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Woodley's Balenciaga look divides opinion at 2026 Emmys

Published 15 September 2026

Shailene Woodley's bold fashion choice at the 2026 Primetime Emmy Awards has sparked widespread online debate, with many commenters criticizing her outfit while others defended the actress's style. The discussion unfolded just days after her ex-fiancé, NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers, made public comments about their 2022 breakup. Woodley, 34, arrived at the ceremony on September 14 in a look from Balenciaga's Fall-Winter 2026 collection. The ensemble featured a plunging periwinkle top, beaded gold pants, and burgundy opera gloves. The outfit, which was styled differently from its runway presentation, drew immediate and polarized reactions on social media platforms. The negative commentary was widespread, with many describing the look as "horrible" and questioning the work of her styling team. On a Vanity Fair Instagram post about the outfit, which garnered millions of views, one commenter asked, "What in the kitchen gloves arts crafts is going on here?" Another wrote, "A crime has been committed.

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