In a candid moment captured en route to receive her Academy Award, Stone was seen mouthing, “My dress is broken.” Once on stage, she candidly addressed the wardrobe mishap, attributing it to a broken zipper or seam on the back of her stunning Louis Vuitton gown.
During her acceptance speech, Stone humorously remarked, “I think it happened during ‘I’m Just Ken,’” referring to Ryan Gosling’s performance of his song from the “Barbie” movie. She hinted at indulging in some dance moves alongside Gosling, acknowledging the unexpected turn of events.
In a bid to downplay the issue, Stone jokingly pleaded with the audience, “Don’t look at the back of my dress.” However, her plea may have inadvertently drawn more attention to the situation.
Speaking to reporters backstage, Stone shared her enthusiasm for Gosling’s performance, revealing, “I was so amazed by Ryan and what he was doing, and that number just blew my mind.” She also disclosed that wardrobe assistants swiftly came to her aid, managing to sew her back into the gown.
Stone, now a two-time Oscar winner, had earlier dazzled on the red carpet outside the Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre in her custom strapless Vuitton ensemble, meticulously styled by renowned fashion and celebrity stylist Petra Flannery.
In a memorable moment, Stone and Gosling shared the microphone for a few lines during his performance, reminiscing their collaboration in the acclaimed film “La La Land,” for which she won her first Oscar in 2017.
Competing against esteemed actresses in the Best Actress category, Stone emerged triumphant, securing her place among Hollywood’s elite. Her fellow nominees included Lily Gladstone, Annette Bening, Carey Mulligan, and Sandra Hüller.
Stone’s wardrobe malfunction joins a roster of infamous fashion mishaps at the Oscars. Charlize Theron recalled a wardrobe malfunction in 2000, while Jennifer Lawrence famously stumbled on stage in 2013. Stone’s graceful handling of the situation added another memorable moment to Oscars history.
As she exited the stage, Stone was graciously escorted by former Best Actress winners, symbolizing the camaraderie and support within the Hollywood community.
