Anne Hathaway apologizes, releases statement about Oscars dress

Actress Anne Hathaway accepts the best supporting actress award for "Les Miserables" onstage during the Oscars held at the Dolby Theatre on Feb. 24, 2013, in Hollywood, Calif. / Kevin Winter/Getty Images

Now we know the full story behind Anne Hathaway's Oscars dress.

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Oscars 2013: Red carpet

Hathaway, the winner of best supporting actress, opted for a pink Prada gown, one that sparked a lot of "nipplegate" talk. But it wasn't her first choice. Hathaway, 30, released a statement Tuesday explaining what happened and apologizing for the "disappointment" she caused.

"It came to my attention late Saturday night that there would be a dress worn to the Oscars that is remarkably similar to the Valentino I had intended to wear, and so I decided it was best for all involved to change my plans," she told People.

"Though I love the dress I did wear, it was a difficult last minute decision as I had so looked forward to wearing Valentino in honor of the deep and meaningful relationship I have enjoyed with the house and with Valentino himself. I deeply regret any disappointment caused."

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Joanna Coles, editor in chief of Cosmopolitan and a former mentor to the designers on "Project Runway: All Stars," said on "CBS This Morning," "Those are not her real nipples, but that's not the point. The point is, the first law on the red carpet is 'do no harm.'"

Hathaway, who was honored Sunday for her portrayal of Fantine in "Les Miserables," wore Valentino last fall at her wedding.

[Aussie_convict]

First it was her gash now her nipples. Cmon Anne just do a role with full frontal nudity so we can all go and beat our ***** like they owe us money.

[TheNetdogg]

Did she actually apologize for being a Nippled-American? I'm sorry she felt she had to do that. I thought the dress was sweet. I love pink.

[Old_Bag]

This is a ridiculous story, and I cannot believe that someone was actually paid to observe and write this tripe! Grow up, America!

[RJames55]

I liked the dress and do not see anything wrong with it. Anyone could tell the dress had darts. Much to do about nothing.

[Old_Bag]

The phrase is "Much ADO about nothing." Otherwise, I agree with you.

[williefess]

What an infantile country we are when a woman's nipples are seen with such disgust that a fuss is raised over such foolishness..grow up America!

[Scimajor]

"Those are not her real nipples,..."

Errr...... they were prosthetic nipples?

[KPeters_from_UK]

They were dress darts, idiot.

[hbullis]

That's not her real nipples.....were they designed into the dress? What did I miss...

[rwsmith29456]

Erasmus - Thanks for making that clear as I had absolutely no idea what this story was about from reading the article.

[tychicum]

I thought I would choke when Barbara Streisand started to sing about "mammaries" ... specially after the opening number. :-)