Trending Now - Stars Dine at Dvf's Exclusive Oscars Luncheon
WHO:
Diane von Furstenberg hosted the annual luncheon celebrating female Oscar nominees at her Beverly Hills mansion.
Attendees included Jane Fonda, Gwyneth Paltrow, Katy Perry, Nicole Avant Sarandos, Demi Moore, Tracee Ellis Ross, Anita Hill, Quinta Brunson, Tig Notaro, Fran Drescher, Lisa Ann Walter, Grace van Patten, Sabrina Impacciatore, Rachel Zoe, Elaine Welteroth, Rita Wilson, Diane Warren, Luna Blaise, Maggie Baird, Rozzi, Ruth E. Carter, and Autumn Durald Arkapaw.
Chef Wolfgang Puck, Elton John, Patricia Arquette, Sophia Bush, Ashlyn Harris, Brandi Carlile, Catherine Shepherd, Tiffany Haddish, Christina Hendricks, Tove Lo, Melanie Lynskey, Jason Ritter, Eric McCormack, Keke Palmer, Orville Peck, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Sharon Stone, Donatella Versace, Lola Young, Film Commission Bayern, Champagne Taittinger, Hotel Bayerischer Hof, WME, CAA, Netflix
WHAT:
The luncheon featured a gold sticker for all nominees to wear as a badge of honor.
The menu was curated by chef Jane Coxwell.
The 98th Academy Awards will take place on March 15th, 2026.
Wolfgang Puck Catering is creating the menu for the Governor’s Ball for the 32nd year.
The menu includes 7,000 glasses of champagne, 600 pizzas, and 90 kg of steak.
The Governor’s Ball will serve 1,500 guests with a team of 75 savory chefs and 45 pastry chefs.
Guests will receive one of 2,000 mini chocolate statuettes dusted in gold if they do not win an award.
Leftover food from the event will be distributed to Skid Row in Los Angeles.
WHERE:
The Dolby Theater in Hollywood, California, for the Oscars.
The Governor’s Ball location is not specified but is part of the Oscars events.
Skid Row, Los Angeles, California, for food distribution.
WHEN:
The Oscars will occur on March 15th, 2026.
Elton John’s 34th annual Academy Awards Viewing Party will take place on March 14th, 2026.
Pre-Oscar events include parties on March 13th, 2026.
WHY:
Diane von Furstenberg emphasized the importance of kindness in the industry, stating, “Kindness is like a currency, and it compounds like money.”
The Elton John Academy Awards Viewing Party benefits the Elton John AIDS Foundation.
HOW:
Von Furstenberg noted that the event was crucial for women in the industry, highlighting the need for strength, belief, and values.
The menu for the Governor’s Ball includes a variety of tray-passed dishes and a theatrical Oscar Gold Spraying Station for chocolate pops.
The event will feature a performance by Lola Young.
(UPDATED March 12, 2026 13:21 UTC)
Today, Diane von Furstenberg hosted her annual luncheon at her Beverly Hills mansion to celebrate female Oscar nominees, with notable attendees including Jane Fonda, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Katy Perry. The event featured a gold sticker for all nominees as a badge of honor and a menu curated by chef Jane Coxwell, while von Furstenberg emphasized the importance of kindness in the industry, saying, “Kindness is like a currency, and it compounds like money.” She also highlighted the event's significance for women in the industry, stressing the need for strength, belief, and values.
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(UPDATED March 12, 2026 11:11 UTC)
The 98th Academy Awards are set to take place on March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood, California, with Wolfgang Puck Catering preparing the menu for the Governor’s Ball for the 32nd year. This year’s menu will include an impressive 7,000 glasses of champagne, 600 pizzas, and 90 kilograms of steak, served to 1,500 guests by a dedicated team of chefs, while leftover food will be donated to Skid Row in Los Angeles. Additionally, Elton John’s 34th annual Academy Awards Viewing Party, benefiting the Elton John AIDS Foundation, will be held the day before on March 14, featuring a performance by Lola Young.