Anne Hathaway (43) Makes a Stunning Entrance at Oscars 2026 in Floral Valentino
Anne Hathaway made a big impression when she arrived at the 98th Academy Awards on March 15. The 43-year-old actor stepped onto the red carpet with a look that many fans and fashion watchers quickly started talking about.
According to red carpet coverage and fashion reports from the ceremony, Hathaway wore a detailed floral gown that seemed to bring a bit of nostalgia from one of her most famous movies.
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The Oscars took place at the Dolby Theatre. Hathaway appeared in a black gown from Valentino. The dress was covered with embroidered floral patterns and had a mermaid shape that fit closely around her body before widening at the bottom.
A structured black belt at the waist helped define the silhouette. She also wore long velvet gloves that reached past her elbows, giving the outfit a classic Hollywood feel. Some viewers pointed out that the floral design could be a playful reference to her role in the film The Devil Wears Prada.
Fans remember the well-known scene in the movie where her character’s boss mocks the idea of spring florals as something ordinary. Hathaway completed the look with elegant jewelry. She wore pieces from the newest high jewelry collection by Bulgari.
The most noticeable item was a diamond bib necklace that featured a large yellow diamond in the center. Reports from the red carpet said the stone weighed 8.02 carats, while the entire necklace weighed more than 35 carats in total.
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The dress also carried emotional meaning. The appearance came only a few months after the death of the legendary designer Valentino Garavani earlier this year. Hathaway had known the designer personally for many years, and fashion observers said her decision to wear Valentino for the ceremony felt like a tribute to their long friendship.
During the ceremony, Hathaway also appeared on stage. She presented the awards for Costume Design, Makeup, and Hairstyling. She was joined by Anna Wintour, the longtime editor in chief of Vogue.
Their appearance together made many fans smile because Wintour is often linked to the fashion world that inspired the Runway magazine setting in The Devil Wears Prada. Hathaway’s appearance at the Oscars also comes just weeks before the release of The Devil Wears Prada 2.
The film is expected to arrive in theaters on May 1. Hathaway will return as Andy Sachs. Her co-stars Meryl Streep and Emily Blunt are also coming back to play Miranda Priestly and Emily Charlton.
However, the sequel will not include Adrian Grenier, who played Andy’s boyfriend in the original movie. In recent interviews with reporters, Grenier said he believes the long debate among fans about his character, Nate, may have influenced the decision not to bring him back.
Outside of the Prada sequel, Hathaway has been busy with other film projects. She recently appeared in the science fiction thriller Flowervale Street, directed by David Robert Mitchell. She will also appear later this year in the film Mother Mary. The project stars Michaela Coel and features original music created by Charli XCX and Jack Antonoff.
This year’s Oscars marked Hathaway’s first time attending the ceremony in more than a decade. Her previous appearance was in 2014. The event also reminds many fans of her long history with the Academy Awards. She won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar in 2013 for her role in Les Misérables. Some viewers also remember when she co-hosted the ceremony in 2011.
As Hathaway prepares to promote several new films in the coming months, her Oscars appearance shows that she still knows how to capture attention both in fashion and in film. Her red carpet look quickly became one of the most talked-about moments of the night.
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