Selena Gomez drew attention on the Emmy Awards red carpet Sunday in a crimson, one-shoulder gown by Louis Vuitton that critics and onlookers said echoed Nicole Kidman’s 2007 Oscars look.
Gomez, 33, arrived at the ceremony with fiancé and music producer Benny Blanco, 37, and the couple displayed public affection on the carpet, including a kiss. The gown tied at the neck, hugged her silhouette and trailed on the carpet; Gomez completed the appearance with a sleek updo and a classic red lip.
Observers noted strong similarities between Gomez’s Louis Vuitton dress and the red Balenciaga gown Kidman wore to the 2007 Academy Awards. Kidman, 58 at the time of that Oscars appearance, also wore a neck-tied, figure-skimming red dress that trailed along the carpet; the ensemble has since been cited among her most memorable red-carpet looks. Kidman has maintained a public association with Balenciaga in later years and walked the house’s 2022 couture show in Paris.
Gomez’s appearance came amid widespread coverage of the Emmy red carpet, where fashion writers highlighted several revealing and statement-making gowns worn by television stars. Entertainment outlets listed Gomez among the evening’s best-dressed alongside other high-profile attendees.
Off the carpet, Gomez and Blanco are reported to be in the late stages of wedding planning. TMZ reported that the couple intend to marry in Montecito, California, at a private residence with enhanced security, and that Blanco proposed with a ring estimated at about $1 million. Nicky Hilton told Access Hollywood that her sister Paris Hilton is among the guests expected at the ceremony. Gomez and Blanco confirmed their relationship publicly in December 2023 and announced their engagement a year later; Gomez posted "Forever starts now" alongside photos that showed her engagement ring.
The Emmy appearance continued a recent streak of high-profile public moments for Gomez as she balances acting and music projects with personal milestones. Coverage of the red carpet emphasized both her sartorial choice and the nod to a well-known Hollywood moment, while reports about the couple’s wedding planning have drawn attention to the guest list and venue logistics.