Oxford-born Florence Pugh was on presenting duties at the Oscars last night as she was also pictured celebrating with winner Michelle Yeoh at the afterparty.

She walked this year's champagne-coloured red carpet in her go-to designer: Valentino.

After the awards, she attended the Vanity Fair Oscar Party held at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills in a change outfit.

Oxford Mail: Florence Pugh arriving at the Oscars (Jordan Strauss/AP)Florence Pugh arriving at the Oscars (Jordan Strauss/AP) (Image: Jordan Strauss/AP)

She was seen celebrating with the Everything Everywhere All At Once star Yeoh who was named best leading actress.

Yeoh, 60, the first woman from an Asian background to win the prize and was clapped and hugged by the daughter of Oxford restaurateur Clinton Pugh.

The multiverse sci-fi epic, directed by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, claimed seven prizes including three acting gongs, best directing and best picture, the biggest of the night.

Yeoh claimed the Oscar for best leading actress, fending off competition from two-time Oscar winner Cate Blanchett.

Taking to the stage, she said: “For all the little boys and girls who look like me, this is a beacon of hope and possibilities.

“Dream big, dreams do come true. Ladies, never let anyone tell you you are past your prime.”

She added: “This is history in the making.”

Speaking in the winners room later, she told reporters that she had “kung-fud” the “glass ceiling” with her win.