Bella Heathcote, the Australian actress of English and Dutch ethnicity, stands at 5ft 6in (167.6 cm), making her roughly two inches taller than the average Australian woman, who typically measures 5ft 4in (162.6 cm).
Known for her striking features and a US shoe size 8, Heathcote has become a fixture in both independent cinema and major franchises, with standout roles in Dark Shadows (2012), Pride and Prejudice and Zombies (2016), and Fifty Shades Darker (2017). Her television work includes acclaimed turns in The Man in the High Castle and Strange Angel.
Beyond her acting credits, Heathcote is frequently celebrated for her sophisticated approach to red-carpet dressing. A prime example of her sartorial precision occurred at the 69th Cannes Film Festival in France on May 20, 2016, where she demonstrated how to master high-fashion texture and silhouette.
Bella Heathcote opted for a Giambattista Valli Fall 2014 Couture strapless dress adorned with floral embroidery, reaching a tea-length
Executing a look with this much detail requires careful accessorizing. This Giambattista Valli ensemble, paired with metallic accents, is widely considered one of her most successful fashion moments.
Bella Heathcote elegantly donned a Giambattista Valli Fall 2014 Couture floral dress, adding to the charm of The Neon Demon photocall
The actress was a vision at the photo call for her movie with Elle Fanning, The Neon Demon. She grounded the floral couture with silver metallic Giuseppe Zanotti peep-toe shoes, providing a modern edge to the feminine aesthetic.
Bella Heathcote was dressed in a Giambattista Valli Couture dress, Giuseppe Zanotti shoes, and Repossi jewelry
Love Bella Heathcote’s Cannes metallic moment? She’s in great company—Your Next Shoes has spotted plenty of stars reaching for Giuseppe Zanotti silver heels when they want that high-shine, red-carpet finish: Jessica Alba made silver metallic Giuseppe Zanotti pumps pop against a turquoise dress, Naomie Harris elevated florals with sleek silver Giuseppe Zanotti slingback heels, and Karen Gillan turned to the iconic Zanotti “Harmony” sandals in mirrored silver.
For more mirrored-metal glamour, Heidi Klum finished her VMAs look with Giuseppe Zanotti “Harmony” metallic heels, while Karolina Kurkova toned down a bold outfit with silver metallic Giuseppe Zanotti pointed-toe pumps—and for a fun throwback comparison, Julianne Hough and Brittany Snow both hit the red carpet in metallic Giuseppe Zanotti heels.
Bella Heathcote styled her floral dress with silver metallic platform sandals from Giuseppe Zanotti
Bella Heathcote made a striking appearance at a photo call for “The Neon Demon” in the Palais de Festival for the 69th Cannes Film Festival in France on May 20, 2016 (Credit: Euan Cherry / WENN / Dave Bedrosian / Future Image)
Bella Heathcote’s choice of a bold red lip provided a delightful contrast against the dress
Bella Heathcote, Elle Fanning, and Nicolas Winding Refn worked together on the 2016 psychological horror film The Neon Demon
Bella’s foot-fashion moments go beyond Cannes: she also turned heads in strappy Giuseppe Zanotti sandals at the Los Angeles premiere of The Neon Demon, where her sky-high metallic heels added luxe contrast to a sequined Alexander McQueen Pre-Fall 2016 dress in Hollywood on June 14, 2016.
Bella Heathcote stole the spotlight with gold, metallic gladiator sandals by Giuseppe Zanotti and a shimmering Alexander McQueen dress at the premiere of Amazon’s ‘The Neon Demon’ at ArcLight Cinemas Cinerama Dome on June 14, 2016, in Hollywood, California (Credit: Jaguar PS / Shutterstock)
For fans of Bella’s fashion and personality beyond the red carpet, don’t miss our feature on her fashion-forward wardrobe, her off-duty mindset, and creative inspirations. That piece pairs well with her high-heel moments, offering a fuller picture of the actress’s personal style philosophy and how it informs her red-carpet choices.