At 53, Kelly Ripas black gown on Oscars red carpet ignites reactions from fans

It was another unforgettable night in Hollywood this past Sunday as the 96th Academy Awards lit up the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles.

The evening was full of buzzworthy moments, from John Cena’s daring walk across the stage – sans clothing – to present the award for Best Costume Design, to Al Pacino’s spontaneous choice to skip the Best Film nominations, going straight to naming the winner.

As always, the red carpet offered plenty of conversation starters with an array of show-stopping outfits. Actress Kelly Ripa and her husband, Mark Consuelos, drew particular attention, especially Ripa’s striking look that quickly took social media by storm.

It’s no surprise that fashion steals the spotlight at events like the Oscars, and with the power of social media, every look is instantly shared and scrutinized globally. In today’s world, red carpet fashion isn’t just a side show; it’s part of the main event.

This year, Ripa showcased her look – a dazzling, sheer black gown – on Instagram, captioning the photo, “Mom and dad storming the red carpet.” Her fans were quick to show their love, flooding the comments with admiration.

“You both look amazing. BUT that dress is stunning ❤❤❤,” one follower wrote.

Another added, “Beautiful gown. Beautiful couple.”

A third chimed in, “Kelly, your hair, the dress… you look gorgeous.”

Naturally, there were some detractors as well, with a few fans questioning her choice.

“I love you Kelly, but not this dress,” one commenter said.

Others commented on Mark’s outfit, with one person noting, “Unlike Mark not to have a perfectly tailored suit or tux on. His clothes are usually impeccable.”

Despite a few mixed reviews, Kelly and Mark certainly made a statement. What did you think of their looks at the Oscars? Share your thoughts in the comments!