Chanel Pre-Oscar Dinner Draws Nicole Kidman, Lily-Rose Depp The 17th annual Chanel pre-Oscar dinner, hosted by Charles Finch at the Beverly Hills Hotel’s Polo Lounge, brought together a star-studded gathering of Oscar nominees, actors, musicians, directors, producers, and writers on the eve of the Academy Awards. The event featured fine dining, fashion showcases, and lively mingling among Hollywood’s elite. Guests arrived to enjoy passed hors d'oeuvres such as tuna tartare, caviar puffs, and pigs in a blanket, accompanied by cocktails, before settling in for dinner. The evening highlighted Chanel’s longstanding connection to cinema, a legacy rooted in its founder Gabrielle Chanel’s collaborations with pioneering filmmakers. Attendees, including Nicole Kidman, Lily-Rose Depp, Gracie Abrams, and Sarah Pidgeon, showcased the brand’s latest collections, with Kidman making a striking entrance in a white knot silk organza embroidered jacket and skirt. Rose Byrne, dressed in a black embroidered silk satin dress with feather embellishments, and her husband Bobby Canavale also drew attention. The event’s host, Charles Finch, opened the evening with a speech during the cocktail hour, reflecting on the 17-year tradition of celebrating film. He acknowledged Chanel’s role in the event, thanked attendees, and humorously shared his experience of enduring a kidney stone attack the day before. Finch also mentioned his current film project, Custom of the Country, directed by Josie Rourke and starring Sydney Sweeney, which explores themes of societal ambition. He paid tribute to the industry’s history, recalling collaborations with icons like Al Pacino and Harvey Keitel, and emphasized the joy of gathering for the event.#nicole_kidman #chanel #lily_rose_depp #charles_finch #beverly_hills_hotel
