Sarah Pidgeon Channels Carolyn Bessette Kennedy in Calvin Klein at the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party

Sarah Pidgeon brought understated glamour to the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Los Angeles, stepping onto the gray carpet in a shimmering Calvin Klein Collection gown that quietly nodded to Carolyn Bessette Kennedy’s timeless style.

The actor, who portrays Bessette Kennedy in Ryan Murphy’s Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette, leaned into that influence with a sleek spaghetti-strap dress that perfectly captured the minimalist aesthetic the late fashion icon was known for. The floor-length gown was covered in fine silver sequins and crystals, giving the fabric a luminous texture that sparkled softly under the lights.

The silhouette was clean and elegant, skimming the body in a straight column shape. A subtle seam ran down the center of the dress, creating the illusion that the fabric had been delicately wrapped around her. Near the neckline, a small folded detail added a clever twist, enhancing the wrap effect without disrupting the gown’s simplicity.

Pidgeon paired the look with Stuart Weitzman Ellsie sandal heels in white and carried a Calvin Klein Collection One Micro Clutch, a metallic accessory inspired by the iconic CK One fragrance bottle.

With minimal jewelry and sleek hair, the actor delivered a polished after-party look that felt both modern and effortlessly nostalgic.