Gwyneth Paltrow reveals how she pulled off Oscars dress side slit

Edward Segarra, USA TODAYThu, March 19, 2026 at 5:30 PM UTC

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Gwyneth Paltrow is a trooper for fashion.

The Oscar-winning actress, who wore a strapless Giorgio Armani dress to the 98th Academy Awards on Sunday, revealed how she pulled off the gown's daring slit in a behind-the-scenes video shared on Tuesday, March 17.

"If it takes this many people to get me ready, I'm [screwed]," Paltrow, 53, jokes at the start of the video, titled "Getting Ready with Gwyneth: Awards Night Edition."

While preparing for the awards ceremony, Paltrow receives a call from her daughter, model Apple Martin, who asks for details about Paltrow's outfit.

"It's kind of simple. It's pretty," Paltrow tells Martin. "I'm getting, like, sewn into my dress, so I won't be able to pee for the whole time I'm there."

Paltrow's Oscars dress included a gaping slit that ran down the entire right side of her dress. The "Marty Supreme" star completed the look with a pair of white heels and matching collar necklace from Tiffany & Co.

"We're not sure if Gwyneth Paltrow ping-ponged between designs, but she looked every bit a champion while presenting the inaugural Academy Award for casting in Giorgio Armani Privé," USA TODAY TV reporter Erin Jensen wrote in a review.

"Flesh-colored pants kept the 'Marty Supreme' actress from revealing too much in the silk, split gown."

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Gwyneth Paltrow walks on the red carpet during the 98th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on March 15, 2026.

During the ceremony, Paltrow presented the award for best casting alongside fellow actors Paul Mescal, Chase Infiniti, Wagner Moura and Delroy Lindo.

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"Marty Supreme," which marked Paltrow's return to the silver screen after a six-year hiatus, earned nine Academy Award nominations, including one for best picture.

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Paltrow reflected on her fashion icon legacy in a 2021 interview with Vogue.

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"They say I was like a definitive '90s style lady, [but] at the time I just thought I was wearing minimalist stuff with brown lip liner and a lot of powder," Paltrow said at the time. "I've always been a very intuitive dresser. ... I never gave a lot of thought to my outfits."

Contributing: Erin Jensen, USA TODAY

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