Brian Cox showed a little more than he bargained for at the 2025 Toronto Film Festival.
The Succession alum had an NSFW wardrobe malfunction while sporting a kilt to the premiere of his directorial debut Glenrothan on Sept. 11.
For the outing, Cox walked the red carpet in black tartan Scottish pleated skirt with a matching blazer and a vest. To top off his ensemble, he rocked brown-lensed sunglasses and a pair of knee-high boots.
And his fashion statement was turning heads for all the right reasons until he stepped on stage for the Q&A portion of the film’s premiere, during which Cox accidentally showed off his—er—precious jewels while sitting in front of the crowd with his legs wide.
When the racy blunder was called out by an audience member, the 79-year-old quipped to the crowd, per The Hollywood Reporter, “Is it that bad? Or that good?”
Cox zipped his legs up right after, though he made it clear he wasn’t going to let the snafu get him down.
“You have to wear the kilt the proper way,” he joked about leaving little to the imagination with his wardrobe. “The kilt is designed to make you cool and free. And it’s a f–king wonderful freedom.”
Of course, Cox wasn’t only wearing a kilt to the screening for comfort. The clothing piece was also an ode to his family drama Glenrothan, which centers on two estranged brothers who reunite in their homeland, the rural highlands of Scotland.
However, Cox—who, in addition to directing, stars in the movie alongside Alan Cumming—insisted that paying tribute to the themes of the story with his fashion wasn’t his idea initially.
“Whose idea was it to wear these f–king kilts?” he jokingly asked at one point during the screening. “Certainly not my idea. It was the producer’s idea. They always try to f–k you up, at the end of the day. They can be so vengeful sometimes.”
For more stars who stepped out at TIFF 2025, keep reading.
Kyla Weber and Vince Vaughn
The couple attended the world premiere of Easy’s Waltz at TIFF.
Austen Rydell & Billie Lourd
The Booksmart actress and her husband got a VIP Table at the Adulthood premiere party, sponsored by Campari and RodeoFX.
Alexandra Shipp
The actress made a red carpet appearance at the TIFF premiere of Glenrothan.
Brian Cox
Attended the Toronto International Film Festival for the premiere of his directorial debut, Glenrothan.
Matt Dillon
The There’s Something About Mary star hit the Toronto International Film Festival for the premiere of The Fence, taking on the lead role.
Natalie Portman
The Oscar-winning actress spoke onstage as Collider Media launched its TIFF studio activation at the Campari Cinema Center in Toronto on Sept. 6.
Simon Rex
The actor attended the premiere party for Easy’s Waltz, sponsored by Campari and Rodeo FX.
Jeon Jong-seo
Known for her breakout role in Burning, the South Korean actress attended TIFF for the premiere of Project Y as a member of the ensemble cast.
Kaya Scodelario
The Skins alum was pretty in pink at the Adulthood premiere party at Discreta sponsored by Campari and Rodeo FX.
Tom Blyth
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes actor walked the red carpet at TIFF for the premiere of The Fence.
Dylan Sprouse
The former Disney Channel star arrived in style for Latigo Films’ screening party for The Neglected during TIFF at the Campari Cinema Center.
Marijke Desouza, Ishaan Khatter, Neeraj Ghaywan, Janhvi Kapoor, Vishal Jethwa, and Janhvi Kapoor
The director, cast, and crew attended TIFF for the premiere of Homebound.
Channing Tatum
The Roofman star visited the Collider Media Studio at the Campari Cinema Center in Toronto on Sept. 6.
Han So-hee
Representing the cast of Project Y, the South Korean actress made an appearance at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival for the film’s world premiere.
Felicity Jones
The Theory of Everything and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story actress looked radiant in a fiery red gown featuring a classic a sculpted neckline, bold side cutouts, and a sleek, form-fitting design, all elevated by a sweeping, statement cape.
Toni Collette
Wearing a cream Zimmermann ensemble featuring a hypnotic appliqué bodice and matching midi skirt, the actress turned heads at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival premiere of Wayward.
Ben Petrie, Grace Glowicki, Dusty Machinelli, Madeleine Sims-Fewer, Julian Richings, Patricia Tulasne, Jesse LaVercombe and Ahmed Moneka
The director, cast, crew, and guests arrived at TIFF on September 10 for the premiere of Honey Bunch.
Sarah Gadon
She stepped out in an army green and black checkered dress for the TIFF premiere of Wayward on Sept. 9.
Maude Apatow & Tessa Thompson
The actresses were the guests of honor at The IMDb Dinner Party at KOST in Toronto on Sept. 8.
Catherine O’Hara
The actress known for Beetlejuice, Home Alone, and Schitt’s Creek dazzled in an Alberta Ferretti gown at the TIFF Tribute Awards during the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival.
Joel Edgerton
The actor from the Star Wars prequels Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith arrived at TIFF looking effortlessly stylish in an all-black ensemble.
Amanda Seyfried
She stunned in a black off-the-shoulder A-line cocktail midi dress, elegantly graced with delicate, flower-shaped gemstones, at the TIFF premiere of The Testament of Ann Lee on Sept. 9.
Mona Fastvold
On the red carpet ahead of the TIFF premiere of The Testament of Ann Lee, she wore a black satin, high-neck, sleeveless gown featuring a structured bodice.
Park Jeong-min, Kwon Hae-hyo, Shin Hyun-been, Yeon Sang-ho, Han Ji-hyeon and Im Seong-jae
The director and cast of The Ugly attended the film’s premiere at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival.
Lewis Pullman
Top Gun: Maverick and Bad Times at the El Royale star posed in a tan double-breasted two-piece suit at TIFF on Sept. 9 for the premiere of The Testament of Ann Lee.
Lily James
At the 2025 TIFF premiere of Swiped, the actress stunned in a black satin-back crepe gown by 16Arlington.
Georgia Grace Macy and William H. Macy
The father-daughter duo attended the world premiere of Train Dreams at TIFF on Sept. 9.
Colin Farrell
The Oscar-winning actor arrived at the Ballad of a Small Player premiere impeccably dressed in a pinstriped two-piece double breasted suit.
Fala Chen
Radiant in red, the Chinese-American actress graced the TIFF premiere of Ballad of a Small Player.
Scarlett Johansson
She attended the Eleanor the Great premiere in a custom Valentino gown by Alessandro Michele, paired with Prada sandals and Messika jewelry.
