Oscars 2019: Billy Porter’s Christian Siriano Tuxedo Dress On The Red Carpet Sets Social Media Abuzz

Billy Porter has changed the way we think of traditional attire in Hollywood.

The Pose star shocked the world at the Oscars by walking the red carpet in a Christian Siriano tuxedo dress.

Billy Porter Oscars’ Tuxedo Dress

In an interview with E! News, the actor,49, explained why he chose to appear at the Oscars wearing a tuxedo dress.

“I wanted to create a space where we can have a dialogue about the masculine and the feminine and everything in between,” Porter explained.

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If Porter wanted to start a discussion, it looks he accomplished his goal. The gender-fluid star has broken boundaries by challenging the traditional Hollywood code of attire. And from a quick glance on Twitter, the actor seems to be largely supported.