Naomi Watts certainly turned more than a few heads when she stepped onto the red carpet for this year's Met Gala. The theme of the event, widely considered the Super Bowl of celebrity red carpets, is Costume Art, while the dress code is Fashion Is Art. The Australian actress, 57, lived up to the brief in a striking floral ensemble that captivated onlookers.
A Masterpiece of Floral Design
Naomi's ensemble was a true work of art, featuring a stunning Christian Dior gown. The dress boasted a structured, floor-length silhouette covered in intricate hand-sewn petals and floral blooms. The top of the dress was a crisp, structured bustier that served as a clean foundation for an explosion of three-dimensional florals. Keeping the botanical theme going, Naomi added a striking floral headpiece that adorned her retro-inspired Old Hollywood coiffure.
Matching Nail Art
The theme was not confined to Naomi's clothing. The Mulholland Drive star flaunted elaborately decorated fingernails painted jet black, with vibrant pops of colour from eye-catching raised floral embellishments. The nail art matched her ensemble perfectly, showcasing her attention to detail.
Accessories and Makeup
Naomi finished her artistic look with a pair of stunning diamond and white gold earrings and a matching necklace. She wore a deep red shade on her lips and a dramatic smoky eye to complete the ensemble, exuding Old Hollywood glamour.
Previous Red Carpet Moments
Naomi is no stranger to turning heads on the red carpet. In March, she looked effortlessly chic in a unique white shirt at the Jean Paul Gaultier show during Paris Fashion Week. The shirt featured an offset collar and a buttoned design that trailed under her armpit, tucked into a chic navy fitted pencil skirt with black heels. She accessorised with silver jewellery and black sunglasses.
However, at the Venice Film Festival in August, she shocked fans with a bizarre fashion item. Attending with her husband Billy Crudup for the premiere of his film Jay Kelly, Naomi wore a custom Valentino gown by Alessandro Michele adorned with floral embellishments. A silk bow on the dress led some fans on Instagram to mistake it for a fanny pack. One fan commented, 'That black thing looks like a bum bag/fanny pack. Detracts from the gorgeous dress.' Another added, 'Beautiful dress, but I thought the black bow was a fanny pack at first.' Despite the criticism, most fans agreed the dress was gorgeous with its plunging sweetheart neckline and embroidered flowers.
Affectionate Appearance with Husband
Naomi and Billy did not shy away from showing affection during their red carpet appearance, happily holding hands. Naomi placed her arm lovingly around her husband's shoulders while Billy gazed into her eyes with palpable adoration. The couple began dating in 2017 after meeting on the set of the Netflix series Gypsy. After making their red carpet debut together in 2022, they married in New York City the following year.
