Lady Gaga Goes Makeup-Free for 2023 Oscars Performance After Commanding the Red Carpet in Butt-Baring Gown

 Lady Gaga decided to go back to the basics with her style for a stripped-back performance of "Hold My Hand" at the 2023 Oscars.

During Sunday's award show, the Grammy-winning songstress hit the stage for a powerfully raw performance of the Top Gun: Maverick track, which was nominated for Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Song). Gaga's nomination for the track was among the Tom Cruise-led film's six total nods, which also includes Best Picture

Gaga's presence and hard-hitting vocals contrasted her pared-down performance outfit, which only included a black T-shirt, ripped jeans and sneakers. She also sang with a makeup-free face and twisted her hair into a French braid updo.

The Star Is Born actress introduced the song with an inspiring message on community and love.

"It's deeply personal for me," she began. "I think that we all need each other. We need a lot of love to walk through this life. We all need a hero sometimes — there's heroes all around us in unassuming places. But, you might find that you could be your own hero even if you feel broken inside."

Gaga's natural laid-back appearance was a striking contrast to her high-glamour red carpet ensemble. Ahead of the ceremony, she took the spotlight in a Versace gown originally modeled by supermodel Gigi Hadid during the label's recent Fall/Winter 2023 runway show in Los Angeles.

The dress featured a mesh long-sleeve bodice with corset panels that seamlessly transitioned into a full low-waisted skirt exposing her backside.

She also sported a slicked-back updo, diamond collar necklace, glossy red lip and smoky eye.