Lady Gaga underwent a dramatic transformation for her performance of "Hold My Hand" at the 2023 Oscars, trading her elaborate gown and full makeup for a T-shirt and jeans and a bare face.
The singer arrived at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California, on Sunday in a striking Versace gown that featured a sheer black bodice with a corset-inspired design and a low waist. As she walked the red carpet, she rushed to help a photographer who fell over.
Later, during the awards ceremony, Lady Gaga appeared in a drastically different look to sing her Oscar-nominated song from "Top Gun: Maverick." She traded her designer gown for a plain black T-shirt, ripped black jeans, and sneakers as she introduced the "deeply personal" song.
"We all need each other," she said. "We need a lot of love to walk through this life. We need heroes sometimes. There's heroes all around us."
She continued: "You might find that you can be your own hero, even if you feel broken inside."
After her stripped-down performance, Lady Gaga received a standing ovation.
"Hold My Hand" marks the singer's third Oscar nomination for best original song, following "Shallow" from "A Star Is Born" in 2019 and "Til It Happens to You" from "The Hunting Ground" in 2016.
