Okay everyone Doja Cat just shut down the Oscars red carpet for her first ever appearance! And of course she did it in the most Doja way possible rocking a seriously daring animal-print gown that is gonna have everyone talking. Let's break down this iconic Oscars moment because trust me you don't want to miss a single detail.
Leopard Queen Alert: Doja Cat's Wild Oscars Dress Was a Head-Turner for Real
Doja Cat showed up at the 2025 Oscars in a Balmain dress that was pure fire. We're talking full-on animal print covered in sequins. This wasn't your average red carpet dress. The gown had a super deep plunge and a mermaid shape and it was based on a vintage Balmain design from way back in the 1950s. Olivier Rousteing himself custom-made this modern version just for Doja and it seriously screamed Doja Cat.
Get this it took 5600 hours and 46 craftspeople to make this dress. That's dedication! She paired the wild look with mixed-metal jewelry a gold necklace and silver earrings because why not? She even had a matching animal-print scarf. During the preshow Doja said she felt "great" in the dress and was super "excited" for her performance later in the night. Outfit change alert apparently she had another look planned for her stage time.
Bond Girl Doja: Singer Performs "Diamonds Are Forever" in Oscars 007 Tribute
So Doja wasn't just there to look amazing she was also performing! She teamed up with Lisa from Blackpink and Raye for a special tribute to 60 years of James Bond movies . Halle Berry who was a Bond girl herself introduced the performance saying Bond's "danger style and intrigue" are "timeless."
The medley started with Margaret Qualley dancing to the iconic Bond theme song. Then Lisa came down from the ceiling (yes really) to sing "Live and Let Die". Doja Cat took over next bringing all the glitter for Shirley Bassey's "Diamonds Are Forever". Raye finished things off with Adele's "Skyfall" backed by a full orchestra. Doja even changed into a crystal-covered corseted gown for her performance with a disco ball hanging from her nails because she commits to a theme.
Red Carpet Queen: Doja Cat's History of Bold and Unpredictable Fashion Choices
This Oscars look is just the latest in Doja Cat's history of wild red carpet moments. Remember the "wet look" T-shirt dress at the 2024 Met Gala? Or that Grammy dress that looked like a wardrobe oops? Doja is not afraid to take fashion risks and she always pulls them off.
Even her "casual" outfits are next level. Before the Met Gala she showed up at her hotel wearing basically lingerie and a plastic bag. Yep a plastic bag. And she owned it. Then there were her Coachella headlining outfits. Six outfit changes each one more outrageous than the last including a hair two-piece and a furry thong. Doja Cat's style is all about pushing boundaries and having fun and the Oscars were no different.
Dating Buzz: What's the Deal with Doja Cat and Joseph Quinn?
Of course with Doja Cat in the spotlight people are also wondering about her personal life. There have been dating rumors swirling around her and Joseph Quinn from Stranger Things. They were seen holding hands in London last year and fans have been shipping them ever since. It all started when Doja maybe jokingly slid into Joseph's costar Noah Schnapp's DMs to ask him to play matchmaker. It's a whole thing.
Recently Doja was spotted with a ring on that finger at a music festival leading to engagement rumors. She quickly shut those down on social media saying it was just a David Yurman ring with no diamonds. Apparently she and Joseph were last seen together vacationing in Mexico in February. So are they dating are they engaged who knows? Doja keeps us guessing on and off the red carpet.
Doja Cat's Oscars Highlights: Must-Know Facts
- Gown Designer: Balmain custom-made by Olivier Rousteing.
- Dress Inspiration: 1953 Pierre Balmain leopard print design.
- Dress Creation Time: 5600 hours by 46 artisans.
- Jewelry: Mixed metal gold necklace and silver earrings.
- Performance: James Bond tribute performing "Diamonds Are Forever".
- Collaborators: Performed with Lisa of Blackpink and Raye.
- Red Carpet Style: Daring animal print sequined plunging mermaid gown.
Doja Cat: Always Bold Always Unpredictable Always Entertaining
Doja Cat's Oscars debut was everything we expected and more. She brought the fashion drama the stage presence and the overall vibe that only Doja can deliver. From that wild leopard dress to her Bond girl performance she owned the night. She is one of those artists who always keeps us guessing always keeps us entertained and always keeps it 100% Doja. We can't wait to see what she does next because with Doja Cat it's guaranteed to be something unforgettable.