Oscars 2020 pictures: Red carpet glamour

Nominees and guests showed off their glitzy outfits at the 92nd Academy Awards, posing for photographers on the famous red carpet.

Following up on last year's tuxedo and black dress combo, Billy Porter did not disappoint with his red carpet outfit. The actor sported a Giles Deacon dress with Jimmy Choo shoes and Swarovski jewels.

Mr Porter's eyewear was suitably gold and glitzy - Dame Edna, eat your heart out.

Scarlett Johansson looked ecstatic to be on the red carpet, seen in a silver backless dress that showed off her rose tattoo.

Laura Dern wore a soft pink dress with a jewelled black bodice. When asked on the carpet what sort of speech she might give if she won best supporting actress for Marriage Story, she said: "Hopefully you get inspired in the moment and speak from your heart."

George MacKay (left) and Dean-Charles Chapman looked pleased to be attending the awards. The pair starred in Sam Mendes' World War One film 1917, nominated for best picture.

The cast and crew of Parasite, best picture Oscar winners, took to the carpet together.

Spike Lee, seen here with his wife Tonya Lewis Lee, paid tribute to the late basketball player Kobe Bryant.

Bryant's jersey number 24 was emblazoned on his suit jacket, which was made in the purple and yellow colours of the LA Lakers.

Sigourney Weaver wore a draped emerald gown with delicate pleats.

America Ferrara wore an elegant red dress to match the red carpet. The pregnant actress featured in How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World, which was nominated for best animated feature.

Chrissy Metz wore a flowing ruby red dress. The actor and singer performed I'm Standing With You from the film Breakthrough during the Oscars ceremony.

Singer Gam Wichayanee was a vision of purple and pink taffeta.

Regina King wore a pink gown with silver stitching.

Olivia Colman, winner of last year's best actress award, sported a blue velvet gown and cape.

Singer-songwriter Billie Eilish showed off her unique sense of style in a Chanel suit.

The singer's distinctive green and black hair included Chanel hair clips, matching the rest of her striking outfit.

Oscar-winner Natalie Portman had her Dior cape embroidered with the names of some of the female directors who weren't nominated for an Oscar this year.

The names of directors Lorene Scafaria and Lulu Wang could be seen on Ms Portman's cape.

Margot Robbie wore a sleek and simple black dress with bows. The actress was nominated for best supporting actress for her role in Bombshell.

Kristen Wiig was a striking vision in red frills. Her dress drew lots of attention on Twitter.

Best actress winner Renee Zellweger gave the cameras a wave.

Saoirse Ronan was seen on the carpet in a dress that matched her eyeshadow. Ms Ronan was nominated for best actress for her role in Little Women.

Actress and writer Mindy Kalin wore an off-the-shoulder yellow dress.

Brad Pitt wore a smart black tuxedo on the red carpet, shortly before his Oscar win for best supporting actor.

Oscar nominee Cynthia Erivo was a vision of white and silver in her flowing gown.

Little Women star Florence Pugh wore layers of teal for her red carpet turn.

Cameras were on Oscar nominee Leonardo DiCaprio as he soaked up the atmosphere.

Best actress nominee Charlize Theron left a train of black fabric in her wake.

Rebel Wilson wore a gold sequin dress, reminiscent of old school Hollywood.

Janelle Monae looked striking in a shimmering full-length dress with hood.

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