Natalie Portman embroidered her Dior cape with the names of the female directors not nominated for an Oscar at the ceremony this year.
Los Angeles Times journalist Amy Kaufman tweeted video showing that Portman’s outfit bore the names of Lulu Wang, Greta Gerwig, Lorene Scafaria, Marielle Heller, Alma Har’el and Mari Diop, and others.
“I wanted to recognize the women who were not recognized for their incredible work this year in a subtle way,” she explained.
For the second straight year, female directors were shut out of the Directing category at the Academy Awards. This prompted major backlash when the nominees announced last month.
Nominated in the category are Martin Scorsese for “The Irishman,” Todd Phillips for “Joker,” Sam Mendes for “1917,” Quentin Tarantino for “Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood,” and Bong Joon Ho for “Parasite.”
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Oscars 2020: The Most Outrageous Red Carpet Looks (Photos)
The rain didn't keep the head-turning fashions away from the red carpet. Check out the most outrageous looks from the Oscars.
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Billie Eilish wore an oversized Chanel coat. The Grammy darling will be performing tonight.
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Spike Lee paid homage to Kobe Bryant in a purple and yellow suit with Bryant's number -- 24 -- embroidered on the lapels. Matching kicks finished the look.
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Billy Porter took a walk on the wild side in this animal print dress and sparkling gold top.
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An expectant America Ferrera showed off her baby bump in her self-described "warrior queen" look finished with a metallic headband from her indigenous peoples.
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Janelle Monae sparkled in a hooded silver gown which featured 168,000 hand-embroidered crystals.
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"The Irishman" costume designer Sandy Powell has gotten autographs at every awards season on her suit.
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Sandra Oh played with volume with these flared sleeves and feathered train.
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Olivia Colman looked regal in navy with unusual cap sleeves.
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Natalie Portman made a not-so-subtle statement with the names of the female directors not nominated this year embroidered on her cape.
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Saoirse Ronan embraced the peplum trend in a big way.
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Timothee Chalamet bucked the black tie trend in this navy jumpsuit.
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Kristen Wiig turned heads in this dramatic structured gown with contrasting black gloves.
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Gal Gadot wore this racy lacy top paired with a soft whisper pink tulle skirt.
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Spike Lee pays tribute to Kobe Bryant, Janelle Monae sparkles in silver and Kristen Wiig goes for ruffles in red
The rain didn't keep the head-turning fashions away from the red carpet. Check out the most outrageous looks from the Oscars.