Shailene Woodley's Stylist Defends Against Harsh Outfit Criticism
WHO:
US Magazine - Shailene Woodley's stylist, Karla Welch, addressed the comments about Woodley's outfit.
NY Post - Shailene Woodley, actress
tvinsider.com - Megyn Kelly, former Fox News anchor and political commentator
WHAT:
tvinsider.com - Kelly described Woodley's outfit as having a "deep neckline" and "sparkly gold pants."
tvinsider.com - Kelly stated, “It almost looks like she got attacked with some scissors or something,” referring to Woodley's top.
tvinsider.com - Kelly commented, “I think there’s an attempt to distract us with the cleavage,” while discussing Woodley's outfit.
tvinsider.com - Kelly noted that “only the Halle Berrys of the world can really do that” when discussing the appropriateness of showing cleavage.
tvinsider.com - Kelly expressed, “I’m fine with a little” cleavage, emphasizing that “a little goes a long way.”
US Magazine - Welch stated on Instagram Threads, “Love or hate something fine but it’s an opinion. It can even be a conversation but being super rude and mean and taking glee from it, well that says [....]”
NY Post - Woodley's outfit at the 2026 Emmys received intense criticism and was the subject of countless memes.
tvinsider.com - Woodley won her first Emmy for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series for her role in Hulu’s Paradise.
tvinsider.com - Kelly criticized Woodley’s outfit on her SiriusXM show, describing the top as “extremely low-cut” and comparing it to a wrestling singlet.
tvinsider.com - Kelly referred to Woodley’s pants as “ugly” and likened them to “a tan burlap sack.”
tvinsider.com - Kelly stated, “I blame your stylist, not you,” while addressing Woodley.
WHERE:
tvinsider.com - The criticism took place on Kelly's SiriusXM show.
WHEN:
US Magazine - Welch's comments were made on Tuesday, September 15.
tvinsider.com - The 2026 Emmys occurred in 2026.
WHY:
tvinsider.com - Kelly has faced criticism for her own outfit choices in the past, including a strappy dress at the Republican National Convention in 2016.
tvinsider.com - Kelly suggested that Woodley’s outfit was an attempt to distract from her appearance, stating, “I think there’s an attempt to distract us with the cleavage.”
HOW:
tvinsider.com - Kelly expressed her opinions on Woodley’s outfit during a segment of her show, providing detailed critiques of both the top and pants.
(UPDATED September 17, 2026 13:06 UTC)
Kelly recently commented on Shailene Woodley's outfit, describing it as featuring a deep neckline and sparkly gold pants, while also noting that it looked like Woodley had been attacked with scissors. She suggested that there seemed to be an attempt to distract viewers with the cleavage, adding that only the Halle Berrys of the world can really pull off such looks, although she herself is fine with a little cleavage, emphasizing that a little goes a long way. This discussion comes as Kelly has faced her own share of criticism for outfit choices in the past, including a strappy dress she wore at the Republican National Convention in 2016.
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(UPDATED September 17, 2026 05:57 UTC)
Shailene Woodley's stylist, Karla Welch, recently addressed the backlash regarding Woodley's outfit. In a post on Instagram Threads, Welch emphasized that while opinions are welcome, being rude and taking pleasure in negativity is unacceptable. She made these remarks on Tuesday, September 15, highlighting the importance of respectful conversation.
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(UPDATED September 17, 2026 01:24 UTC)
Actress Shailene Woodley faced intense criticism for her outfit at the 2026 Emmys, which became the subject of numerous memes, despite her winning her first Emmy for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series for her role in Hulu’s Paradise. Former Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly took to her SiriusXM show to critique Woodley's ensemble, describing the top as "extremely low-cut" and comparing it to a wrestling singlet, while calling the pants "ugly" and likening them to "a tan burlap sack." Kelly suggested that Woodley's outfit was an attempt to distract from her appearance, stating, "I blame your stylist, not you," during her detailed critique.