Fans of Chappell Roan and Jamie Foxx have noticed comments the actor made to her during her appearance on the Grammys red carpet.
The ‘Pink Pony Club’ singer was nominated for Record of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance for her song ‘The Subway’.
Roan is known for her head-turning looks both in her performances and on the Grammys red carpet yesterday (February 1), and on this occasion, her outfit has certainly caught people’s attention, sporting a Mugler dress tightly-fitted from her waist down, before flaring out with a large train.
This was completed by body art, including temporary tattoo designs on her back and front.
But the thing that most people noticed was that the dress wasn’t held up by shoulder straps, or even tape, but by faux nipple rings, leaving her art-emblazoned chest exposed.
Chappell Roan’s look sparked controversy online (Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
During her red carpet appearance, the singer was approached by actor Jamie Foxx.
He appeared to introduce her to his daughters, Corinne Foxx, 31, and Anelise Bishop, 17, who were seen smiling at the celebrity behind him.
Foxx explained that his daughters are big fans of Roan, who then shakes their hands before being whisked back to her red carpet photoshoot by what appears to be her assistant, as he can be heard saying: “I’m sorry, I’m sorry.”
The wholesome moment has gone viral, but this being the internet, some people took issue with Roan’s outfit during the interaction.
One said: “What is that dress very unique,” while another questioned whether she should be ‘allowed’ to wear the dress, writing: “Excuse me how is that allowed to be worn by someone?”
Someone else simply commented: “Awkward.”
The moment happened on the red carpet (Brianna Bryson/WireImage/Getty)
But others had a more positive outlook, with one writing: “Kind gesture though.”
A second called it the ‘best red carpet moment of the night’.
And while some were critical of Roan’s look, others were complimentary, with one fan writing: “Not that it matters, but her outfit is beautiful.”
While the outfit included the ‘topless’ section, photos of the full ensemble show that another configuration also included a cape made of the same sheer fabric, which was draped over Roan’s shoulders and fastened with a collar around her neck, and opening just wide enough to show off the body art but leaving the faux nipple rings covered.
The star also eschewed her usual highly stylized make-up, instead opting for a simpler winged eyeliner look.
She had braids in her hair, while some were perfectly curled, and allowed to fall over her shoulders.
In some pictures, Roan’s hair was also positioned so that it appeared to become the straps of the dress, seamlessly melding into where the garment was attached to her body.
