If there is one thing about America Ferrera, it is that the stars know how to put on the show—not just on the big screen.  

While walking the red carpet for the 96th Academy Awards on Sunday, 3 May 10, the Barbie actress turned heads in a sizzling hot pink Versace gown, apparently taking 400 hours to make and needing the nimble hands of seven tailors, ABC News reported.

Ferrera's flamboyant dress was made entirely of pink chain mail, creating an airy glow. The silhouette of her gown featured a square neckline and sculptural bodycon shapes that flowed into subtle avenues. 

For a momentous occasion, the 39-year-old actress completed her look with a pair of simple stud earrings, but decided to go bold with her necklace as she flaunted her elegant silver collar adorned with beaming jewels and added an undoubtedly luxurious touch.

"It feels like a princess fairy-tale moment," Ferrera tells E.He told the news. "Princess Barbie in a fairy tale, it's me.

As for her gram, Ferrera leaned on the look of her glamorous make-up, opting for soft smoky eyes, pink blush, and bare lips. The sister of the travel pants star wore her silky dark brown hair in a classy bob parted on the side.

Before she hit the carpet, Ferrera showed her followers a behind-the-scenes look at her glamorous process, posting a brief video of herself on her Instagram story while priming her hair and skin.

Her stylist, Carla Welch, also shared a behind・the-scenes video in which Look gets together. "We thought we'd save Pink in the end," he said.She captioned the video of Ferrera posing in a dress.

Ferrera's stunning red carpet appearance follows the more laid-back outfit she wore just a day ago. 3/9 (Sat) Ferrera attended the annual Chanel and Charles Finch pre・Oscar dinner with Margot Robbie at the historic Beverly Hills Hotel. The actress wore a chic all-black Chanel outfit, consisting of a satin asymmetrical top and belted trousers. She finished her look with a embellished Chanel chain bag, black pumps and chunky gold bracelet. 

Tonight, Ferrera walks away at the glimmering Gold Academy Awards as she is nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Barbie Chan

"It's so surreal and a dream come true for me," Ferrera told Entertainment Tonight when asked about her nomination. He told Entertainment Weekly. "I remember viscerally watching the Academy Awards, watching Halle Berry win, watching Julia Roberts win, being a kid who dreamed that one day I would be in that room," she added.