Nicole Kidman Keeps It Elegant With Backless Gown & Opera Gloves

Nicole Kidman seemingly maintained the opera dress code in an all-black ensemble for the 2024 Annual Academy Museum Gala. The actor created her own fashion moment on the red carpet as she wore a backless Balenciaga gown, which she paired with opera gloves. The ensemble’s intricate features were enough to make her one of the best-dressed celebrities. Opting for minimal accessories, Kidman ensured that her gown and the gloves would catch the eye of fashion enthusiasts.

Nicole Kidman’s Balenciaga gown brings in the drama with a plunging neckline at the back

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For her 2024 Annual Academy Museum Gala look, Nicole Kidman chose a sensational Balenciaga gown. While at one glance the dress might look elegant, the Oscar winner also brought drama with the outfit’s sultry back. The backless gown featured a plunging neckline and a statement bow at the waist. Kidman paired the gown with matching opera gloves, covering her upper arm to her fingers. 

Keeping her ensemble in the spotlight, Kidman wore an over-the-glove watch. She accessorized her look with simple yet elegant earrings and pulled her golden blonde hair back into a low ponytail. The actor let a few tresses in the front so as to accentuate her jawline. For makeup, she opted for arched eyebrows, matte lipstick, and a generous amount of blush to add a graceful touch to her look.

Kidman, who joined Balenciaga as a brand ambassador in December 2023, took her fondness for the Spanish luxury fashion house over to Instagram to show the gala outfit. Earlier this month, the actor sported another all-black Balenciaga ensemble at Paris Fashion Week. This dress featured several similar elements to her Annual Academy Museum Gala look. The Paris Fashion Week outfit boasted glove-like long sleeves and an over-the-sleeve wristwatch. The midi dress also had two ribbon-like embellishments at the back.

Meanwhile, Nicole Kidman was joined by many A-list celebrities at the gala, including Kim Kardashian, the Jenner sisters, Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, and more.