at the 2026 Oscars:A celebrity in a classic black tuxedo and bow tie poses on the red carpet at an awards event

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    A person in an elegant, flowing gown poses confidently on the red carpet at a celebrity event, holding a small clutch bag

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    Melissa McCarthy at the 2026 Oscars:A person poses on the red carpet, wearing a floor-length gown with intricate beading and holding a clutch

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    3. Michael B. Jordan at his first Oscars in 2014:Person in a sleek suit smiles on the red carpet, surrounded by photographers and onlookers, showcasing an elegant and polished look

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    Michael B. Jordan at the 2026 Oscars:A person stands on the red carpet holding an Oscar, wearing a sleek, buttoned-up black suit

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    4. Zinzi and Ryan Coogler at their first Oscars in 2019:A couple poses on a red carpet. The woman wears an elegant black strapless gown, while the man dons a gray suit with a patterned scarf

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    Zinzi and Ryan Coogler at the 2026 Oscars:Two individuals stand on a red carpet; one wears an elegant black gown, the other a classic tuxedo

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    5. Amy Madigan and Ed Harris at their first Oscars in 1986:A man and woman pose on a red carpet. He wears a tuxedo; she wears an elegant black gown with a statement necklace

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    Amy Madigan and Ed Harris at the 2026 Oscars:Two individuals pose at a formal event. One holds a statue. The other is in a tuxedo. Both wear glasses

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    6. Nicole Kidman at her first Oscars in 1991:A woman with curly hair stands on a red carpet, wearing an elegant, fitted velvet dress with sequined details

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    Nicole Kidman at the 2026 Oscars:Celebrity in a strapless, embellished gown with feathered details poses with hands on hips at a formal event

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    7. Emma Stone at her first Oscars in 2012:Actor in an elegant gown on the red carpet, featuring a high-neck and ruffled details, surrounded by event attendees

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    Emma Stone at the 2026 Oscars:A person on the red carpet wears an elegant, shimmering gown with cap sleeves

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    8. Kathy Bates at her first Oscars in 1991:A celebrity smiles while holding an award trophy, dressed in an embellished, elegant outfit

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    Kathy Bates at the 2026 Oscars:A person on the red carpet wearing an elegant, embellished gown, holding a clutch, at an Oscars event

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    9. Jimmy Kimmel at his first Oscars in 2017:A person in a tuxedo stands on stage holding a microphone, appearing to speak during a formal event

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    Jimmy Kimmel at the 2026 Oscars:A man in a tuxedo speaks on stage, holding an envelope, likely at a formal or award event

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    10. Pedro Pascal at his first Oscars in 2023:A person in a sleek black suit with a high-collared white shirt poses on a red carpet

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    Pedro Pascal at the 2026 Oscars:Person in formal attire with a unique textured design on their shirt, posing on a red carpet

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    11. Barbra Streisand at her first Oscars in 1969:A person in a sheer, sequined dress with white collar and cuffs holds an award statue on a stage

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    Barbra Streisand at the 2026 Oscars:Person in an off-the-shoulder dress, wearing sunglasses and a necklace, stands at a podium, holding a card during a formal event

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    12. Anne Hathaway at her first Oscars in 2007:Person in a strapless lace gown with a large bow detail stands on a red carpet, surrounded by a crowd in formal attire

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    Anne Hathaway at the 2026 Oscars:Woman in floral gown with gloves on red carpet, smiling, standing against a backdrop with "Oscars" text

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    13. Anna Wintour at the Oscars in 2015:Person on the red carpet wearing a chic fur stole over an elegant, sleeveless dress, accessorized with a statement necklace

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    Anna Wintour at the 2026 Oscars:Person on red carpet in stylish black patterned jacket, statement necklace, and sunglasses

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    14. Goldie Hawn at her first Oscars in 1976:Two individuals in formal attire stand onstage. The woman wears a sparkly gown with spaghetti straps, and the man is in a tuxedo

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    Goldie Hawn at the 2026 Oscars:A celebrity in a sparkling black gown with lace details and matching gloves poses on a red carpet

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    15. Kate Hudson at her first Oscars in 2001:Person in an elegant gown with sheer details poses on the red carpet amidst photographers and attendees

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    Kate Hudson at the 2026 Oscars:A celebrity poses on the red carpet in a sparkling strapless gown with a peplum detail, accessorized with a necklace and earrings

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    16. Kristen Wiig at her first Oscars in 2012:Person in an elegant, tiered gown poses at an event with a large sign in the background

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    Kristen Wiig at the 2026 Oscars:A person in an elegant, sleeveless black and silver gown poses on a carpet at a celebrity event

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    17. Timothée Chalamet at his first Oscars in 2018:Person in a white tuxedo with a bow tie on a red carpet with geometric backdrop

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    Timothée Chalamet at the 2026 Oscars:Person in a tailored suit with wide-leg pants and sunglasses stands on a red carpet at a celebrity event

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    18. Demi Moore at her first Oscars in 1992:Woman with short styled hair in an elegant floral lace dress, attending a formal event with a backdrop featuring an Oscar statue

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    Demi Moore at the 2026 Oscars:A woman on the red carpet wears an elaborate dress with feather-like details resembling dark plumage

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    19. Billy Crystal presenting at the 1997 Oscars:A person in a tuxedo gestures expressively on a stage, appearing to perform or speak animatedly

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    Billy Crystal at the 2026 Oscars:An individual in formal attire speaks animatedly on a stage, gesturing with open hands

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    20. Ava DuVernay at her first Oscars in 2015:Person in an elegant gown with embellished details on a red carpet

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    Ava DuVernay at the 2026 Oscars:Person in an elegant off-the-shoulder gown poses on a red carpet at an award event backdrop

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    21. Heidi Klum at her first Oscars in 2008:Celebrity on a red carpet in an elegant, strapless gown with a dramatic train, posing confidently for photographers

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    Heidi Klum at the 2026 Oscars:Celebrity in an embellished strapless gown poses on the red carpet, hands on hips, smiling at the event

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    22. Gwyneth Paltrow at her first Oscars in 1999:Person in elegant gown with spaghetti straps and full skirt on a red carpetGwyneth Paltrow at the 2026 Oscars:Person in a sleek, floor-length, strapless gown poses at an event with "OSCARS" in the background

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    23. Zoe Saldaña at her first Oscars in 2010:Actor on the red carpet in a strapless gown with a sequined bodice and layered ruffle skirt

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    Zoe Saldaña at the 2026 Oscars:Person in an elegant floor-length gown with lace details stands on a red carpet at a formal event

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    24. Ethan Hawke at his first Oscars in 1999:A person on the red carpet wearing a classic tuxedo with a bow tie, smiling at the camera

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    Ethan Hawke at the 2026 Oscars:Person on red carpet in formal black suit with long coat and bowtie, at an event with "OSCARS" in the background

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    25. Delroy Lindo and Nashormeh Lindo at the 2008 Oscars:Two people pose on a red carpet. The person on the right wears a tailored suit and patterned scarf. The person on the left wears a shawl and skirt

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    Delroy Lindo and Nashormeh Lindo at the 2026 Oscars:A couple poses on the red carpet. The woman wears a vibrant, patterned dress, and the man is in a black suit with a white shirt and blue tie

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    26. Adrien Brody at his first Oscars in 2003:Person in a dark tailored suit holding an award statuette triumphantly, standing in front of a floral backdrop

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    Adrien Brody at the 2026 Oscars:Person in a classic black tuxedo with a unique lapel adornment, posing on a red carpet at a formal event

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    27. Spike Lee at his first Oscars in 1992:Person in formal attire with glasses and a white bow tie at a prestigious event

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    Spike Lee at the 2026 Oscars:Person in a brown plaid suit, purple hat, and bow tie on a red carpet, holding a bag. They're wearing white shoes and glasses

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