Kate Winslet said, "I don't like having to squeeze my hot-and-bothered mum-on-the-school-run body randomly into a red carpet dress that I'm never going to wear again. … I've already decided I'm doing repeat dresses. Everything will have to be let out, but whatever."

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At the time, her locs — and the eloquent way she critiqued cruel comments about the hairstyle — made headlines. Fashion Police host Giuliana Rancic said, "I feel like she smells like patchouli oil...maybe weed." 

On Twitter, Zendaya said, "There is a fine line between what is funny and disrespectful. Someone said something about my hair at the Oscars that left me in awe. Not because I was relishing in rave outfit reviews but because I was hit with ignorant slurs and pure disrespect. To say that an 18-year-old young woman with locs must smell of patchouli oil or 'weed' is not only a large stereotype but outrageously offensive. I don't usually feel the need to respond to negative things, but certain remarks cannot go unchecked... I suggest some people should listen to India Arie's 'I Am Not My Hair' and contemplate a little before opening your mouth so quickly to judge."

Giuliana made a public apology, telling E!, "I'd really like to address something that is weighing very heavy on my heart. Something I said last night did cross the line. I want to say to Zendaya and anyone else out there that I have hurt that I am so, so sincerely sorry... This incident has taught me to be a lot more aware of clichés and stereotypes, how much damage they can do."

In another Instagram post, Elizabeth said, "India has been a pivotal part of my life for over 20 years and I cherish every moment in this magnificent country 🇮🇳 What a magical first night back in paradise, reuniting with some of my favourite people on the planet ♥️ Wearing a @versace dress from my archive which I last wore 27 years ago to the 1999 Met Gala 😳 @donatella_versace 💋."

The same team worked on her dress for the ceremony.

Joe Big Mountain and his wife, Sunshine, told Gucci, "For the dresses, we utilized a couple different styles of quillwork, one being zigzag stitch and one being a wrap. These techniques are passed down through family and certain people in the community. To have Lily choose to wear our work and to be able to partner with Gucci and Sabato is just so near and dear, not only to our family and our hearts but to our people as a whole."

Both gowns were displayed at the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian.

On Instagram, Halle said, "Not only will this historic @eliesaabworld gown remain in the expert care of the museum’s curators and conservators, but it will also be accessible to generations of people for whom the dress also holds meaning and forever be a reminder that all things are possible. Thank you @academymuseum!"

Her stylist, Elizabeth Stewart, added, "We couldn't see any reason not to re-wear a dress we love so much and so many reasons to re-wear a dress. It's not just couture gowns that take hundreds of hours to make but all clothes that are filling landfills. We need to get the word out to get rid of this ridiculous notion that dresses cannot be worn twice! Beautiful clothes should last a lifetime."