Priyanka Chopra is basking in the glow of the Oscars. The The Bluff star, who is set to be one of the presenters at the 2026 Academy Awards ceremony tomorrow, attended a pre-Oscars dinner party hosted by Rolex, which was followed by a picnic breakfast the next day. She was joined by her manager Anjula Acharia, American political staffer Huma Abedin, and creative campaign organiser Dana Supnick Guidoni.
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Anjula Acharia shared glimpses from the elegant evening on her Instagram stories on March 14, posting photos and selfies with fellow guests. The snapshots offered a peek into the beautifully candlelit dinner setup, along with her invitation to the event, the programme for the 98th Oscars weekend, and moments from a relaxed pre-Oscars picnic. Here’s what the girls wore!
Priyanka Chopra stuns in polka spaghetti dress for pre-Oscars picnic
Priyanka Chopra stole the spotlight in a striking black spaghetti-strap dress adorned with bold red and white polka dots. The fitted silhouette flared slightly toward the hem with a ruffled finish, adding movement and drama. She completed the look with soft waves, subtle jewellery, and a natural glam makeup look.
Huma Abedin looked elegant in an ivory midi dress featuring delicate grey embroidered motifs throughout. Her long-sleeved silhouette had a soft, flowing structure with a cinched waist, paired with black open-toe heels. Minimal jewellery and softly styled hair completed the refined daytime look.
Anjula Acharia, on the other hand, opted for a sleek, satin-like teal slip dress that fell just below the knee. The minimalist silhouette with thin straps gave the outfit a polished yet effortless feel. She paired it with oversized black sunglasses, delicate bracelets, and strappy nude heels for the chic garden-party look.
More glimpses inside the pre-Oscars festivities
The dinner hosted by Rolex was set around a long, elegantly arranged table draped in a crisp white tablecloth. Down the centre, small glass vases filled with vibrant yellow flowers were placed at intervals, interspersed with glowing candles in glass holders, casting a warm, intimate light across the table. Each place setting featured neatly arranged plates, folded napkins, polished cutlery, and multiple wine glasses, while guests gathered around the beautifully lit table to kick off the pre-Oscars evening.
The Oscars weekend schedule
Anjula also shared a glimpse of the Academy Awards weekend programme, scheduled from March 14 to 16, with the festivities set to take place at Hotel Bel-Air. The first day included a tour of Lightstorm Entertainment Studio, where guests were welcomed by filmmaker James Cameron, followed by the Rolex-hosted dinner at Soho House West Hollywood, with a smart-casual dress code for the evening.
The itinerary for March 15 began with breakfast at Hotel Bel-Air, followed by hair and makeup preparations and an in-room brunch hosted by the Rolex team. The day then continues with a photo session and cocktails before guests head out to the Dolby Theatre for the red carpet walk and a cocktail reception in the Dolby Lounge. This is to be followed by the 98th Academy Awards ceremony, scheduled to begin at 4:00 pm PDT. At 7:30 pm, guests will attend the Governor’s Ball for a cocktail dinner. The final day, March 16, marks the close of the celebrations, with guest departures scheduled throughout the day.
