Gwyneth Paltrow made a rare red carpet appearance at the 2025 Breakthrough Prize Ceremony in Santa Monica on Saturday, and naturally, heads turned. I mean, it’s Gwyneth. Whether she’s selling $200 face serums or casually strolling into a star-studded gala, she always brings that effortlessness to every occasion. But this time, the “effortless” may have been a bit too literal.
Wearing a strapless cream Donna Karan Resort 2015 gown, Gwyneth channelled her signature brand of minimalist elegance. The silhouette was clean, timeless, and very much in the lane of “quiet luxury,” which some might say she pioneered long before it was trending.
The dress? Perfection, and I’m glad she didn’t keep the bow. The vibe? Chic. The hair? Well… did she fall asleep on the car ride to the venue?
I have questions. Mainly: is her hairstylist still on the payroll? Did they get stuck in traffic?
While I understand the commitment to minimalism, this was giving, “I just woke up like this,” “hairdresser’s night off,” and “rolled out of bed, into the dress, and onto the red carpet.”
Despite the slightly unkempt hair moment, she still looked beautiful. Even sans brush, the gown does all the heavy lifting.
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