Mackenzie Foy’s 5’2″ Style Secret: The Best Red Carpet Shoes for Petite Women

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Since her breakout role as Renesmee Cullen in The Twilight Saga, Mackenzie Christine Foy has transitioned from a child star into a sophisticated fixture of the fashion world.

Born on November 10, 2000, in Los Angeles, California, the actress has spent over a decade refining a red-carpet aesthetic that balances her ethereal features with high-fashion footwear choices.

Standing at 5 feet 2 inches (157.5 cm) tall and wearing a size 6 (US) shoe, Foy has become a style inspiration for petite women, frequently using specific shoe silhouettes to maximize her frame.

Mackenzie isn’t alone in mastering the art of styling a shorter frame on the red carpet — a challenge she shares with many of Hollywood’s most stylish petite stars.

Whether she is opting for leg-lengthening stiletto sandals or vintage-inspired Mary Janes, her footwear selection is a masterclass in proportion and poise.

Below, we look at her shoe size, height, and most memorable designer moments.

Mackenzie Foy’s Style Evolution: Petite Red-Carpet Looks & Signature Shoes

Mackenzie Foy’s refined ease was on full display when Foy stepped out to support close friend Joey King at the Los Angeles premiere of Netflix’s A Family Affair—a romantic comedy starring King alongside Nicole Kidman and Zac Efron—underscoring that the appearance was as much about friendship as it was about fashion.

Mackenzie Foy keeps the focus sleek and minimalist at the Los Angeles premiere of A Family Affair, pairing a fitted black cocktail dress with delicate black ankle-strap sandals that subtly elongate her silhouetteMackenzie Foy keeps the focus sleek and minimalist at the Los Angeles premiere of A Family Affair, pairing a fitted black cocktail dress with delicate black ankle-strap sandals that subtly elongate her silhouette on June 13, 2024 (Credit: Abaca Press / INSTARimages)

Her petite stature becomes especially noticeable when she’s photographed alongside much taller stars, such as director Ashley Avis, who stands at 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 m).

The height contrast highlights Foy’s graceful posture and ability to carry bold fashion looks even with a smaller frame.

Mackenzie Foy, in a classic black dress and white Mary Jane heels, poses with statuesque director Ashley Avis, who towers in metallic strappy stilettos, at the Los Angeles premiere of Wild Beauty: Mustang Spirit of the West on May 11, 2023Mackenzie Foy, in a classic black dress and white Mary Jane heels, poses with statuesque director Ashley Avis, who towers in metallic strappy stilettos, at the Los Angeles premiere of Wild Beauty: Mustang Spirit of the West on May 11, 2023 (Credit: Faye’s Vision / Cover Images)

She is best known for portraying Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson’s half-vampire daughter in the 2012 film The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2. In The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1, she is only briefly shown in a flash-forward scene.

Mackenzie Foy exudes vintage charm in a floral sheer Miu Miu dress paired with classic white Mary Jane heels at the Miu Miu Club event in Paris on June 29, 2019Mackenzie Foy exudes vintage charm in a floral sheer Miu Miu dress paired with classic white Mary Jane heels at the Miu Miu Club event in Paris on June 29, 2019 (Credit: Brian To / WENN / FayesVision / Adriana M. Barraza)

How Old Was Mackenzie Foy in Twilight? Renesmee Cullen & Early Fashion Moments

Both films were shot back-to-back as one project. Filming commenced on July 9, 2010, when Mackenzie Foy was 9 years old. She turned 12 just days before the premiere of The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 on November 16, 2012.

Mackenzie Foy as Renesmee Cullen with her on-screen parents Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson in The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 Mackenzie Foy as Renesmee Cullen with her on-screen parents Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson in The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2

“Being on Twilight, that was my first film. So everything I learned on that set, I was learning for the first time,” Foy told ET at the Nutcracker premiere in November 2018.

“That was a film that I really knew, and understood what a film is and how it worked. So anything that I did in that process really prepared me for the rest of my career.”

“I do. I do try to. They were just amazing people,” she said about keeping in touch with her Twilight parents. “I have so many wonderful memories just working with them and hanging out with them. So I do try to talk to them.”

A young Mackenzie Foy glows in a shimmering navy textured dress at the world premiere of The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 14, 2011A young Mackenzie Foy glows in a shimmering navy textured dress at the world premiere of The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 14, 2011

Thor: Ragnarok Premiere: Mackenzie Foy’s Miu Miu Sandals & Youthful Glam

In October 2017, the then-16-year-old actress was spotted on the red carpet at the premiere of the “Thor: Ragnarok” film in Hollywood.

Mackenzie Foy attends the 'Thor: Ragnarok' film premiere at El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood on October 10, 2017Mackenzie Foy attends the “Thor: Ragnarok” film premiere at El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood on October 10, 2017

It was a striking shift from the child star audiences once knew.

Leaving behind the whimsical costumes of her Twilight years, Mackenzie Foy embraced full designer polish in a blush-toned, crystal-studded Miu Miu two-piece that played beautifully against her porcelain complexion.

Mackenzie Foy sparkles in a blush pink embellished Miu Miu two-piece outfit paired with eye-catching metallic block-heel sandals at the Thor: Ragnarok premiere in HollywoodMackenzie Foy sparkles in a blush pink embellished Miu Miu two-piece outfit paired with eye-catching metallic block-heel sandals at the Thor: Ragnarok premiere in Hollywood

With the help of celebrity go-to stylists Jill Lincoln and Jordan Johnson, the actress polished the youthful look with a pair of Miu Miu embellished sandals and a Prada clutch.

Mackenzie Foy flaunts a soft nude pedicure in glamorous metallic Miu Miu sandals, featuring sculpted block heels adorned with sparkling crystal embellishmentsMackenzie Foy flaunts a soft nude pedicure in glamorous metallic Miu Miu sandals, featuring sculpted block heels adorned with sparkling crystal embellishments

After a brief hiatus following her role in ‘Interstellar’ (2015), Foy’s appearance at the Thor premiere marked a more mature era for the actress, who balanced finishing her education with her return to the spotlight in ‘The Nutcracker and the Four Realms’.

Mackenzie departs slightly from her Miu Miu look with a jewel-embellished Prada clutchMackenzie departs slightly from her Miu Miu look with a jewel-embellished Prada clutch

The actress returned to the big screen in 2018 as Princess Clara in “The Nutcracker and the Four Realms,” a 2018 American fantasy adventure film.

Mackenzie shows off a youthful glow in a high ponytail and rosy makeupMackenzie shows off a youthful glow in a high ponytail and rosy makeup

Mackenzie portrays Princess Clara Stahlbaum, a young girl who travels into the Four Realms, searching for a key to a gift from her late mother, Marie.

The film also stars Keira Knightley, Eugenio Derbez, Matthew Macfadyen, Richard E. Grant, Misty Copeland, Helen Mirren, and Morgan Freeman.

Mackenzie uploads a close up of her gorgeous Prada clutchMackenzie uploads a close-up of her gorgeous Prada clutch (Credit: Mackenzie Foy’s Instagram)

Check out Mackenzie’s gorgeous sandals:

Miu Miu metallic goat leather sandals

Miu Miu metallic goat leather sandals
Miu Miu metallic goat leather sandalsMiu Miu Metallic Goat Leather Sandals

Bold in Red: Mackenzie Foy’s Tamara Mellon Sandals at Marie Claire’s Fresh Faces

Earlier that same year, the young actress also showcased her feet in red Tamara Mellon sandals at Marie Claire’s “Fresh Faces” event.

Mackenzie Foy wearing a pink embellished Kate Spade New York dress at Marie Claire’s “Fresh Faces” in West Hollywood on April 21, 2017Mackenzie Foy’s playful pink embellished Kate Spade New York dress

She paired her shoes with a playful pink embellished Kate Spade New York dress and carried an Edie Parker ‘Jean’ clutch.

Mackenzie Foy wearing a pink embellished Kate Spade New York dressMackenzie Foy wearing a pink embellished Kate Spade New York dress at Marie Claire’s “Fresh Faces” in West Hollywood on April 21, 2017

The starlet carrying an Edie Parker ‘Jean’ clutchThe starlet carrying an Edie Parker ‘Jean’ clutch

Mackenzie Foy puts her polished toes on display in daring red Tamara Mellon sandals, featuring sleek transparent straps and slender stiletto heelsMackenzie Foy puts her polished toes on display in daring red Tamara Mellon sandals, featuring sleek transparent straps and slender stiletto heels

From Forks to the Front Row: Twilight’s Lasting Influence on Celebrity Shoe Style

Twilight may have introduced audiences to a new generation of stars, but for fashion fans, its legacy extends far beyond the screen. From Kristen Stewart’s evolution into a red-carpet rule-breaker to the unforgettable bridal shoes worn by Bella Swan, the franchise continues to shape conversations around celebrity footwear, style identity, and post-Twilight glow-ups.

For readers who want to explore how these stars translated cult-favorite fame into lasting fashion influence, these related Your Next Shoes features offer a deeper look at the shoes, silhouettes, and moments that defined—and redefined—the Twilight era.

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