Elizabeth Hurley Reflects on Iconic Versace Dress and Hugh Grant’s Reaction

The daring safety-pin dress at the 1994 premiere of 'Four Weddings and a Funeral' catapulted Hurley to fame and left Grant speechless.

Elizabeth Hurley recalled Hugh Grant's one-word reaction, 'Christ,' upon seeing her in the now-iconic Versace safety-pin dress for the first time.
The black dress, held together by 24 gold safety pins, became a defining fashion moment when Hurley wore it to the 1994 premiere of 'Four Weddings and a Funeral.'
Hurley, then relatively unknown, faced rejection from multiple designers before Versace agreed to lend her the dress, which she carried home in a plastic bag on the tube.
The couple, who dated from 1987 to 2000, have remained close friends, with Grant even serving as the godfather to Hurley's son, Damian.
The dress, designed by Gianni Versace, has since been celebrated as a groundbreaking red carpet moment, inspiring homages from celebrities like Lady Gaga and Maya Jama.