Viola Davis walked the Oscars red carpet in a daring white gown covered in cutouts

• Viola Davis wore a custom Alexander McQueen dress for the 2021 Oscars on Sunday.
• Her white gown was sleeveless with a floor-length skirt and crisscross straps.
• The bodice of Davis' dress was also covered in floral cutouts, creating a see-through effect.

White gowns were popular at the Oscars this weekend, but none were as daring as the one worn by Viola Davis.

The actress walked the red carpet on Sunday in a sleeveless dress custom-made for her by Alexander McQueen. The bodice of Davis' dress was covered in floral cutouts that created a see-through effect and led to crisscross-style straps. Her skirt, on the other hand, was made from chiffon and reached the floor.

She completed her look with dangling diamond earrings, a curly updo hairstyle, smokey eye makeup, sparkling bracelets, and dark nail polish. Davis also carried a white clutch that was embellished with crystals.

Davis' white gown is a departure from the brighter looks she's sported for awards shows held earlier this year.

At the SAG Awards, for example, the actress wore a neon-green dress with metallic embellishments. Davis also wore bright pink makeup with the ensemble.

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Davis, who is usually styled by Elizabeth Stewart, also wore a vibrant look for the NAACP Awards in March. Her sleeveless gown that night had a scoop-style neckline, peplum bodice, and a magenta, orange, and blue floral print.

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Davis is nominated in this year's best actress in a leading role category for her role in "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom." The nod marks her fourth nomination, making her the most-nominated black actress in Oscars history.

Representatives for Alexander McQueen did not immediately respond to Insider's request for comment.