Glenn Close Gagging at Billy Porter's Oscar Dress Is All of Us

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POSE star Billy Porter graced the 91st annual Academy Award Red Carpet in a truly dazzling tuxedo dress this past Sunday.

There was no camera (or Instagram account) that was not giving it's full attention to the actor, who was boasting a custom velvet Christian Siriano design. But the most viral reaction to Porter's super chic look came from Best Actress nominee Glenn Close...and she speaks for all of us!

\u201cWhen Glenn Close saw Billy Potter at the #oscars. She is all of us! \ud83d\ude0d\u201d
— Royal Vauxhall Tavern (@Royal Vauxhall Tavern) 1551099748

Close was caught on camera giving Billy’s outfit a seriously dramatic once over during his red carpet presentation, ending in a jaw dropping stamp of approval. However, Close was not alone, many viewers and celebs took to Twitter to cite their love for Porter's outfit!

\u201cMy favorite Oscars moment is and always will be Glenn Close studying Billy Porter and coming to a clear conclusion. #Oscars\u201d
— Jamie B. Golden (@Jamie B. Golden) 1551065782

\u201cI ADORE what Billy Porter wore to the Oscars. Though I can\u2019t help wondering how difficult it was to pee.\u201d
— Anne Hegerty (@Anne Hegerty) 1551077091

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\u201cYall know I've got your #Oscars fashion coverage...\u201d
— Tre'vell Anderson (@Tre'vell Anderson) 1551045699

\u201cThe next Ryan Murphy miniseries must be Billy Porter: Power Governess\u201d
— Louis Virtel (@Louis Virtel) 1551044574

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