Scarlett Johansson among the bombshells on Oscars red carpet
Associated PressNEW YORK — Scarlett Johansson showed up Sunday for her two-nomination night at the Oscars every bit the bombshell in a Champagne-colored Oscar de la Renta strapless gown embellished to the rafters, while fellow nominee Laura Dern brought her mom as she walked the red carpet in pale pink and black. “It’s so nice to see people embrace their own personality.” Another queen of the carpet: “Little Women” nominee Florence Pugh in a tiered gown in a standout shade from Louis Vuitton. The names included Lorene Scafaria, Lulu Wang, Greta Gerwig, Marielle Heller, Melina Matsoukas Alma Har’el, Céline Sciamma and Mati Diop The “Joker” star and run-away award winner this season, Joaquin Phoenix, accessorized his black tux with something he seems quite fond of — dark sunglasses. The company said the custom silk satin look embroidered with Swarovski crystals and glass beads is “ethical” and “eco-responsible.” Regina King went full Hollywood in a one-strap pink gown that showed off a perfect fit, paired with Harry Winston jewels. Of King’s Versace dress, Roberts Rassi said “it was literally snatched at the waist, just beautiful.” Waad al-Kateab, co-director of the nominated, Syria-set documentary “For Sama,” used her gown for some political messaging in Arabic.