The best photos from the 29th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party

By Heather Cichowski

One of the things fans can always look forward to along with the Oscars is the Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party. The coronavirus pandemic forced there to be many changes in the 2021 awards season, but the viewing party still took place in a modified virtual format.

Celebrities, including Dua Lipa, Cynthia Erivo and Elizabeth Hurley, participated in the event, which was the first-ever virtual Oscar party in its 29-year run.

Scroll through the gallery (or click through if you're on desktop) to see the best moments from the 2021 Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party.

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Elizabeth Hurley raised a glass during the event.

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The singer and husband David Furnish had a relaxing moment with tea and biscuits.

Photo: © David M. Benett/Getty Images for the Elton John AIDS Foundation

Dua Lipa performed in a silver gown surrounded by a gorgeous set.

Photo: © David M. Benett/Getty Images for the Elton John AIDS Foundation

She was joined by Elton on the piano!

Photo: © David M. Benett/Getty Images for the Elton John AIDS Foundation

Eric McCormack joined in the fun from outside.

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Eric also introduced Jake Etheridge and MacKenzie Porter.

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David, Elton and Dua Lipa struck a pose in their snazzy outfits.

Photo: © David M. Benett/Getty Images for the Elton John AIDS Foundation

Cynthia Erivo was seen with a fun flamingo prop in a pink room.

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The singer switched up her look for a dramatic black gown with full skirt.

Photo: © David M. Benett/Getty Images for the Elton John AIDS Foundation

Neil Patrick Harris made a debonair appearance.

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(L-R) Omari Douglas, Lydia West, Nathaniel Curtis and Callum Scott Howells attended the event.

Photo: © David M. Benett/Getty Images for the Elton John AIDS Foundation

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