Some of us probably expected Anne Hathaway to wear Valentino to the Oscars, thanks to a press release sent out by Valentino prior to the ceremony. Instead, the actress chose that pale pink Prada that’s been seen from every angle at this point. It was rumored that she ditched the Valentino because it was too similar to the McQueen gown that Amanda Seyfried, Hathaway’s Les Miz co-star, was wearing. Well, today Hathaway released an official statement about the last minute switch, according to WWD. What the what? A public apology about dress choice?
This is Anne’s public apology:
It came to my attention late Saturday night that there would be a dress worn to the Oscars that is remarkably similar to the Valentino I had intended to wear, and so I decided it was best for all involved to change my plans. Though I love the dress I did wear, it was a difficult last minute decision as I had so looked forward to wearing Valentino in honor of the deep and meaningful relationship I have enjoyed with the house and with Valentino himself. I deeply regret any disappointment caused.
Hathaway doesn’t name names and Prada wouldn’t either. “It’s our policy never to comment and we can’t make any statements out of respect for our fellow designers,” the brand said in a statement to WWD. Rachel Zoe, Hathaway’s stylist, was unavailable to comment.
While it seems to be Seyfried’s dress that sparked the last minute change, WWD seems to think it was Jennifer Aniston’s red Valentino dress. The trade wrote, “It wasn’t clear how news of the other dress came to Hathaway’s attention, but a good guess is that it was a source close to home: Jennifer Aniston, who is also repped by [Hathaway's rep Stephen] Huvane, wore a red strapless Valentino gown to the ceremony.” [via Fashionista]
Whatever the reason, I’m sure Hathaway will be rocking Valentino like nobody’s business in the future! Seems a little crazy to issue a public apology though… wouldn’t an apology to the designer and house suffice?
What do you think about Anne’s public apology, Lovelies?
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I would not have apologized.
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A public apology about changing your dress last minute… very strange, but whatever.
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She should not have to apologize for what she chooses to wear -_-
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I don’t think she needed to apologize. Unless it was a paid engagement to wear that dress.
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Is it that serious?
orchid / 194 posts
@lovelybish@xanga - that’s what i thought… it seems so crazy to publicly apologize.
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Unless she was getting paid to wear a dress… I don’t see why she’d need to apologize.
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My god, it’s just a dress. Obviously I’m not into haute couture or whatever it’s called.
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forget which dress she wore, I think she should’ve apologized for not covering up her nips better.
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who cares? she needs to stop apologizing because it only means she’s allowing public opinion to affect her too deeply. Hathway’s a brilliant actress, she works hard to get the parts she wants. Besides she has a stylist, if she looks bad her stylist did a bad job…why is she apologizing?
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Valentino is mafia
tulip / 8 posts
@mrqtran@xanga - Nice hahahaha
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Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people.
If you’re reading this article – guess where you fall on the scale.
And – that’s fine. I watched the Red Carpet with Chris and while I wasn’t VERY interested, I was amazed at the amount of time and detail they went through to greet and introduce each star and guest. That was pretty incredible right there.
And one of the advantages of being a star is, if your fans ever get bored with you, they blame themselves.
Take care, stargazers ! Φ ≡
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Hollywood blah! I love her as an actress, but I swear hearing about their goodie two shoes problems makes me ill. Not so much that I can be considered jealous by any means.
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I accept her apology.
I hope she’s thought about what she’s done.
Really, how silly!
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I would have. I’m incredibly awkward and I would’ve felt bad though.