Designer Betsey Johnson, 83, Does Signature Split on Red Carpet at Elton John Oscars Party 2026
Betsey Johnson is showing off her flexibility at the age of 83!
The legendary fashion designer did a full split on the red carpet while making her entrance at the Elton John AIDS Foundation’s Academy Awards Viewing Party on Sunday (March 14) in West Hollywood, Calif.
If you didn’t know, splits have been Betsey‘s signature move on the red carpet for decades.
“The cartwheels and splits are a signature of mine. At 80, it sure isn’t super easy, but I will continue to split and cartwheel for as long as I can!” she told People a few years ago. “It’s all about staying healthy and in shape, to continue doing what you love.”
The Elton John AIDS Foundation is a leader in the global response to HIV. Since 1992, the organization has raised more than $650 million to support over 3,100 projects in 102 countries globally to increase access to health care, tackle LGBTQ+ stigma, and end AIDS.
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