Tems has broken her silence on criticism for her Oscars outfit blocking other people's views - and it doesn't seem like she's all that bothered.
The Nigerian-born singer, 27, whose full name is Temilade Openiyi, had stunned on the red (well, champagne-colored this year...) carpet in an elaborate white chiffon gown.
The dramatic dress had a thigh split and swathes of material that swirled around her head before cascading down to make the skirt of her gown.
While she looked great for the photos, fans soon noticed that the dress was something of a massive inconvenience when it came to sitting down and watching the show, blocking the view of several people behind her.
Viewers took to social media to criticize the star for the lack of consideration for those sitting behind her, who were left staring at the back of the veil instead of being able to watch the show.
One wrote: "Imagine waiting your whole life to be at the Oscars and you end up sitting behind a stratus cloud."
Another added: "The dress is beautiful but impractical for being an audience member—which is a shared experience. Being considerate is courteous. But that said, she looks stunning."
Others wrote: "extremely rude and inconsiderate" and "It’s distracting and inconsiderate. Anyone who wears something that’s obstructing another person’s view is only thinking of themselves."
Some even suggested that the dress should have been made with a detachable hood so that she could still give maximum drama for the photos but remove it when seated so that others behind her could actually see the stage.
Tems was nominated for Best Original Song for 'Lift Me Up' from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, which was performed by Rihanna on the night.
However, the track did not end up winning the coveted award, with the Oscar going to 'Naatu Naatu' from the Telugu-language film RRR, which made history by becoming the first Indian film song to win an Academy Award.
Following the complaints about her obstructive outfit, Tems has finally spoken out - and she doesn't appear to be remorseful for blocking other people's view.
She shared a series of snaps in the outfits on Instagram, captioning them: "Uh Ohh!", before doing the same on Twitter and writing: "Oops."
Needless to say, fans were not best impressed with the lack of empathy for those who were sat behind her, commenting: "Not taking accountability is not nice. How would you feel if it were you having to sit behind someone with an outfit that blocked the view."
Others added: "You need to apologize for the person who sat behind you at the Oscars", and: "Totally lack of respect and consideration."
Fans added: "Don’t be selfish, wear something sensible and respect others right to enjoy the event! You need to apologize," and: "Beautiful dress but whoever designed you and even you, yourself could have some common courtesy."
Other awards show attendees take note - leave the large headgear on the red carpet for the sake of everyone sat behind you trying to enjoy their night.
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