The real reason Margot Robbie was wearing black at the Oscars: ‘By swapping colours, they swapped attention’ [Video]

22:33 EDT 13 Mar 2024 , updated 23:06 EDT 13 Mar 2024

Margot Robbie raised eyebrows at the Oscars on Sunday as she ditched her trademark Barbie pink in favour of a black Versace gown.

The Australian beauty, 33, displayed her trim physique in the shimmery, structured look with help from stylist Andrew Mukamal.

But critics rushed to social media to express their disappointment with Margot’s garb, branding her outfit as underwhelming and uncomplimentary to her curvy physique.

‘She should have owned the carpet. This is… not even renting,’ one user lamented, as another added: ‘Such a boring look. Come on.’ 

However other social media users have theorised that Margot opted to wear black to let her co-star, America Ferrera, 39, who was nominated at the 96th Academy Awards, stand out in pink.

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