Some are tuning in to the 94th Academy Awards to cheer on their favorite nominees. Others are here for the red carpet looks. The romantics among us may be watching for the couples walking on the red carpet, showing support for one another.
This year's batch of nominees is notable for having two couples in the mix. Jesse Plemons and Kirsten Dunst are first-time nominees, both nominated for "The Power of the Dog." On the red carpet ahead of the ceremony, Dunst told ABC, "To be nominated together is the craziest thing. We already won."
Married couple and frequent collaborators Javier Bardem and Penélope Cruz also received nominations, with Bardem telling Deadline he's rooting for Cruz especially.
Best actress nominee Nicole Kidman and her husband, Keith Urban, had a cute red carpet moment, too. Kidman told ABC that Urban flew over from Las Vegas at 1 a.m. that morning just to be there with her.
Below, we're rounding up the cutest moments from the red carpet.
Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem
Javier Bardem praised his wife, Penélope Cruz, for her best actress nomination. "Penelope did something extraordinary because she’s nominated for the second time for a role in Spanish ... Of course, I am rooting for her,” he told Deadline.
Denzel Washington and Pauletta Washington
Denzel Washington made Oscars history with his nomination for "The Tragedy of Macbeth." With 10 nominations, he is now the most-nominated Black actor.
Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith
For his work in the biopic "King Richard," Will Smith could potentially win his first Academy Award. Showing her support, Jada Pinkett Smith captioned her Instagram photos ahead of the event, “Keep your fingers crossed."
Reba McEntire and Rex Linn
Reba McEntire is attending the Oscars with her boyfriend, Rex Linn — aka her "Sugar Tot." Linn's nickname for McEntire, if you're curious, is "Tater Tot." The country legend is performing the Oscar-nominated song "Somehow You Do" during the ceremony.
Kristen Stewart and Dylan Meyer
Nominated for best actress in "Spencer," Kristen Stewart walked the red carpet with screenwriter Dylan Meyer. Stewart confirmed their engagement in November 2021.
Kodi Smit-McPhee and Rebecca Phillipou
Kodi Smit-McPhee, an Australian actor nominated for his haunting performance in "The Power of the Dog," attended the Oscars with his girlfriend, Rebecca Phillipou.
Wanda Sykes and Alex Sykes
Ahead of her hosting gig, Wanda Sykes stepped out with her wife, Alex Sykes, on the red carpet.
Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker
Kourtney Kardashian and Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker got engaged in October 2021.
Amy Schumer and Chris Fischer
Amy Schumer and her husband, Chris Fischer, walked the red carpet ahead of her hosting gig. The couple and their son, Gene, made their TODAY debut in 2020.
Jamie Dornan and Amelia Warner
Jamie Dornan plays a devoted husband and father in the Oscar-nominated movie "Belfast." He walked the red carpet with his wife, Amelia Warner, with whom she shares three daughters.
Kirsten Dunst and Jesse Plemons
Kirsten Dunst and her fiancé, Jesse Plemons, are both nominated for their work in "The Power of the Dog," up for 12 nominations total.
Of their shared nominations, Dunst said, “It’s like a storybook, like a fairy tale. It feels very special. I thought, it would be really cute if they did that. I felt like a grandma about it. I’m so much more overjoyed that I get to fully celebrate,” per AP.
David Oyelowo and Jessica Oyelowo
Wearing bold patterns, David and Jessica Oyelowo came to the Oscars with the intention of making a fashion statement. David collaborated with his wife in his directorial debut "The Water Man," which featured music she wrote.
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban
Keith Urban took to Twitter to celebrate wife Nicole Kidman's nomination for "Being the Ricardos," in which she plays Lucille Ball.
"SO proud of you & all that you poured into this dual role. Lucille AND Lucy. We REALLY lived through it with you on this one, & you gave it EVERYTHING,” he wrote, ending with the words, “Loving you always.”
Now, he's showing his support on the red carpet.
Niecy Nash and Jessica Betts
Niecy Nash and singer Jessica Betts tied the knot in August 2020, after their friendship turned into a romance.
“If you are open to it, love can come from unexpected places,” Nash said on TODAY. “And I’ve never had a dear friend and then ended up dating them, so this is my first time.” She called Betts the "greatest love of (her) life."