Trending Now - Celebrities Share Unedited Moments From Oscars After-party

WHO:

Vanity Fair, Condé Nast, Mark Guiducci (global editorial director at Vanity Fair), Radhika Jones (former editorial director), Madonna, Elton John, Beyoncé, Jake Shane (influencer), a frequent attendee (unnamed), an unnamed actress.

WHAT:

The Vanity Fair Oscars party experienced lighting issues in 2026, leading to unflattering photos of attendees.

One guest described the lighting as “like a hundred degrees” and another said it was “crazy bright.”

An unnamed actress reportedly looked like a “Diane Arbus character” and was seen shrieking at her publicist after viewing her photos, later going home and crying.

WHERE:

The Vanity Fair Oscars party was held at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), previously at the Wallis Annenberg Center in Beverly Hills.

WHEN:

The Vanity Fair Oscars party took place on Sunday, March 19th, 2026.

WHY:

The lighting issues were attributed to a regime change at Vanity Fair, with Mark Guiducci prioritizing the party and making changes to the guest list and venue.

HOW:

The lighting setup for the party was reportedly inadequate, leading to high-definition photos that revealed flaws in attendees' appearances.

(UPDATED March 20, 2026 01:25 UTC)

The Vanity Fair Oscars party held last Sunday at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art faced significant lighting issues, resulting in unflattering photos of high-profile guests like Madonna, Elton John, and Beyoncé. One attendee described the lighting as “like a hundred degrees,” while another noted it was “crazy bright,” leading to distress for some, including an unnamed actress who reportedly shrieked at her publicist after seeing her pictures and later went home in tears. These lighting problems were linked to recent changes at Vanity Fair, where new global editorial director Mark Guiducci has been making adjustments to the party's guest list and venue.