Global icon Priyanka Chopra Jonas made a striking appearance at the 98th Academy Awards, arriving on the red carpet in a custom Dior gown alongside husband Nick Jonas. The actor, who continues to represent Indian talent on one of the world’s biggest cinematic stages, once again captured attention with her elegant and confident presence.
Earlier in the week, Priyanka had revealed through Instagram that she would be presenting at this year’s Academy Awards. Sharing the announcement with fans, she captioned her post simply, “The 2026 Academy Awards,” building excitement among her global audience ahead of the ceremony.
For the grand night, Priyanka chose a stunning white strapless Dior gown that perfectly balanced sophistication with drama. The gown featured a form-fitting bodice with delicate gathered detailing around the waist, accentuating her silhouette. The design included a bold thigh-high slit, which was enhanced with feather embellishments and pleated textures, adding movement and a touch of glamour to the look.
The actor completed her red carpet appearance with sparkling diamond jewellery, wearing a statement necklace along with matching stud earrings encrusted with precious stones. Her beauty look was kept refined and understated. Priyanka opted for minimal makeup with brownish-red lips, allowing the outfit and jewellery to stand out. She wore her hair open, adding to the effortless elegance of the overall styling.
Priyanka also shared glimpses of the moment on Instagram before stepping onto the red carpet. In a video posted on her social media, she could be heard saying, “We are going to the Oscars, guys. It’s very adventurous,” giving fans a behind-the-scenes look at the excitement leading up to the event.
Nick Jonas accompanied her for the evening, dressed in a sharp tailored suit. In the same clip, he jokingly added, “I am going to play golf. I don’t know about you,” bringing a lighthearted moment before the couple headed to the ceremony.
The two were later seen posing hand in hand on the red carpet, drawing attention from photographers and fans alike.
This marks the third time Priyanka Chopra has attended the Academy Awards. She first presented at the ceremony in 2016, when she co-presented the award for Best Film Editing. She also attended the event in 2017, where her Ralph & Russo gown became one of the most talked-about fashion moments of the evening.
At the 2026 Oscars, Priyanka joined an impressive lineup of presenters that included Will Arnett, Robert Downey Jr., Anne Hathaway, Paul Mescal, and Gwyneth Paltrow.
Her appearance continues the growing presence of Indian talent at the Academy Awards. In recent years, actor Deepika Padukone also represented India on the Oscars stage when she introduced the song Naatu Naatu from RRR at the 95th Academy Awards, moments before the track went on to win Best Original Song.
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