The 98th Academy Awards featured numerous memorable moments, but one brief interaction between Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Anne Hathaway quickly attracted widespread attention online. Both actors attended the ceremony as presenters and were seen greeting each other warmly on the red carpet at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on March 15.
A short video of their interaction circulated widely on social media after it was shared by ABC News on Instagram. In the clip, Chopra was already posing on the red carpet when Hathaway arrived at the venue. Upon spotting Chopra, Hathaway approached her and greeted her with a hug, creating a brief but friendly moment that was captured by cameras.
The interaction did not end there. After greeting Chopra, Hathaway also turned toward Chopra’s husband, singer Nick Jonas, who was accompanying her on the red carpet. Hathaway gave Jonas a quick hug as well before excusing herself and continuing toward the venue entrance with her team. Before leaving, she waved goodbye to the couple, a gesture that was noted by viewers once the video began circulating online.
The clip quickly gained traction across various social media platforms, with many users commenting on the friendly exchange between the two actors. Some praised Hathaway’s warm greeting, while others highlighted Chopra’s presence among global film industry figures at the ceremony.
The interaction also drew attention because both Chopra and Hathaway share a professional association with the luxury jewellery brand Bvlgari. Both actors serve as global ambassadors for the brand and have appeared together at several high-profile international events over the years. Their red carpet meeting at the Oscars therefore reflected a relationship that has developed through both professional collaborations and appearances at fashion and entertainment gatherings.
Several viewers who commented on the viral clip described Hathaway’s gesture as friendly and genuine. Some fans also noted that the moment illustrated the camaraderie often seen among celebrities at major award ceremonies. Others focused on Chopra’s growing visibility at global film industry events, highlighting how frequently she now appears alongside prominent Hollywood figures.
Chopra’s appearance at the Oscars drew attention not only for the viral interaction but also for her role during the ceremony. She was one of the official presenters invited to take part in the evening’s awards program. For the event, she wore a custom white gown designed by the fashion house Dior. The strapless outfit featured a structured bodice, delicate embellishments around the waist and a thigh-high slit, creating a dramatic red carpet look.
She paired the gown with a diamond necklace and jewellery from Bvlgari and opted for a minimal makeup style that complemented the overall design of the outfit. Her appearance on the red carpet was widely photographed and became part of the evening’s fashion highlights.
During the ceremony, Chopra appeared on stage alongside Spanish actor Javier Bardem to present the award for Best International Feature Film. The award was ultimately given to the Norwegian movie Sentimental Value. Chopra’s participation in the presentation placed her among a group of international stars selected to take part in the awards ceremony.
Other presenters included several prominent names from the film industry such as Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Paul Mescal and Will Arnett. The inclusion of actors from different countries reflected the increasingly global nature of the Academy Awards.
Hathaway also appeared on stage during the ceremony, participating in the presentation of two technical awards. She was joined by Anna Wintour to present the awards for Best Costume Design and Best Makeup and Hairstyling.
For her red carpet appearance, Hathaway wore a black floral gown designed by Valentino. The outfit included matching gloves and jewellery from Bvlgari, continuing her long-standing association with the brand.
Although their red carpet interaction lasted only a few moments, the clip quickly became one of the widely shared moments from the ceremony. The reaction online illustrates how brief exchanges between well-known figures at major events can attract significant attention once they begin circulating across social media platforms.
