
Barbie has left the building.
While many fashion fans expected Margot Robbie to save her best Barbie recreation for last, she walked the Oscars 2024 red carpet in a decidedly anti-pink look on Sunday, with the Australian beauty wearing a shimmering black chainmail gown that got fans talking.
The actress, 33, who plays the iconic Mattel doll in Greta Gerwig’s hit 2023 movie, sparkled in a strapless black Versace fall/winter 2024 dress featuring gathered detail at the waist — and there was nary a hint of pink to be seen.


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Robbie wore her blond hair down in a straight style, showing off a chunky gold bracelet accented with diamonds by Fred Leighton.
Fans weighed in on a post from Check the Tag’s Instagram account, with many wondering if Robbie was protesting her best actress Oscars snub.
“I think this is dress is a protest againts the Academy … all black, no accesories, hair and make up very neutral. ⚡️” one fan wrote.
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“Black because she was snubbed. Take a stand girlllll! Don’t give them what they want!” another Instagram user added.
“she’s always beautiful. but is this a protest dress for not getting the best actress nomination?