Gwyneth Paltrow Reveals She Was Sewn Into Side-Slit Dress for Oscars 2026

Published: Mar 19 2026

Gwyneth Paltrow's Oscars appearance was a fashion masterpiece that was held by a mere thread. It turns out that the Marty Supreme star is so dedicated to fashion that she was willing to be sewn into her Armani Privé gown for the 2026 Academy Awards. During a FaceTime call with her and Chris Martin's daughter, Apple Martin, while getting ready for the award show, as seen in a behind-the-scenes video posted to Goop's YouTube account on March 17, Gwyneth tells her, "I'm getting sewn into my dress, so I won't be able to pee for the entire duration I'm there."

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While Gwyneth described the dress as "simple" and "pretty" to her daughter, the white gown was deceivingly sultry. From the front, it looked like a standard strapless dress, but when the 53-year-old turned to the side, she revealed large slits on either side of her body, showcasing the sparkling sheer panels and tulle pants she wore underneath. The combination made for a show-stopping moment, and when a member of her team told Gwyneth she looked "amazing," the Goop founder herself replied, "I don't even know what to say."

As for how the rest of her look came together, her skin was prepped for makeup using, of course, products from Goop, and her hair was styled by Owen Gould to look "chic and simple." The thick diamond necklace and earrings that completed her look were provided by Tiffany & Co., arriving in the signature blue boxes to her hotel room.

Gwyneth's rituals before heading to the Oscars, where Marty Supreme was nominated for nine awards, included taking pictures in her glamorous hotel room, filming Q&A content, and making sure her team was adequately fed with bento boxes. The leftovers of which she encouraged her staff to bring home.

In her conversation with Apple, the 21-year-old said she was "really excited to see the results of everything," noting the impressive slate of film nominations. When Gwyneth asked which of the nominees was her favorite, Apple replied, "Obviously Marty Supreme."

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