Sabine Getty found herself in quite a predicament during the 2026 Oscars when her elegant gown became ensnared in an escalator’s mechanism. This unexpected turn of events unfolded at the prestigious Dolby Theatre, leaving the socialite momentarily stranded.
The 41-year-old, married to hedge fund magnate Joseph Getty, took to Instagram to share the chaotic incident with her followers. Her post provided a candid glimpse into the glamorous yet unpredictable world of red carpet events.
For the occasion, the Lebanese jewelry designer had chosen a striking sleeveless Ralph Lauren gown. The ivory silk dress, with its floor-grazing length and stylish cutouts at the back, added a touch of allure to her sophisticated appearance. Her blonde hair was styled in soft curls, pulled back to showcase her elegant mini earrings.
However, the elegance of her attire turned into a challenge when the hem of her dress became caught at the base of the escalator, preventing her from moving freely. This unforeseen fashion mishap at such a high-profile event certainly added an unexpected twist to her Oscars night.
Getty could be seen sitting at the base of an escalator inside the Dolby Theatre where the awards ceremony had taken place.
The hem of her gown appeared to have gotten caught at the very bottom, making it impossible for her to move.
Sabine Getty, 41, experienced a dramatic moment when her gown got stuck in an escalator at the 2026 Oscars
The socialite jumped to her main Instagram page this week to offer a glimpse at the ‘hectic’ incident
Other staff members were spotted assisting the star by trying to pry her dress out of the escalator.
During a short clip included in the post, Getty was crouched down as she said, ‘It’s such a beautiful dress!’
Someone off camera suggested to make the ensemble ‘shorter’ which caused the star to throw her hands to her face.
‘No, it’s really sad,’ the designer said as staff continued to find a way to get the gown out.
Another slide in the Instagram carousel showed a text message which read: ‘Like I expected hectic but nowhere near escalator near death dress massacre hectic.’
In the caption of the post, she simply penned to her followers: ‘The DRAMA @theacademy.’
The mom-of-two previously opened up about how she gets ready when it comes to attending glitzy events.
‘I get excited to get dressed up when I have a great dress to wear,’ she told Tatler last year. ‘I think for me it’s that way round. It’s not so much the event. Although, I do love a beautiful museum summer party.’
Getty could be seen sitting at the base of an escalator inside the Dolby Theatre where the awards ceremony had taken place
The hem of her gown appeared to have gotten caught at the very bottom, making it impossible for her to move
‘No, it’s really sad,’ the designer said as staff continued to find a way to get the gown out
Another slide in the Instagram carousel showed a text message which read: ‘Like I expected hectic but nowhere near escalator near death dress massacre hectic’
She continued, ‘I think that comes from spending so much time in England where you have such lovely ones – the Serpentine, the V&A – but it’s always the dress that leads me.’
Getty attended the 98th Annual Academy Awards due to one of the projects she was recently involved in being nominated.
She was an executive producer on the 2025 docudrama film titled The Voice Of Hind Rajab.
The premise is: ‘Red Crescent volunteers receive an emergency call. A 6-year-old girl is trapped in a car under IDF fire in Gaza, pleading for rescue.
‘While trying to keep her on the line, they do everything they can to get an ambulance to her,’ per an IMDB synopsis.
The movie had garnered a nomination for Best International Feature Film – which went to Sentimental Value.
Getty was an executive producer on the 2025 docudrama film titled The Voice Of Hind Rajab – which had been nominated for Best International Feature Film
Back in 2015, the media personality tied the knot with Joseph Getty – who is a descendant of oil tycoon J. Paul Getty.
The couple are parents to daughter Gene and son Jupiter.
Last year, both she and Joseph celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary and the socialite reflected on the milestone while talking to Vogue Arabia.
‘It feels like a real achievement. Covid was a turning point; being together 24/7 isn’t easy,’ she explained.
‘But we faced challenges and came out stronger. We’re happiest just hanging out together. That’s what comes from marrying your best friend.’
Getty was born in Geneva and raised in both Switzerland as well as Lebanon.
Back in 2015, the media personality tied the knot with Joseph Getty – who is a descendant of oil tycoon J. Paul Getty
‘My soul is Lebanese; I may not look it, but at my core, I am,’ the designer told the publication. ‘I moved from the manicured order of Geneva to the wild, intoxicating beauty of Beirut’; seen in February in London
‘My soul is Lebanese; I may not look it, but at my core, I am,’ the designer told the publication. ‘I moved from the manicured order of Geneva to the wild, intoxicating beauty of Beirut.’
She added, ‘In Achrafieh, I saw graceful, traditional homes beside bullet-riddled ruins. That contrast – chaos and elegance coexisting – taught me to find beauty everywhere.’
It has also been an inspiration when it comes to her own creativity and fashion.
‘Color excites me, but I feel my best in black. It’s about silhouette – black creates that striking column effect,’ Getty said. ‘Fashion shouldn’t be too serious. It’s a playground for self-expression.’
