Oscar stars: first red carpet moments and how they changed

A look back at several actors' first Academy Awards red carpet appearances and how their careers and wardrobes evolved, noting Angelina Jolie's early debut at age 10 and Michelle Yeoh's Best Actress win in 2023.

Many red carpet moments become memorable landmarks in a performer's career. The first time a celebrity attends the Academy Awards often stands out whether they arrive as a nominee, presenter, host or guest. With the Oscars approaching, this piece reviews a selection of stars' earliest Academy Awards red carpet appearances and notes how their careers and wardrobe choices have changed over time. Notable first appearances: - Angelina Jolie first attended the Academy Awards at about age 10, accompanying her father Jon Voight to the 58th ceremony; she later won an Oscar for Girl, Interrupted. - Michelle Yeoh made her Oscars debut at the 73rd Academy Awards presenting the prize for Best Visual Effects and later won Best Actress in 2023 for Everything Everywhere All At Once. - Julia Roberts first walked the red carpet in 1990 with then-fiancé Kiefer Sutherland after her Steel Magnolias nomination; she later won Best Actress for Erin Brockovich. - Laura Dern received her first nomination at about 25 for Rambling Rose at the 64th Academy Awards in 1992 and later won an Oscar for Marriage Story in 2020. - Halle Berry first appeared on the Oscars red carpet in 1996, won Best Actress for Monster's Ball in 2002, and is noted as the first woman of colour to win that award. - Renée Zellweger first appeared at the Academy Awards in 1999 to introduce a Best Song performance and later won for Cold Mountain and for Judy (2020). Summary: These early red carpet appearances illustrate long-running careers and shifting public images for the actors mentioned. The examples span childhood debuts, early-career nominations, and later award wins. Undetermined at this time.