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Angela Bassett walks the Oscars red carpet outside Union Station in Los Angeles. Bassett voiced one of the characters in "Soul," which won the Oscar this year for best animated feature film.
Angela Bassett walks the Oscars red carpet outside Union Station in Los Angeles. Bassett voiced one of the characters in "Soul," which won the Oscar this year for best animated feature film.
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In pictures: The 2021 Oscars red carpet

Updated 11:39 PM EDT, Sun April 25, 2021
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The stars came out for the 93rd annual Academy Awards, but like tonight's show it was a scaled-down affair because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Only the nominees, their guests and presenters attended in person.

The show took place at both the Dolby Theatre and Union Station in Los Angeles. For the third year in a row, there wasn't a traditional host. But some of the biggest names in film were there to present awards.

Zendaya, one of the night's award presenters, arrives on the red carpet.
Zendaya, one of the night's award presenters, arrives on the red carpet.
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Former best actress winner Reese Witherspoon walks the red carpet.
Former best actress winner Reese Witherspoon walks the red carpet.
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Los Angeles wasn't the only place with an Oscars red carpet. Here, actress Olivia Colman poses in London.
Los Angeles wasn't the only place with an Oscars red carpet. Here, actress Olivia Colman poses in London.
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Andra Day's portrayal of Billie Holliday earned her a nomination for best actress.
Andra Day's portrayal of Billie Holliday earned her a nomination for best actress.
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Actress Laura Dern presented a couple of awards during the show.
Actress Laura Dern presented a couple of awards during the show.
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Andra Day poses on the red carpet outside Los Angeles' Union Station.
Andra Day poses on the red carpet outside Los Angeles' Union Station.
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Lakeith Stanfield arrives on the London red carpet. Stanfield was nominated for best supporting actor ("Judas and the Black Messiah").
Lakeith Stanfield arrives on the London red carpet. Stanfield was nominated for best supporting actor ("Judas and the Black Messiah").
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Former best actress winner Halle Berry shows off her dress.
Former best actress winner Halle Berry shows off her dress.
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Actress Margot Robbie waves while walking the red carpet. She was one of the producers of best picture nominee "Promising Young Woman."
Actress Margot Robbie waves while walking the red carpet. She was one of the producers of best picture nominee "Promising Young Woman."
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Carey Mulligan ("Promising Young Woman") was one of the nominees for best actress.
Carey Mulligan ("Promising Young Woman") was one of the nominees for best actress.
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Singer H.E.R. won the Oscar for best original song. Her winning song "Fight for You" is from the film "Judas and the Black Messiah."
Singer H.E.R. won the Oscar for best original song. Her winning song "Fight for You" is from the film "Judas and the Black Messiah."
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Singer Tiara Thomas co-wrote the Oscar-winning song "Fight For You" with H.E.R.
Singer Tiara Thomas co-wrote the Oscar-winning song "Fight For You" with H.E.R.
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Leslie Odom Jr. starred as singer Sam Cooke in "One Night in Miami..." and his song "Speak Now" was nominated for an Oscar.
Leslie Odom Jr. starred as singer Sam Cooke in "One Night in Miami..." and his song "Speak Now" was nominated for an Oscar.
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Wearing Louis Vuitton, "One Night in Miami..." director Regina King, left, walks the red carpet near Andra Day. King opened the show and presented the first two awards.
Wearing Louis Vuitton, "One Night in Miami..." director Regina King, left, walks the red carpet near Andra Day. King opened the show and presented the first two awards.
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"Nomadland" director Chloe Zhao became the first woman of color and the first woman of Asian descent to win the Oscar for best director.
"Nomadland" director Chloe Zhao became the first woman of color and the first woman of Asian descent to win the Oscar for best director.
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Amanda Seyfried's role in "Mank" earned her a nomination for best supporting actress.
Amanda Seyfried's role in "Mank" earned her a nomination for best supporting actress.
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Singer Celeste holds a heart clutch on the red carpet.
Singer Celeste holds a heart clutch on the red carpet.
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The directors of the Oscar-winning short film "Two Distant Strangers" -- Martin Desmond Roe, left, and Travon Free -- pose in similar suits. Their shoes and the inside of their jackets carried the names of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and other people killed by police violence.
The directors of the Oscar-winning short film "Two Distant Strangers" -- Martin Desmond Roe, left, and Travon Free -- pose in similar suits. Their shoes and the inside of their jackets carried the names of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and other people killed by police violence.
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Viola Davis ("Ma Rainey's Black Bottom") was up for best actress this year.
Viola Davis ("Ma Rainey's Black Bottom") was up for best actress this year.
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Maria Bakalova, wearing Louis Vuitton, received a supporting actress nomination for her role in the comedy "Borat Subsequent Moviefilm."
Maria Bakalova, wearing Louis Vuitton, received a supporting actress nomination for her role in the comedy "Borat Subsequent Moviefilm."
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"Minari" star Alan S. Kim is accompanied by "Minari" producer Christina Oh.
"Minari" star Alan S. Kim is accompanied by "Minari" producer Christina Oh.
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Actor Colman Domingo ("Ma Rainey's Black Bottom") sports a pink suit.
Actor Colman Domingo ("Ma Rainey's Black Bottom") sports a pink suit.
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Actress Glenn Close received her eighth Oscar nomination for her role in "Hillbilly Elegy."
Actress Glenn Close received her eighth Oscar nomination for her role in "Hillbilly Elegy."
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Crew member Mike Morrisroe cleans a prop on the red carpet.
Crew member Mike Morrisroe cleans a prop on the red carpet.
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The red carpet is seen outside Union Station at the beginning of the event.
The red carpet is seen outside Union Station at the beginning of the event.
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