Stars sparkle at the Oscars 2023 on new champagne-coloured red carpet as viewers complain they "hate it" as they spot problems

The biggest night in Hollywood, the 95th Annual Academy Awards, kicked off in style with some of the most famous stars on earth walking the Oscars red carpet - except it isn't red this year. For the first time since 1961, the Oscars has a champagne-coloured alternative.

The red carpet is synonymous with the Oscars, but to mix-up tradition the carpet is a much lighter colour, reportedly for the transition from daytime arrivals to an elegant evening setting.

Supermodel Ashley Graham was one of the early arrivals on the new carpet as she arrived in a black cut-out detail gown. Elizabeth Olsen also chose a classic black dress with crimson lip colour and Vanessa Hudgens wore a strapless black and white gown for the ceremony.

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Jamie Lee Curtis, nominated in the Best Supporting Actress category for her performance in Everything Everywhere All at Once, sparkled in a figure-hugging cream and silver dress at the awards, hosted by late night chat show host Jimmy Kimmel at the Dolby Theater.

Cara Delevingne brought back memories of the red carpet in a gorgeous Elie Saab gown with oversized bow detail on one shoulder and split to the thigh detail. She teamed it with matching red heels. Florence Pugh stepped out in a jaw-dropping gown dress over black shorts with pockets.

Sofia Carson wowed in a white gown and model Winnie Harlow dazzled in a neon yellow dress, while Brendan Fraser, nominated for Best Actor for his lead role in The Whale. looked dapper in his bow-tie and black and white suit.

The stars might have been sporting winning looks, but the carpet got the thumbs-down from fans of the traditional