For nearly a century, the Oscars, also known as the Academy Awards, have recognized and celebrated outstanding achievements in cinema. But before the awards are doled out, celebrities first strut down the red carpet—often with their significant other in tow. At the 2024 Oscars, which took place on March 10, 2024, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California, many famous pairs arrived at the prestigious event together, which led to some adorable moments.
On the 96th Academy Awards red carpet, many Hollywood duos were photographed showing off their best attire and exchanging romantic gestures. For instance, Emily Blunt and John Krasinski coordinated in all-white looks, serving as wedding attire inspiration for every engaged couple. At another point, John Mulaney helped Olivia Munn lay out the cape of her evening gown before the two of them posed for photos.
If you want your fix of Hollywood romance, here are 12 of the cutest celebrity couple moments that happened at the 2024 Oscars.
Gabrielle Union and Dwayne Wade
Gabrielle Union and Dwayne Wade—who received his first Academy Award nomination as the executive producer of The Barber of Little Rock—were the ultimate power couple on the 2024 Oscars red carpet: The pair didn’t stop holding hands as the paparazzi snapped their photo. Plus, they stepped out in dazzling attire, with Union in a silver sequined Caroline Herrera number and Wade in a white double-breasted tuxedo jacket with black lapels.
Camilla Alves and Matthew McConaughey
Since Matthew McConaughey was presenting at the 96th Academy Awards, he brought Camila Alves along as his date—their first red carpet appearance in quite some time. For the event, both of them sported outfits by Versace: While the Oscar-winning actor donned a brown tuxedo jacket with black trim, his wife stunned in an off-the-shoulder black dress with long sleeves, a high leg slit, and a sequin-studded bra.
Emily Bunt and John Krasinski
Lending inspiration to all engaged couples, Emily Blunt and John Krasinski’s matching all-white ensembles were the picture of chic wedding fashion. Blunt, who was nominated for her role in Oppenheimer, wore a beaded Schiaparelli frock with a pop of silver, while The Office alum rocked a cream tuxedo with a sunburst brooch. The two of them also shared heartfelt exchanges, like when Krasinski whispered into his wife’s ear, which prompted a wide grin from her.
Susan Downey and Robert Downey Jr.
Before winning Best Supporting Actor for Oppenheimer, Robert Downey Jr. commanded the red carpet with his wife, Susan Downey. The husband-and-wife duo, who have been married for nearly two decades, coordinated in black, with Robert in a Western-style suit and Susan in a black floor-length dress and plunging neckline.
America Ferrera and Ryan Piers Williams
America Ferrera channeled her inner Barbie at the 2024 Oscars in a sparkly pink dress by Versace, while her husband, Ryan Piers Williams—who had a small cameo in the Barbie movie—opted for a black tuxedo. On the red carpet, Ferrera, nominated for best supporting actress for her performance in the film, wrapped her arms around her husband as they smiled for photos.
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos were another celebrity couple whose outfits complemented one another at the 2024 Oscars. The Live with Kelly and Mark hosts went with all-black ensembles, demonstrated by Ripa’s semi-sheer strapless Jason Wu dress and a sweeping train and Consuelos’ black tuxedo.
Allison Hsu and Simu Liu
While some Hollywood pairs went for perfectly coordinated looks, others opted for contrast. Simu Liu, who attended the award show for Barbie, wore a black blazer and slacks, as Allison Hsu donned a white strapless gown with an oversized bow in the back—perfect for statement-making brides. On the red carpet, Liu was seen kissing Hsu’s forehead and teasing his girlfriend by pretending to grab her face.
Margot Robbie and Tom Ackerley
To support Barbie, which secured eight Academy Award nominations, Margot Robbie—the protagonist and a producer of the hit film—enjoyed a date night with her husband, Tom Ackerley. The actress modeled a strapless Versace dress, engulfed in sequins and complete with a draped waistline, and Ackerley wore a classic black suit.
Ryan Michelle Bathe and Sterling K. Brown
Because Sterling K. Brown earned a nomination for his supporting role in American Fiction, he brought his wife, Ryan Michelle Bathe, as his plus-one. As they wrapped their arms around one another on the red carpet, they modeled a fashion-forward bride and groom, with Michelle Bathe in a pleated white dress and Brown in a navy tuxedo with satin black lapels.
Jodie Foster and Alexandra Hedison
As a nominee for her role in Nyad, Jodie Foster arrived on the 2024 Oscars red carpet with her wife, Alexandra Hedison. The two of them settled on sleek evening gowns for the occasion: Foster wore a navy sparkly dress, and Hedison sported a one-shoulder black gown.
Kirsten Dunst and Jesse Plemons
Besides rocking wedding-worthy attire (Kirsten Dunst in a Gucci white dress and Jesse Plemons in a black tuxedo), the couple shared a relatable moment after the Spider-Man star stumbled into one of the Oscar statues before the Friday Night Lights alum caught her fall. After Plemons saved the day and Dunst gracefully recovered, the two of them shared a hearty laugh.
Olivia Munn and John Mulaney
For the 96th Academy Awards, John Mulaney—who presented one of the evening’s awards—and Olivia Munn both wore custom Fendi looks. Munn’s one-shoulder metallic gown featured a sweeping cape, which at one point, Mulaney noticed was wrinkled, so he smoothed out the fabric before joining his partner for a photo shoot.