Miley Cyrus’ 2023 hit “Flowers” didn’t just make waves for allegedly being a response to Bruno Mars’ “When I Was Your Man” but also for its music video, where she donned a gold dress similar to the gown Jennifer Lawrence wore to the Hunger Games premiere in 2012.
Given the song's release on her ex-husband Liam Hemsworth’s birthday and amid cheating allegations, many believed the outfit was a subtle dig at both the actor and Lawrence.
Now, two years after the music video’s debut, Cyrus is finally breaking her silence about her controversial “Flowers” dress.
Was Miley Cyrus’ Gold Dress a Reference to Jennifer Lawrence?
While signing autographs before her appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! last week, a fan asked Cyrus if her gold dress in the Flowers music video was a reference to Lawrence.
“No but I love that dress of hers,” she said.
But despite putting the rumors to an end, many are not convinced of the Grammy Award winner’s answer.
In the comment section of the TikTok post, user @Jaydenkato believed that the singer-songwriter do not like the actress-producer.
“She nodded yes when she shook her head and then nodded no when she said she loved the dress…in my professional ‘how to spot a liar’ degree from TikTok that means something,” Eliza Wensley added.
Another one noticed the smile she gave after her answer, seemingly saying everything without words.
What Did Jennifer Lawrence Say About the Cheating Rumors?
Rumors had it that Lawrence and Hemsworth had a fling while the latter was still with Cyrus. The speculation began when the two co-starred in the Hunger Games series.
To add more fuel to the fire, the 34-year-old star once revealed that she and Chris Hemsworth’s brother shared an off-screen kiss—though she claimed it happened several years after his breakup with his ex-wife.
But despite her denial, Cyrus seemingly hinted at Lawrence and Hemsworth’s affair when she subtly referenced the No Hard Feelings star in her “Flowers” music video.
So, to clear the air once and for all, Lawrence once again debunked the rumors during her appearance on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen in June 2023.
“Not true. I would love to [respond], it’s not true. Total rumor,” she stressed.
Lawrence also assumed that it was likely just a “coincidence” when the former Disney star wore a similar-looking dress in the music video.
What Was the Dress Miley Cyrus Wore in ‘Flowers’ Music Video?
Though it can’t be denied that Cyrus and Lawrence’s dresses looked strikingly similar—both being slinky, shiny, and featuring ab cutouts—they still had a few key differences.
Cyrus’ outfit was from the fall 1991 vintage collection of Yves Saint Laurent, featuring an ab-baring silhouette and a slouchy hood.
Lawrence’s dress, on the other hand, was created by Prabal Gurung and distinct for its floor-grazing skirt and two prominent cutouts in the back.
So, with Cyrus’ recent revelation and Lawrence’s past denials, it looks like there’s no bad blood between the two, and the rumors are just fueled by fan theories and media speculation.
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