Nicole Kidman’s latest red-carpet look failed to win over fashion critics, with social media users comparing her unconventional gown to an ostrich and calling the ensemble unflattering.
The Babygirl actress attended the 2026 LACMA Art+Film Gala wearing an unusual, ballet-inspired Chanel gown from the brand’s Spring/Summer 2027 ready-to-wear collection.
The look featured a structured, long-sleeved taupe bodice with a corset-like silhouette, rounded shoulders, and raw, frayed edges along the sleeves. Three gold buttons running down the side of the sleeves added a decorative touch.
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Nicole Kidman's LACMA Dress Sparks Negative Reactions
The top was paired with a voluminous, multilayered ivory tulle tutu skirt featuring a dramatic high-low hemline that was significantly shorter in the front and longer in the back.
The 59-year-old completed the ensemble with black open-toe, ankle-strap heels and minimal accessories. For her beauty look, she wore her hair in a tousled, high-updo ponytail with wispy, face-framing bangs.
However, the outfit quickly became a topic of debate online, as fans questioned the styling and claimed the unusual silhouette did little to flatter the actress.
"Something wrong with this outfit," one commenter wrote.
Another added, "The colour doesn’t do much for her."
"The shoes are wrong, the outfit, and the pose," a third person remarked, while someone else simply called the look "Ridiculous."
Others focused on the gown's unusual shape, with one commenter writing, "Ostrich inspired."
Another asked, "Bad shoes!!! How did this happen!"
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"Looks like an ostrich was the inspiration," another person agreed.
One fan elaborated, "Love Nicole but this looks very awkward to wear and the posture she has to adopt would suggest this is the case. Ostrich vibes."
Another bluntly declared the dress "horrendous."
Kidman wasn't the only celebrity taking a fashion risk at the star-studded gala. The 2026 LACMA Art+Film Gala featured plenty of dramatic silhouettes, unexpected textures, and daring cutouts.
Anya Taylor-Joy also made a statement in a dramatic, spiral-shaped silver bridal gown that sparked comparisons to a jellyfish among fans.
Meanwhile, Kylie Jenner embraced an animal-inspired aesthetic in a backless, Bambi-inspired gown.
From unconventional shapes to bold fabric choices, the evening's red carpet certainly gave social media plenty to discuss.
