Mulligan’s Balenciaga dress paid tribute to a pivotal moment in the film for which she was nominated
No one does classic Hollywood style like Carey Mulligan.
The three-time Oscar nominee graced the 2024 Oscars red carpet in a stunning black mermaid gown with a scalloped hem over white tulle — a recreation of Balenciaga’s classic 1951 design. Completing her ensemble, she accessorized with vintage Fred Leighton cut diamond earrings and black elbow-length gloves. Joining Mulligan on the carpet was her husband, musician Marcus Mumford, who looked dapper in an all-black suit. Adding a touch of cool, he also wore a pair of sunglasses.
Mulligan, 38, is nominated for best actress for her portrayal of Felicia Montealegre, the wife of composer Leonard Bernstein — played by Bradley Cooper, who earned his own best actor nomination — in Maestro. Rounding out her category is Annette Bening (Nyad), Lily Gladstone (Killers of the Flower Moon), Sandra Hüller (Anatomy of a Fall) and Emma Stone (Poor people).
According to the press release, “A pivotal moment in the film occurs in 1951, when Felicia marries Leonard Bernstein. So, in honor of this true story, the iconic dress from Cristóbal Balenciaga’s 1951 Winter collection has been recreated, making the year emblematic charm . . . The original is currently housed at the Kyoto Costume Institute, meaning the Balenciaga atelier in Paris designed and recreated the dress for Ms Mulligan using only sketches, photographs and a pattern as a guide.”
Creative director Demna was committed to preserving the vintage feel of the dress, the statement said, while making sure the fit and finish looked modern on Mulligan.
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Carey Mulligan at the 96th Academy Awards on March 10, 2024 in Hollywood, California.
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In February, Mulligan told PEOPLE how she celebrated her Oscar nomination — and accidentally scared her baby daughter in the process. “When my name came up, everyone screamed and my baby started crying,” said the mum-of-three.
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Mulligan and Mumford, who married in April 2012, have daughter Evelyn Grace, 7, son Wilfred, 5, and a daughter due in 2023. Although the couple has yet to reveal the name of their youngest daughter, the actress shared Party tonight in November 2023, that the little one settled nicely with her family.
“Oh, she’s great. Great. Good baby, 10 out of 10 so far,” Mulligan joked and added a thumbs up. – We’ll see how long it lasts.
Carey Mulligan says actors who claim they don’t care about awards are ‘100 percent lying’
Mulligan looks like an old pro on the Oscars red carpet because, well, she is: She was previously nominated in the 2020 Best Actress category. A promising young woman and in 2009 Education.
She told a British newspaper in February Time that anyone who says they don’t like earning nominations for their performances is lying. It’s “the best thing,” Mulligan said of receiving recognition for her work.
“Because he’s one of your peers,” she continued. “That’s wicked. And the thousands (literally) of actors I’ve met who say the awards don’t matter and the work is what counts? They’re 100 percent lying.”
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As an award show pro, Mulligan knows how to pick the perfect dress that grabs attention. She recently attended the SAG Awards in her usual attire Armani Privé gold strapless dress, also completed the design with jewelery by Fred Leighton. The 96th Academy Awards will air live on ABC from the Dolby Theater on Sunday, March 10, at 7:00 PM ET.
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