Shailene's bold Emmy look divides the internet

Shailene Woodley wore a daring Balenciaga ensemble to the 2026 Emmys featuring a jewel-toned necklace, powder-blue plunging top, burgundy gloves, and gold pants that sparked heated online debate.

Trolls attack the look and the stylist

Online commenters called the outfit a 'headache' and suggested her stylist 'hates her,' with one person even referencing her ex-husband Aaron Rodgers.

“Her stylist hates her”

Karla Welch fires back on Threads

Stylist Karla Welch responded to the hate on September 14, saying that while opinions are fine, being 'super rude and mean' says more about the critic than the outfit.

“Love or hate something fine but it's an opinion and it can even be a conversation but being super rude and mean and taking glee from it, well that says a lot more about the mouths it's coming from”

Supporters rally behind the bold choice

Fans defended Woodley's adventurous look, noting that fashion is about experimentation and that she appeared happy and confident wearing it.

“The whole point of fashion is to play and try new things and be adventurous”

Shailene stays unbothered at after-party

Woodley kept the gold pants for Disney's after-party but swapped the plunging top and gloves for a vintage Laurie Anderson concert tee, showing she was comfortable and having fun.