Laura Linney Oscar Dress

At the 80th Academy Awards ceremony, actress Laura Linney wore a black strapless fishtail dress designed by Michael Kors.

Fast Facts

1. Dress Design: Michael Kors
2. Jewelry Design: Cathy Waterman
3. Linney was nominated for "Best Actress" Oscar
4. Ceremony Date: February 24, 2008
5. Venue: Kodak Theatre
6. Location: Los Angeles, California
7. Broadcast on: ABC

Laura Linney Facts

1. Birth Name: Laura Leggett Linney
2. Born: February 5, 1964
3. Birthplace: New York City
4. Engaged to Marc Schauer
5. Nominated for 3 Academy Awards
6. Won 2 Emmy Awards

Background

Though critics were quick to point out Laura Linney's "safe" gown on the red carpet,¹ they overall praised her fashion ensemble.

Fashion blog FabSugar stated that Linney looked "extremely elegant and classy,"¹ while Slate Magazine columnist Amanda Fortini liked the "simple, severe cut" of the dress.²

Linney was nominated for "Best Actress" for her role as Wendy Savage in The Savages. Marion Cotillard won the award.

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