The Oscars are Hollywood’s biggest night where the stars show off their most glamorous looks — but there was one newcomer who totally stole the show.
Nigerian singer Tems made her Oscars debut last night, and I think we can all collectively agree that she looked incredible.
Tems, who was nominated for her writing credit on "Lift Me Up" from the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack, stepped out in a stunning tulle gown.
Her hard-to-miss look was styled by Dunsin Wright and designed by Ukrainian fashion label Lever Couture.
Of course, Tems's gorgeous gown had the internet buzzing, with many complimenting her outfit choice:
Tems stole the show at the #oscars
Tems looked like the star that she is. Cry blood
I’m more obsessed with how Tems looked last night than I think I should be omg. Every time I see a new picture on my TL, I click that retweet button 😭
Tems gave and nothing remain… she gaved! What??????!!!!! 😳😮 Beautiful, elegant! When I spotted her, I shine teeth like say I dey with my dentist. You won nonetheless… you won for Africa, just by the acknowledgment/work alone self. I wish you all the best in your career. 💕
But aside from Tems just looking amazing, she also made headlines for the fact that her gown may have kinda obstructed the view of some people in the audience.
I’m cryinnnnnnn tems got that lady fighting for her life
Some viewers even thought that the whole thing was kind of rude:
Why? So rude. #Oscars
Imagine waiting your whole life to be at the Oscars and you end up sitting behind a stratus cloud.
And it instantly inspired a lot of memes:
POV you’re sitting behind Tems watching the Oscars
what people sitting behind tems are seeing 😭 #Oscars #Oscars2023
POV: You’re sitting behind Tems at the Oscars
But a lot of people just thought it was iconic:
Tems didn't win any oscars but she's still the conversation topic of the event, a queen.
Tems looked so good anybody worried about people seeing behind her is HATING
Who exactly did Tems block? She IS the view.
I hope Tems wears an even bigger dress to the next event she’s invited to.