:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/CoupleMomentsdkFB-74a80be212ff454986d8b0d7fc1f71a9.jpg?w=1200&resize=1200,0&ssl=1 "Zoe Saldaña Shouted Out Her Husband’s Lucious Locks in Her Oscars Acceptance Speech—and More Cute Couples Moments")
Each year, the grand finale of awards season comes with the Academy Awards. As the most prestigious awards show in film, the Oscars draws the biggest stars, and in many cases, their famous partners. Throughout the shows history, many iconic couples have graced the red carpet, from Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston to Leonardo DiCaprio and Gisele Bündchen. More recently, the show has served as a date night for celebrity couples like Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman, Halle Berry and Van Hunt, and Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves. It’s also been the site of some infamous PDA, including sweet smooches on the red carpet and passionate embraces following big wins. And who could forget the speeches? One of the more endearing family shout-outs in the show’s history comes from McConaughey, who thanked his wife, Camila Alves, and kids while accepting the Oscar for Best Actor in 2014, saying, “the courage and significance you give me every day I go out the door is unparalleled. You are the four people in my life that I want to make the most proud of me. Thank you.”
This year, at the 2025 Oscars, all eyes were on stars like Selena Gomez, Ariana Grande, and Timothée Chalamet and their famous plus-ones, each of whom looked loved up in the audience. Stars across the board delivered acceptance speeches that elicited both laughter and tears. From Zoe Saldaña shouting out her husband’s hair to Kieran Culkin reminding his wife of just how many kids he wants, here are all the cute couple moments you may have missed.
Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner
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Best Actor nominee Timothée Chalamet walked the red carpet with his mom, but inside, he was joined by his girlfriend Kylie Jenner. They took their seats and shared a kiss just before the show began. Jenner previously joined Chalamet for the Golden Globes, where she played the part of proud partner, snapping photos of Chalamet on a digital camera.
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco
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Emilia Pérez star Selena Gomez was joined by fiancé Benny Blanco. Gomez wore a Ralph Lauren gown featuring 16,000 glass drops and crystals, and accessorized with her marquise engagement ring.
Zoe Saldaña and Marc Perego Saldaña
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Supporting actress nominee Zoe Saldaña brought husband Marc Perego Saldaña as her date. When accepting the award, Zoe thanked Marc, saying, “To my husband with that beautiful hair: The biggest honor of my life is being your partner. You hung the moon in our beautiful, perfect sons, Cy, Bowie, and Zen—they fill our skies every night with stars.”
Adrian Brody and Georgina Chapman
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Best Actor nominee Adrian Brody walked the carpet alongside designer Georgina Chapman, who he’s been linked to since 2019.
Kieran Culkin and Jazz Charton
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Kieran Culkin brought his wife Jazz Charton to the 2025 Academy Awards, where he took home the award for Best Supporting Actor. In his acceptance speech, he reminded Charton of her promise to have more kids if he ever won an Oscar, saying, “Let’s get cracking.”
Jeff Goldblum and Emilie Livingston
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Wicked star Jeff Goldblum and his wife Emilie Livingston are red-carpet regulars, and the Academy Awards was no exception. They walked the carpet hand in hand, where the Goldblum told a reporter, “Take care of this queen….That’s my main mission in life. She is a queen in real life.”
Margaret Qualley and Jack Antonoff
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As stars filtered into the auditorium, Jack Antonoff joined wife Margaret Qualley, who starred in The Substance alongside Demi Moore. It’s been a busy awards season for the couple, with Qualley having been nominated for a Golden Globe and a Critics Choice Awards, and Antonoff having received five Grammy nominations.
Miles Teller and Keleigh Sperry Teller
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Presenter Miles Teller joined his wife, Keleigh Sperry Teller, on the red carpet, where he planted a kiss on her head.
Miley Cyrus and Maxx Morando
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Miley Cyrus and boyfriend Maxx Morando posed on the red carpet. Cyrus presented the award for Best Sound Editing.
Emma Stone and Dave McCary
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Last year’s Best Actress winner, Emma Stone, walked the carpet with her husband, comedian and writer Dave McCary.
Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell
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Longtime couple Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell are no strangers to the Oscars, where they first presented together in 1989. Hawn channeled an Oscar statue with her glowing golden gown, while Russell kept it classic with a black tux.
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos
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Husband and wife duo Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos stunned on the red carpet , with Rippa wearing a flowing tangerine gown and Consuelos donning a black tux. The pair, who cohost LIVE with Kelly and Mark, will host an after-Oscars special.
Brandi Carlile and Catherine Shepherd
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Brandi Carlile and Catherine Shepherd coordinated in black and white ensembles with bow details and pops of red. The pair have been married since 2012.
Amy Poehler and Joel Lovell
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Actress Amy Poehler walked the carpet beside former New York Times editor Joel Lovell. The couple were first linked in late 2024.
Conan O’Brien and Liza Powel O’Brien
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Host Conan O’Brien walked the carpet in a classic tux with his wife, Liza Powel O’Brien, who opted for an icy blue boat neck gown.
Emma Wall and Jeremy Strong
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Filmmaker Emma Wall and her husband, actor Jeremy Strong, arrived in coordinating beige ‘fits. Strong is nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his role in The Apprentice.
Ryan Michelle Bathe and Sterling K. Brown
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College sweethearts Ryan Michelle Bathe and Sterling K. Brown had a date night at the 2025 Oscars, where Bathe stunned in a glimmering golden gown. Brown looked sharp as well in a cream colored jacket and black bowtie.
Trent and Victoria Warmerdam
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Trent and Victoria Warmerdam took home the Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film for I Am Not a Robot. In accepting the award, Warmerdam thanked Trent, and even snuck in a reference to Kieran Culkin’s acceptance speech earlier in the night. She said, “To my producer and partner in life, Trent, I’m not having your babies because of this statue. But, I remember on set, we were shooting in winter, and I was walking backwards…and then I felt your hand on my back, because that’s you, you always have my back. And we level-headed Dutch people don’t say this often, but I love you.” Cue the tears.