Dwayne Johnson divides fans with controversial Met Gala 2026 outfit choice: 'Masculine men wear skirts!'

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Sarah Paulson has been branded "tone-deaf" and "oblivious" after the actress donned a rather pointed outfit at Monday's Met Gala.The American Horror Story star turned heads when she arrived sporting a one-dollar bill as a blindfold, dubbing her ensemble "the one percent."The 51-year-old Emmy-winning actress paired the provocative accessory with a grey tulle gown from indie label Matières Fécales's autumn 2026 collection, completing the look with white opera gloves and Boucheron jewellery.Close-up photographs revealed small holes punctured through the currency, allowing Ms Paulson to see where she was going as she walked up and down the red carpet.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say While Ms Paulson was hoping her attempts at criticising America's wealthy would strike a chord with those watching at home, it's safe to say she missed the mark with many.Several took to social media to blast Ms Paulson's attempts at criticising the one percent, with some noting the Metropolitan Museum of...

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Dwayne Johnson divides fans with controversial Met Gala 2026 outfit choice: 'Masculine men wear skirts!'.

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Dwayne Johnson stepped onto the Met Gala red carpet for the first time on Monday evening, sporting a pleated skirt that immediately sparked debate online.The 54-year-old actor arrived at the Metropolitan Museum of Art hand in hand with his wife, Lauren Hashian, both dressed in coordinating looks from American designer Thom Browne.Despite more than three decades in the spotlight, the star had never previously attended fashion's most prestigious annual event.His stylist said working with Mr Johnson involved "subverting expectations of what a man of his build can wear".

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say When asked about his outfit, the actor said: "I feel great!"Mr Johnson revealed that when Mr Browne's team first sent over sketches featuring the pleated skirt, they questioned whether he would feel comfortable wearing it."Look, in our culture, Polynesian culture, we rock lavalavas, we rock skirts," he said."The most masculine men, not that I'm one of them, but the most masculine men wear...

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A: TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say While Ms Paulson was hoping her attempts at criticising America's wealthy would strike a chord with those watching at home, it's safe to say she missed the mark with many.Several took to social media to blast Ms Paulson's attempts at criticising the one percent, with some noting the Metropolitan Museum of...

B: TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say When asked about his outfit, the actor said: "I feel great!"Mr Johnson revealed that when Mr Browne's team first sent over sketches featuring the pleated skirt, they questioned whether he would feel comfortable wearing it."Look, in our culture, Polynesian culture, we rock lavalavas, we rock skirts," he said."The most masculine men, not that I'm one of them, but the most masculine men wear...

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A: Dwayne Johnson divides fans with controversial Met Gala 2026 outfit choice: 'Masculine men wear skirts!'.

B: Dwayne Johnson stepped onto the Met Gala red carpet for the first time on Monday evening, sporting a pleated skirt that immediately sparked debate online.The 54-year-old actor arrived at the Metropolitan Museum of Art hand in hand with his wife, Lauren Hashian, both dressed in coordinating looks from American designer Thom Browne.Despite more than three decades in the spotlight, the star had never previously attended fashion's most prestigious annual event.His stylist said working with Mr Johnson involved "subverting expectations of what a man of his build can wear".