Renate Reinsve Avoids Dress Malfunction at 2026 Oscars

Sentimental Value star narrowly prevents wardrobe issue while accepting Best International Feature Film award.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 2:48am

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Renate Reinsve, the star of the Norwegian drama Sentimental Value, appeared to narrowly avoid a wardrobe malfunction while on stage at the 2026 Oscars. As the cast accepted the award for Best International Feature Film, Reinsve could be seen holding the front and back of her custom Louis Vuitton dress, seemingly to prevent it from falling down due to someone stepping on the train.

Why it matters

Wardrobe malfunctions on the Oscars stage are always a concern for celebrities, as the high-profile event is watched by millions around the world. Reinsve's quick thinking and composure in handling the situation demonstrated her professionalism and prevented an embarrassing incident.

The details

Reinsve, 38, wore a red asymmetrical strapless dress with a high slit and long train. As director Joachim Trier gave his acceptance speech, Reinsve could be seen adjusting the dress, likely because someone had stepped on the train. She was then seen giggling as she walked off stage, having successfully avoided a potential wardrobe malfunction.

  • Reinsve and the cast of Sentimental Value accepted the award for Best International Feature Film at the 98th Academy Awards on Sunday, March 15, 2026.

The players

Renate Reinsve

The 38-year-old Norwegian actress who stars in the film Sentimental Value, which won the Oscar for Best International Feature Film.

Joachim Trier

The 52-year-old Norwegian director of Sentimental Value, which won the Oscar for Best International Feature Film.

Sentimental Value

The Norwegian drama film that won the Oscar for Best International Feature Film at the 2026 Academy Awards.

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What they’re saying

“This film is about a very dysfunctional family, and it's the opposite of what I felt with this beautiful group behind me. I think I've made films to feel at home with people, and I've really felt at home with the crew. There's 1,072 people in these credits, and I love them all and I share this with them. The cast behind me, I've never been so proud. Thanks for wanting to work with me.”

— Joachim Trier, Director of Sentimental Value

“Because I'm in this category, I feel I represent global filmmakers, and in a moment like this, I just wanna recognize the wonderful films we were nominated together with. Important, beautiful films that reflect our present crisis and the crisis of the past. And I want to end by paraphrasing the wonderful American writer James Baldwin, who makes us remember that all adults are responsible for all children, and let's not vote for politicians who don't take this seriously into account.”

— Joachim Trier, Director of Sentimental Value

The takeaway

Renate Reinsve's quick thinking and composure in handling a potential wardrobe malfunction on the Oscars stage demonstrated her professionalism and prevented an embarrassing incident, highlighting the high-stakes nature of Hollywood's biggest night.