Oscars luncheon 2023 in pictures: Inside the big preview party as nominees mingle ahead of ceremony

Oscars luncheon 2023 in pictures: Inside the big preview party as nominees mingle ahead of ceremony

What do you get if you put 182 Oscar nominees in the same room in 2023? Film chat, presumably, a fancy meal, and lots of selfies with Tom Cruise. Here's what happened at this year's annual Academy Awards luncheon.

At the Oscar Nominees Luncheon: Big Stars, Camaraderie Among Nominees — and Another Slap Apology

As the Oscars try to get back to where they were pre-pandemic, Academy leaders promise a better show, and nominees rush to greet each other.

In Pictures: The 2023 Oscars Nominees Luncheon

The annual event celebrates those who have received nods for the coveted golden statues at the Academy Awards.

In Pictures: The 2023 Oscars Nominees Luncheon

Hollywood’s biggest stars flocked to the Beverly Hilton hotel in Los Angeles for the annual Oscars Nominees Luncheon.

In Pictures: The 2023 Oscars Nominees Luncheon

Irish stars at the event

Inside the Oscar Nominees Luncheon

Tom Cruise is the center of attention, but everyone gets their moment at the annual tradition, a pivotal stopping point for the final phase of campaigning.