Glenn Close stepped onto the red carpet at Crane Club in New York City on November 2, 2026, accompanied by British drag artist Alexis Stone, who wore full prosthetic makeup and an identical outfit to mirror the 79-year-old actress, as reported by Gayety.
Stars Arrive Wearing Coordinated Fringe Skirt Suits
The pair arrived in coordinated fringe-hem skirt suits from Matières Fécales’ spring 2027 collection, paired with dark leather gloves and tall boots, according to Gayety. Photographers captured Close looking up at her taller double with her mouth open before the two clasped gloved hands and laughed, Hello Magazine reported. Stone completed the look with a short blonde wig and dangling earrings matching Close’s accessories, noted by Entertainment Now via Gayety.
Cast Reunited for Season 2 Premiere
The appearance marked the New York premiere for the second season of Hulu’s legal drama All’s Fair, which centers on the attorneys of Grant, Ronson & Greene, according to Deadline. Close portrays experienced legal mentor Dina Standish in the Ryan Murphy series, which streams its new episodes on November 4, 2026, as detailed by Hello Magazine.
Co-stars Kim Kardashian, Sarah Paulson, Naomi Watts, Niecy Nash-Betts, and Teyana Taylor joined Close at the venue, according to Just Jared. Kardashian wore an Ashi Studio custom grey sculptural corset gown requiring over 500 hours of craftsmanship, Just Jared reported. Additional attendees at the Crane Club gathering included Matthew Noszka, Nyle DiMarco, and new Season 2 series regular Cauã Reymond, alongside Joe Gorga and Melissa Gorga.
On the red carpet, fellow leading ladies showcased distinct designer garments. Sarah Paulson wore a Roksanda dress, Niecy Nash-Betts arrived in Loube, Naomi Watts donned a Mugler creation, and Teyana Taylor stepped out in a Nicholas Oakwell Couture design.
Seeing double 👀 Alexis Stone as Glenn Close poses with Glenn Close in Matières Fécales for the ALL'S FAIR Season 2 premiere pic.twitter.com/kIJRiHPHFE
Behind the Scenes and Set Stories
Talk during the event turned to memorable moments during production, with Close identifying Kim Kardashian as a source of unstoppable laughter late at night. Close recalled a time when the cast could not stop laughing during a lengthy session at the conference table, noting it felt like they had been there for days or roughly eleven hours. Paulson remembered Close reacting by putting her head down on the table to plead for quiet. Kardashian reflected on the tone of the production, telling Variety that last season the cast initially thought they were working on a serious project before realizing they were part of a comedy.
Actor Previously Transformed into Multiple Famous Characters
Stone previously transformed into Close as Cruella de Vil from the 1996 live-action 101 Dalmatians for a Paris fashion show, prompting Stone to write on Instagram that your blessing to take on this project was beyond a dream come true,
as noted by Hello Magazine.
Stone’s past transformations include Mrs. Doubtfire, Lana Del Rey, and Miranda Priestly from The Devil Wears Prada, according to Hello Magazine. Stone told CNN in July 2025, When I was a kid, I loved being unrecognizable, wearing wigs, fat suits and clip-in teeth, and I think that naturally evolved.
Stone added that brands enjoy participating in viral stunts and noted that every look requires a crew, stating, There’s always an army of at least 10 people helping me.
Ahead of the red carpet, Close addressed her use of a cane in an Instagram video, explaining that she had undergone a complete hip replacement. Found out that my left hip was in really bad shape,
Close said, adding that she aimed to keep herself in running order,
according to Hello Magazine. Close reassured followers by stating, Don’t worry. I’m feeling great. I have my wonderful, wonderful family around me, and look forward to all the adventures coming.
Her attendance at the opening fulfilled a plan she had shared with followers during recovery, when she expressed hope of making the event.
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Alexis Stone and Glenn Close at the ‘All's Fair’ Season 2 premiere in New York. pic.twitter.com/udBbKg1EIv
Alexis Stone transformed into Glenn Close for the All’s Fair Season 2 premiere 🔥 Styled in Matières Fécales’ Spring 2027 collection. pic.twitter.com/ZVzqSWWXKn
Glenn Close… and Glenn Closer? 😅 The legendary actress met her match in drag artist Alexis Stone at the season premiere of All’s Fair in NYC! 👯 Glenn, 79, looked thrilled to be back on the red carpet as she continues to recover from hip replacement surgery ❤️🩹 📸: @jpasc24… pic.twitter.com/bGPoNOdA8p