Oscars 2019: Kristin Cavallari kicks off the red carpet for the 91st Academy ...

The 91st Academy Awards will take place on Sunday at the Kodak Theater in Hollywood.

And one of the first stars to hit the red carpet was Kristin Cavallari, the former cast member of TV's The Hills turned Uncommon James jewelry designer.

The beauty looked elegant in a black dress by Burnett New York as she was hosting for E!'s Live From The Red Carpet. 

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Classic look: The 91st Academy Awards will take place on Sunday at the Kodak Theater in Hollywood. And one of the first stars to hit the red carpet was Kristin Cavallari, the former cast member of TV's The Hills turned Uncommon James jewelry designer

Classic look: The 91st Academy Awards will take place on Sunday at the Kodak Theater in Hollywood. And one of the first stars to hit the red carpet was Kristin Cavallari, the former cast member of TV's The Hills turned Uncommon James jewelry designer

The skintight gown was black with embroidery on top. There were very thin straps holding it up as all eyes were on the plunging scooped neckline

The blonde bombshell wore bright green earrings that were hard to miss and held on to a black purse

Good choices: The skintight gown was black with embroidery on top. There were very thin straps holding it up as all eyes were on the plunging scooped neckline. The blonde bombshell wore bright green earrings that were hard to miss and held on to a black purse

Making friends: Here the mother of three is seen with Zuri Hall backstage at E! which was near the Kodak Theater

Making friends: Here the mother of three is seen with Zuri Hall backstage at E! which was near the Kodak Theater

The skintight gown was black with embroidery on top. There were very thin straps holding it up as all eyes were on the plunging scooped neckline.

The blonde bombshell wore bright green earrings that were hard to miss and held on to a black purse.

Her shoes were pointy black satin heels.

Bright idea: Also on the carpet was Maria Menounos, who is working for ABC's pre show

Bright idea: Also on the carpet was Maria Menounos, who is working for ABC's pre show

Like a Disney princess: She turned heads in a long, ballroom gown in bright yellow and white which looked like a modern version of something Belle from Beauty And The Beast would wear

The star used to work for Extra but has since moved on to other hosting duties

 Like a Disney princess: She turned heads in a long, ballroom gown in bright yellow and white which looked like a modern version of something Belle from Beauty And The Beast would wear

He sure is a busy man these days: Ryan Seacrest, who produces Keeping Up With The Kardashians, is on the red carpet for both E! and ABC. He wore a black and maroon jacket with black slacks and patent leather dress shoes

He sure is a busy man these days: Ryan Seacrest, who produces Keeping Up With The Kardashians, is on the red carpet for both E! and ABC. He wore a black and maroon jacket with black slacks and patent leather dress shoes

Ryan Seacrest, who produces Keeping Up With The Kardashians, is on the red carpet for both E! and ABC. He wore a black and maroon jacket with black slacks and patent leather dress shoes.

Also on the carpet was Maria Menounos, who is working for ABC's pre show.

She turned heads in a long, ballroom gown in bright yellow and white which looked like a modern version of something Belle from Beauty And The Beast would wear.

A polished loo for this vet: Giuliana Rancic had on a black gown with a sheer lace halter top and a ballgown skirt with pointy heels

Her hair was secured by a black headband and she had on long pearl drop earrings

A polished loo for this vet: Giuliana Rancic had on a black gown with a sheer lace halter top and a ballgown skirt with pointy heels. Her hair was secured by a black headband and she had on long pearl drop earrings

She did a twirl! She had to hold onto her skirt with both hands to show off her shoes. Rancic, 44, is an Italian-American television personality. She works for E! News

She did a twirl! She had to hold onto her skirt with both hands to show off her shoes. Rancic, 44, is an Italian-American television personality. She works for E! News

The star let her highlighted hair flow down over her chest as she posed away.

Renee Bargh had on a long gown with tulle over satin that looked like it was made for her.

The neckline was plunging with gathered tulle around the neck. Her dress was so long her shoes could not be seen.

The star added diamond rings and had a deep purple manicure. 

Danielle McDonald stunned in a fancy red gown that no one could miss.

Elsie Fisher had on a three-piece black suit with black boots and a boxy purse

A black and red situation: Danielle McDonald stunned in a fancy red gown that no one could miss. Elsie Fisher had on a three-piece black suit with black boots and a boxy purse

They are pals: Trudie Styler (R) looked slender in white as she posed with a woman in a black gown

They are pals: Trudie Styler (R) looked slender in white as she posed with a woman in a black gown

Shangela Laquifa Wadley, born Darius Jeremy Pierce and often mononymously addressed as Shangela, is an American drag queen, reality television personality best known for competing on RuPaul's Drag Race. 

She wore a lovely lilac colored gown that had a bit of a train and tiers. Her hair was worn blonde and in waves. 

A winter of discontent for the Academy Awards will culminate Sunday in an Oscar ceremony that may lack a host but isn’t missing intrigue.

The run-up to the 91st Academy Awards has been a series of missteps and backtracks by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. A new best 'popular film' category was in, and then it was out. Kevin Hart was host and then he wasn’t. Some categories were removed from the live broadcast, and then they were back.

But if the script this Oscar season has been constantly rewritten, the film academy is hoping for a Hollywood

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