Following the conclusion of the Academy Awards, Hollywood’s real parties commence, with the annual Vanity Fair soiree standing out as the most glamorous. It’s an environment where you might unexpectedly encounter Doja Cat – who delivered a show-stopping performance as part of the James Bond medley at the awards show earlier in the evening – and be reminded that, yes, mythical figures (to me, anyway) like Beck or Sarah Paulson are actual people who eat and drink. The sheer volume of activity allows stars like Camilla Cabello to take a moment to sit on the sidelines and simply observe the crowd. The gathering late Sunday at the Wallis Annenberg Center in Beverly Hills was a live-action Google image search of famous faces, with attendees ranging from Kim Kardashian and Hailey Bieber; Jon Hamm and Bowen Yang; Lil Nas X and Connie Britton.
An ethereal Megan Thee Stallion floated among the guests in a revealing deep green gown, featuring sheer elements and feather appliqués that enhanced her ethereal quality. Between her and the various dress trains, like the one belonging to the stunning Cynthia Erivo, attendees were careful not to step on or snag the exquisite fashion. The intentionally ‘70s vibe at the red carpet photo call – with its distinct hues of ochre, cantaloupe, and peach – permeated the main space, which included a dance floor tucked in the back that eventually became lively. Doja Cat and Margaret Qualley arrive at the Vanity Fair Oscar party.
Just as the party was reaching its peak, a 3.9 magnitude earthquake struck nearby North Hollywood, but its impact was imperceptible within the fete – there was no indication that anyone felt a thing, as the crowd, including Zoe Kravitz, Seth Rogen, Justin Theroux, Danielle Brooks, Christina Ricci, Mindy Kaling, BJ Novak, and Kelly Rowland, mingled while the bass pulsed. Uzo Aduba caught up with some former “Orange is the New Black” castmates inside the Vanity Fair Oscar party. Uzo Aduba, Danielle Brooks, and Natasha Lyonne gathered for a meeting of old friends, which to the casual observer resembled an “Orange is the New Black” mega-reunion. (Lyonne was also near her brilliant costar Clea DuVall and from the 1999 gem of a queer film “But I’m a Cheerleader.”)
Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet inside the Vanity Fair Oscar party. Couples including Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet, Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor, and Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom were seen together, and it must be noted that official Oscars correspondent and social media ambassador and “Chicken Shop Date” host Amelia Dimoldenberg and Andrew Garfield were spotted catching up at the bar. (Perhaps there’s still reason to support them??) Andrew Garfield went without his occasional eyewear for the Vanity Fair Oscar party. Even though she didn’t win a trophy at the awards preceding the party, Demi Moore – who attended with all three of her daughters – was a divine presence who accepted the “you should’ve won!” sentiments with her usual flawless grace. She even received a passionate “Substance” fan dressed in the unmistakable yellow coat made famous by her character Elisabeth Sparkle with an inviting smile and light conversation about her allegorical horror film’s groundbreaking Oscar nods this year (full admission: that passionate fan was this writer). Demi Moore was all smiles after the Oscars at the Vanity Fair party.
As the soirée progressed past midnight, the atmosphere became even more relaxed, with Oscars host Conan O’Brien – while minding his famed bouffant – remarking that it was nice to be done with the task at hand. But much like the party he was at, Conan pulled it off with charm and elegance.
