The race to the 2026 Oscars gained momentum last night, not in Los Angeles but in New York City, as stars gathered for the 35th Gotham Awards. The annual event, held at Cipriani Wall Street, attracts a crowd of industry luminaries dressed to the nines. Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another cemented its Oscar front-runner status by taking home the award for Best Feature. Iranian auteur Jafar Panahi also had a big night. His film, It Was Just an Accident , won all three categories it was nominated. My Father’s Shado w actor Sopé Dìrísù emerged victorious in a crowded field that included Jennifer Lawrence, Rose Byrne, and Jessie Buckley to win Outstanding Lead Performance.

There was no shortage of glamour on the fashion front, either. Matthieu Blazy’s debut Chanel collection

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