Indelible in her memory, Charlize Theron's inaugural Oscars night became a tale of grandeur marred by a colossal wardrobe malfunction.
In an exclusive conversation with Harpers Bazaar, the luminary recounted her presence at the 2000 Academy Awards, where she adorned herself with a resplendent, tailor-made Vera Wang gown.
Resplendent she was on the crimson carpet, gracing it with an orange, backless marvel; however, the ambiance turned frigid as she settled into her seat for the prestigious ceremony, where her movie "The Cider House Rules" vied for recognition.
Charlize elucidated, "Upon rising for the first standing ovation, I discerned an enigmatic breeze meandering around my posterior, and there it was, my entire derriere exposed to the world."
Yet, providence intervened, donning the guise of Best Actor nominee Julianne Moore, who gallantly came to Charlize's aid after she rushed to the restroom in a state of panic.
"I vividly recall Julianne Moore, elegant as ever, stooped down on all fours amidst her resplendent gown, scouring the floor for a minuscule safety pin, and lo, she discovered one," revealed Charlize.
The tale further unfurls with Charlize disclosing her possession of the very dress, now embellished with the sanctified safety pin, which she sent to the dry cleaners with an earnest request.
"Hands off! I beseeched them, preserving the sanctity of Julianne Moore's virtuoso mending," she reminisced.
Indeed, the dress, an emblem of sartorial triumph and camaraderie, remains under Charlize's guardianship, bearing witness to a fortuitous rescue orchestrated by the benevolence of a fellow thespian.
Years later, destiny smiled upon Charlize, and she ascended the stage to claim the coveted Best Actress Oscar for her portrayal of the infamous Aileen Wuornos, a chilling portrayal etched in cinematic history.
