Singer Jessica Simpson arrives at the VH1 Big In ‘05 Awards held at Stage 15 on the Sony lot on December 3, 2005/Catherine Zeta-Jones with her husband Michael Douglas and friends at the “Taverna del Marinaio” in Portofino.Photo:Mark Mainz/Getty; Cobra Team / BACKGRID
Mark Mainz/Getty; Cobra Team / BACKGRID
Jessica Simpsonknows a thing or two about rocking a show-stopping dress — and she’s all forCatherine Zeta-Jonesdoing the same.
The singer, 43, took toInstagramon Sunday to share her admiration for the Welsh actress, 43, who recently wore the same purple maxi dress that Simpson wore to the VH1 Big in ‘05 Awards in December 2005.
“Sexy never goes out of style,” Simpson captioned the Instagram Story, alongside a white heart emoji.
Catherine Zeta-Jones with her husband Michael Douglas and friends at the “Taverna del Marinaio” in Portofino.Cobra Team / BACKGRID
Cobra Team / BACKGRID
Zeta-Joneswore the dresswhile on vacation with her husband, actorMichael Douglas, at the Taverna del Marinaio in Portofino, Italy, on July 31.
Zeta-Jones paired the outfit with sunglasses and espadrille while walking hand-in-hand with theFatal Attractionstar, who was pictured in white trousers, a navy blue shirt and black shoes.
The Ungaro look was what Simpson wore to receive her “Big Stylin’" award at the show in ‘05 — just weeks after theSweet Kissessinger announced her split from 98 Degrees alum and then-husbandNick Lachey.
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Simpson accessorized her dress with large, silver hoop earrings and black peep-toe heels.
Zeta-Jones had no intention of revenge when she donned the dress in Italy, but as always, had style in mind.
The Mask of Zorroactress posted selfies of herself onInstagramon July 27, looking stunning in a one-piece swimsuit. With round sunglasses, a massive straw hat and a cheeky pout, Zeta-Jones wrote “Ciao” under her photos, adding a sun emoji, alluding to her European summer.
source: people.com
