Jessica Chastain Pairs Avant-Garde Platforms With Luxury Heels for “The Good Nurse” Press Tour

In the fall of 2022, Jessica Chastain pivoted from her Oscar-winning turn as Tammy Faye Bakker to portray the quiet courage of real-life nurse Amy Loughren in Netflix’s The Good Nurse.

The Good Nurse had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 11, 2022, and was released in select US theaters on October 19, 2022, before its Netflix streaming release on October 26, 2022.

The Good Nurse stars Eddie Redmayne and Jessica Chastain share a quiet moment in the Netflix true-crime drama (Credit: Netflix)

Starring alongside Eddie Redmayne, who played prolific serial killer Charles Cullen, Chastain used the film’s global press tour to showcase a masterclass in transitional footwear—pairing avant-garde silhouettes with timeless luxury heels.

From the world premiere in Toronto to the high-profile screening at the Paris Theater in Midtown Manhattan on October 18, 2022, the actress balanced the film’s somber subject matter with a vibrant, high-fashion press circuit.

Below, we break down the designer heels and styling choices that defined her wardrobe during the New York City leg of the tour.

White Bow Drama: Jessica Chastain’s Carolina Herrera Mini & Stuart Weitzman Platform Sandals

For the New York premiere of The Good Nurse, Jessica Chastain graced the red carpet at the Paris Theater in a look that favored architectural details over heavy accessorizing.

She was joined by co-star Eddie Redmayne, who opted for a deconstructed black suit by Maison Margiela featuring patchwork detailing and loose-fitting trousers.

Eddie Redmayne looks handsome in a Maison Margiela deconstructed suit while Jessica Chastain is sleek in a white mini dress for the New York premiere of The Good Nurse on October 18, 2022 (Credit: Darla Khazei / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

The actress looked radiant, showcasing a white mini dress from Carolina Herrera’s Fall 2022 collection. Designed by Wes Gordon, the sleek number featured an asymmetric neckline and a one-shoulder design adorned with four oversized bow accents.

While a pink version of the silk A-line dress was released at Moda Operandi for $3,490, Chastain’s crisp white version provided the perfect canvas for her choice of footwear.

Jessica Chastain lets her legs and sleek black platform sandals shine in a white one-shoulder Carolina Herrera mini dress sculpted with dramatic oversized bows (Credit: Darla Khazei / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

The Eyes of Tammy Faye actress skipped the jewelry entirely, instead drawing the eye downward to a pair of black Stuart Weitzman “Nudist Hollywood” platform sandals.

Jessica Chastain styles her red tresses in loose waves and wears shimmering eyeshadow, fluttery lashes, and pink lipstick (Credit: Darla Khazei / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

Gucci Goes Graphic: Gianvito Rossi “Dasha” Pumps Elevate a Jacquard Jumpsuit

Following the premiere, Chastain was busy making the media rounds to promote her new movie.

She stopped by CBS Mornings on Wednesday, where she was pictured in a black Gucci jacquard jumpsuit. Designed with the house’s signature double G motif, the jumpsuit features a jacket-like zip-up top with a waist-cinching wide belt and straight-leg pants.

Jessica Chastain steps out at CBS Mornings in a black Gucci jacquard jumpsuit, elevating the sleek look with Gianvito Rossi “Dasha” platform pumps on October 19, 2022 (Credit: Roger Wong / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

She elevated the sporty look by slipping her feet into a pair of Gianvito Rossi “Dasha” leather platform pumps.

Jessica Chastain elevates her sporty Gucci patterned jumpsuit with Gianvito Rossi Dasha platform pumps (Credit: ROGER WONG / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

The pumps feature 1.5-inch platform soles and 4.5-inch stiletto heels, finished with sleek pointed toes.

A classic style, the Dasha pumps by Gianvito Rossi feature pointed toes and are set upon platform soles and stiletto heels

Keeping the look classy, the Molly’s Game actress accessorized with understated jewelry, including a pair of long drop earrings and a statement ring.

Her long auburn tresses tumbled down her back in soft waves, while her features were highlighted with minimal makeup.

She wore shimmering eyeshadow and mascara to accentuate her blue eyes, and added a sweep of pink blush to her cheeks and rosy-red gloss to her lips.

Jessica Chastain wears her long auburn tresses down in waves and highlights her features with soft pink makeup (Credit: ROGER WONG / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

Emerald Elegance: Victoria Beckham Wrap Dress Paired With Jimmy Choo “Max” Platforms

Later that day, Jessica Chastain was pictured showcasing another sleek look while arriving for a Q&A for The Good Nurse at the DGA Theater.

The Dark Phoenix star was hard not to notice in a green satin dress from Victoria Beckham’s Resort 2023 collection. It’s a wrap-style dress that drapes over her curves, featuring cape sleeves, a gathered bodice with a sexy asymmetric neckline, and a cinched-in waist.

Jessica Chastain shows how to wear a green Victoria Beckham wrap-style dress with metallic platform sandals as she arrives for a Q&A at DGA Theater on October 19, 2022, in New York City (Credit: Darla Khazei / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

Wearing minimal jewelry, Chastain kept the look effortlessly chic by pairing her midi dress with Jimmy Choo metallic gold stiletto heels.

She showed off her feet in the “Max” platform sandals, which featured a thin ankle strap, peep toes, platforms, and stiletto heels.

Jessica Chastain shows off her feet in Jimmy Choo “Max” metallic platform sandals, featuring peep toes, slim ankle straps, and sky-high stiletto heels (Credit: Darla Khazei / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

Is The Good Nurse a True Story?

The Good Nurse is a drama film based on the 2013 true-crime book of the same name by Charles Graeber, available on Amazon.

Jessica Chastain portrays Amy Loughren, a devoted nurse and single mother grappling with a serious heart condition in Netflix’s The Good Nurse (Credit: Netflix)

It tells the true story of Amy Loughren, an ICU nurse who became a confidential informant and helped put a stop to the killing spree of her serial killer colleague, Charles Cullen.

Eddie Redmayne delivers a chilling performance as Charles Cullen in Netflix’s The Good Nurse (Credit: Netflix)

Danish screenwriter and filmmaker Tobias Lindholm admitted that he didn’t want The Good Nurse, his first English-language film, to become a typical true-crime film that glamorizes the crimes; instead, he wanted to focus on friendship and humanity.

“We realized that it wasn’t a story only about the serial killer. It was about a friendship. And it was a proof of humanity,” Lindholm told The Wrap.

Tobias Lindholm and Caroline Blanco attend the New York screening of The Good Nurse, with Blanco shimmering in a delicate, embellished sheer gown paired with understated neutral heels (Credit: Roger Wong / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

Jessica Chastain has admitted she often struggles with true-crime stories, explaining that she prefers narratives that highlight humanity rather than sensationalism.

After speaking with director Tobias Lindholm, she was drawn to The Good Nurse for its focus on compassion over shock, noting that the film shows empathy—not violence—as the force that ultimately stops harm.

Eddie Redmayne echoed that sentiment, describing the story as one rooted in complicated friendship and humanity, shaped by the unsettling gentleness and vulnerability he observed when meeting the real Amy Loughren.

The cast and director of The Good Nurse pose alongside the real-life ICU nurse Amy Loughren at the film’s London premiere, marking a rare red-carpet moment that bridges true crime and real-world heroism (Credit: Stuart Hardy / ABACA / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

Jessica Chastain and Eddie Redmayne Went to Nursing School

To prepare for their roles, Jessica Chastain and Eddie Redmayne attended nursing school.

“We spent about two weeks in the classroom—and there’s no way of bonding with someone better than being reduced to being back in the classroom,” Redmayne told Entertainment Weekly.

Eddie Redmayne and Jessica Chastain went to a nursing school to prepare themselves for their respective roles in The Good Nurse (Credit: Doug Peters / PA Images / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

Eddie Redmayne joked that he was “always useless at biology,” while praising Jessica Chastain for quickly excelling during their nursing school training, noting her natural confidence and hands-on approach.

Chastain agreed, describing her instinct to jump in and try things immediately, though both actors ultimately concluded—humorously—that neither would make a particularly good nurse in real life.

Jessica Chastain and Eddie Redmayne attend the 2nd Annual Academy Museum Gala, with Chastain channeling Old Hollywood glamour in an Oscar de la Renta floral gown paired with gold Casadei platform sandals, while Redmayne opts for a sharp Prada double-breasted tuxedo on October 15, 2022 (Credit: Koi Sojer / Startraksphoto / Cover Images)

Jessica Chastain’s Press-Tour Heels Prove Why She’s a Red-Carpet Shoe Icon

From sculptural platform sandals to timeless stiletto pumps, Jessica Chastain’s The Good Nurse press tour reinforced her reputation as a master of shoe-driven styling—using heels not just to complete a look, but to define it. Whether she’s anchoring bold silhouettes or elevating minimalist ensembles, her footwear choices consistently deliver elegance, proportion, and red-carpet impact.