Fresh off her historic Olympic success, Alysa Liu is once again making waves, this time, not on the ice, but on the red carpet.
The 20-year-old U.S. figure skating star shared a video and photo from her appearance at the 2026 Oscars weekend, instantly capturing fans’ attention online.
With a simple but striking caption, “Gunmetal Pearls,” Liu showcased a bold new look that quickly went viral and sparked a flood of reactions.
Alysa Liu’s Oscars 2026 Look Goes Viral
Liu attended the Vanity Fair Oscars Party on Sunday at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, where she wore a dazzling charcoal mini dress covered in shimmering details.
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The outfit, paired with tights and point-toe heels, highlighted her evolving fashion identity. Her signature halo-style hair, styled in curls and tied up, added to the overall look, drawing even more praise from fans across social media.
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Online, reactions poured in within minutes of her post.
One fan wrote, “the hair is hairing!!!! ⭐️”
Another added, “ate downnnnn😎 hair went crazyyy.”
Others couldn’t help but compare her to a runway star, with one comment reading, “Excuse me, who is this super modelllllll I’m following 💃💃💃🔥🔥🔥.”
Another supporter chimed in with, “you da real gunmetal pearls,” while someone else simply said, “The hair is so tea like.”
Liu’s appearance at the Oscars after-party comes at a time when her popularity is at an all-time high. After winning two gold medals at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, she became a household name in the United States. Her performance not only secured victory for Team USA in the team event but also earned her the first Olympic gold in women’s singles for the country in over two decades.
But it’s not just her athletic achievements that have fans talking. Liu has built a reputation for breaking the traditional image of figure skaters. From her frenulum lip piercing to her unique hair color, she has embraced an alternative style that sets her apart.
Earlier in the weekend, Liu also attended the Elton John AIDS Foundation Oscars watch party, where she wore a sleek black suit paired with a white blouse. The contrast between her tailored suit and her sparkly after-party dress showed her versatility in fashion, proving she can effortlessly switch styles while staying true to herself.
Liu’s red carpet moment is just one stop in a busy post-Olympic schedule. After competing in Italy, she traveled to Paris Fashion Week, returned to Oakland to receive a key to the city, and continued attending major events. Despite her packed calendar, she remains grounded, even sharing her excitement about simple things like enjoying In-N-Out burgers at the Vanity Fair party.
What makes Liu stand out is not just her talent or style, but her authenticity. Her Oscars appearance is proof that she’s not just an Olympic champion, she’s also becoming a fashion icon to watch.
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