Matronly Charlize Theron Is Worst Dressed at 2019 Oscars

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Charlize Theron looked stunning from behind in a backless dress while walking the red carpet at the 2019 Academy Awards on Sunday at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Unfortunately, it was a different story from the front.

Charlize Theron looked matronly in a backless dress while walking the red carpet at the 2019 Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on February 24, 2019Charlize Theron looked matronly in a backless dress while walking the red carpet at the 2019 Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on February 24, 2019

The former Oscar winner, who was one of the presenters at the show, looked matronly in a custom powder-blue Christian Dior turtleneck gown featuring bold shoulders.

Charlize Theron debuted a new brunette hairdo by celebrity hairstylist Adir Abergel and colorist Tracey CunninghamCharlize Theron debuted a new brunette hairdo by celebrity hairstylist Adir Abergel and colorist Tracey Cunningham

Showing off her new dark brown hair color, Charlize accessorized with Bulgari jewelry and Jimmy Choo sandals. Her electric orange-red lipstick was applied by Kate Lee, one of the most popular celebrity makeup artists in Hollywood.

Charlize Theron's powder-blue Christian Dior turtleneck dressCharlize Theron’s powder-blue Christian Dior turtleneck dress

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