Celebrities are prepping for their moment on the red carpet -- and it turns out it takes a whole lot of effort to look effortless.
Friday, March 6, 2026 11:47PMThe Oscars are the intersection of film and fashion where hard work is rewarded and red carpet moments are made.Entertainment reporter Joelle Garguilo sought out to find some of the secrets of the stars when it comes to preparing for an award show like the Oscars.
Dr. Dendy Engelman with the Shafer Clinic said she is treating several people who will be attending the Oscars. She has been busy for the last six months. "People are getting ready, you know, they're doing body toning, they're doing skin tightening," Engelman said."I need to look perfect without looking done, head to toe perfection, you would be shocked," Engelman said."The tight jawlines with the Everest, get them snatched and lifted, and the best thing is I can do it, and they can walk to get their makeup done right away," said Lucia Miranda with Shafer Clinic.When it comes to the dress, long gone are the days of getting a gown off the rack. Designers like Natalie De'Banco of Bronx & Banco work with celebrities and their stylists to create a custom look - often down to the last minute. She has dressed the likes of Beyonce, Jennifer Lopez and Miley Cyrus. When asked how long she typically has to prepare when working with a celebrity, she said a month if you are lucky. "So if you came to me and you asked for a red carpet gown, that's basically what we create," she said. As the pictures of the stars immediately pop up on social media, De'Banco said it's marketing that you cannot buy.That's where image consultant and posing instructor Britney Hayles comes in. "Practice makes perfect," Hayles said. "Looking at the cameras in front and to the side. And when you're done posing, you have a little wave." And while some secrets are meant to be shared, one lesson to be learned is looking effortless certainly takes a lot of effort.Live red carpet coverage starts at 3:30 p.m. ET/12:30 p.m. PT with "On The Red Carpet at the Oscars."The 98th Academy Awards, hosted by Conan O'Brien, begins at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT. and will be followed by "The Bachelorette: Before the First Rose."
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