Oscars 2022: Red carpet arrivals at the 94th Academy Awards

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Last year's Oscars ceremony may be remembered more for what it didn't have than what it did — no host, no nominees luncheon, no live performances for song nominees.

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But the 2022 Academy Awards saw a return to form — starting with the red carpet outside the Dolby Theatre in the heart of Hollywood.

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Glitzier looks seemed to be on the rebound, too, with many A-listers opting for bright, bold colors or top-to-toe sparkle.

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Here, Zendaya arrives at the Oscars on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

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Tennis star and film producer Venus Williams attends the 94th Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 27, 2022.

She and sister Serena shared their family story in "King Richard," which was nominated for best picture.

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Actress Kristen Stewart and director Pablo Larraín attend the 94th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on March 27, 2022 in Hollywood, California.

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Will Smith slaps Chris Rock at the Oscars over joke about Jada

Oscars 2022: Red carpet arrivals at the 94th Academy Awards

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Written by sidhanta

Last year's Oscars ceremony may be remembered more for what it didn't have than what it did — no host, no nominees luncheon, no live performances for song nominees.

But the 2022 Academy Awards saw a return to form — starting with the red carpet outside the Dolby Theatre in the heart of Hollywood.

Glitzier looks seemed to be on the rebound, too, with many A-listers opting for bright, bold colors or top-to-toe sparkle.

Here, Zendaya arrives at the Oscars on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

Tennis star and film producer Venus Williams attends the 94th Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 27, 2022.

She and sister Serena shared their family story in "King Richard," which was nominated for best picture.

Actress Kristen Stewart and director Pablo Larraín attend the 94th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on March 27, 2022 in Hollywood, California.

Will Smith slaps Chris Rock at the Oscars over joke about Jada

Will Smith slaps Chris Rock at the Oscars over joke about Jada