The 2026 awards season is just getting started but the red carpets have already been filled with celebrities wearing a variety of outstanding designer heels and shoes. Pointed toe heels remained a popular choice, paired with the traditional formal wear of awards ceremonies, while others stars have been more playful with their footwear.
The styles have ranged from classic satin pumps by Jimmy Choo and Christian Louboutin to dainty minimalist sandals by Femme LA to bold Marc Jacobs heels and floral Balenciaga mules. With the Golden Globe Awards, Critics Choice Awards, and other awards already behind us, take a look at the most memorable shoes from the 2026 awards season, so far.
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Kate Hudson
Image Credit: FilmMagic Kate Hudson attends the 37th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Film Awards at Palm Springs Convention Center on Jan. 3 in Palm Springs, California.
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Kate Hudson’s shoes
Image Credit: FilmMagic Hudson elevated her look with Andrea Wazen’s Katy platform lace peep toe pumps with a 140mm heel in all black.
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Amanda Seyfried
Image Credit: Getty Images for Palm Springs International Film Society Amanda Seyfried attends the 37th Annual Palm Springs International Film Awards at Palm Springs Convention Center on Jan. 3 in Palm Springs, California.
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Amanda Seyfried’s Shoes
Image Credit: Getty Images for Palm Springs International Film Society Seyfried wore the Aquazzura Mon Amour 105 pumps in embroidered mesh with a stiletto heel.
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Chase Infiniti
Image Credit: Getty Images Chase Infiniti attends the AFI Awards Luncheon at the Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills on Jan. 9 in Los Angeles, California.
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Chase Infiniti’s Shoes
Image Credit: Getty Images The “One Battle After Another” star wore Christian Louboutin’s Degraqueen embellished PVC pumps featuring a pointed toe and crystal embellishments.
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Nikki Glaser
Image Credit: FilmMagic Nikki Glaser attended the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on Jan. 11 in Beverly Hills, California.
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Nikki Glaser’s Shoes
Image Credit: FilmMagic She wore Jimmy Choo “Brigitte” pumps in a satin light pink shade.
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Mia Goth
Image Credit: Getty Images for Palm Springs International Film Society Mia Goth attends the 37th Annual Palm Springs International Film Awards at Palm Springs Convention Center on Jan. 3 in Palm Springs, California.
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Mia Goth’s Shoes
Image Credit: Getty Images for Palm Springs International Film Society She went for a pair of minimalist heels, opting for Femme LA’s Andx Sandal in black, which featured ultra slim straps and a pointed toe.
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Tessa Thompson
Image Credit: Getty Images for Vanity Fair Tessa Thompson attended the Vanity Fair and Amazon MGM Studios Celebrate Awards Season 2026 celebration at Bar Marmont on Jan. 10 in Los Angeles, California.
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Tessa Thompson’s Shoes
Image Credit: Getty Images for Vanity Fair She wore the Jude Fame Pump in white brushed leather.
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Amal Clooney
Image Credit: Getty Images for Netflix George Clooney and Amal Clooney attend Netflix’s Golden Globe afterparty 2026 at Spago on Jan. 11 in Beverly Hills, California.
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Amal Clooney’s Shoes
Image Credit: Getty Images for Netflix She wore her go-to pair of Gianvito Rossi Plexi Pumps in gold.
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Malin Akerman
Image Credit: Getty Images for Netflix Malin Akerman attends Netflix’s Golden Globe afterparty 2026 at Spago on Jan. 11 in Beverly Hills, California.
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Malin Akerman’ Shoes
Image Credit: Getty Images for Netflix She was styled by Molly Levin and paired her white Acler dress with burgundy Christian Louboutin’s Completa Rouge Imperial Pumps, which featured a unique asymmetrical vamp.
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Tessa Thompson
Image Credit: Getty Images for Netflix Thompson, who appears twice on this list for her standout footwear choices, attended Netflix’s Golden Globe afterparty 2026 at Spago on Jan. 11 in Beverly Hills, California.
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Tessa Thompson’s Shoes
Image Credit: Getty Images for Netflix She wore leather floral mules from the Balenciaga spring 2026 collection.
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Jessie Buckley
Image Credit: Getty Images Jessie Buckley attended the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on Jan. 11 in Beverly Hills, California.
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Jessie Buckley’s Shoes.
Image Credit: Getty Images Buckley wore the Jimmy Choo ‘Love’ pumps in a light blue shade.
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Gwyneth Paltrow
Image Credit: Getty Images Gwyneth Paltrow attends the AFI Awards Luncheon at the Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills on Jan. 9, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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Gwyneth Paltrow’s Shoes
Image Credit: Getty Images Paltrow opted for the Proenza Schouler Tee Asymmetric Thong Sandals in a slick black nappa leather from the spring 2026 collection.
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Sara Foster
Image Credit: Getty Images for Netflix Sara Foster attends Netflix’s Golden Globe afterparty 2026 at Spago on Jan. 11 in Beverly Hills, California.
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Sara Foster’s Shoes
Image Credit: Getty Images for Netflix She wore a pair of Jimmy Choo Saeda 100mm black suede sandal with a crystal-embellished ankle strap.
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Audrey Nuna
Image Credit: Getty Images Audrey Nuna attends the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on Jan. 4 in Santa Monica, California.
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Audrey Nuna’s Shoes
Image Credit: Getty Images The singer wore black pumps from Marc Jacobs featuring an exaggerated, cartoonish silhouette with an extreme upturned toe and a chunky block heel. While they might not be a traditional red carpet shoe, the shoes were a standout for their bold and eye-grabbing design.
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Teyana Taylor
Image Credit: Getty Images Teyana Taylor attended the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on Jan. 4 in Santa Monica, California.
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Teyana Taylor’s Shoes
Image Credit: Getty Images She wore the Saint Laurent fall 2025 Joe over-the-knee boots in smooth black leather.
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Jennifer Garner
Image Credit: Getty Images Jennifer Garner attends the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on Jan. 11 in Beverly Hills, California.
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Jennifer Garner’s Shoes
Image Credit: Getty Images She wore Roger Vivier’s Rose Vivier pumps in black satin.