Lupita Nyong’o went full ‘Helen of Troy’ at ‘The Odyssey’ London premiere

Here are some photos from last night’s London premiere for The Odyssey. I’m skipping most of the dudes, just because there’s so much interesting fashion to discuss. Christopher Nolan accidentally assembled a fashionista’s paradise of a cast. Lupita Nyong’o, Anne Hathaway, Charlize Theron, Zendaya, these are all women known for doing interesting things on red carpets. Throw in Mia Goth and we’ve got a party.

My pick for best dressed of the premiere is Lupita, because OMG. Helen of Troy!!! She really said: of course I was cast as Helen of Troy, who did you think Nolan would cast?? Lupita wore Christian Cowan, an incredibly sexy, slinky and revealing number which looks amazing on her.

My pick for worst-dressed? Charlize Theron in Givenchy (by Sarah Burton). This is so bad, it’s actually funny? From the neck up, Charlize looks incredible too. Skaterboi hair.

Zendaya wore a Schiaparelli which was literally fresh off the runway. As in, this dress was just on the runway in Paris on Monday, and then Zendaya wore it to this premiere several hours later.

Anne Hathaway wore a cute Dior dress which accommodated her baby bump. Mia Goth also wore Dior and it was kind of meh. Bonus photo of Matt Damon, his wife Luciana and their four daughters.

Photos courtesy of Avalon Red.

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19 Responses to “Lupita Nyong’o went full ‘Helen of Troy’ at ‘The Odyssey’ London premiere”

  1. Normades says:

    Lupita ftw. Soooo much better than that black & white Chanel yesterday

    • Lady Esther says:

      Right? If this isn’t Helen of Troy “the face that launched a thousand ships” I don’t know what is! A+

  2. Jais says:

    Lupita looking like a goddess or you know, Helen of Troy.

  3. Louise123 says:

    Charlize’s dress is ok but the gloves/sleeves are horrible.

    • Nancy says:

      Agreed Louise123. Her arms look like she broke both of them and is trying to make the casts look fancy.

  4. M says:

    I don’t like any of these outfits. That long poncho does nothing for Lupita. The color of Anne’s is nice, but the froof on the bust is too much. Zendaya has done the sculpted breast plate way too many times. It’s not effective anymore, and the dress is unflattering.

    • Mfs says:

      I agree—I like the breastplate look but it feels boring coming from Zendaya given that she’s done it before. I believe Kylie did it at the Met Gala so it doesn’t feel inter or original right now.

      • AliSays says:

        Charlize is giving Chalene. She is always being the experimental kind and it’s a hit or miss. We are counting on you Charlize , SHINE !

        Zendaya’s dees is awesome but she has done this sculptural moment many times before and Law Roche couldn’t find anything till last minute to pull this off the runway from the same day at Schiaparelli ? Hmmm

        👑 Lupita is the rightful HoT
        Proof is in the , never mind . We already know it and don’t need confirmation!

    • Tiffany :) says:

      I’m not a fan of Zendaya’s look. The breastplate has been done so many times before, and by her, that it’s kind of boring. I don’t like how far it extends at the bottom. I don’t like the white plate with the cream/gray skirt. The breastplates always look so uncomfortable and I get distracted by how they appear to dig into underarms and thighs. Ouch!

      I do think her hair looks so adorable.

    • Normades says:

      Agreed Z has done a lot of breastplates and I can think of 2 off the top of my head that were much better. At this point we can play ‘who wore it better’ Zendaya or Zendaya?

  5. bisynaptic says:

    I’m guessing Lupita would not be able to sit down in that dress.

  6. Kirsten says:

    I think everyone here looks amazing, even Charlize. The gloves are not my favorite, but it would also be just another black dress with them? I also think Mia’s dress is just gorgeous — the construction and beadwork on that are incredible.

  7. smcollins says:

    There are no words to truly describe how stunning Lupita looks, WOW! Anne is glowing and basking in her pregnancy, she looks beautiful. Matt is just as happy as can be surrounded by his gorgeous wife and daughters, that’s the look of a man who knows how blessed he is. The rest…..? From the neck up, absolutely gorgeous, but none of the dresses do it for me. I think I get what Zendaya’s dress was going for and while a part of me *kind of* likes it, it’s still a rare miss for her imho. There’s just something about the silhouette (Mia’s, too) that seems so heavy & bulky. But I’m not a fashion person so what do I know? 🤷🏻‍♀️

  8. Sarah says:

    Lupita looks amazing but Zendaya stole that red carpet, I mean there was the literally fresh off the run way look then her second dress which was awe inspiring.

    I actually loved everyone’s looks, Charlize was the weakest but she pulled it off.

    I am loving this press tour so much, I never want it to end.

  9. ABCD says:

    Am I the only one finding the difference between actors in full suits and actresses in barely there dresses really jarring?

  10. Herrgreter says:

    The proportions of Zendaya’s outfit are weird. Something is off. Might be a problem with the construction of the whole dress but this should have been altered to her body. It’s also almost costumey.

  11. SIde Eye says:

    Lupita is too gorgeous for words. Omg one of my favourite looks of hers. Ups there with the green gown she wore at Cannes, the pale blue Prada at the Oscars. Damn!

    Would have loved Zendaya’s dress but for the awkward breast plates. I love the bottom of it. Amazing details.

  12. Mfs says:

    I’m a straight woman and honestly, I might be in love other Lupita. What a goddess!!

  13. sunny says:

    Stunning! She looks incredible.

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