NBC pulled Natalie Morales' interview with Seth Meyers over a bizarre reason: 'That dress...'
In March 2019, actress Natalie Morales appeared on 'Late Night with Seth Meyers.' Per Yahoo, during the interview, Morales wore a pink and orange dress featuring a daring front cut-out; however, little did the 'The Morning Show' star know, it became the focal point of interest online. The Things reported that the video had been removed by NBC after viewers took to social media to comment on her attire. One Twitter user questioned, "What happened to the center of Natalie Morales’ shirt? Did she get it caught on something coming out on stage?" Another remarked on host Seth Meyers' professionalism, noting, "I’ve got to say, Seth Meyers is a true pro! Didn’t. Look. Once!"
That dress you were wearing! I've got to say, Seth Meyers @LateNightSeth @SethMeyers is a true Pro! Didn't. Look. Once!
— Dr. DudeBehavior 🌊 (@DudeBehavior) March 21, 2019
Because I'm sure Natalie, if somebody was wearing a similar dress, across from you, with that much cleavage exposed!
You would have been looking too! pic.twitter.com/wujREtozIH
However, taken aback by the removal of the show, Morales took to Twitter and gave her two cents about the incident. She tweeted, "Apparently people are making a big deal out of cleavage like breasts haven’t been around since the actual beginning of humankind. Get a LIFE. It’s a body part. A great one, but so are eyes and arms and fingers. I DO NOT HAVE TIME FOR YOUR MOMMY ISSUES. I GOT A SHOW TO PROMOTE."
Despite the controversy, Morales continued to receive support from fans and colleagues. Per The Daily Telegraph, actor Stephen Amell responded to her tweet, leading Morales to clarify, "Hey all, I appreciate the support, but Stephen is a friend and is joking." According to The Things, in the years following the incident, Morales continued to thrive in her career. The 'Parks and Recreation' star joined the cast of Grey's Anatomy season 21 as Dr. Monica Beltran. Speaking about her experience, Morales said, "It totally came out of the blue for me... I’d never played a doctor before."
Surprisingly, Natalie Morales isn't the only one who has fallen prey to wardrobe struggles on late-night shows. According to HuffPost, Olivia Munn, the "Predator' and "Iron Man 2' actress, faced a similar moment on 'The Late Show with David Letterman' when a high-slit skirt led to a wardrobe malfunction. Instead of letting the situation rattle her, Munn handled it with humor, later tweeting, "Note to self: No more high-slit skirts." Entertainment Weekly also noted one interview where Dakota Johnson's dress kept falling off of her left shoulder when the actress appeared on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live.'
Wardrobe mishaps aren’t just limited to actresses. According to a New York Post article, the 'Scream 7' movie actor Mark Consuelos also faced a similar mishap. During an opening segment on 'Live with Kelly and Mark,' Consuelos, unknowingly, sat through an entire discussion with his fly wide open. It wasn’t until they were about to transition into the “Stump Mark” segment that he finally noticed. Turning to Ripa with a mix of horror and amusement, he blurted out, "My zipper’s down!" The moment, caught on live television, became an instant talking point, with Ripa playfully making a dramatic show of checking his lap when they returned on camera.