At the 2025 Oscars, Isabella Rossellini paid tribute to her late collaborator David Lynch while celebrating her nomination for Best Supporting Actress with a striking fashion choice and heartfelt reflections.
Isabella Rossellini made a poignant fashion statement at the 2025 Oscars, where she was nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Sister Agnes in “Conclave.” The occasion held special significance as it also marked a tribute to her late collaborator and former partner, David Lynch, who passed away in January. Rossellini expressed her affection for Lynch through an Instagram post shortly after his death, stating, “I loved him so much.”
At the award ceremony, Rossellini donned a striking blue velvet dress designed by Dolce & Gabbana, a homage to her breakthrough role in Lynch’s 1986 film “Blue Velvet.” Beyond her professional connection, Rossellini and Lynch shared a personal relationship that spanned five years, from 1987 to 1991. To further honor Lynch, Rossellini walked the red carpet alongside Laura Dern, who is also a muse of Lynch and co-starred in both “Blue Velvet” and “Wild at Heart.”
The fashion choices of the evening extended beyond the blue velvet gown. Rossellini accessorized her look with Bvlgari high jewelry and wore earrings that once belonged to her mother, the iconic actress Ingrid Bergman. These earrings were featured in Bergman’s film “Viaggio in Italia,” directed by Rossellini’s father, Roberto Rossellini. In an additional layer of nostalgia, Bergman had worn the same earrings at the 1979 Academy Awards when she was nominated for her performance in “Murder on the Orient Express.”
This awards season has been particularly emotional for Rossellini. Following her nomination announcement, she took to Instagram to reflect on her legacy and familial ties. “When I was young, I was always identified as the daughter of Ingrid Bergman and Roberto Rossellini. As I’ve gotten older, this doesn’t happen as frequently and I miss it especially today. I wish my parents were alive to celebrate with me this great honor. And also today with this joy in my mind can’t help lingering in the beyond to David Lynch,” she shared.
Rossellini’s blend of fashion with personal memory not only celebrates her career and milestones but also honors the influential figures in her life as she navigates this significant moment in her professional journey.
Source: Noah Wire Services
