Laura Dern Dedicates First Academy Award Win To Oscar-Nominated Parents

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She’s considered a top Oscar contender as she’s been sweeping up all the trophies throughout the awards season. On Sunday, Laura Dern went home a winner after bagging her first-ever Oscar for her role in Marriage Story.

The 53-year-old actress dressed for success in a blush pink Armani Prive gown embellished with black beads, crystals, and tassels.

Laura Dern in Armani Prive arrives at the 92nd Annual Academy AwardsLaura Dern in Armani Prive arrives at the 92nd Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on February 9, 2020, in Hollywood, California

Masterminded by stylist Cristina Ehrlich, Laura displayed her toned arms and a hint of cleavage in the two-tone floor-sweeping gown.

She teamed it with diamond earrings, bracelets and a ring from Niwaka Fine Jewelry.

Laura Dern teams her black-and-pink dress with Niwaka jewelryLaura Dern teams her black-and-pink dress with Niwaka jewelry

Her glam squad kept the rest of the look simple. Hairstylist Ryan Trygstad styled her hair in soft waves with a few strands tied at the back.

Makeup artist Gita Bass gave her a glowing look with a flush of pink on her cheeks, a swipe of pink lipstick, and black mascara.

Laura Dern wears her blonde locks in vintage soft curls with soft pink makeupLaura Dern wears her blonde locks in vintage soft curls with soft pink makeup

Laura turned the 92nd Academy Awards into a family affair as she brought her famous mom, Diane Ladd, and children, Ellery and Jaya, to the ceremony.

Her 84-year-old mother, who was a three-time Oscar Best Supporting Actress nominee, opted for a black velvet power suit with a white ruffle blouse by Giorgio Armani.

Laura Dern poses with her three-time Oscar nominee mother Diane Ladd on the Oscars red carpetLaura Dern poses with her three-time Oscar nominee mother Diane Ladd on the Oscars red carpet

Diane Ladd received her first Oscar nomination in 1975 for her role in Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore. She scored two more Oscar nominations in the same category for 1990’s Wild at Heart and 1991’s Rambling Rose.

Rambling Rose was the same movie in which Laura earned her first Oscar nomination for best actress. In 2015, she received her second Academy Award nomination for the biographical adventure drama Wild, which starred Reese Witherspoon.

Laura’s 18-year-old son, Ellery, kept it cool in a black suit with a gold-striped shirt, while her 15-year-old daughter, Jaya, looked pretty in a baby blue gown with thick shoulder straps and a square neckline.

Laura Dern with her mom, Diane, and her children, Jaya and Ellery, at the 2020 Academy AwardsLaura Dern with her mom, Diane, and her children, Jaya and Ellery, at the 2020 Academy Awards

While on stage, Laura thanked the Academy, her fellow nominees, her colleagues, Netflix, and Noah Baumbach for “his vision, his magic.” She added, “Thank you, Noah, for your words, for your friendship in art and life with you and Greta.”

She continued to thank her family, including her stepchildren, her biological children, and her Oscar-nominated parents. “You know, some say, never meet your heroes, but I say if you’re really blessed, you get them as your parents.”

“I share this with my acting heroes, my legends, Diane Ladd and Bruce Dern. You got game. I love you,” she said during her emotional speech. Laura—whose birthday is February 10, a day after the Oscars— also added that her win is the “best birthday present ever.”

Laura Dern shares her first Oscar trophy with her parentsLaura Dern shares her first Oscar trophy with her parents

Before gracing the Oscars red carpet, Laura attended the 35th Independent Film Awards in Santa Monica on Saturday.

Although she didn’t get a nomination for Best Supporting Female at the ceremony, she made sure to show her support to Noah’s Marriage Story, which was up for Best Feature and Best Screenplay.

At the end of the awards show, their drama film won Best Screenplay and was honored with the Robert Altman Award (Best Ensemble).

Laura Dern all smiles at the 35th Independent Film Awards in Santa Monica on February 8, 2020Laura Dern all smiles at the 35th Independent Film Awards in Santa Monica on February 8, 2020

For the occasion, she wore a breezy pleated dress from Valentino’s Spring 2020 collection.

Laura Dern wears a pleated leaf-printed, embellished dress from ValentinoLaura Dern wears a pleated leaf-printed, embellished dress from Valentino

She paired the multi-printed leafy dress with a red bag and a pair of red Schutz ‘Maryana’ boots.

Laura Dern teams her dress with a pair of red boots from SchutzLaura Dern teams her dress with a pair of red boots from Schutz

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