Aside from sparking scrutiny online with her attire at the Tony Awards, Brooke Shields took a moment to speak with the press about how special it was for her to attend the event.

On June 8, 2025, some of Hollywood’s biggest stars stepped out in style to attend the 78th Annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Among them was A-lister Brooke Shields, 60, who donned a red ensemble.

Shields made a striking appearance on the red carpet in a bold red mini-dress that featured a thin strap on one shoulder and a thicker one on the other. The garment, cut diagonally across the neckline and adorned with subtle sequined paneling along one side, hugged her frame and drew attention with its sculptural draping and high-shine finish.

The vivid scarlet hue — unmissable under the venue’s bright lights — complemented her slightly bronzed complexion and added a daring edge to her overall look.

The actress completed the ensemble with matching pointed-toe heels in a glossy, red patent leather. In her hand, she carried a crimson clutch with glinting accents that tied the entire outfit together.

With her long brunette hair worn in soft waves and parted at the center, and her makeup kept minimal with a strong brow and a rosy lip, Shields appeared radiant as cameras captured her from each angle.

In addition to the circulating images of her red carpet appearance, video footage of Shields making her way down the step-and-repeat quickly surfaced online, showing her posing confidently for the cameras and interacting warmly with the press. But it was a short interview, shared on X by The Hollywood Reporter, that added depth to the glitz and glam.

Speaking directly to the outlet, Shields took a break from posing to express what the evening meant to her. “I feel honored to be here,” she began. “I grew up on theatre, and I’m born and raised in Manhattan, and now I’m the president of Actors’ Equity. I believe in unbelievable talent and the people that give their blood, sweat, and tears on a daily basis.”

Shields’ appearance at the Tonys sparked swift and impassioned reactions across social media. Some were harsh in their assessments. One person criticized, “Why is she acting so awkward winky blinky mess. [sic].”

Another criticized, “That’s a terrible look for her,” while someone else penned, “This is an awkward video of Brooke…and her odd dress??!!” A spectator echoed, “This looks somehow haphazard. Not flattering for her.”

A netizen on Reddit dissected her appearance with surgical precision, noting that while Shields is beautiful, the execution of the outfit ultimately faltered.

Others observed that the proportions of the garment appeared off, her hairstyle was “stringy and way toooo long,” and that the dress felt too short for someone of her elegance and age. One person claimed she looked uncomfortable, suggesting Shields seemed “visibly embarrassed by the style choices they made on her behalf.”

While a commenter wished her dress had been “more flattering,” another bluntly declared, “It’s an awful look for her.” However, not all reactions were critical.

“She looks beautiful and her body is super toned ❤️❤️,” praised an admirer. Another gushed, “She is stunning!!!😍 and her cute grin …. [sic] So sweetly childish I love it 🤗.” Even more admirers applauded her authenticity and natural beauty.

A particularly balanced take came from someone who expressed, “I hope I look that good when I’m her age. That being said I [sic] think it’s a little short for the occasion. But she looks great.”

Whether good or bad, the commentary proves that Shields continues to capture public attention with her fashion choices and overall appearance.