Desi Girl, Priyanka Chopra did more than turn heads on the red carpet. The actress, who was among the many stars on the Oscars red carpet, was named one of the five most influential attendees at the 2026 Academy Awards. According to data analytics platform Lefty.io, the actor was among the top 5 in the ranking list, based on Earned Media Value (EMV). It is a metric used to measure the online influence and visibility generated by celebrities on digital platforms at major events.
EMV’s Top 5 Oscar Attendees
At the top of the list was the actress and presenter of the evening, Peter Pascal With an EMV of USD 3.3 million, followed by Kylie Jenner, who attended the event to support her boyfriend, Oscar nominee Timothee Chalamet. Earned EMV of USD 3.1 million. Anne Hathaway, also the host of the evening, took third place with US$2.7 million.Priyanka, who participated in the event as a presenter, stood fourth with an EMV of around USD 2.2 million. The actress stunned on the red carpet in a white number with feather detailing. She attended the event with her husband, Nick Jonas, by her side. Rounding out the top five was Zoe Saldana, last year’s Best Supporting Actress winner, with an EMV of $1 million.
Priyanka Chopra becomes host of the 2026 Oscars
At the Academy Awards, Priyanka presented the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. The award eventually went to ‘Sentimental Value’. Apart from marking her presence at the Oscars, Priyanka was also a regular at Hollywood’s pre-Oscar parties and fashion shows. The star also became the presenter of the Golden Globe Awards held earlier this year.
Priyanka Chopra will start shooting for ‘Varanasi’
On the work front, Priyanka will soon leave for Antarctica to start shooting for director SS Rajamouli’s next ‘Varansai’. The crew will be one of the first to film on the Ross ice platform. A film that is still shooting for months before it hits theaters in 2027.
