Wait, They Wore THAT? The 15 Wildest Actor Awards Dresses You Won’t Believe

Jenna Ortega rocked what seriously looked like sleepwear - but make it fashion. Imagine a torn ivory slip dress with lace straps about to fall off and a skirt that screamed, “I woke up like this.” Fans were shook. Comments ranged from “Bedroom chic, but make it cringe?” to “Is this a live-action Corpse Bride audition?”

Mindy Kaling basically said, “Skin is IN” with her semi-sheer black gown that mixed velvet, lace, and sequins like a disco ball had a baby with a ghost. Half-seen and all drama, this dress was not for the faint-hearted.

After an eight-year red carpet break, Kate Hudson came back like a sparkling fairy godmother with a long cape, train, and a stash of diamonds that could blind a small village. Her bling game was so strong it was basically own-the-night royalty material.

Ethan Hawke gave off strong pirate vibes mixed with marching band enthusiasm in his Dior outfit. Fans joked he might’ve gotten lost on the way to a parade, but hey, at least he was vibing hard.

Talk about bold! Teyana’s dress looked like a wild art project featuring a bodice straight out of a paint-splattered anatomy class, paired with crazy sequins and beads. It tempted the line between fashion genius and ‘what on earth?’ Luckily, her adorable 5-year-old daughter stealing the spotlight made up for it.

For a first time on the star-studded carpet, Chase Infiniti gleamed in a fully sequined nude mermaid gown topped with a wow-worthy matching headpiece. Total jewelry game on point, too. Hello, disco queen!

If you thought a regular dress would do, think again. Kathryn showed up wearing what looks like a giant pink cloud with a big tulle skirt and peplum. Plus, she hilariously announced she was filling in for her buddy stuck in Antarctica. Red carpet drama? Yes please!

Gwyneth went bold with a sheer black lace gown that looked stunning but seemed to be a struggle-walk situation. Seriously, the Internet had a field day saying “She can’t walk in those heels.” Some wanted her to just cover up already - guess not everyone’s a fan of daring looks!

Fran Drescher went all out with sequins, feathers, and a totally unexpected top hat. It was like the red carpet combined with a Broadway show. Over the top? Maybe. Entertaining? Absolutely.

Adam Brody hit the scene in a sunflower-yellow shirt so bright, you’d need shades just to look at it. Paired with a slick black suit, he was loud, proud, and impossible to miss.

Parker Posey showed up in nearly the same bold black lace and sheer dress as Gwyneth. Maybe it’s a new ‘it’ look? The internet had thoughts, mainly about how tricky walking in those heels must have been.

Timothée kept it cool and simple (well, monochrome) in white and black combo. His date rocked bright pink, so that’s one way to stand out without losing the ‘too much’ award.

Sarah showed up in a pink balloon dress that had folks yelling ‘Sack her stylist!’ It was a wild, exaggerated silhouette that made people wonder if the dress was secretly a hot air balloon.

Odessa rocked some serious curls and a fringe jumpsuit that looked like it was actively shedding. People called it a ‘muppet moment’ and wondered if the outfit was a critter of its own. Uncomfortable? Possibly. Entertaining? Totally.

Snitchery's super fluffy dress was a spectacle all on its own - and apparently left feathers behind on the red carpet! She even joked that the dress was so huge she had to ‘serve face’ to the camera since it wasn’t fitting in the shot. Now that's commitment.