Whoopi Goldberg turned heads at the 2025 Academy Awards on Sunday night, not only for her striking “liquid water” Christian Siriano gown but also for unveiling a rarely-seen tattoo.
Typically known for her preference for button-down shirts, blazers, and sweaters, Goldberg surprised attendees when her off-the-shoulder dress revealed a colorful dragon tattoo wrapped around her right shoulder. The tattoo, a vibrant and intricate design, peeked through the gown, which featured a structured neckline, short sleeves, and a dramatic floor-length ballgown skirt in reflective ocean-blue fabric. She paired the eye-catching dress with sparkling diamond stud earrings, a silver chain necklace, and thin-framed glasses.
Her makeup for the evening included a deep berry lip, subtle eyeliner, and bronzed blush, completing her sophisticated look.
Goldberg expressed her excitement for the dress upon first seeing it, telling Siriano, “Baby, that’s my dress.” During an interview with E!’s Zuri Hall on the red carpet, she shared her admiration for the gown’s fluidity: “This dress is spectacular. When it moves, when it blows, that’s what it looks like, [liquid water].”
Goldberg, who attended the Oscars as a presenter, joined Oprah Winfrey on stage to introduce Queen Latifah. The last time she attended the Academy Awards was in 2016 when she presented the Honorary Academy Awards and the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award. She has hosted the Oscars four times and won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar in 1990 for her role in Ghost.
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