Photo Of Billy Porter Taking A Load Off In His Beautiful Oscars Ballgown Was Giving Us All Some Comfort Realness
If there is anybody who could audaciously pull off whimsy and elegance at the same time, Billy Porter has all the fashionistas beat.
The Pose actor's ebullient personality and charisma simply could not be contained in even the smartest of suits while on the red carpet.
After enchanting people in a gender non-conforming Christian Siriano designed tuxedo gown last year, Porter turned heads by going with a two-piece royal gown for this year's Oscars.
The glint from the gilded feathers adorning his turtleneck bodice caught every eye and the elegant songbird appeared as if he had just made contact on terra firma.
He has safely descended from the heavens.
.@theebillyporter in custom Giles Deacon Couture. More red carpet and commentary later on our site. #Oscars2020… https://t.co/GnSoIV8xD4— Tom & Lorenzo (@Tom & Lorenzo) 1581285694.0
Billy Porter at the 2020 #Oscars 🧡 https://t.co/H4uLz4aa5G— MEFeater Magazine (@MEFeater Magazine) 1581287090.0
The sartorial event was designed by British style icon Giles Deacon and the Baroque-inspired pouffed skirt was reportedly inspired by the interior of the Cupola Room at Kensington Palace—where the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge reside.
There is no denying Porter's fabulousness, but a photo of him getting a load off was the pose everyone is talking about. This is how the fashion icon bundled up after taking refuge in a tent following a brief downpour on the red carpet.
And he gave us comfort realness.
92nd Annual Academy Awards - Red Carpet Kevork Djansezian/GettyImages
When it comes to looking fabulous, there is no down time for Billy Porter.
When the breeze hits...It ain't easy being THIS glam! @theebillyporter #BillyPorter #Oscars https://t.co/WzjuOsSUgp— On The Red Carpet (@On The Red Carpet) 1581286886.0
@OnTheRedCarpet @theebillyporter Love billy x— Oojamaflick (@Oojamaflick) 1581289004.0
@OnTheRedCarpet @theebillyporter He looks like he’s leaned against an arm of a couch. Brilliant!— a neocon like Trump (@a neocon like Trump) 1581294982.0
Grey blankets are now IN!
@OnTheRedCarpet @theebillyporter Billy Porter just made grey fleece blankets trend on Amazon. If we could all look… https://t.co/TVV4t8ObwZ— GloriaPaulsen (@GloriaPaulsen) 1581304112.0
@OnTheRedCarpet @theebillyporter He looks like that person that is always cold IN the office.— Ashlix (@Ashlix) 1581308030.0
@theebillyporter You are my fashion hero.— JeffM (@JeffM) 1581298611.0
Some people tried to get all sassy.
Instagram vs. Reality. 😂 #Oscars https://t.co/QsbQYUecMQ— Entertainment Tonight (@Entertainment Tonight) 1581285178.0
@etnow @theebillyporter https://t.co/wNVT2onVCp— Word on the Street (@Word on the Street) 1581296839.0
@etnow @theebillyporter Omg. I’m wearing this exact same outfit right this minute! Major coincidence or message from beyond?— loshombredepaco (@loshombredepaco) 1581303224.0
Most were here for it and wanted to cuddle up with him.
@etnow @theebillyporter Resonating with the blanket style! ❤️— Vanessa Yanez (@Vanessa Yanez) 1581292202.0
@etnow @theebillyporter Yessssssss.I love his spirit— stev (@stev) 1581293490.0
While some tried to mock his casualness, he humbly commented on LA weather.
It’s raining in LA and it’s cold Betches!!! https://t.co/gpsXJxERfp— Billy Porter (@Billy Porter) 1581285360.0
@theebillyporter we love you and all your coziness😘❤️— mena💫 (@mena💫) 1581291119.0
@theebillyporter Still looking fabulous in the cold! 😍— Millennial Edition (@Millennial Edition) 1581291428.0
@theebillyporter You look dazzling and comfy!— Dawn Drost (@Dawn Drost) 1581296062.0
@theebillyporter iconic— lolamonroy (@lolamonroy) 1581297655.0
@theebillyporter Work that brillance with your blankie Cold ain't cute We love you Billy Porter - I am so happy to… https://t.co/uKi8mvhAcs— Grown Folk Conversations (@Grown Folk Conversations) 1581301589.0
@theebillyporter And we love it! Cuddle up & let it rain #LA! 🌧— Karen Borchgrevink (@Karen Borchgrevink) 1581316184.0
He achieved something very unique here.
Billy Porter has somehow managed to master both being at the #Oscars and what people look like tweeting about it https://t.co/1DpxpRx5Ht— Nooruddean (@Nooruddean) 1581288225.0
But not everyone can pull it off.
@BeardedGenius @theebillyporter I don’t look this good tweeting about the #Oscars https://t.co/3UvgG4kgFC— Gav (@Gav) 1581288784.0
Once again, Porter made a fashion statement—and where is his trophy for cozy elegance?
Don Lemon Explains How Kevin Hart Can Be A Better Ally To The LGBT+ Community In Powerful Viral Video ❤️
After resigning from his post as host of the Oscars several weeks ago, Kevin Hart appeared on Ellen this past January 4. After opening up about his decision to step down, Degeneres made the unexpected step of fully supporting Hart and calling for his reinstatement.
Ellen Reveals She Called the Academy to Help Re-Hire Kevin Hart As Oscars Host youtu.be
During his interview on the show, Hart claimed he'd made many apologies for his offensive tweets in the decade since making them (though many doubt the validity of this claim).
Though the endorsement from Ellen (one of the most respected and well-liked LGBTQ voices in American entertainment) did reportedly get the Academy to reconsider Hart as host, a fresh wave of criticism has also emerged to speak out against Hart's previous "apologies."
One of Hart's critics is CNN host Don Lemon, who, on his show this past Friday, January 4, broke down why a proper apology is so important:
Don Lemon to Kevin Hart: Walking away right now is your choice youtu.be
Twitter thought Lemon's words were incredibly wise.
I’m so proud of you for this @donlemon. https://t.co/MYxtbsZndk— Yashar Ali 🐘 (@Yashar Ali 🐘) 1546667708
Literally tearing up watching @donlemon’s thoughtful, piercing essay on @KevinHart4real, homophobia within the blac… https://t.co/uO6pyY1rOY— Clara Jeffery (@Clara Jeffery) 1546663545
It's unclear whether the Academy will ask Hart once again to host the Oscars, but it's pretty obvious Twitter would have some strong feelings against it.
This morning I would encourage everyone to remember that Kevin Hart’s jokes aren’t of the garden variety mockery of… https://t.co/Vhs2VhA1RQ— Phillip (@Phillip) 1546698596
This is so powerful and so moving. Thank you @donlemon. Especially in the black community, homophobia is not a jo… https://t.co/MP6NJaYVz0— Karen Attiah (@Karen Attiah) 1546700850
We all make mistakes, but many believe Hart hasn't owned up for his in a truly sincere way.
As a Black queer someone who, when my body began to manifest aspects of my identity even I was unaware of was punch… https://t.co/B7SbsSew33— Tre'vell Anderson (@Tre'vell Anderson) 1546617678
In short, being human allows Kevin Hart to make mistakes, grow and seek forgiveness for his past. Perhaps he has gr… https://t.co/PzGMeNYy89— Phillip (@Phillip) 1546700418
Hart addressed Lemon's segment on Instagram, writing about how the greats in many professions take time to learn.
Many online hoped to see an interview between Lemon and Hart at some point.
This is the interview we deserved and what’s even worse is that it’ll probably never happen. #KevinHart Don Lemon… https://t.co/LGJ1AFOW5S— Chris Glaittli (@Chris Glaittli) 1546627011
Others felt Lemon was too harsh on the comedian.
But, for the most part, people seemed to agree Hart's actions would speak louder than words.
@Variety THIS— Jeff Locker 傑夫 🦋 (@Jeff Locker 傑夫 🦋) 1546673987
Perhaps there's only one way to truly settle this...
@USATODAY Ok. Let’s settle this. Don Lemon and Ellen Degeneres in a cage match to the death. Winner decides the host of the Oscars.— No Exit (@No Exit) 1546793600
Several Oscar Statuettes, Including Two For Best Picture, Are Going Up For Auction 😮
Normally, your only chance to nab an Oscar is by becoming one of the most talented filmmakers or actors of your generation, make or star in an incredible movie, and securing a majority of votes from the Academy. For those of us who don't have that kind of time or talent, however, a rare opportunity to buy an Oscar statuette has just appeared in Los Angeles: Auction house Profiles in History has announced many Oscars from Hollywood's golden age will be up for bid starting on December 11.
The first Oscar is a best-picture statuette originally awarded to Mutiny on the Bounty way back in 1936. The Academy Awards had been running for under a decade at that point, and the award was given by Frank Capra to winner Irving Thalberg at the Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles. It's expected to sell for somewhere between $200,000 and $300,000. The award is being sold by the Thalberg family.
An Oscar awarded to Mutiny On The Bounty in 1936 and another given to Gentleman's Agreement in 1948 will go up for… https://t.co/80tij45HL4— Zora Suleman (@Zora Suleman) 1542633950.0
The other statuette is also a Best Ppicture Oscar, this one for 1947's Gentleman's Agreement starring Gregory Peck. The seller wishes to remain anonymous but expects the award to make between $150,000 to $200,000.
Ok so the Mutiny on the Bounty and A Gentleman's Agreement Best Picture #Oscars are going for auction. Which of the… https://t.co/J8CwmOfjBa— J Don Birnam (@J Don Birnam) 1542657858.0
Also, shameless plug, but we talked about Gentleman's Agreement on the People vs Oscar. It's a really wonderful fil… https://t.co/dmSdnW3y0Y— Chris James (@Chris James) 1513185623.0
Other awards up for auction include Hans Dreier's art-direction Oscar for Sunset Boulevard (1950) as well as Gloria Swanson's Golden Globe for best actress in a drama.
We will have a number of awards at our Hollywood Auction December 11-14, including #oscars #goldenglobes and #emmys… https://t.co/TeoLWlvEaA— Profiles In History (@Profiles In History) 1542047691.0
The Academy firmly believes that "Oscars should be won, not sold." To enforce this belief, beginning in 1951, Oscar winners signed contracts stipulating that before they could sell an Oscar statuette, they must offer it back to the Academy for $1. Occasionally, however, Oscars awarded prior to this rule will sell for huge amounts of money. Pop superstar Michael Jackson acquired David O. Selznick's Gone With the Wind Oscar "for a record $1.5 million."
@thrstyle if you refuse to agree do they strip you of your award or just not give you the statue? has anyone ever refused?— mxyplyzyk (@mxyplyzyk) 1542727638.0
Similarly, in 2011, the Citizen Kane statuette awarded to Orson Welles was later sold for $861,542.
Citizen Kane Oscar sold for $861k. Bargain. Would have gone to 950. Love a bit of Orson.— Brent Kennedy (@Brent Kennedy) 1324462262.0
Twitter isn't so sure the high price tag would be worth it:
@StarTribune What good are they if they weren't earned? A duplicate would be cheaper!— Mister G (@Mister G) 1542642645.0
@ABC @NewsRadio930 Wouldn’t it be great if that money could go to a worthy cause? This ain’t it.— Buffalo Blondie (@Buffalo Blondie) 1542661620.0
@ABC I think every picture should get an Oscar. But I do like the idea of a raffle.— Roland Jenkins (@Roland Jenkins) 1542659825.0
Most of us will never win an Oscar, but if you've made enough money, you may still be able to display one on your mantle. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity!
@ABC On the other hand, the @goldenglobes are up for sale EVERY year....— Brewer Crain (@Brewer Crain) 1542660988.0
H/T - NBC, The Hollywood Reporter