Going once, going twice, sold! Phoebe Waller-Bridge’seBay auction only had one bid, but an anonymous buyer purchased it for $40,000 AUD — which converts to approximately $27,400 USD.
UPDATE:
On Thursday, January 9, the star’s Ralph & Russo suit worn to the 2020 Golden Globes went up for auction on eBay for a minimum bid of $77,000.00 AUD ($53,024 USD). Interested buyers will be able to place a bid until January 20.
The commerce platform states, “After careful consideration, Phoebe Waller-Bridge has decided to equally split the winning bid between her three chosen charities; the Australian Red Cross Disaster Relief & Recovery Fund, which will help Red Cross emergency teams continue to be there in the wake of these devastating fires and WIRES Wildlife Rescue Emergency Fund and Wildlife Victoria who are both on the ground assisting in the rehabilitation and recovery of thousands of Aussie wildlife.”
Original story below:
Fleabag star Phoebe Waller-Bridge revealed that she’ll be auctioning off the Ralph & Russo suit she wore to the 77th annual Golden Globes ceremony to help fight the Australian bushfires.
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The 34-year-old star shared the news in the press room after accepting her award for best actress in a comedy or musical television series on Sunday, January 5.
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“We’ve hatched an amazing plan with Ralph & Russo, the Australian designers who created this incredible couture suit, which is the most extraordinary thing I’ve ever worn,” said Waller-Bridge in a video shared by Variety. “We’re going to auction it and the money raised will go towards relief in Australia.”
“It’s a beautiful idea from the team and I’m excited to be part of that,” the actress concluded.
The London fashion label took to Instagram on Sunday, January 5, to share a photo of the Golden Globe winner’s stunning ensemble.
The Ralph & Russo team captioned the pic, “British actress, writer and producer Phoebe Waller-Bridge looked effortlessly chic at the 77th annual @goldenglobes wearing a black tailleur crafted in Chantilly lace, featuring a silk duchess tuxedo lapel and a geometric black and gold ribbon appliqué finished with hand embellishment.”
Waller-Bridge is one of many celebrities who have been giving back in the wake of the catastrophic bushfires. Husband and wife Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban announced on Saturday, January 4, that they donated $500,000 to the Rural Fire Services. Urban and Kidman posted a photo on Instagram with information about who to donate to. In the caption, Urban wrote, “Our family’s support, thoughts, and prayers are with everyone affected by the fires all over Australia.”
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A day prior, P!nk announced that she’s donating, too. “I am totally devastated watching what is happening in Australia right now with the horrific bushfires,” the singer shared on her Instagram feed. “I am pledging a donation of $500,000 directly to the local fire services that are battling so hard on the frontlines. My heart goes out to our friends and family in Oz.”