Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! - Nicole Kidman's Oscars Style Evolution & Clapping Joke

Episode Date: March 16, 2026

Nicole Kidman, 58, turned heads at the Oscars in a pink Chanel gown, then switched to a gold dress at the afterparty. Her afterparty look sparked criticism, but she stole the show with a humorous moment about her signature clapping style, which went viral in 2017. This marked her first Oscars as a single woman after 19 years with Keith Urban. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[e-mail] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [e-mail]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/35caf72f2359040c

From the Daily News Now Network, this is Entertainment and Celebrity News Today. Nicole Kidman made waves at the 98th Academy Awards in Los Angeles. The 58-year-old actress stunned on the red carpet in a baby pink Chanel gown with silver sequins and feathered details. Hours later, at the Vanity Fair after-party, she switched to a simpler textured gold, long-sleeved dress with a slim fit in frayed edges. That after-party look drew some criticism as a rare style miss for the fashion icon. She kept accessories minimal with loose waves in her hair and black peep-toe heels. It was a big change from her bold red carpet vibe. Fans and observers noted the shift, but Nicole stole more attention with a fun moment alongside Dev Patel.

She joked about her famous clapping style from past Oscars, mimicking her light finger-tap applause to avoid her old seal-like habit. That clapping went viral back in 2017 after a wardrobe issue with a big ring made normal applause trick. She addressed it then, explaining her fear of damaging the jewelry during the show. This marked Nicole's first Oscars as a single woman since splitting from Keith Irvin after 19 years. The couple finalized their divorce settlement early this year. The Daily News Now is powered by our sponsor. Your favorite podcasts, music, or sleep sounds coming from your pillow. No earbuds, no distractions.

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