Leeloo – The Fifth Element
One of the most infamous cult classics, “The Fifth Element,” was full of bizarre costumes and cinematic scenes. One thing stood out to audiences, though, and you didn’t have to wait that long into the movie to spot it — the infamous bandage bikini worn by Leeloo (played by Milla Jovovich) at the beginning of the film.
Many thought that the costume showed a little too much of the actress, but she herself didn’t mind. She just acted as though she was wearing a regular bikini and continued delivering the best performance of her career.
Mia Thermopolis - Princess Diaries
To transform into a true princess, Mia needed to look like one, and that's where the right dress comes in. The gown made her come alive as a princess in the film, and though it may have seemed like "just a dress," it managed to make quite an impact.
The dress sparked controversy. Some loved it, and others said it sent the wrong message to young viewers. Many believed that the take-away from the film is that you can't be accepted without looking beautiful.
Martha - Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
The 2017 sequel to the classic "Jumanji" was a smash in theaters. One thing that wasn't a smash, though, was Martha's costume. There was outrage over the fact that she was wearing an outfit that looked too small for her. Karen Gillan (who portrayed Martha) and the filmmakers explained that there was good reason for the lack of clothing.
Though, at the end of the day, this was a classic example and conversation starter about how women are objectified in video games.
Padma & Parvati Patil - Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Harry Potter fans will remember how beautiful The Yule Ball was. All of the Hogwarts kids all dressed up in extravagant suits and dresses. But there seemed to be two characters who missed out on the royal treatment. The Patil sisters didn't seem as fancy as the rest of the students attending.
It bothered people so much that they complained that their outfits could be seen as everyday attire for Indian women. That's when the costume designers spoke up and said that there wasn't any underlining statement, but rather an attempt to draw attention to Hermione's gown.
Imperator Furiosa - Mad Max Fury World
Though the costume designers won an Oscar for Charlize Theron's outfit in the classic movie's remake, the costume itself sparked some controversy.
It seemed like an impractical choice of attire but worked perfectly for the setting it was worn in. Somehow, it made quite an impact in the Hollywood costume design world.