Ryan Seacrest is being criticised for an awkward red carpet interview with Oscar-nominee Richard E Grant .

The US host was speaking to the British star when he misinterpreted a joke made by the Best Supporting Actor nominee.

Grant was discussing his positive working relationship with Melissa McCarthy, quipping: "She's expecting my twins next summer."

A confused Seacrest asked Grant to repeat himself, clearly unsure if the actor was serious.

Fatma Al Remaihi arrived on the red carpet wearing an elegant blue dress that featured a high neck and butterfly embroidery.

Another example of the trouser suit trend, American rapper Awkwafina sported a metallic version by Dsquared2 with a pussy bow blouse.

James McAvoy opted for a traditional black suit and tie by Prada for the 91st Annual Academy Awards.

Linda Cardellini took the ruffle trend and ran with it for her Oscars look in a dress that cascaded with the detail from top-to-toe.

Best Supporting Actor nominee Richard E. Grant attended the ceremony with his daughter Olivia wearing a red velvet tuxedo jacket with contrasting lapels.

Regina King, nominated as best supporting actress for her role in 'If Beale Street Could Talk', opted for a white Oscar de la Renta dress with thigh-high split.

Brie Larson opted for a metallic silver dress that featured a thigh-high slit and high neck. It was designed by Hedi Slimane for Celine.

Charlize Theron showcased a new darker hairstyle that contrasted beautifully against her duck-egg blue column dress by Dior.

Glenn Close, nominated for best actress, was seemingly inspired by the Oscar statuette for her head-to-toe gold gown by Carolina Herrera that featured a floor-sweeping cape.

Never one to miss out on an opportunity to ooze her sartorial prowess on the red carpet, Jennifer Lopez looked flawless in this high-neck sleeved silver dress by Tom Ford.

Actors Letitia Wright and Danai Gurira complemented each other's metallic looks perfectly on the red carpet. Wright opted for Haute Couture Dior while Gurira's foil-like gown was from Brock Collection.

Serena Williams wore a strapless red and black dress by Armani Privé on the red carpet with a slicked back hair do'

Lucy Boynton epitomized Hollywood glamour in this purple and black off-the-shoulder number by Rodarte. Malek, meanwhile, opted for a black Saint Laurent tuxedo.

Lady Gaga wore a black strapless Alexander McQueen dress with black latex gloves for the event. She teamed the look with the famous canary yellow 'Tiffany' diamond owned by Tiffany & Co. Audrey Hepburn wore the aptly-named diamond in a necklace in publicity photos for Breakfast At Tiffany’s in 1962.

Kiki Layne sported a gigantic bow at the back of her structured baby pink dress, which was custom-made by Atelier Versace.

Black Panther's Michael B. Jordan, Letetia Wright, Danai Gurira, Winston Duke, Zinzi Evans and Ryan Coogler rocked a cool shade of grey, gold, blush pink and black outfits on the red carpet

Grant is nominated for his performance in Marielle Heller's Can You Ever Forgive Me ? , which he stars in alongside Melissa McCarthy.

The films vying for success include Alfonso Cuaron's Netflix drama Roma , the Bradley Cooper-Lady Gaga musical A Star is Born and Green Book, which stars Viggo Mortensen and Mahershala Ali. The former led with 10 alongside Yorgos Lanthimos's The Favourite with Adam McKay's political satire Vice following close behind with eight.