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Sam SmithandKim Petrasbrought theirhit song “Unholy"to life in a show-stopping all-red moment on the red carpet at the2023 Grammy Awards.
Smith, 30, donned a floor-length red gown along with matching gloves, a top hat and a sparkly cane, while Petras, 30, opted for a shorter, equally devilish red dress — a vintage Victor Costa piece. A sheer red veil cascaded from Petras' platinum blonde hair, and a blood-red pendant hung around her décolletage, adding to the group’s gothic-inspired look.
Shabnam Mohammad styled Petras.
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Four others also accompanied the singers on the carpet, each wearing long black wigs, red robe-like shift dresses and matching gloves and boots to complete the entourage’s coordinated look.
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Petras and Smith’s show-stopping, “Unholy”-inspired look is just the first taste fans will get of the duo, as they were on hand to perform their chart-topping hit at the awards, too.
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The song also won the Grammy for best pop duo/group performance, which made for Petras' first Grammy win ever. Smith had previously won four Grammys, all at the 57th AnnualGrammy Awards. Petras made a heartfelt acceptance speech, thanking everyone for their support, especially the trans artists who came before her, opening the door for her to win this award as a trans woman.
Petraswrotethat “words can’t express” her love for Smith after learning of the song’s nomination in November.
Petras and Smith’s show-stopping look comes just days after Smith facedbacklash online over their bold looksin a recent music video. The singer,who came out as nonbinary in 2019, has been open about the ups-and-downs they’ve experienced when it comes to their body image.
In a recent interview with theSunday Times, Smith said they long felt they never fit the “norm” for the music industry, but have since had a change of heart.
“When I was 25 I came off tour exhausted,” Smith said of their 2018 tour forThe Thrill of It All. “I looked to role models in the body world. Every time I went to the pool I felt self-conscious, but I forced myself to take my top off. It paid off because I now have the opposite of body dysmorphia. I look fabulous.”
The 2023Grammy Awardsare airing live on CBS and Paramount+ Sunday night from the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
source: people.com
