Dumpster Diver Snags Oscars Red Carpet

0:00This is Cory with the Story, and here's what's trending across entertainment and celebrity news right now. A Hollywood production assistant turned dumpster diver into an overnight sensation after grabbing a huge chunk of the discarded red carpet from the 2026 Oscars. 32-year-old Paige Stahlia hauled away an 8-foot-long by 6-foot-wide role from a dumpster near Hollywood Boulevard early Monday morning. She had spotted the carpet going up outside the Dolby Theatre the week before, and remembered it getting tossed after past ceremonies. Needing a rug for her new apartment, she showed up at 8.30 a.m. the day after the show, but it was already gone from the entrance. A short walk behind the El Capitan Theatre led her to the jackpot, a dumpster stuffed with rolls. With a quick OK from a security guard, she chose a maroon shade from the top and lugged the heavy load home before the heat kicked in. Her tail spread fast online, and drew coverage from local outlets. One of the night's Oscar winners even contacted her, asking for extra pieces as a memento for his team.

1:04Dahlia plans to roll it out for her annual Oscars viewing party next year, promising guests the real taste of Hollywood glamour right in her living room. This episode is proudly sponsored by our partner. Some travel miles to find peace. I just climb into bed and listen. S-O-L-I-S-O-L-Pillow.com