Lucy Liu Turns Heads at 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' Premiere with Bold Look — Photos

The fashion-forward actress just reminded everyone why she's never played it safe on the red carpet.

Lucy Liu made a statement at the Los Angeles premiere of "The Devil Wears Prada 2" on April 21, 2026, and the internet is still talking. Her look that night earned a few praises, but most people were confused by what they saw as a "naked" choice.

The 56-year-old showed up in a gown that was equal parts gothic and glamorous.

The floor-length piece featured sheer, intricately embroidered lace layered over a fishnet-style mesh midsection, with bold ruffled tiers of black textured fabric framing the neckline and waist.

To keep the rest of the look grounded, Liu went sleek everywhere else. Her hair was straight and tucked neatly behind her ears, her earrings were sparkling drops, and her lip was a sharp, deep crimson that cut right through the monochromatic drama of the gown.

It's a combination that takes confidence to pull off, and Liu, who has spent decades proving she can hold her own in just about any room, wore it like a second skin.

From her early days playing Alex in "Charlie's Angels" to Kitty Baxter in "Chicago" and her iconic turn as O-Ren Ishii in "Kill Bill: Vol. 1," she's never been one to blend into the background.

Still, the photos and a video hit the internet fast, and so did the opinions.

On Instagram, people were quick to praise her. "Lucy you are a gorgeous woman. You don't need to wear a naked dress. 🔥🔥🔥" one commenter wrote, while another kept it short in Gen Z lingo: "body still tea omg 😍 [sic]."

On Facebook, others were more divided. "See-through dress 🤔," one person noted. A few took aim at her age. "Inappropriate for her age," one shared, while another saw it differently, adding, "Looks amazing at her age!"

One more netizen seemed genuinely entranced by the design, "Wow, the older I get, the more beautiful I am. I'm focused on the transparent dress." But someone else asked plainly, "She forgot the bottom part of her skirt?"

Whether the dress was bold genius or too much for a movie premiere is clearly in the eye of the beholder. But one thing is certain: she captured all eyes worldwide.

Scroll through to see Lucy Liu's outfit in full, plus a look back at some of her most memorable red carpet ensembles over the years:

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