Tems' Bold Dress at Oscars 2023 Draws Both Criticism & Praise
Tems took over the 2023 Academy Awards red carpet on Sunday (March 12) with a stunning dress!
The 27-year-old Nigerian songwriter, who was nominated for Best Original Song for “Lift Me Up” from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, wore an amazing Lever Couture gown, which mimicked a blooming orchid.
While the dress itself was stunning, some took issue with how the headpiece of the dress blocked the views of others at the Oscars.
Keep reading to find out more…
During the ceremony, Tems was seen sitting in the middle of a section, and seemed to be blocking the views of a few people who were sitting behind her.
While they presumably haven’t said anything about Tems‘ dress, others on social media have, calling out how she knew she would be blocking views.
However, many others are stand up for her and arguing that probably wasn’t her intention at all, and also cite Lady Gaga‘s past outfits for blocking views as well.
Keep scrolling to see all the conversation about Tem’s Oscar dress, good and bad…
I was wondering who the inconsiderate attendee with white cloud covering other attendees was at the Oscars.. lool I didn’t even know it was Tems! ????????♂️
Tems baby, why? Lool
— Luchador (@Granpez19) March 13, 2023
Whoever sat behind Tems can go watch the rest on TV.
She stood out with her outfit , no Tems slander shall be tolerated.— Tade O'Jay (@MisterTee147) March 13, 2023
Tems big ahhh dress in the way and auntie didn’t win over some yht lady and the blks are maddd ???????? that’s all uncle
— Yellaboneluv (@Yellaboneluv1) March 13, 2023
She didn’t block enough people????????
Big Tems take all the space you need baby!!!! https://t.co/g75CSFebxb— That Okiemute (@That_Okiemute) March 13, 2023
I don’t even understand that Tems outfit. Incredibly selfish to wear that to a show where everyone is trying to have a good view of the stage. I trust black America to make it a race thing.
— MU (@mmekid_mfon) March 13, 2023
That dress actually made Tems more famous. If she had won they would’ve been WEEPING
— Indecisive Short Film in bio (@djwoske) March 13, 2023
Lady Gaga showed up in a whole womb…..Tems did just fine. Let her be.
— Vinny Blancó (@Vintix_Jr) March 13, 2023
I’m pretty sure it just didn’t occur to Tems. That’s all that it is
— ivy.b (@_danielleivyb) March 13, 2023
???????? Tems can wear anything she wants, nah my babe????
— Ogbuefi Bright♍️???? (@Brightjnr88) March 13, 2023
I’m not defending anyone .. you guys are just tooo mean and abusive .. others have been wearing it and you guys didn’t see the need to speak out????????♀️????so why now ?… do you think tems dressed like that with the intention to make others uncomfortable ????????♀️????????????♀️..you will be fine ❤️ + ????
— VICTORIA (@thenursevikky) March 13, 2023
Tems should have sat in the front row. #tems #oscars #temsoscars #IRFEB
— Jerome Stanislaus (@Bloodline_01) March 13, 2023
All these ghost coloured folks in the comment talmbout being rude
TEMS SAID, BLOCK THE COLONIZERS and I'm here for itNext time, the Oscars should have better sitting arrangements
A cinema does better!
Everyone sitting like they're in church! Tf?— Peter Obis Black shirt???? (@k0k0babyyyyyyy) March 13, 2023
I really wish someone on Tems teams would have done something with her dress. She looked fabulous however it’s a bit rude to the other guest trying to see the stage with her dress blocking ????????♀️ #temsoscars
— crown tha kings (@Nicole_20062006) March 13, 2023
I love tems oh but that dress is not ideal if you’re not sitting in the last row. Like seriously. Be honest. Don’t be Hippocrips.
— jeddy (@jayceeuzo) March 13, 2023
If you didn’t see, Tems was on our Best Dressed List from the Oscars!