Jessie Buckley Dazzles at Chanel Pre-Oscar Dinner, Favored to Win Best Actress

Jessie Buckley turned heads at Chanel and Charles Finch’s annual pre-Oscar dinner, held Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the Polo Lounge at The Beverly Hills Hotel. The event brought together a constellation of Hollywood’s brightest stars, nominees, directors, producers, writers, and industry tastemakers ahead of the 98th Academy Awards.

A Frontrunner for Best Actress

Buckley is a strong contender for the Best Actress award for her performance in Chloe Zhao’s adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s novel, Hamnet. At the pre-Oscar dinner, Buckley reportedly greeted attendees with an enthusiastic “Let’s go, baby!” and when asked about the demanding awards season schedule, quipped, “Well, you can sleep when you’re dead!” RTÉ reports.

Style Statement in Chanel

The Irish actress continued her reputation for impeccable red carpet style, choosing a beautiful jade dress from Chanel, styled by Danielle Goldberg. MSN highlights the dress as a standout look from the evening.

Star-Studded Guest List

Joining Buckley at the 17th annual event were Teyana Taylor, Rose Byrne, Mick Jagger, Kristen Stewart, and Wagner Moura, among others. The Independent noted the intimate atmosphere, with Buckley commenting on the smaller number of photographers and reporters.

Looking Ahead to the Oscars

The 98th Academy Awards will be broadcast live on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player from 12am on Sunday, March 15, with red carpet coverage beginning at 11pm. RTÉ will provide live coverage of the event.