Charlize Theron turned heads with an unexpected red-carpet look at a recent star-studded event, but while fans praised parts of her outfit, others were distracted by her unusual choice of footwear.
The Apex actress stepped out in a bright emerald green fringe halterneck gown from Givenchy by Sarah Burton’s Spring/Summer 2027 ready-to-wear collection for the inaugural Airbnb.org Gala in Los Angeles on October 28.
The dramatic column gown featured an all-over fringe design, a high halter neckline, bugle-bead embroidery along the collar and waistband, an open back, and high side slits.
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Charlize Theron Wears Fringe Dress With Pom-Pom Shoes
However, it was Theron’s shoes that sparked the most conversation. She paired the statement dress with black open-toe heels adorned with oversized fuzzy pom-poms, leaving some fans wondering whether she had accidentally stepped out in slippers.
For accessories, the mom of two wore emerald-cut emerald and diamond Gypset hoop earrings and a diamond ring by Jessica McCormack.
Styled by Leslie Fremar, Theron completed the look with her platinum blonde hair pulled back into a messy updo. She added a deep berry lipstick while keeping the rest of her makeup minimal.
Fans quickly took to social media to share their mixed reactions, with several questioning whether the shoes worked with the dramatic gown.
“Did she come out the house with her slippers on?” one person asked.
“Either the dress or the shoes but not together,” another commented.
“Was so distracted by what the event is that I almost missed those shoes, truly a choice, like everything else here,” someone else wrote.
Another fan joked, “She was in such a hurry to be on time to the Airbnb.org Gala that she forgot she left the house in her slippers.”
“Charlize baby you need to fire your stylist, so many swings and misses for her lately,” another person said.
“The dress itself works, and she looks beautiful....from the ankles up. I'm at a loss for words about the ankle down,” one commenter added.
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“Those shoes are really distracting,” another wrote.
“Why ruin the dress with the shoes??? Also I want the hem of the dress to hit like one inch lower but maybe it’s just the camera angle,” someone else commented.
“The shoes are seriously ugly,” another critic declared.
The inaugural Airbnb.org Gala took place on October 28 at Milk Studios in Los Angeles. Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, the charity event brought together A-list celebrities, athletes, and community members to support the organization's work.
Among the stars in attendance were Matthew McConaughey, Joaquin Phoenix, Jessica Alba, Jaden Smith, Demi Lovato, and Sienna Miller, along with other notable guests.
