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Sydney Sweeney’s Sheer Christian Cowan Gown at Variety’s Power of Women Gala Draws Wide Online Reaction

The honoree used her Beverly Hills podium to reflect on being underestimated.

Overview

  • The Euphoria star, 28, attended Variety’s Power of Women 2025 on Oct. 29 at the Beverly Hills Hotel.
  • She wore a fully transparent silver dress by Christian Cowan, debuted a platinum-blonde bob, and at times posed barefoot on the carpet.
  • Images and reports spread rapidly on social media, with critics questioning the look at an empowerment event and supporters framing it as bodily autonomy.
  • During her remarks, Sweeney spoke about being defined by others, feeling underestimated, and persisting in a competitive industry.
  • Coverage noted a reported approximately $28,000 valuation for the dress from unnamed sources and her interactions with attendees including Jamie Lee Curtis and Sharon Stone.