At 48, Charlize Theron’s see-through gown for Oscars after party ignites reactions from fans

Being a celebrity these days must be difficult, as every action and choice is closely examined and shared for the entire world to debate.

Maybe that has always been the case—leading a life in the public eye has always entailed drawing attention from cameras and flashing lights—but the emphasis is sharper now than it was decades ago because of sensationalized social media headlines and viral material.

A-list celebrities are scrutinized not only for their words and deeds but also for their attire, and this is especially true during the awards season. The 96th Academy Awards were held at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles last weekend, and as was to be expected, it was a highly publicized event.

A who’s who of stars and movie industry heavyweights graced the red carpet, and you can bet your bottom dollar that their costume selections were dissected like participants in a massive fashion design test on the internet.

One celebrity whose appearance was subjected to an especially close examination was Charlize Theron, who attracted attention with her shimmering black outfit.

CHARLIZE THERON attends the Radhika Jones-hosted 2024 Vanity Fair Oscar Party at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills, California on March 10, 2024. (Image courtesy of Lionel Hahn/Getty Images))

As soon as the 48-year-old’s images appeared on social media, others started to leave disparaging comments. Her choice to wear a see-through outfit that exposed her panties was praised by some. Others weren’t as much.

“You look amazing in all of the pictures, are there any bad ones?”Someone penned something.

Stunningly beautiful, another person said.

A third made the joke, “This woman is stunningly gorgeous.”

“This woman is just amazing, with great dedication to acting, producing, and social assistance,” remarked a fourth.

As is usually the case when public figures reveal themselves to the public, Theron’s appearance was praised by a number of critics as well.

Someone wrote, “Not a good choice.”

Another said, “You look great, but this clothing is awful [sic].”

A third said, “Yuk—too thin.”

“I am her fan, but I don’t like her hair here. She’s so skinny and the dress, hmm, no,” commented another.

PARIS, FRANCE – FEBRUARY 28: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY – Please get Fashion House permission for non-editorial use.) On February 28, 2023, in Paris, France, Charlize Theron attends the Christian Dior Womenswear Fall Winter 2023–2024 fashion show as part of Paris Fashion Week. (Image courtesy of Stephane Cardinale via Getty Images via Corbis/Corbis))

Theron has already given candid speeches about her style choices and encouraged others to always follow their emotions.

She said to People last year, “I think there should be no faux pas.”

“I truly believe that it’s not a faux pas if you just go by how you feel and how much you love it.”

The actress commented at the time, “I mean, there are a lot of dresses that I know people didn’t like, but I’m like, I looked at myself in the mirror that night and I was feeling myself,” in reference to the ensembles that sparked a strong reaction from critics.

Charlize Theron looked amazing at the Oscars, in my opinion! Share your opinions with us in the comments section.

15 Side-by-Side Photos of Celebrities and Their Children at the Same Age

The saying “The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree” often proves true, and the celebrities featured in this article all have children who followed their footsteps and became famous as well. The kids are achieving great results, just like their parents did when they were the same age.

Bright Side prepared a compilation of side-by-side photos of celebrities and their kids as peers. It shows not only the similarity and difference in their faces but also how the trends changed with time — some of these kids would not get the hairstyle their parents had!