Donatella Versace Gets Stuck In Elevator At LGBT Event, Footage Of Rescue

Donatella Versace really knows how to make an entrance, even if it involves getting stuck in an elevator … which is what went down as she arrived to cohost an event at the L.A. LGBT Center with Dwyane Wade.

Sources tell TMZ it was a full house in the elevator, as the designer was held prisoner with her assistant, her publicist, her security, the center’s CMO, and the head of Versace PR for 10-15 minutes — and we’ve got the footage of them finally being freed.

As you can see, the elevator clearly has a mind of its own, refusing to cooperate. But, security on the other side steps in to save the day, prying those stubborn doors open with their bare hands … and Versace eventually emerges, looking somewhat dazed and confused.

The rest of DV’s team trickled out behind … and we’re told everyone survived the whole situation unscathed. Talk about a fashion emergency averted!

The fire department arrived on the scene to double-check everything shortly after … and it looks like there are no major lingering issues over the elevator incident.

Of course, the show must go on … and Versace went on to be named the Org’s Global Ambassador and also donated $50,000 to the center.

Donatella even turned the situation into a charming anecdote during her speech after being introduced by Wade, saying: “I feel so honored to be here tonight. It’s so emotional for me — but also because I was stuck in the elevator. I thought I was never going to make it to this roof, but I did!”