Conan O’Brien may not have hit the Oscars home run with his not-so-funny monologues. But someone from the sea of stars turned out to be an all rounder at the 2025 Academy Awards, and it is none other than Margaret Qualley. Amidst the increasing picks in the ring on who takes and deserves 007’s iconic role after Daniel Craig, the Oscars 2025 night gave away  Margaret Qualley as the quintessential female lead who has it in her with a stunning Bond tribute at the Dolby Theatre.

Margaret Qualley took center stage at Hollywood’s biggest night with a backdrop of suited-up dancers in a fiery red halter neck detailed gown, throwing kicks in the air to James Bond’s iconic theme. Although the Oscars red carpet already had Joe Alwyn addressing the role, it looks like the Academy just killed two birds with one stone, landing an equally impressive potential female lead for the rat race of Bond-esque caliber. 

Margaret Qualley’s performance during the James Bond tribute comes hot on the heels of the franchise’s plans to reset. Considering she has never really appeared before in the series, the appearance was quite surprising, to say the least. However, as soon as the performance went on air, the question began raging at large: is she going to be part of the franchise’s next iteration? 

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Although there are no confirmed reports about her Bond-girl era, it remains to be seen if the Oscars after-hours changes that. However, Margaret Qualley is taking the bond magic from the center stage to the red carpet all at once.

The Substance star and style icon, Margaret Qualley, is among this year’s Oscar presenters, and she made sure to keep the night electric. Not only did she stun with a surprise appearance during the James Bond tribute, but also channeled full Bond girl energy in a look that left jaws on the floor. According to Cosmopolitan, Qualley draped herself in head-to-toe Chanel, rocking a breathtaking backless gown complemented by a stunning backward diamond necklace.

Known for her typically sentimental and sweet red carpet style, this sultry, femme, fatale moment was a striking departure. Qualley was reportedly styled by Patricia Villirillo, with speculation in the air that her crystal fringe necklace, worn backward to emphasize her spine, was a clever nod to the Oscar-nominated The Substance. If the Oscars have mastered the art of killing two birds with one stone, this was a prime example—blending The Substance’s thematic fixation with the unapologetic allure of a Bond woman.

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