From Emily Blunt To Kate Hudson, The Biggest Fashion Disasters From The 2025 Governors Awards
Another star-studded gala, the 16th Annual Governors Awards, took place on the night of November 16, 2025, at the Ray Dolby Ballroom at Ovation Hollywood in Los Angeles.
The awards, presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, honored influential industry figures including Tom Cruise, Dolly Parton, Debbie Allen, and Wynn Thomas.
Several fashion choices stirred a frenzy online, with many users calling them everything from “cheap discarded Halloween costumes” to straight-up “awful.”
Here’s a round-up of some of the biggest fashion disasters from the 2025 Governors Awards.
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Kate Hudson
Kate Hudson opted for an unusual muted green, floor-length gown that resembled the vintage style of the 1930s-40s era.
The flowy satin silhouette appeared to fit her incorrectly and looked slouchy, with odd, mismatched cutouts and stitching throughout that seemed uneven.
The 46-year-old actress topped it off with smoky eyes, peach-toned lips, and a voluminous blonde, curly bob.
One fan remarked, “In no world would Kate's dress look good, ever. Not even on a model.”
That colour and the shape of the dress is not working for her, love the hair though 😍
I think the colour is lovely - in general and for her. But the design is horrible and the fabric is horrid for that design at least.
Load More Replies...The gathers are all in the wrong places and it is not flattering her at all. I don't like the color for her.
Jennifer Lawrence
Jennifer Lawrence turned heads for all the wrong reasons with her white look that many dubbed “diaper” and “dreadful.”
The Hunger Games alum wore a ruched gown with an off-shoulder neckline and a high side slit, where a strip of fabric appeared to emerge from underneath the slit and travel all the way up to her neckline.
The skirt had a flowy yet slightly figure-hugging silhouette, leaving one bare thigh on full display.
“It’s overall a dreadful design!” wrote one user, while another added, “It is giving diaper to me unfortunately…”
Hailee Steinfeld
Hailee Steinfeld embraced an eye-catching design in a semi-sheer gray gown with several odd cutouts throughout.
The halter-neck top featured a flowy silhouette with multiple panels attached at the front that extended to her mid-thighs before transitioning into a bejeweled sheer fabric.
The skirt’s train also morphed into the same panelled design, sewn together at the hem and covering her feet completely.
“Almost any ordinary man could dress her better than I am sure the highly paid stylists or whatever they call themselves.”
If you designed a dress inspired by a horror movie taking place in a dark forest, this might be the result... 🤔
Emily Blunt
Emily Blunt attended the soiree in a red asymmetrical ensemble featuring a one-shoulder design with crumpled, bow-like detailing.
The look also included a mermaid-style skirt with V-shaped sheer panels around the waist and thighs, which created an unusual contrast as the bright fabric covered her privates before pooling into a small train at her feet.
The A Quiet Place star kept her hair in a sleek side-parted bun, paired with soft makeup and sparkly diamond earrings.
According to one critic, her dress had “two ugly details,” pointing to the sheer detailing on the skirt and the messily done bow.
Oh when will the sheer panels be a thing of the past. It isn't attractive.
No bow and no see through fabric on her whoha area and that dress be fabulous
Kate Winslet
Kate Winslet played it safe, opting for a loose-fitted black satin suit set that featured a structured silhouette and fit her perfectly.
The 50-year-old Titanic star wore her dark blonde hair in a sleek mid-parted bun.
For accessories, she kept it simple, wearing Martin Katz geometric deco diamond drop earrings, a minimal band on her ring finger, and black pointed-toe pumps.
I personally don't like men's suits on women. It's old hat.
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Amanda Seyfried wore a brown and light pink polka-dot, off-the-shoulder floor-length gown featuring matching furry, cuff-like shoulder sleeves.
The neckline was topped with a massive pink bow draped across her chest, with additional pieces extending onto the back of the skirt.
The bodice showcased sparkly vertical sequined lines that awkwardly transitioned into polka-dot detailing from her knees to the hem.
One disappointed user critiqued her look, specifically calling out the furry detailing as “hairy armpits” and “awful.”
Another mess that could have been nice. Get rid of the huge bow and the stupid furry things. Make the fabric all the same--that vertical bodice is horrible. It needs to have a fitted bodice in the same fabric as the skirt, cut just a bit higher, and a small bow in a color pink that doesn't wash her out so badly. Needs chunky statement necklace and matching bracelets to dress it up. And for craps sake girl DO YOUR HAIR!
Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lopez wore a black-and-blush pink velvet gown featuring a small bodice and a voluminous skirt.
The black bodice was a cinched, corset-style design with a tight scooped sweetheart neckline that partially covered her chest, accented with pink detailing along the sides of the waist.
The skirt, meanwhile, was flowy and dramatic, with massive pink ruched trains attached at the waist that flared out and trailed behind her.
The pop sensation and actress kept her brown locks loosely styled in a bun and accessorized with matching gloves, diamond earrings, and a small clutch.
Jeremy Allen White
Jeremy Allen White opted for a black-and-white shirt-and-pants combo, leaving the buttons undone to reveal a matching vest underneath.
He finished the look with a wide black satin waistband, matching leather shoes, and a leather wristwatch.
“As the old saying goes money can't buy class…” one netizen quipped.
Another added, "Truly hideous design.”
That's not a vest under his shirt. That's a wifebeater that needs a serious washing.
It’s what they call a “cummerbund “… but yes, dreadful
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Mia Goth arrived on the carpet in a satin light blue gown with a strapless neckline.
The cinched bodice featured large tie-up detailing on both sides of her waist that dangled around her knees, paired with a fitted skirt that trailed into a small train at the back.
The Frankenstein star kept her accessories minimal, wearing only small silver hoops and styling her raven hair parted in the middle, with no neckpiece to balance the deep, bare neckline.
It would look better if she was styled. This just looks like she’s trying it on. It’s a special event. Why does the rest of her look like she’s ready for a nap???
The color's beautiful and the wrap around the waist is very nice, but those heavy loops of fabric and the middle layer absolutely needs to go. Just let the wide skirt fall to her feet. This gown needs a statement necklace, and absolutely calls for an upswept hair style that will make her look regal, and not just like she got out of the shower.
the middi layer on the sides between the poof layouer and the skirt needs to go and I think this might make it better. shes just so small that its too much volume on her. also its too long on the ground. if you could see her shoos and make them a statement shoe that would take it up a notch
Natalie Portman
Natalie Portman dazzled in a bejeweled blue-and-white minidress featuring thin straps and a deep round neckline.
The dress sat oddly on her legs, with an asymmetrical skirt design that revealed bits of the white fabric beneath the blue detailing.
The Black Swan star paired it with what appeared to be ill-fitted heels, with the sandal straps sitting loose and her toes nearly slipping off the sole.
When your child wants to go to a party dressed as a jellyfish
Load More Replies...The fabric is kind of pretty, but there's not enough of it for a skirt. Lose the white and the asymmetrical skirt doesn't work with the bodice. The bodice is boring and her hair style is too severe for that cut. If the fabric didn't have all the poof and just flowed from the waist, it might be elegant. Must have borrowed big sister's shoes. Although they are pretty and go with the dress.
ok this is cute and fun, I like that there is a fun vibe with the asymmetrical cut to the skirt showing a second color. I mean heck if you have legs like her at that age go for it.
What are you talking about! She has really ugly legs!!! Much better if they were covered up!
Load More Replies...She looks amazing, she deserves an amazing dress...which is not this one
Jurnee Smollett
Jurnee Smollett wore a pale satin gold dress featuring spaghetti straps and a plunging V-neckline.
The dress failed to impress, with many noting that the fabric appeared “cheap” in red carpet images.
It also featured an odd vine design running from the shoulder down to her waist, with the detailing looking noticeably poorly made.
“I’ve never seen so many awful dresses in one place,” echoed netizens.
Again, could have been striking, doesn't make it. Looks like something bought off Temu. The fabric color is beautiful, but it needs more weight. The bodice needs to be cut higher and fitted better. The fitting across her hips is atrocious. The seaming down the front should be nearly invisible. Gold rings not silver, needs dark nails to match the flower/vine design. And different shoes--looks like she grabbed something she goes grocery shopping in. And dammit woman, DO YOUR HAIR! She barely bothered to brush it.
Renate Reinsve
The Worst Person in the World star Renate Reinsve stepped out in a black leather gown.
The smooth leather bodice featured an asymmetrical neckline and a dropped waistline, which transitioned into a pleated, voluminous skirt with an almost plastic-like finish.
The gown was instantly labeled “tacky” due to the skirt’s poor detailing.
“Who designed this abomination?!!!” one angry user demanded.
“These people have access to the best designers etc. what on earth made think ohhh that one’s lovely?????”
The shiny fabric does, unfortunately, look like trash bags. Another color would’ve been much better. And, with a dress and event such as this, the hair, makeup and accessories should be just as special. They are not even close.
Ugh. I'll be glad when they stop doing that black trash bag look. Had the fabric been different texture, the style and black color would have been fine. Once again, she ruined a look by not doing her hair. An elegant hair style with some sparkles to set it off would have been lovely. That bracelet looks like something tarnished she found in a thrift shop. A nice wide sparkly bracelet would be all the jewelry needed.
Kristen Stewart
Kristen Stewart rocked a simple black ankle-length gown with lace detailing across the chest.
The rectangular dress featured a delicate white trim along the strapless, horizontal neckline and odd-shaped floral designs around the bust.
The Twilight star ditched all jewelry except her wedding ring and paired the look with rusty brown eye makeup and pink lips.
“Good lord - frocky horror show!” exclaimed one netizen.
Those white embroideries - my grandma used to crochet them. We used them as table cloths.
The whole thing looks like it was home sewn and she decorated with scraps out of the sewing box. Somebody should have told her that make up you wear to go grocery shopping isn't the same as making up for a formal event. Poor think doesn't own any jewelry. I guess I can't complain she didn't put up her hair. But....
this looks very nice, simple not overdone, fits her body and she lets the lace be the focal point
Jeremy Strong
Jeremy Strong, known for his eccentric fashion choices, attended the star-studded night in a brown monochrome look.
The 46-year-old star opted for a dusty-looking suit set topped off with a matching bowtie and oddly shaped chunky brown-and-yellow shoes.
For a pop of color, he added a reddish-brown leather watch that peeked through the sleeve of his jacket on his left hand.
The “pop of color” watch is the least impressive pop of color I’ve ever seen Drab.
He shouldn't have washed it--it's too bad it shrunk and faded. He needs a different shirt. The suit coat is just cut all wrong. The lapels don't suit him, the arms are fitted in like a casual jacket, the neckline is awkward, and the curved hemline in front doesn't lay shut and gaps. The pocket flaps and bow tie makes him look like an extra in a Charlie Chaplin film. Whatever he's wearing on his feet came out of a Mickey Mouse cartoon.
Gwyneth Paltrow
Gwyneth Paltrow’s black frumpy pocket dress at the glamorous event was a fashion miss for the Goop founder.
The dress was oddly shaped on her body and extremely loose-fitting, with flared pockets on both sides of the skirt.
“The dress look like its the one wearing her,” wrote one user.
I’m sure she was saying, “Look, it’s got pockets!” in this photo.
Let`s normalize women wearing comfy dresses, please? Why is every dress only "beautiful" if the wearer can't sit in it or walk up stairs? Plus: I love pockets. Just my 2 cents.
Chase Infiniti
Chase Infiniti was dubbed a “victim” of an ill-fitted “bust design” in her all-white ensemble.
The corset bodice was extremely tight across her chest and flowed into a multi-layered tulle skirt featuring a dramatic U-shaped silhouette.
Several disappointed users critiqued the Louis Vuitton design on social media, with one writing, “LV continues their red carpet reign of terror. They have all the money and resources in the world but can't get the fit right.”
“Good god the ill fitting bust claims yet another victim. What ARE we doing!!”
oh this is different usually the skirt has layers of frill small to large so its bell shaped but she pulls it off to go the other way. keeping it all one color and simple with the accessories makes the odd shape of the skirt the focal point and doesnt overwhelm the look. This was styled perfectly and I think it looks great. When trying something daring less is more.
Cynthia Erivo
Cynthia Erivo made her red carpet appearance in a bright blue, floral, jacket-style floor-length number.
The oversized dress featured large pink, green, and navy blue flowers throughout, along with a skirt lined with multicolored tassels from the knees to the hem, all attached to the jacket-like silhouette.
The Wicked star had the honor of presenting an Honorary Oscar to choreographer and actress Debbie Allen.
One social media user commented, “Did they look in a mirror before they left home?!"
The tassels made this dress look messy. From the hips up, it looks good, interesting and different. From the hips down, it looks like it's has been attacked by a paper shredder.
"Sorry lady! Your dressing down got caught in a shredder!"
Load More Replies...I can't tell you why but I (irrationally) despise this woman. I think it's because of her coming out of nowhere displaying an entitled arrogance I don't think she's earned, Plus she's ugly
I 100% agree with you. You speak the truth, no matter how much they downvote you.
Load More Replies...Whoa! There's too much, then there's way TOO MUCH! The fabric might have worked with a simple style. It's different, but the fabric's lush, the color's lovely, and the pattern is striking. If the top was just fitted a bit more and the skirt plain, and all the hanging garbage taken off, it would work a lot better.
Lana Condor
Lana Condor rocked a bright reddish-orange dress with a body-hugging silhouette and a distinctive neckline.
The ruched bodice featured a deep plunge, boxy pleated off-shoulder cuff-style sleeves, and an embellished asymmetrical strap on one side.
But the bold design didn’t sit well with everyone. Popular online fashion critic HauteLeMode called her look something straight from “hell.”
“Over-exaggerated off-the-shoulder straps AND glitter detailing?” he questioned, visibly unimpressed.
The straps are just too much. Should have been half that size. The glitter detailing isn't too much--just right, and the color is fabulous and suits her. Otherwise, a well fitted beautiful gown and an all-around beautiful presentation. Nice rings, perfect size and shape of earrings, a lovely but simple hair style. An elegant lady
Jessie Buckley
The soon-to-be mother Jessie Buckley flaunted her baby bump in a simple satin black dress featuring a turtleneck top and a pleated skirt.
However, the unusual pairing of the turtleneck with the pleated detailing left many fans disappointed.
One critic wrote, “Oh dear, was it go at making your own dress?” while another expressed, “I just think it has absolutely no taste it is obvious.”
I'm glad she looks comfortable and is wearing something that she looks like she doesn't have to fuss with. Love the skirt and the pockets. If she had even worn a dressy looking turtleneck, it would have jazzed things up. Something subtle, but glittery. Overall though, she looks like a practical comfortable pregnant lady who is dressed up but not going overboard and not making a point of flaunting her baby bump or b***s. Sometimes it's nice to see a woman not wanting everybody's attention or trying to outdo the other women in the room by exposing all her assets.
Sydney Sweeney
Sydney Sweeney wore one of her signature sparkly styles, slightly paying homage to old Hollywood glamour.
The pale pink gown featured a plunging sweetheart neckline, a body-hugging silhouette, and a small train at the back, paired with a sheer scarf draped across her chest that flowed behind her on the carpet.
The Euphoria star styled her blonde locks in a voluminous bob, opting for soft pink glam and minimal diamond earrings.
However, the “boring, lame” look was criticized by fans online, with one user writing, “I swear her stylists do not like her.”
The scarf would look much better draped from her neck than her bust.
These people put themselves out there. It’s unfortunate they don’t know how to look “finished.
When are we going to stop bashing women (and two men, admittedly) in this way? Style is subjective. Also.. find out the stylists and designers and bash them instead of the mannequins who wear them. Shame on you BP.
These folks make obscene amounts of money off of us, preening and displaying themselves for our approval. Being critiqued is the f*****g price they have to pay for being so OVERLY paid. If they can't take the heat, then they should find other sources of income, and if they don't like being made fun of, then they should fire their, obviously talentless stylists.
Load More Replies...These people put themselves out there. It’s unfortunate they don’t know how to look “finished.
When are we going to stop bashing women (and two men, admittedly) in this way? Style is subjective. Also.. find out the stylists and designers and bash them instead of the mannequins who wear them. Shame on you BP.
These folks make obscene amounts of money off of us, preening and displaying themselves for our approval. Being critiqued is the f*****g price they have to pay for being so OVERLY paid. If they can't take the heat, then they should find other sources of income, and if they don't like being made fun of, then they should fire their, obviously talentless stylists.
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