HollyNolly: It HAS to fit! Oprah Winfrey reveals she is 'stitched' into her Stella McCartney gown for the 2014 BAFTAs

Monday, 17 February 2014

It HAS to fit! Oprah Winfrey reveals she is 'stitched' into her Stella McCartney gown for the 2014 BAFTAs

Red carpet gowns are often the subject of last minute changes and alterations to make the perfect fit for celebrities during awards season.

So props to Oprah Winfrey, 60, for revealing the reality of dressing up for the 2014 BAFTAs at London's Royal Opera House on Sunday night.

Oprah posted a hilarious video on her Instagram account admitting she was being 'literally stitched' into her Stella McCartney gown.

Make it fit! Oprah Winfrey reveals how she was stitched into her Stella McCartney gown at the 2014 BAFTAs on Sunday night

Oprah Winfrey tries on Stella McCartney gown for BAFTAs

She said: 'It's an hour to go and this is Raj and Giuseppe who are literally stitching me into my gown... Hello Stella McCartney!'

Oprah was nominated in the category of Best Supporting Actress for her role in Lee Daniel's The Butler, but lost out to American Hustle star Jennifer Lawrence.

Although Oprah was left out of the Oscar race this year, she also received the name nomination at the Screen Actors Guild Awards.

Last minute alterations: Oprah posted the hilarious video where she revealed she was being stitched in the floor-length gown

All for Oprah: The former talk show host showed the reality of getting ready for the red carpet behind the scenes

The former talk-show host was competing against Oscar winners Jennifer Lawrence and Julia Roberts, newcomer Lupita Nyong'o and respected British actress Sally Hawkins for the award.

The Butler – which received one further nomination for Make Up & Hair - is Oprah's third film outing as an actress. Other roles include 1998's Beloved and 1985's The Color Purple, which earned the former talk show host an Oscar nomination.

Talking about her nominations she told E! 'For someone who was trying not to embarrass myself, it is amazing.

The end result! After a few alterations Oprah Winfrey looked fabulous in the maroon coloured dress on the red carpet

Nominee: Oprah lost the BAFTA to American Hustle star Jennifer Lawrence

Backstage: Oprah posed with Gravity director Alfonso Cuaron and producer David Heyman

The best part is it is a jury of your peers,' said Oprah. 'It's people who do this for a living—don't make me cry now!—It's people who do this for a living saying we're going to give you a vote. We think what you did deserves this.'

Oprah is one of the richest woman in the world, with a net worth totalling $2.9 billion. Her empire includes the TV network OWN, two Oprah magazines (O and The Oprah Magazine) and the production company Harpo, just to name a few.