Invitations for the most exclusive Hollywood events have begun to grace the mailboxes of Starz personalities this week, according to sources close to Page Six.
Vanity Fair is gearing up to celebrate its 30th anniversary with a grand Oscar party following the prestigious Academy Awards on March 10.
Reports suggest that this year’s bash will be nothing short of extraordinary in honor of this significant milestone.
The highly sought-after invitations are said to feature a uniquely inspired design this time around.
The elegant black-tie affair is scheduled to take place at the esteemed Wallace Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills and will once again be overseen by the esteemed VF editor, Radhika Jones.
The evening will kick off with a VIP dinner followed by a viewing party, setting the stage for a night of glamour and sophistication.
While the guest list remains shrouded in secrecy, it is rumored to include a star-studded lineup of big-screen icons, influential figures, music sensations, tech innovators, and rising stars of the moment.
Among the expected attendees are familiar faces like Emma Stone, Bradley Cooper, Ryan Gosling, Robert De Niro, Robert Downey Jr., Annette Bening, Jodie Foster, and Martin Scorsese, alongside newcomers Lily Gladstone and Sandra Huller.
The Vanity Fair party has evolved significantly since its inception in 1994 at Morton’s, where a modest gathering of 100 guests, including luminaries such as Donald Sutherland, Lee Radziwill, and Oliver Stone, marked the event.
However, recent reports suggest a notable absence from this year’s guest list – Meghan Markle.
Sources close to Radhika Jones revealed that Meghan’s representatives, under a new brand name, attempted to secure an invitation for the Duchess but were met with a firm refusal.
Speculation is rife that Meghan may have been dropped by the prominent talent agency WME, as her attempts to leverage her royal status for access to high-profile events continue to draw skepticism.
Critics argue that Meghan’s presence could overshadow the true stars of the evening and potentially detract from the event’s allure.
The Montecito couple’s efforts to maintain an air of exclusivity through their security arrangements are viewed as futile in the eyes of industry insiders.
In a surprising twist, royal commentator Kinsey Schofield revealed Meghan’s aspirations to befriend global pop sensation Taylor Swift, whom she admires for her personal branding strategies.
Despite Swift’s apparent reluctance to engage with Meghan publicly, the former actor turned Duchess remains persistent in her pursuit of a connection with the music icon.
Meghan’s attendance at a Taylor Swift concert in Los Angeles, strategically publicized through various media outlets, underscores her eagerness to align herself with Swift’s image transformation.
As the preparations for the Vanity Fair Oscar party reach a crescendo, the absence of Meghan Markle from the guest list serves as a poignant reminder of the ever-shifting dynamics within the realm of celebrity culture.
While the allure of Hollywood’s elite gatherings remains undiminished, the intricate interplay of fame, influence, and perception continues to shape the narrative of modern-day stardom.