Glenn Close may not have won the 2019 Oscar for best actress, but the classy icon stole the show with her reactions to Broadway friend Billy Porter and Lady Gaga.
Out on the red carpet before the show started, Close was next in line to talk to former "Kinky Boots" star Porter, who was serving as a red carpet correspondent for ABC, when she got a look at the Christian Siriano gown the acclaimed "Pose" actor was sporting.
(MORE: Oscars 2019: Best actress winner Olivia Colman reacts to her upset win over Glenn Close)When you come to the Oscars, you must dress up. Thanks @CSiriano for creating this custom couture masterpiece. @OscarHeymanBros you have outdone yourselves with your iconic jewels. Style by @sammyratelle Grooming by Anna Bernabe. @TheAcademy #AcademyAwards2019 #oscars #oscars2019 pic.twitter.com/IpTG2OK20x
— Billy Porter (@theebillyporter) February 24, 2019
Close was looking fabulous herself, but when she saw her old friend for the first time Sunday night, her face says it all.
When Glenn Close saw Billy Potter at the #oscars. She is all of us! ?? pic.twitter.com/JcwLIhIa80
— Vauxhall_Tavern (@thervt) February 25, 2019
The wave of surprise to utter joy washes over the legendary actress' face.
This clip quickly went viral, of course.
My favorite Oscars moment is and always will be Glenn Close studying Billy Porter and coming to a clear conclusion. #Oscars pic.twitter.com/tWW529seT2
— Jamie B. Golden (@jamiebgolden) February 25, 2019
I think Glenn Close viewing Billy Porter that way might be the highest compliment any person has given in history and she didn’t say a word
— type A cowboy (@tarzelly) February 25, 2019
But Close wasn't done yet!
Later, inside the event, Close, who has become friends with her fellow best actress nominee Lady Gaga, made sure to show her respect after Gaga won the award for original song.
(MORE: Oscars 2019: Queen, Lady Gaga, Tina Fey, 'Wayne’s World' and other top moments)She grabbed her hand and gently embraced it.
It's nice to see a friendship blossom, though the two ladies lost for best actress to "The Favourite's" Olivia Colman.
"It should have been her."
— ABC News (@ABC) February 25, 2019
Best actress winner Olivia Colman reacts to her upset win over Glenn Close. https://t.co/UZNOVPpFdm #Oscars pic.twitter.com/5AXeOZPnBP
Even Colman said on stage after winning that she's loved Close for so long and didn't expect to beat her this year.
And what did Close do? She smiled wide like a pro and let Colman have her moment.
