Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor Discusses Her Choice to Stop Wearing Dresses and Honors Her Queerness Through Red Carpet Fashion
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor made a bold fashion statement at the premiere of her new film Nickel Boys on December 16, 2024, at the DGA Theater Complex in Los Angeles. The Oscar-nominated actress, known for her roles in King Richard and Origin, shared how her fashion choices are a form of resistance against traditional expectations of femininity, particularly on red carpets. She wore a striking Balenciaga outfit, emphasizing her desire to challenge norms by embracing her queerness and moving away from conventional feminine attire.
In interviews, Aunjanue revealed her decision to stop wearing dresses, choosing pants instead to resist the hyper-performance of femininity often expected of women in the public eye. She expressed that she no longer wanted to conform to societal standards, particularly in glamorous settings like red carpet events.
Nickel Boys, which also stars Ethan Herisse, Brandon Wilson, Daveed Diggs, and Fred Hechinger, will hit select theaters on December 20 and expand in January.
