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A number of A-list stars were out in force at the 16th Governors Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday.
Sydney Sweeney, 28, was every inch the blonde bombshell in a shimmering sleeveless gown that accentuated her ample cleavage as she arrived at the event, held at the Ray Dolby Ballroom.
The exquisite dress featured a mermaid silhouette fitted closely to show off Sweeney's famous hourglass curves.
The Euphoria star — who was chatted up by Tom Cruise, 63, at the awards show — wore her short platinum locks in classic Marilyn Monroe inspired curls. She completed her look with subtle glam and elegant drop silver earrings.
Meanwhile Jennifer Lawrence, 35, put on a leggy display in an off-the-shoulder cream gown by Dior, with a daring thigh-high slit.
Other stars in attendance included Jennifer Lopez, Ariana Grande, Dakota Johnson, Elle Fanning and more.
Lawrence added height to her look with strappy white heels showing off her red pedicure. Her long blonde tresses cascaded down her back in loose waves.
The Governors Awards, a prestigious honor bestowed by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, recognize extraordinary lifetime achievement in cinema and exceptional contributions to the film industry.
The Governors Awards are often an emotional affair. With no television cameras or band there to play you off during a speech, it's a night where friends and colleagues get to pay tribute to that year's honorary Oscar recipients, many of whom are later in life.
The honorary Oscars are led by movie star Tom Cruise this year in addition to storied dancer Debbie Allen and prolific production designer Wynn Thomas also earning awards.
Cruise delivered an emotional speech at the event, honoring the people who make filmmaking possible and celebrating the unifying power of cinema, as per Variety.
'The cinema, it takes me around the world. It helps me to appreciate and respect differences. It shows me also our shared humanity, how alike we are in so, so many ways,' he said.
'And no matter where we come from, in that theater, we laugh together, we feel together, we hope together, and that is the power of this art form. And that is why it matters, that is why it matters to me. So making films is not what I do, it is who I am.'
Meanwhile, the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award was presented to country legend Dolly Parton as she was forced to pull out of attending the event in-person amid well-publicized health issues.
Jennifer Lopez, 56, made a dramatic entrance on the red carpet in a busty grey and black ball gown.
The old-Hollywood glamour look was completed with long, elegant black velvet opera gloves, which extended past her elbows.
Ariana Grande, 32, wowed in a delicate one-shoulder pale pink vintage Dior gown designed by John Galliano. The Wicked star wore her tresses in a chic updo.
Her Wicked co-star Cynthia Erivo, 38, rocked a unique Givenchy coat dress with a dramatic fringe trim.
Natalie Portman, 44, stunned in a heavily embellished pale blue mini dress that showed off her legs. She paired the look with strappy blue heels and wore her hair slicked back.
Frankenstein star Mia Goth, 32, also opted for a pale blue gown.
Emma Stone, 37, opted for a simple off-the-shoulder Louis Vuitton black dress with shimmering details.
Anya Taylor-Joy, 29, was a vision in a white Maison Margiela couture dress, which she paired with Tiffany & Co. jewelry.
Elle Fanning, 27, was the belle of the ball in a sleeveless pale pink gown.
Dakota Johnson, 36, donned a minimalistic sleek pale blue dress.
Gwyneth Paltrow, 53, and Kristen Stewart, 35, opted for unconventional black ensembles.
Kate Winslet, 50, opted for a sophisticated black suit.
Zoey Deutch, 31, stunned in a button up white dress with a black train.
Kate Hudson, 46, rocked a long-sleeved, green silk dress with cutouts. She was joined by Hugh Jackman on the red carpet.
Regina Hall, 54, flashed her toned legs in a saucy black gown.
Rita Wilson, 69, sparkled in a metallic green dress.
Octavia Spencer, 55, wore a chic floral number.
Lili Reinhart, 29, and Kaitlyn Dever, 28, wowed in slinky metallic dresses.
Lucy Liu, 56, and Tessa Thompson, 42, opted for a pop of color in red hot gowns.
Hailee Steinfeld, 28, stole the show in a magnificent 3D layered grey gown.
Teyana Taylor, 34, and Rose Byrne, 46, wowed in showstopping looks.
Amanda Seyfried, 39, donned a brown and light pink polka dot off-the shoulder number.
The Bear Jeremy Allen White, 34, went with a more unusual look, sporting an unbuttoned white shirt tucked into high-waisted black pants.
The frock featured small furry bicep cuffs and a big pink silk bow at the chest.
The Mamma Mia! star wore a necklace featuring massive diamonds along with a matching earring set.
Brendan Fraser, 56, rocked a black tuxedo to the event.
Emily Blunt, 42, opted for a red asymmetrical look. The dress featured an avant-garde detailing at the neckline made to look like a bow.
She was joined on the red carpet by her The Smashing Machine co-star and frequent collaborator Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson.
Queen Latifah, 55, also stunned in red.
Frankenstein hunk Jacob Elordi, 28, showed off his trendy style with a vintage inspired suit.
Leonardo DiCaprio, 51, looked handsome as ever in a black suit.
Benicio del Toro, 58, and Colin Farrell, 49, both opted for classic black tuxedos.
Rami Malek, 44, took a fashion risk with a red velvet blazer.
Adam Sandler, 59, made the rare move of wearing a suit as he posed with his wife Jackie Sandler, 51.
Austin Butler, 34, and Taylor Swift's ex Joe Alwyn, 34, both looked sharp in black suits.
Succession star Jeremy Strong, 46, showed off his unusual style in a brown suit paired with a bowtie and sneakers.
Meanwhile Jason Bateman, 56, stuck with a classic black tuxedo for the night.
Noah Centineo, 29, cut a ruggedly handsome figure.
Blake Slatkin and Ed Sheeran posed together on the red carpet.
The event honors the distinctions granted by the Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
The Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award will not be awarded this year.
Honorary Oscars have been presented since the very first Academy Awards ceremony in 1929.
Today known as the Governors Awards, they recognize extraordinary lifetime achievements in cinema as well as exceptional contributions to the advancement of the motion picture arts and sciences.
Past recipients of Governors Awards include legends like Shirley Temple, Judy Garland, Charlie Chaplin, Walt Disney, Fred Astaire, Gene Kelly, Cary Grant, Sidney Poitier, Francis Ford Coppola, Angelina Jolie, Spike Lee, and more.