People.com Entertainment Movies 'Tidying Up' 's Marie Kondo Sparks Joy on Red Carpet With Oscars Debut Marie Kondo chose a light pink Jenny Packham gown for her Oscars debut By Rachel DeSantis Rachel DeSantis Instagram Twitter Rachel DeSantis is a writer/reporter covering music at PEOPLE. She has held various roles since joining the brand in 2019, and was previously a member of the human interest team. As a music writer, Rachel interviews everyone from rock-and-roll legends to up-and-coming stars for magazine feature stories and digital news stories. Rachel is based in New York City, and previously worked as an entertainment reporter at the New York Daily News after getting her start as an Entertainment Weekly intern. She has a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Maryland. People Editorial Guidelines Published on February 24, 2019 05:58 PM Share Tweet Pin Email Marie Kondo is sparking joy at the 2019 Academy Awards. The organizing consultant and author, who rose to TV fame earlier this year with Netflix’s Tidying Up with Marie Kondo, was on hand for Sunday’s Oscars 2019 ceremony as a special guest of Access. The star, 34, chose a light pink lace Jenny Packham gown for her Oscars debut, which she picked out with the help of Access’ Kit Hoover and Olympic figure skater Adam Rippon. Rippon, 29, is an avid fan of Kondo’s, and frequently tweets his passion for her and her show. Be sure to check out PEOPLE’s full Oscars coverage to get the latest news on film’s biggest night. “I would let Marie Kondo reorganize the organs in my body,” he wrote on Twitter Feb. 6. Christopher Polk/REX/Shutterstock The group helped Kondo pick her special outfit in a clip that aired on Access Thursday. “It’s my first time, I’m nervous!” Kondo said of walking the red carpet. “I’m looking for a dress that sparks joy.” RELATED VIDEO:The Biggest Oscar Noms Surprises & Snubs In The Actress Categories Inside Oscars Rehearsals! Tina Fey, Serena Williams’ Daughter and a Classic SNL Reunion Kondo told the outlet she’s eagerly anticipating a meeting with Emma Stone, who’s up for a Best Supporting Actress trophy for her work in The Favourite — and admitted she’s also hoping for a glimpse of Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga, who are each nominated for multiple prizes for A Star Is Born. The 91st Academy Awards are broadcasting live from Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 24 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.