It’s hard to believe that after months of buildup, the 98th Academy Awards—and the 31st Vanity Fair Oscar Party—are only days away. Thankfully, we’re coming into the night feeling very prepared. And because we’re feeling generous, we’ll happily share our full study guide with you.
The short answer: Vanity Fair’s Oscar obsessives still think One Battle After Another will win best picture on Sunday. Want the long answer? Then you’ll need to peruse our full list of Oscar predictions, running down all 24 categories—including the shorts (we have a separate guide to those too) and the newly created award for best achievement in casting. (Wouldn’t you know it: We also talked to every one of that category’s nominees about what it means to shed light on their misunderstood and often overlooked profession.) Feeling set on predictions? Go ahead and make your own on our interactive ballot. Then, for extra credit, get to know the three cohosts of VF’s official Oscar Party livestream, and journey back to the year 2000, when that year’s statuettes were stolen in a classic Hollywood heist. |
HILLARY BUSIS,
SENIOR EDITOR |
A lot is still uncertain, which is unusual for this stage in the game—but here’s who we think will come out on top for every category, from best picture to best shorts. |
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Meet the VF Oscar Party Livestream Hosts |
The Royal Court creator teases her party outfit (“nipple tassles”) and shares her interview targets: “Jacob Elordi, the gentle giant, you can trust me.” |
The livestream cohost talks how he’s prepping, who he’s excited to see, and his plans once he’s off the clock. |
The actor and content creator shares what she’s looking forward to about hosting the livestream, her style inspiration (or lack thereof), her pick for best picture, and how to prepare for a party. |
A guide to when VF’s annual soiree starts, its brand-new location, and how to watch the livestream from LACMA. |
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