Lady Gagamade a surprise last-minute appearance on the2023 Oscarsred carpet Sunday — but nothing about her look was rushed. She stunned in a sheer black dress fresh off the Versace runway; a slicked-back updo, diamond collar necklace, glossy red lip and smoky eye completed the look.
It also had one surprising detail: The skirt dipped low below her rear end, exposing her backside with a strategically placed zipper.
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Gaga, 36, wasn’t initially expected to attendthe Oscars; on Wednesday, show producer Glenn Weiss said Wednesday during a press conference that the pop star and actresshad a scheduling conflictwith theJokersequelFolie à Deux.
This is the singer and actress’s fourth Oscar nomination and third for Original Song. She won the trophy previously in the category for the song “Shallow” fromA Star Is Born. She was also nominated for Best Actress that year for starring in the film.
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Gaga’s been laying low on the award show circuit this season, but she made several huge appearances last year. She woretwo different — but equally memorable — looksfor last year’s Academy Awards. For her first look at Elton John’s party, she donned a creamy yellow Rodarte gown. She switched up the vibe completely and wore a sparkling fitted Ralph Lauren Collection jumpsuit with dazzling necklaces and black heels to present the award for Best Picture at the show.
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Gaga shouted out her little sister onInstagramthe day after the show, tagging her younger sibling’s New York-based design house,Topo Studio.
“Thank you to@topostudionyfor hand making this beautiful 👗 for me 🥰,” she wrote.
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The Oscarsare airing live on ABC on Sunday, March 12, at 8 p.m. ET.
source: people.com
