Overview
- The 16th Governors Awards were held Nov. 16 at Hollywood’s Ray Dolby Ballroom, presenting honorary Oscars to Tom Cruise, Debbie Allen and Wynn Thomas and naming Dolly Parton the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award recipient, with some outlets reporting she did not attend in person.
- Coverage highlighted a packed guest list, with appearances by Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lopez, Ariana Grande, Emma Stone, Natalie Portman, Jacob Elordi and other marquee names.
- Sydney Sweeney drew best‑dressed notices for a glittering silver, off‑the‑shoulder mermaid gown with a sweeping train.
- Jennifer Lawrence wore an ivory off‑the‑shoulder Dior gown with an artful drape and thigh‑high slit, while Ariana Grande chose archival 2007 Dior in Glinda pink and Cynthia Erivo opted for a statement Givenchy coat‑dress.
- Fashion outlets framed the night as a preview of the Oscars run, spotlighting strapless bustier silhouettes, two‑tone drama and archival/vintage pulls as key trends ahead of the March 15, 2026 ceremony.