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The promised land for aspiring actors and directors, good ol' Hollywood, has just hosted its 92nd Academy Awards ceremony. For one night only, all eyes were on the disputedly naked Oscar. But there’s always more to it than what meets the eye and for that, one needs a camera lens. Celebrity photographer Mark Seliger rolled up his sleeves and lined up celebrities for the surreal Vanity Fair portrait series. The result is captivating! Martin Scorsese pierces through his portrait and looks right back at us, and Robert De Niro appears calm and focused. It’s not the first time that Seliger has snapped such sincere moments. Take a look at his star-studded portraits in 2019 or if you’re feeling nostalgic, take a walk down memory lane with portraits from the 2015 Oscar party.

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    #2

    Bong Joon Ho

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    NWB
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Loved that he won so may awards and best picture!

    #3

    From Left To Right: Anita Hill, Maxine Waters, Ava Duvernay, Dwayne Wade, Lena Waithe, Rashida Jones, Shonda Rhimes, Janet Mock, Janizca Bravo, Tracee Ellis Ross, Gabrielle Union, Jeremy O. Harris

    From Left To Right: Anita Hill, Maxine Waters, Ava Duvernay, Dwayne Wade, Lena Waithe, Rashida Jones, Shonda Rhimes, Janet Mock, Janizca Bravo, Tracee Ellis Ross, Gabrielle Union, Jeremy O. Harris

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    Dorothy Parker
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love this. Beautiful kinetic composition. Natural light? Most of them touching at least one other person. That's the gathering I'd want to be part of.

    #4

    Tracee Ellis Ross

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    Dorothy Parker
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She is a force in her own right. This looks like old Hollywood.

    Dream Sea
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She looks gorrrrgeous! Get it girl

    Hans
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    5 years ago

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    Now finally an after - show picture without posing...

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    #5

    John Legend And Chrissy Teigen

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    NWB
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    5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    so cute these two, and funny!

    Allison Simpson
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Chrissy owns the shot

    Nea
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    5 years ago

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    Why that pose... weird

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    #6

    Laura Dern

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    NWB
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this is what she should have worn to win!

    Dorothy Parker
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    5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She gets better and better.

    Carol Roeder
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Beautiful woman. She so deserved the award.

    #7

    Robert De Niro

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    Dorothy Parker
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Are you sure? He looks so different. Great, but different.

    Robyn Rob
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think he’s a class act. He seems authentic, like he could give a c**p about what others think of him

    Rye Slashcore
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    5 years ago

    Don Vito: I'm gonna make him an offer he can't refuse..

    RitaGG
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Almost looks like Christopher Plummer in this photo.

    #8

    Charlize Theron

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    Francis
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    oh my gosh! the dress *_* great!

    JJM
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She has the perfect face, everything fits like a puzzle.

    Warren Eakins
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How stunning, a truly gorgeous woman wearing a remarkably beautiful dress exquisitely photographed.

    Shawna Kimble
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She's such a natural beauty... doesn't need pounds of makeup like the Kardashians.

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    #9

    Billie Eilish

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    Hello it Smee
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    5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is just my unpopular opinion, but I think her music is terrible and I don't understand all the hype.

    Charlotte
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She's new, quirky, real, and refreshing. She makes her own music and has actual talent, as opposed to being one of those artificial pop-dolls created by a label. I'm by no means in her target demographic, and I wouldn't get concert tickets, but I can definitely appreciate the hype.

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    JJM
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Neither do I and she looks like a head of lettuce.

    Carrie Viveiros
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It’s called Art People. And she is killing it! I for one can’t wait for more!

    SnowWolf
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't understand the hype surrounding her

    Dorothy Parker
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    5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If only she'd worn this to the ceremony. It's obvious she was being rebellious in her earlier costume. Ho hum.

    NWB
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    People were grumpy she didn't wear Oscars attire....shes a musician, they go by there own thing, I may not love her style but I know why she is doing it and I love that.

    Holly McGuire
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think Billie Eilish's sound draws from a place closer to Nordic electronica-pop than from American or British pop, artists like the Knife, Fever Ray, or Bjork. A lot of people who don't get her music probably wouldn't have liked that music 15-20 years ago either. Personally I like it, it doesn't sound exactly the same as every other pop song that has come out lately.

    Shawna Kimble
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I really enjoyed her version of "Yesterday" during the Oscars, and I didn't think I would.

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    #10

    Holland Taylor And Sarah Paulson

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    April Simnel
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    5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It just hit me now that Holland Taylor is the actress who played the restaurant manager on the old (US) ABC sitcom "It's A Living". Wow, and when I was a child, I thought she was in her 50s *then*!

    NWB
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    5 years ago

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    bit awkward of a photo for me

    RitaGG
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    5 years ago

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    Photo seems rushed and oddly arranged.

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    #12

    Martin Scorsese

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    Dorothy Parker
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He was very very animated for the entire show. Wears you out!

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    Hello it Smee
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He looks like a grandpa forced to get dressed up for a wedding, lol

    Alice Enland
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He's got one more Best Director Oscar than my veterinarian has.

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    Gabrielle Union And Dwyane Wade

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    Hello it Smee
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She doesn't seem to age, gorgeous.

    DforDorothy
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They look beautiful,but she looks like she's about to snap his neck..🤔

    Dorothy Parker
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Beautiful couple. Great pose. If they weren't already married they could wear these garments.

    Nea
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I expect celebrity photographers to create better pose and frame! Not this forced awkward hug thing

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    #14

    Kylie Jenner

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    Random Internet Person
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm so over this whole muppet faced family.

    Robyn Rob
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There’s no life behind those eyes, I’m not a hater, I just think this picture lacks any emotion whatsoever

    Dorothy Parker
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you look at the other images, the subjects look thoughtful, lively, tender, but not with the subject posed as if for a commercial fashion shoot with no internal life. The texture of the dress photographs as unpleasantly coarse. Is this all by accident or just my viewpoint?

    Shawna Kimble
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Seriously? Can we just NEVER get away from any of them??

    Laura Roberts
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, I do like the dress in this shot. The mossy greens are lovely with the faded paint.

    NWB
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ist time I have ever loved an outfit on her

    JJM
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't know who she is.

    Troy Currie
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Money can buy you entrance to almost anywhere...

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