The Sunset Boulevard star embraced Old Hollywood glam with a daring twist—and earned her first Tony nomination in the process.
By [Your Name] | June 10, 2025
Nicole Scherzinger brought smoldering glamour to the 2025 Tony Awards, arriving at New York City’s iconic Radio City Music Hall in a show-stopping red Rodarte gown that felt like a scene straight from Sunset Boulevard—the very production that earned her a Tony Award nomination for Best Actress in a Musical.
A Gown That Channels Norma Desmond, With a Modern Edge
Dressed in a custom, floor-length sequined strapless gown by Rodarte, Scherzinger served full drama and high fashion. The gown’s blood-red hue was a striking nod to the dark, seductive energy of her character, Norma Desmond, the faded silent film star at the center of Sunset Blvd.
Designed with an elegant Old Hollywood silhouette, the gown featured a thigh-high slit that added a bold, contemporary touch. She completed the look with matching pointed-toe red heels and a glittering teardrop pendant necklace, paired with diamond stud earrings for just the right amount of sparkle.
A Glam Look as Dramatic as the Role
Scherzinger’s beauty look matched the mood—dramatic, sultry, and unforgettable. Her glam team created a bold red lip, crimson and gold eyeshadow, and long fluttering lashes, giving her an ethereal glow that perfectly complemented her statement gown. Her look felt like both a tribute to classic screen sirens and a celebration of her own evolution as a Broadway leading lady.
A Broadway Debut to Remember
The former Pussycat Dolls frontwoman made her Broadway debut this season in the highly anticipated Jamie Lloyd revival of Sunset Boulevard. Her performance as Norma Desmond has earned near-universal acclaim, with The Washington Post calling her “an astonishing force of nature.” Her Tony nomination marks a major milestone in her transition from pop music to powerhouse stage presence.
Sunset Blvd. is set to close at the St. James Theatre on July 20, following an extended run that reflects its strong critical and box office success.
