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For the event, Paltrow wore a strapless ivory silk gown designed by Giorgio Armani Privé. From the front, the dress appeared understated and elegant, following a minimalist Old Hollywood silhouette that is often associated with the Oscars red carpet. However, the design also included bold side slits that extended nearly the full length of the gown, revealing glittering sheer trousers underneath and giving the outfit a far more daring profile when viewed from the side.
The brief moment quickly became one of the most discussed highlights of the evening online. Social media users posted differing reactions, with some criticising the dress as overly revealing and others defending Paltrow and praising the outfit’s bold design.
One user commenting on the viral clip questioned whether the moment was truly accidental, while another wrote that people were overreacting and that wardrobe mishaps can happen to anyone on a crowded red carpet or awards stage. The differing interpretations helped fuel the online debate as the video continued to spread.
Paltrow herself has a long history with the Oscars, both for her film achievements and for her fashion choices. She won the Academy Award for Best Actress in 1999 for her performance in Shakespeare in Love, a ceremony where she famously wore a pale pink Ralph Lauren gown that became one of the most iconic red carpet looks in Oscars history.
Over the years she has continued to attract attention for her appearances at the event, often choosing minimalist designs that contrast with the more elaborate gowns worn by many other attendees.
Her return to the ceremony in 2026 also reflected renewed attention around her acting career. For much of the past decade Paltrow has largely stepped back from film work to focus on her lifestyle and wellness brand, Goop. Her role in Marty Supreme marked one of her most prominent acting appearances in several years.
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