The Brits are invading! See the UK stars ruling the Oscars red carpet

Eddie, who is nominated for best actor for The Danish Girl, looked dapper in a black velvet tux as he held the arm of his pregnant wife Hannah Bagshawe, who glowed in a black dress with gold embellishment.

Eddie Redmayne and Hannah Bagshawe (Jordan Strauss/AP/PA)

Sam Smith chose a black suit that highlighted his trim figure and bucked the clean-shaven trend for a designer beard. Sam will be performing his Oscar-nominated hit Writing’s On The Wall from Bond flick Spectre during the ceremony.

Sam Smith (Jordan Strauss/AP/PA)

Star Wars actress Daisy Ridley made her debut at the Oscars in slinky couture Chanel. Channelling her character Rey, Daisy had her hair in a sleek up-do that showed off the dress’s heavy beading and her gorgeous diamond earrings.

Daisy Ridley (Jordan Strauss/AP/PA)

Michael Fassbender left girlfriend Alicia Vikander to her own devices on the red carpet, taking his father Josef as his date for the night. German dad Josef is the one we can thank for Michael’s fantastic mixed heritage with Irish that’s responsible for those dreamy eyes and ginger beard. He’ll be cheering as his son vies for best actor for Steve Jobs.

Josef and Michael Fassbender (Jordan Strauss/AP/PA)

Putting the Oscars diversity row behind her, Charlotte Rampling sparkled in a metallic patterned dress with spiky beading on her chest and sleeves. She’ll be hoping her silver gown leads to gold as she is in contention for best actress for 45 Years.

Charlotte Rampling (Jordan Strauss/AP/PA)

Embracing the Emerald Isle in her choice of frock, best actress nominee Saoirse Ronan shimmered in a deep green, sequinned gown.

Saoirse Ronan (Jordan Strauss/AP/PA)

She wasn’t the only one in green, with Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner donning a verdant gown as part of the Red Carpet Green Dress campaign. Sophie stunned in a sustainable dress by Galvan.

Sophie Turner (Jordan Strauss/AP/PA)

Emily Blunt showed off her baby bump for first time in an embellished pink gown. Could it be a hint at the baby’s sex?

Emily Blunt (Jordan Strauss/AP/PA)

The organisers were likely taking a deep sign of relief that Sacha Baron Cohen had decided not to come to the Oscars as his Grimsby character Nobby Butcher (we’ll never be able to get the image of him in his pants at the premiere out our heads). Sacha arrived with wife Isla Fisher, whose smile seemed to suggest she was happy he was fully dressed too.

Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher (Jordan Strauss/AP/PA)

Superman star Henry Cavill looked dashing in his velvet suit. He’ll be zooming up on stage to present an award later.

Henry Cavill (Jordan Strauss/AP/PA)

Welsh actor Michael Sheen went for a grizzled facial hair look alongside beautifully turned out girlfriend Sarah Silverman.

Michael Sheen and Sarah Silverman (Jordan Strauss/AP/PA)

Lord of the Rings star Andy Serkis took to the red carpet with his wife Lorraine in matching black.

Andy Serkis and wife Lorraine Ashbourne (Jordan Strauss/AP/PA)

The Revenant star Will Poulter arrived alongside co-star Arthur Redcloud to see whether Leonardo DiCaprio will finally take home his first Oscar. The film is up for best picture too.

Arthur Redcloud and Will Poulter (Jordan Strauss/AP/PA)

Putting her best fashion foot forward is costume designer Sandy Powell who designed the outfits for nominated film Carol, starring Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara.

Sandy Powell (Jordan Strauss/AP/PA)

The Danish Girl director Tom Hooper will be hoping to follow up his King’s Speech best picture win and said he’ll be rooting for his stars Eddie Redmayne and Alicia Vikander for their categories too.

Tom Hooper (Jordan Strauss/AP/PA)