Overview
- The 17th annual pre‑Oscar dinner took place Saturday at The Beverly Hills Hotel’s Polo Lounge, filling roughly 150 seats with guests departing around 10:30 p.m. as curfews were observed.
- Jessie Buckley, described as the favorite for Best Actress, highlighted the event’s low‑key feel with only a handful of photographers and reporters present.
- Maggie Kang of KPop Demon Hunters voiced expectations of Oscar wins, and producers have billed the film’s “Golden” performance on the telecast as a major cultural moment.
- A‑list attendees included Teyana Taylor, Mick Jagger, Kristen Stewart, Nicole Kidman, Jeff and Lauren Bezos, and industry figures such as Netflix’s Ted Sarandos.
- Charles Finch recalled starting Oscar‑week gatherings 30 years ago, with Chanel’s longstanding support of cinema helping make this dinner one of the most sought‑after invitations.