- Laura Dern marveled at Billy Porter's gown on the red carpet before the 92nd annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on Sunday.
- The "Marriage Story" actress stood back to admire Porter's custom Giles Deacon gown, which was created using 24-karat gold feathers.
- The "Pose" actor grabbed her hand to greet her, but Dern didn't take her eyes off his dress.
- People reacted to the moment online and adored the heartfelt moment between the two stars.
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In the midst of the red-carpet chaos, Laura Dern took a moment to appreciate Billy Porter's gown before the 92nd annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on Sunday.
Photographers captured the moment when the 52-year-old actress stood back to gaze at the "Pose" actor's multi-textured dress, which was custom-designed by Giles Deacon using 24-karat gold feathers. He accessorized with sparkly gold tights, custom-designed Jimmy Choo heels, and Atelier Swarovski jewelry.
The "Marriage Story" star, who wore a black and pink Giorgio Armani gown, gaped with her mouth open when she spotted Porter on the red carpet.
The 50-year-old actor was seemingly thrilled to see Dern and began to approach her, although she didn't take her eyes off his dress.
Once Dern, who was nominated for best supporting actress for her role in "Marriage Story," got a chance to admire the dress, they held hands and greeted each other with a kiss on the cheek.
People adored the warm moment between the stars, and some suggested that the interaction merited an award of its own. Others wanted to hang the photos in a museum.
Billy Porter definitely just broke into a rendition of the Laura Dern song from last night #Oscars pic.twitter.com/2FmXF8UXc8
— Josh Barton (@bartonj2410) February 9, 2020
Laura Dern looking at Billy Porter's dress just won Best Picture, everyone can go home now pic.twitter.com/LKXtUi1dCF
— Rachel Paige (@rachmeetsworld) February 9, 2020
THIS FEELS RIGHT. pic.twitter.com/HovnQyh7kF
— Ξvan Ross Katz (@evanrosskatz) February 9, 2020
Laura Dern & Billy Porter (2020)
— Alexis Benveniste (@apbenven) February 9, 2020
Hang this in the Louvre. #Oscars pic.twitter.com/EnArJ7cw0I
Remake Thelma and Louise with Laura Dern and Billy Potter next, Hollywood. https://t.co/xkF18EvWgx
— Brian (@BrianAcunis) February 9, 2020
someone tell billy porter and laura dern I love them
— cam 🍰 (@siegpng) February 9, 2020
Before the show, Porter sent an email to The New York Times sharing that the look was inspired by Kensington Palace, particularly the gold and wood Cupola Room with statues of Roman gods.
"I love the idea of Billy being this kind of messenger sent from the gods," Deacon told The New York Times. He also shared that he used enlarged prints of the room's walls as the design for Porter's skirt.
This year isn't the first time Porter has received attention for his Oscars fashion. In 2019, he wore a memorable tuxedo dress designed by Christian Siriano.
"We've gotten past a problem with women wearing pants. When women wear pants it's powerful," he said on Variety's "Actors on Actors."
He continued, "When men wear a dress it's disgusting. We're not doing that anymore. I'm not doing it."
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