Madelyn Cline Steals the Night in a Bold and Revealing NFL Honors Dress
Madelyn Cline stepped into the spotlight this week and quickly became one of the most talked-about names at the 15th Annual NFL Honors. The event took place on Thursday, Feb. 5, at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco, bringing Hollywood and football together for one big night.
The 28-year-old actress walked the red carpet wearing a soft baby blue gown designed by Christopher Esber. The dress featured a ruched top and a deep neckline that stood out instantly. It was a clear shift from the laid-back style fans know from her Outer Banks character. Cline was at the event as one of the celebrity presenters, and her look matched the moment.
Her makeup was clean and glowing, finished with pink lips and shaped brows. According to posts shared online, her longtime makeup artist Jennifer Luney Tioseco handled the look.
Even though the night focused on football stars, attention quickly turned to Cline’s personal life. Just days earlier, she caused a stir online after commenting on a post from celebrity gossip account DeuxMoi. The post showed photos of Cline out in West Hollywood with actor Lukas Gage and hinted at a possible new romance.
Madelyn Cline stuns at the 15th Annual NFL Honors. 📷 pic.twitter.com/9I8DHwoImD
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Cline commented love of my life under the post and added a joking note about there being better photos of her. The comment spread fast across social media. She later explained that the glossy look of their skin in the photos was because they had just gotten a laser skin treatment that day.
She and Gage have been friends for years, but recent public outings have kept people guessing. Their appearances together include a night out at Paris Hilton’s book launch party in January, which only added fuel to the rumors. Neither has confirmed a relationship.
Away from the gossip, Cline is staying busy. She is currently filming the fifth and final season of Netflix’s Outer Banks. She has shared on social media that the show ending feels very emotional and marks the close of a huge chapter in her life.
Cline has also earned praise for speaking up on set. According to reports shared by fans online, she stepped in during a tense moment between a director and a production assistant while filming Outer Banks, drawing support for promoting safer workspaces.
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