Demi Moore and Ariana Grande’s sweet moment ahead of the Oscars: Their latest looks

"What a special evening to have been a part of," Ariana shared.

Senior WriterLos Angeles

FEBRUARY 27, 2025 2:55 PM ESTFEB 27, 2025, 2:55 PM EST

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Ahead of the 2025 Oscars, Demi Moore and Ariana Grande shared a memorable and heartwarming moment at the Oscars Nominees Dinner on February 25, held at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles.

Ariana Grande attends the 97th Annual Academy Awards Nominees Dinner at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures

Ariana, who is nominated for her role in Wicked, turned heads in a vintage Yves Saint Laurent gown, which is also the same one Catherine Deneuve wore to the Oscars back in 1993. The star's black chiffon dress featured pink feather accents and a bow-trimmed bodice.

She styled the look with a chic updo and minimalist pearl earrings, channeling Old Hollywood with a twist. Meanwhile, Demi, who is nominated for her role in The Substance, wore a backless white pantsuit with minimal jewelry.

Demi Moore attends the 97th Annual Academy Awards Nominees Dinner at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures

The two stars looked stunning as they posed for a selfie. Ariana took to social media to share a glimpse of their sweet moment together marking their excitement moment in their careers ahead of one of the biggest and most important nights of the year, celebrating the movie industry.

"What a special evening to have been a part of and a gift it is to feel celebrated and welcomed as a part of this community of artists I love," Ariana wrote on Instagram, sharing photos of her look, as well as the 2025 Class Portrait of the nominees.

"Thank you @theacademy @academymuseum forever, for this honor, I’m so deeply grateful," she added. Fans of the actress shared their excitement ahead of the ceremony on Sunday, with many predicting her win.

Demi Moore and Ariana Grande's sweet moment ahead of the Oscars

"This dressss!!! This glam!!!" one person wrote, while someone else commented, "SO proud of you! Your accomplishments and excellence are inspiring to all of us!" adding, "Oscar nominated actress Ariana Grande!!!!"

Ariana Grande and Demi Moore are seen backstage during the 36th Annual Palm Springs International Film Awards

The fan-favorite actress will be competing against her fellow Best Supporting Actress nominees: Zoe Saldaña (Emilia Pérez), Isabella Rossellini (Conclave), Felicity Jones (The Brutalist), and Monica Barbaro (A Complete Unknown).

Meanwhile, Demi is competing against Cynthia Erivo (Wicked), Karla Sofía Gascón (Emilia Perez), Mikey Madison (Anora), and Fernanda Torres (I'm Still Here).