British actress Cynthia Erivo had all the reasons to smile on Sunday’s 2020 Oscars red carpet. She was nominated for Best Actress for portraying abolitionist Harriet Tubman in the biographical film Harriet. In addition, she was also up for Best Original Song for Stand Up, which is the lead single from the soundtrack to the biopic movie.
Although the 33-year-old actress didn’t take home any awards, she earned a standing ovation as she belted out a powerful performance of Stand Up, which she wrote with Joshuah Brian Campbell. For her performance, she wore a custom Vera Wang gold gown.
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Before hitting the stage for her breathtaking performance, Cynthia turned heads on the red carpet in a white gown by Atelier Versace.
The Best Actress nominee looked ethereal in her voluminous gown, which features a sexy corset-style bejeweled bodice. The bustier top has a one-shoulder strap design and crystal mesh detailing that shows a glimpse of flesh.
It also boasts a billowing skirt that features a thigh-high split, which allows her to flaunt her toned legs.
Cynthia Erivo in Atelier Versace white gown at the 92nd Annual Academy Awards on February 9, 2020 (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / Instar / WENN)
Stylist Jason Bolden added an extra dose of sparkle to Cynthia’s look with seven Piaget cocktail rings, totaling over 750 diamonds. She also wore a pair of Piaget earrings and multiple Maria Tash earrings.
Best actress nominee Cynthia Erivo shows off her diamond Piaget rings and mismatched talon nails (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / Instar / WENN)
Cynthia then kept her heels simple by showing off her pretty feet in white platform sandals by Stuart Weitman.
Cynthia Erivo shows off her feet in white Stuart Weitzman sandals (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / Instar / WENN)
Hair artist Coree Moreno gave her signature buzzcut hairstyle a crisp pearl blonde look, keeping her coils in place using Dove Amplified Textures finishing gel.
Makeup artist Terrell Mullin used Armani cosmetics on Cynthia’s face. He applied smokey eye makeup with black mascara, nude blush, and nude lipstick.
Cynthia Erivo wears her pearl blonde buzzcut with smokey eyeshadow and nude lipstick (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / Instar / WENN)
Cynthia attended the Oscars Nominees Luncheon two weeks ago at the Ray Dolby Ballroom in Beverly Hills. She led the style pack in a green Louis Vuitton Spring 2020 coat dress, which she wore with a white Peter Pan collared top underneath.
The actress paired the look with green-framed glasses, a black clutch, and black pointed-toe pumps.
Cynthia Erivo in Louis Vuitton green coat dress at the 92nd Academy Awards Nominees Luncheon on January 27, 2020 (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / Instar / WENN)