Selena Gomez and Ariana Grande turned heads as they led the stars at the 40th Santa Barbara International Film Festival: Virtuosos Award on Sunday.

For the star-studded soirée held at The Arlington Theatre in southern California, Gomez, 32, put on an elegant display in a structured, white minidress.

The chic garb featured a sleeveless, boat neck silhouette with a peplum-inspired design imitating a swirl ripping across her hips.

The chic garb featured a sleeveless, boat neck silhouette with a peplum-inspired design imitating a swirl ripping across her hips. 

She went for a monochromatic look as she paired the dress with cream-colored, slingback pumps. 

The Emilia Pérez star accessorized with dainty diamond rings and posed on the red carpet without the engagement ring she received from her fiancé, record producer Benny Blanco, recently. 

Selena Gomez and Ariana Grande turned heads as they led the stars at the 40th Santa Barbara International Film Festival: Virtuosos Award on Sunday

The former Disney star, who took the stage at the event to chat about her latest movie, styled her shoulder-length bob in brushed out beach waves and opted for a soft, rosy makeup look.

The Rare Beauty founder was glowing in flattering makeup featuring flushed, pink cheeks and a glossy, peach-toned lip combo. 

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At the glamorous gala, she was joined by Grande, who looked ethereal In a floral, Galinda pink dress. 

Making a show-stopping arrival on the red carpet, the Wicked star, 31, was pretty in pink in a sleeveless, long gown.

The dress featured skinny straps and a voluminous tulle skirt layered with sheer fishnet material and flowers.

The R.E.M. Beauty founder paired the glamorous garb with a matching, bright pink gloss on her lips as she strutted the red carpet. 

For the gala, she threw up her strawberry blonde tresses in a prim and polished bun and showcased her radiant beauty in soft, rosy makeup. 

Later, as she walked into the venue, she was seen sweetly blowing kisses to the crowd of fans gathered outside.

For the star-studded soirée held at The Arlington Theatre in southern California , Gomez, 32, put on an elegant display in a structured, white minidress

The chic garb featured a sleeveless, boat neck silhouette with a peplum-inspired design imitating a swirl ripping across her hips. She went for a monochromatic look as she paired the dress with cream-colored, slingback pumps

The former Disney star, who took the stage at the event to chat about her latest movie, styled her shoulder-length bob in brushed out beach waves and opted for a soft, rosy makeup look

At the glamorous gala, she was joined by Grande, who looked ethereal In a floral, Galinda pink dress. Making a show-stopping arrival on the red carpet, the Wicked star, 31, was pretty in pink in a sleeveless, long gown

The R.E.M. Beauty founder paired the glamorous garb with a matching, bright pink gloss on her lips as she strutted the red carpet

For the gala, she threw up her strawberry blonde tresses in a prim and polished bun and showcased her radiant beauty in soft, rosy makeup. Later, as she walked into the venue, she was seen sweetly blowing kisses to the crowd of fans gathered outside

Outside of the theater, she was also spotted giving a warm greeting and hug to the executive director of SBIFF, Roger Durling.

In the middle of posing for pH๏τos, she was also seen with a bright smile on her face when she saw and greeted Clarence Maclin. 

The two award winners were also seen excitedly clinking their trophies on stage during the gala. 

The singer-songwriter was presented with a Virtuosos Award at the star-studded soirée for her performance in the Wicked musical movie adaptation.

They were also seen posing on stage with other fellow award winners: Fernanda Torres, John Magaro, Mikey Madison, Monica Barbaro, Sebastian Stan and Selena Gomez. 

For the event, the superstars were joined by stunning starlet Mikey Madison.

The Anora star, 25, wore a jaw-dropping, crimson red gown. 

The flowing, long dress featured cascading pleats, highlighting her slender silhouette, and a dramatic cape that also wrapped around her hips.

Outside of the theater, she was also spotted giving a warm greeting and hug to the executive director of SBIFF, Roger Durling

In the middle of posing for pH๏τos, she was also seen with a bright smile on her face when she saw and greeted Clarence Maclin 

The singer-songwriter was presented with a Virtuosos Award at the star-studded soirée for her performance in the Wicked musical movie adaptation 

The two award winners were also seen excitedly clinking their trophies on stage during the gala

They were also seen posing on stage with other fellow award winners: Fernanda Torres, John Magaro, Mikey Madison, Monica Barbaro, Sebastian Stan and Selena Gomez

For the event, the superstars were joined by stunning starlet Mikey Madison — who wore a jaw-dropping, crimson red gown

The flowing, long dress featured cascading pleats, highlighting her slender silhouette, and a dramatic cape that also wrapped around her hips

At the event, Sebastian Stan also made a stylish appearance. 

The Apprentice star looked dapper as he posed on the red carpet in a navy blue blazer and a sharp white ʙuттon-down with the top open. 

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He paired the chic outerwear with matching trousers and shiny, black dress shoes. 

Sandra Oh also made a chic arrival, modeling a scarlet red ʙuттon-down layered with a houndstooth-patterned blazer. 

The Grey’s Anatomy star paired the bold pairing with wide-leg, capri-length trousers and black, leather oxfords. 

Also spotted at the event was Jane Lynch. Gomez’s co-star in The Only Murders in the Building looked stylish in an emerald green, silk blazer layered over a black blouse with a floral design. 

She donned wide-leg, black trousers and leather dress shoes. 

Fernanda Torres, an honoree of the star-studded film festival, looked glamorous at the gala in a long-sleeved, tea dress sparkling under the lights in black glitter. 

At the event, Sebastian Stan also made a stylish appearance. The Apprentice star looked dapper as he posed on the red carpet in a navy blue blazer and a sharp white ʙuттon-down with the top open. He paired the chic outerwear with matching trousers and shiny, black dress shoes

Sandra Oh also made a chic arrival, modeling a scarlet red ʙuттon-down layered with a houndstooth-patterned blazer. The Grey’s Anatomy star paired the bold pairing with wide-leg, capri-length trousers and black, leather oxfords

Also spotted at the event was Jane Lynch. Gomez’s co-star in The Only Murders in the Building looked stylish in an emerald green, silk blazer layered over a black blouse with a floral design. She donned wide-leg, black trousers and leather dress shoes

Fernanda Torres, an honoree of the star-studded film festival, looked glamorous at the gala in a long-sleeved, tea dress sparkling under the lights in black glitter 

She paired the sparkly gown, which featured a ʙuттoned-up top and a Sєxy slit at the bottom, with strappy, black heels

She paired the sparkly gown, which featured a ʙuттoned-up top and a Sєxy slit at the bottom, with strappy, black heels.

John Magaro, another honoree at the ceremony, dressed sharp in an olive green blazer paired with matching trousers. 

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Underneath his blazer, he donned a dark gray T-shirt and completed his look with matching suede shoes. 

The Agency actor paired his effortlessly stylish suit with a flashy, black watch for the event. 

Monica Barbaro also attended the event, modeling a bold, colorful outfit. 

She put on a stylish display in a low-cut dress with a balloon-inspired skirt and paired the bright, patterned dress with H๏τ pink pumps and a bold, red lip. 

Clarence Maclin looked dapper in a blue-purple blazer paired with matching trousers, a white ʙuттon-down and black loafers. 

John Magaro, another honoree at the ceremony, dressed sharp in an olive green blazer paired with matching trousers. Underneath his blazer, he donned a dark gray T-shirt and completed his look with matching suede shoes

The Agency actor paired his effortlessly stylish suit with a flashy, black watch for the event.

Monica Barbaro also attended the event, modeling a bold, colorful outfit. She put on a stylish display in a low-cut dress with a balloon-inspired skirt and paired the bright, patterned dress with H๏τ pink pumps and a bold, red lip

Clarence Maclin looked dapper in a blue-purple blazer paired with matching trousers, a white ʙuттon-down and black loafers

Later, inside the event, the honorees were presented with Virtuoso Awards. In addition to Gomez, Grande was also another star who took the stage and chatted about her latest project

She talked to Dave Karger about starring as Glinda the Good Witch in Wicked

She was glowing and appeared to be in high spirits as she talked about working on her dream project

Fernanda Torres, a fellow Oscar nominee, also took the stage to talk about her film, I’m Still Here 

Later, inside the event, the honorees were presented with Virtuoso Awards. In addition to Gomez, Grande was also another star who took the stage and chatted about her latest project. 

She talked to Dave Karger about starring as Glinda the Good Witch in Wicked. 

She was glowing and appeared to be in high spirits as she talked about working on her dream project. 

Fernanda Torres, a fellow Oscar nominee, also took the stage to talk about her film, I’m Still Here.