Sarah Jessica Parker Confused The 2000 Emmys For A Dance Recital In This Inappropriate Outfit
Looking back at Sarah Jessica Parker's decades-deep fashion portfolio, we know she can deliver a strong red-carpet game when she needs to. But there's one look that makes us pause and wonder, did she mistake the Emmys for a dance recital? The moment in question is the 2000 Emmy awards, where she was nominated for her role as Carrie Bradshaw in "Sex and the City." She channeled the quirky character in a custom Oscar de la Renta dress that felt very "Swan Lake," thanks to the ballerina-esque top and the feathered skirt. Then there was the arbitrary tulle flower she tied around her arm, which was pure Bradshaw. Was it a fun outfit that celebrated her character and her love of the stage? Yes. Did it look appropriate for TV's biggest night? Not so much.
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Method dressing may be the thematic red carpet trend we want to see more of, but it has its time and place. Margot Robbie promoting "Barbie" dressed as the doll for premieres, and Zendaya doing "The Drama" promo in bridal-inspired looks worked well. But channeling your on-screen character for an awards show is just a little much. Premiere, yes; awards ceremony, no. And this is what landed Sarah Jessica Parker on our list of the most inappropriate outfits in Emmys history.
Oscar de la Renta is responsible for many of SJP's most memorable looks
Sarah Jessica Parker shared that the 2000 Emmys dress was only one of many times she worked with renowned designer Oscar de la Renta before his death in 2014. In fact, many of her best red-carpet looks of all time can be attributed to the designer's handiwork.
For example, there's the bright green drop-waist outfit she wore to the 2004 NYC Ballet Spring Gala at Lincoln Center. Carrie Bradshaw wore a similar de la Renta dress, in a bright pink, on "SATC" when she went on a date with Aleksandr Petrovsky. Then there's the gown she wore to the 2014 Met Gala, which ranks as one of the most stunning Met Gala looks we'll never forget. The showstopper proved once again that Parker, with the help of de la Renta, could certainly stage a red-carpet appearance to remember.