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The Oscars are Hollywood’s biggest night where the stars show off their most glamorous looks — but there was one newcomer who totally stole the show.
Nigerian singer Tems made her Oscars debut last night, and I think we can all collectively agree that she looked incredible.
Tems, who was nominated for her writing credit on “Lift Me Up” from the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack, stepped out in a stunning tulle gown.
Her hard-to-miss look was styled by Dunsin Wright and designed by Ukrainian fashion label Lever Couture.
Of course, Tems’s gorgeous gown had the internet buzzing, with many complimenting her outfit choice:
Tems stole the show at the #oscars
@OneJoblessBoy / Via Twitter: @OneJoblessBoy
Tems looked like the star that she is. Cry blood
@Jollz / Via Twitter: @Jollz
I’m more obsessed with how Tems looked last night than I think I should be omg. Every time I see a new picture on my TL, I click that retweet button 😭
@JDMorganxx / Via Twitter: @JDMorganxx
Tems gave and nothing remain… she gaved! What??????!!!!! 😳😮 Beautiful, elegant! When I spotted her, I shine teeth like say I dey with my dentist. You won nonetheless… you won for Africa, just by the acknowledgment/work alone self. I wish you all the best in your career. 💕
@dj_switchaholic / Getty Images / Via Twitter: @dj_switchaholic
But aside from Tems just looking amazing, she also made headlines for the fact that her gown may have kinda obstructed the view of some people in the audience.
I’m cryinnnnnnn
tems got that lady fighting for her life
@mrmedina / Via Twitter: @mrmedina
Some viewers even thought that the whole thing was kind of rude:
Why? So rude. #Oscars
@georgehahn / Via Twitter: @georgehahn
Imagine waiting your whole life to be at the Oscars and you end up sitting behind a stratus cloud.
@JarrettBellini / Via Twitter: @JarrettBellini
And it instantly inspired a lot of memes:
POV you’re sitting behind Tems watching the Oscars
@speeeena / Via Twitter: @speeeena
what people sitting behind tems are seeing 😭
#Oscars #Oscars2023
@lasulja / Via Twitter: @lasulja
POV: You’re sitting behind Tems at the Oscars
@bodycourage / Via Twitter: @bodycourage
But a lot of people just thought it was iconic:
Tems didn’t win any oscars but she’s still the conversation topic of the event, a queen.
@iamvinicius_snr / Via Twitter: @iamvinicius_snr
Tems looked so good anybody worried about people seeing behind her is HATING
@volcanicashh_ / Via Twitter: @volcanicashh_
Who exactly did Tems block? She IS the view.
@EniafeMomodu / Via Twitter: @EniafeMomodu
I hope Tems wears an even bigger dress to the next event she’s invited to.
@DamilohunA / Via Twitter: @DamilohunA
No matter what, I think we can all agree that Tems absolutely slayed. Can’t wait for her next red carpet!
