Demi Moore was among a number of dazzling stars who gathered at the premiere of FX’s new series, Feud: Capote vs. The Swans, held at the Museum of Modern Art in New York on Tuesday.
The Indecent Proposal star, 61, channelled old Hollywood glam in a spectacular black and white gown in the shape on a swan — a nod to the show, set in the 1960’s and 70’s. The actress accessorized her show-stopping outfit with dangling earrings and silver bracelets.
Many of her co-stars, including Diane Lane, 59, opted for grand monochrome looks, with Diane wowing in a busty black and white gown.
Calista Flockhart, 59, was a vision in a plunging dress with a black torso and a striped bottom. Meanwhile Naomi Watts, 55, sizzled in a black lace ensemble with side cut-outs.
The ‘Swans’ were the New York City socialites who welcomed author Truman Capote into their high-flying circles, only to ruthlessly jettison him when he aired out their dirty laundry in public.
Demi Moore, Diane Lane, Calista Flockhart, and Naomi Watts gathered at the premiere of FX’s new series, Feud: Capote vs. The Swans, held at the Museum of Modern Art in New York on Tuesday
The Indecent Proposal star, 61, channelled old Hollywood glam in a spectacular black and white gown in the shape on a swan — a nod to the show, set in the 1960’s and 70’s
Like Demi, Naomi added a swan element to her look, holding a unique silver swan clutch in her hand. The British actress teamed her look with elegant elbow length black satin gloves.
Her blonde tresses were parted on the side, and she further sparkled up her look with chunky silver earrings.
Watts was joined by her husband Billy Crudup, 55, who looked dashing in a black suit and a bowtie.
Feud: Capote vs. The Swans stars Tom Hollander as Truman Capote, in the story of his dramatic exile from the New York beau monde.
Truman charmed his way into the highest echelons of New York society, becoming the confidante of many of its top trophy wives, whom he called his ‘Swans.’
The break came in 1975, when he published a now infamous short story in Esquire called La Côte Basque, 1965, dishing the dirt on his extremely thinly-veiled friends.
Furious and wounded at his betrayal, the Swans closed ranks and ejected him from their circle, much to Truman’s shock and dismay.
‘What did they expect?’ he moaned. ‘I’m a writer, and I use everything. Did all those people think I was there just to entertain them?’
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The actress accessorized her show-stopping outfit with dangling earrings and silver bracelets
Demi wore her raven tresses in a straight style
Moore plays Ann Woodward, a social climber who killed her husband Billy Woodward at home with a shotgun and avoided a trial by insisting she thought he was a burglar; Ann and Billy pictured in 1955 days before his death
Many of her co-stars, including Diane, 59, opted for grand monochrome looks, with Diane wowing in a busty black and white gown
The star posed next to the black swan display at the premiere
Diane plays the acid-tongued society maven Nancy ‘Slim’ Keith, pictured in 1974, who husband-hopped from Howard Hawks to Leland Heyward to an English baron
Calista, 59, was a vision in a plunging dress with a black torso and a striped bottom
Harrison Ford’s wife wore delicate glam for the occasion
Calista plays Jackie Kennedy’s perpetually eclipsed younger sister Lee Radziwill. Lee, pictured in 1969, also stuck by Truman after he was ejected from the world of the Swans, though they had a separate falling-out years later
Naomi, 55, sizzled in a black lace ensemble with side cut-outs
She accessorized with a unique swan clutch
The blonde beauty showed off the dress from the back
Watts was joined by her husband Billy Crudup, 55, who looked dashing in a black suit and a bowtie
The pair got married last year
Watts features as Babe Paley (pictured in 1967), the wife of CBS president Bill Paley and a woman widely regarded as one of the most beautiful and stylish in New York
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Moore stars as Ann ‘Bang-Bang’ Woodward who died in 1975 at age 59. She was a showgirl, model, and radio actress turned notorious Manhattan socialite.
She became a scandalous figure when she killed her wealthy husband at home with a shotgun and avoided having to go to trial by insisting she thought he was a burglar.
When she got word that Truman’s story was about to air out her past all over again and suggest she murdered her husband deliberately, Ann committed suicide.
‘Well, that’s that,’ her mother-in-law remarked. ‘She shot my son, and Truman just murdered her, and so now I suppose we don’t have to worry about that anymore.’
Diane plays the acid-tongued society maven Nancy ‘Slim’ Keith, who husband-hopped from Howard Hawks to Leland Heyward to an English baron.
In La Côte Basque, 1965, Slim is rendered as ‘Lady Ina Coolbirth,’ an American who has married her way into the British aristocracy and spends the story gleefully spilling her dearest friends’ nastiest secrets.
Calista plays Jackie Kennedy’s perpetually eclipsed younger sister Lee Radziwill.
Watts features as Babe Paley, the wife of CBS president Bill Paley and a woman widely regarded as one of the most beautiful and stylish in New York.
Of all the Swans, Babe was among those most hurt by the Esquire piece, inasmuch as she had regarded Truman as a close and trusted friend.
Molly Ringwald, 55, thrilled in a black velvet gown with a white tulle shawl
The actress wore her auburn tresses parted on the side and style into bouncy curls
She stars as Johnny Carson’s second ex-wife Joanne, whose home was the site of Truman’s death
Chloe Sevigny, 49, stunned in a sleeveless white gown and black gloves
Chloe plays horsewoman and fashion plate CZ Guest, who remained friends with Truman after the furor over the story – an act of loyalty possibly made easier by the fact she was not turned into one of his characters
Emma Roberts, 32, was also in attendance, and looked lovely in an elegant white gown with a fuzzy white bolero
She completed her look with a bedazzled silver purse and dangling earrings
Succession’s Annabelle Dexter-Jones, 37, looked cool as ever in a fuzzy black coat and trendy white boots
Real Housewives of New York City stars Bethenny Frankel, 53, and Sonja Morgan, 60, stunned in black ensembles
Sonja was the belle of the ball and wore a sparkling crown atop her head
The reality star twirled in her splendid gown
Rose Byrne, 44, was business chic in a black suit over a white button-up
She wore her brunette tresses in light waves
The beauty opted for delicate glam
She was joined by Alison Wright, 47, who took the plunge in a low-cut black gown
Annette Bening and Warren Beatty’s daughter Ella Beatty, 23, stunned in a black velvet halter neck gown
Her long blonde locks were styled into loose waves
Newcomer Ella was sweetly pictured holding hands with Calista at the event
Daughter of billionaire Bill Gates, Phoebe Gates, 21, looked lovely in a shimmering nude dress and heels
Girls star Jemima Kirke, 38, opted for a pop of color, wearing a bright green jacket, black jeans, and red heels
Marin Ireland donned a sleek all-black look, Sienna Skye stunned in an opulent white hat, Veronika Molnar showed off her style in a transparent black gown
Amelie Zilber and Kathryn Gallagher sizzled in black
Alexis Martin Woodall stuck to the theme of the night, wearing a monochrome look
Julia Nightingale stunned in a white silk slip dress and matching heels. She was joined by Sophia Anne Caruso, who put on an eye-popping display in a see-through black dress with yellow lingerie underneath
Sophia wore a white rose in her auburn tresses
Sophie Sumner, 34, sparkled in a plunging silver gown and gloves
The beauty gave a twirl in the gown
Lou Eyrich wore a statement cream pantsuit and elaborate gold earrings
Samantha Barry and Rebecca Creskoff opted for business chic looks
Prince Achileas-Andreas of Greece, 23, and his girlfriend Isabella Massenet made a stylish pair
Thomas Newman and Julia Newman matched in black
Tom Hollander, 56, who stars as author Truman Capote in the show, looked dapper in a black suit
He played it up for the cameras
Zac Posen and Tony Shalhoub both looked elegant in suits
Disney CEO Bob Iger, 72, sported a black suit and no tie
Creator Ryan Murphy, 58, cut a handsome figure
Molly Ringwald, 55, thrilled in a black velvet gown with a white tulle shawl.
The actress wore her auburn tresses parted on the side and style into bouncy curls.
She stars as Johnny Carson’s second ex-wife Joanne, whose home was the site of Truman’s death.
Chloe Sevigny, 49, stunned in a sleeveless white gown and black gloves at the premiere.
The Brown Bunny star plays horsewoman and fashion plate CZ Guest, who remained friends with Truman after the furor over the story – an act of loyalty possibly made easier by the fact she was not turned into one of his characters.
Emma Roberts, 32, was also in attendance, and looked lovely in an elegant white gown with a fuzzy white bolero.
She completed her look with a bedazzled silver purse and dangling earrings.
Succession’s Annabelle Dexter-Jones, 37, looked cool as ever in a fuzzy black coat and trendy white boots.
Tom Hollander, 56, who stars as author Truman Capote in the show, looked dapper in a black suit.
Daughter of billionaire Bill Gates, Phoebe Gates, 21, looked lovely in a shimmering nude dress and heels.
The swans and their leading man were pictured posing together
The cast happily posed together
They also struck a pose with Ryan
Premiering January 31, Feud: Capote vs. The Swans follows Truman Capote’s dramatic exile from the New York beau monde. Truman charmed his way into the highest echelons of New York society, becoming the confidante of many of its top trophy wives, whom he called his ‘Swans’
Demi was pictured arriving to the event
The star’s glam looked flawless for the evening
Calista was pictured arriving to the event
Real Housewives of New York City star Bethenny Frankel, 53, showed off her toned legs in a glamorous black gown with a thigh-high slit.
Her co-star Sonja Morgan, 60, put on a busty display in a plunging black gown. Sonja was the belle of the ball and wore a sparkling crown atop her head.
Julia Nightingale stunned in a white silk slip dress and matching heels.
She was joined by Sophia Anne Caruso, who put on an eye-popping display in a see-through black dress with yellow lingerie underneath.
Girls star Jemima Kirke, 38, opted for a pop of color, wearing a bright green jacket, black jeans, and red heels.
Rose Byrne, 44, was business chic in a black suit over a white button-up. She was joined by Alison Wright, 47, who took the plunge in a low-cut black gown.
Marin Ireland donned a sleek all-black look, Sienna Skye stunned in an opulent white hat, Veronika Molnar showed off her style in a transparent black gown.
Sophie Sumner, 34, sparkled in a plunging silver gown and gloves.
Annette Bening and Warren Beatty’s daughter Ella Beatty, 23, stunned in a black velvet halter neck gown.
Creator Ryan Murphy, 58, cut a handsome figure in a polka dot black suit. Thomas Newman and Julia Newman matched in black.
Later on Demi switched out of her swan gown for the afterparty at The Plaza Hotel, wearing a chic black dress with a white collar
Demi was all smiles as she made her way to the event
She posed in front of a yellow taxi
Chloe and Emma stayed in the same looks for the bash
Emma looked sophisticated as ever
Bethenny also attended the after party
Ella made her way to the soirée
She stars as Kerry O’Shea in the series
Playwright Jon Robin Baitz looked dashing in a black suit
Director Gus Van Sant bundled up in a black coat and grey scarf
Earlier in the night Demi showed off her spectacular look on social media
The beauty sizzled in her swan gown
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Prince Achileas-Andreas of Greece, 23, and his girlfriend Isabella Massenet made a stylish pair.
Lou Eyrich wore a statement cream pantsuit and elaborate gold earrings.
Also present at the premiere was Disney CEO Bob Iger, Amelie Zilber, Alexis Martin Woodall, Samantha Barry, Rebecca Creskoff and Kathryn Gallagher.
Later on Demi switched out of her swan gown for the afterparty at The Plaza Hotel, wearing a chic black dress with a white collar. The bash was also attended by a number of the other stars.
The show is the second season of the anthology television series Feud created by Ryan Murphy for FX, which debuted in 2017.
Directed by Gus Van Sant, Max Winkler, and Jennifer Lynch, it is written by Jon Robin Baitz.
The highly-anticipated series is set to kick off January 31.