Andra Day Makes a Statement in Custom Vera Wang Gold Gown Look at 2021 Oscars

the life of Civil Rights movement leader Billie Holiday, Andra Day had to drop 40 pounds; however, this didn’t make the Oscar nominee and Golden Globe winner prettier, according to her latest interview with InStyle. “I’ve had people ask me, ‘Do you feel prettier now that you’ve lost weight?’ I was like, ‘Hell, no! I liked being juicy! I was cool,’” Day told the outlet.

Billie Holliday.The actress made her big screen debut in Lee Daniels’ biopic The United States vs. Billie Holiday, and has since spoken about why she was determined to not be sexualised in the film.“I didn’t want any element of sexualisation.

Gallery: Jada Pinkett Smith’s most astonishing revelations on Red Table Talk (BANG Showbiz)And after playing the iconic jazz singer in the critically acclaimed movie, Andra feels she has more “strength” in her “femininity”, and is in a “healthier place”. She added: “I feel now, after playing Billie, that I’m honoring her, and the strength that is femininity.

Andra Day is opening up about her critically acclaimed performance as legendary jazz singer Billie Holiday in, and her deliberate choice to not sexualize the icon.Day lost 40 pounds for the role, and her performance earned her a Best Actress Golden Globe. In a new interview with for the magazine's June issue, the 36-year-old actress says her personal life affected how she played Holiday.«I didn't want any element of sexualization,» she says.

Updated on 11/05/21: Vera Wang has shared a throwback photo of herself with her daughters and it's reminded us of just how youthful she looks. To mark Mother's Day in the US on Sunday, the fashion designer shared a snap of herself and her daughters Josephine Heloise and Cecilia Sloane at Les Invalides in Paris in 2017 when she received the title of Chevalier in the French Legion of Honour.

When getting married there is no better person to help you say “yes to the dress” than Vera Wang.

Gallery: BAFTA Awards 2021: The Best Celebrity Hair and Makeup Looks of the Night (PopSugar)"I wanted something that was glowing. My dress has a glow to it, and so I wanted my skin to match that.

Emma Roberts and Garrett Hedlund pose with Evan Ross during Andra Day‘s Oscars After Party held at Spring Place LA on Sunday night (April 25) in Beverly Hills, Calif.

 Oscars 2021 ! Despite delays and restrictions, the show has found a way to safely go on in person. The 93rd edition of Hollywood’s biggest night requires the most preparations yet for attendees.

Oscars looking incredible in a molten gold custom Vera Wang gown, Andra Day shared why she initially turned down the role of Billie Holiday in her recent biopic movie, The United States vs. Billie Holiday.

Andra Day continued the celebrations on Oscars night with a star-studded after party!

Don’t look for subtle or low-key at tonight’s Academy Awards: Stars are ready to shine and celebrate. Best actress nominees Andra Day, in custom Vera Wang, Carey Mulligan, in a two-piece Valentino look and Leslie Odom Jr.

Andra Day was censored during the 2021 Oscars during a funny bit about past Best Song nominees.

The Oscars may be a little different this year,thanks to the pandemic, but there is still a red carpet — and plenty of stars who walked it ahead of Sunday's show. Oscar nomineesCarey Mulligan, Riz Ahmed, Steven Yeun, Viola Davis, Daniel Kaluuya, Leslie Odom Jr., Chloé Zhao, Paul Raci, Glenn Close and Diane Warren were among those who hit the carpet for the 93rd annual Academy Awards.

2021 Oscars red carpet had a lot of fashion trends tonight, and one of the biggest ones that JustJared spotted were stars dressing in head to toe gold!

Viola Davis is absolutely radiant at the 2021 Oscars. All eyes are on the Best Actress nominee as she arrives on the red carpet at Union Station in Los Angeles for her big night.Davis is looking regal in a white Alexander McQueen gown, featuring an intricate floral motif cut-out design on the bodice and a flowy skirt.

Carey Mulligan stunned at the 2021 Academy Awards.The 35-year-old star, who’s nominated for a Best Actress award for her work in, owned the red carpet in a sweeping two-piece sequin gold bandeau top and sweeping skirt by Valentino at the 93rd Annual Academy Awards, which are taking place at the Dolby Theater and Union Station in Los Angeles this Sunday.