While Naomi Grossman is best remembered as Pepper on American Horror Story: Asylum, the actress revealed a dramatically different side when she hit the red carpet for the Freak Show premiere in Hollywood on October 5, 2014.
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At just 5 feet tall with a US shoe size 5.5, she swapped prosthetics for couture, stepping out in a daring Natalia Fedner gown and elegant t-strap pumps.
Alongside Grossman, the night’s premiere spotlighted bold and unconventional style from Amazon Eve and Jyoti Amge’s striking height contrast, Rose Siggins’ inspiring presence, and playful shoe statements by singers Melanie Martinez and Neon Hitch—together creating one of the most unforgettable fashion moments in the AHS universe.
Naomi Grossman in Sheer Natalia Fedner Gown & T-Strap Pumps
Fans may forever remember Naomi Grossman as Pepper, the microcephalic character she played on American Horror Story: Asylum, but off-screen, she couldn’t be further from the haunting role.
At the season four premiere of the anthology series in Hollywood on October 5, 2014, the 5-foot-tall actress (152.4 cm), who wears a US shoe size 5.5, shed the prosthetics and transformed into a striking vision of confidence.
With her signature bald head, piercing blue eyes, and gap-toothed smile on full display, Grossman leaned into high-fashion drama, proving that petite stars can command the red carpet just as powerfully as their taller peers.
Naomi Grossman turned heads in Natalia Fedner’s daring sheer “Empress” gown at the American Horror Story: Freak Show premiere at TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood on October 5, 2014 (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / Nikki Nelson / FayesVision / WENN)
The American actress opted for a sheer, body-skimming gown that left little to the imagination, revealing her figure with unapologetic confidence.
Designed by haute couture talent and Project Runway alumna Natalia Fedner, the dramatic “Empress” dress turned Naomi Grossman into a red-carpet talking point, blending avant-garde sensuality with fearless style.
Naomi Grossman balanced the daring drama of her sheer Natalia Fedner gown with elegant black-and-gold t-strap peep-toe pumps, a classic choice that grounded the avant-garde look at the American Horror Story: Freak Show premiere
Check out all angles of Fedner’s “Empress” gown that is literally hanging on to Naomi by a thread:
Embracing a fearless “no-underwear” look, Naomi Grossman let Natalia Fedner’s barely-there sheer gown take center stage, proving that daring commando dressing can still read as red-carpet chic
Naomi Grossman lit up the premiere with her trademark gap-toothed smile, offset by dramatic drop earrings that added just the right amount of sparkle to her daring Natalia Fedner gown
For such a revealing dress, Naomi wore surprisingly classy t-strap pumps that resemble dancing shoes.
Naomi Grossman’s petite feet (US size 5.5) were framed by elegant black-and-gold t-strap peep-toe pumps, a vintage-inspired choice that added structure and balance to her daring sheer gown
It makes us wonder why Naomi Grossman’s skin-baring dress didn’t rouse fashion critics as other commando dresses did.
Naomi was even more exposed than other celebrities who made headlines wearing sheer dresses. But then again, the American Horror Story: Freak Show premiere was filled with extraordinary personalities, like the world’s smallest woman and the world’s tallest model:
Amazon Eve & Jyoti Amge: Towering vs. Petite Red Carpet Contrast
Standing at an astonishing 6ft 7⅜ (201.6 cm) with a US shoe size 14, Amazon Eve towered over the carpet in a flowing navy gown cinched with a jeweled belt and metallic sandals.
Beside her, Guinness World Record holder Jyoti Amge—measuring just 62.8 cm (2 ft ¾ in) with a US shoe size 4—added a burst of color in a ruffled fuchsia dress paired with playful white sneakers. Together, they created one of the evening’s most unforgettable style contrasts.
Guinness World Record holder Jyoti Amge, celebrated as the world’s smallest living woman, shared the red carpet spotlight with Amazon Eve, recognized as the world’s tallest model, creating one of the night’s most striking fashion pairings
Rose Siggins’ Inspiring Red Carpet Appearance
Also in attendance was Rose Siggins (born Rose Marie Homan, 1972–2015), the American actress best known for portraying Legless Suzi on American Horror Story: Freak Show.
Born with sacral agenesis, she underwent childhood leg amputations yet went on to marry, raise two children, and inspire many with her resilience.
Rose Siggins, the woman who had to have both legs amputated as a child due to a genetic disorder known as sacral agenesis
In attendance as well were interesting celebrities with very unique, unconventional fashion styles:
Melanie Martinez’s Whimsical Jewel Dress & Quilted Pink Platforms
Singer Melanie Martinez brought her whimsical style to the American Horror Story: Freak Show premiere, pairing a jewel-embroidered shift dress with bold pink quilted platform shoes that amplified her playful, doll-like aesthetic
Melanie Martinez completed her jewel-embellished look with exaggerated quilted pink platform shoes, a playful yet daring choice that amplified her doll-like aesthetic on the red carpet
Neon Hitch’s Maximalist Glam: Lace Bodysuit, Gold Coat & Platform Heels
British singer Neon Hitch embraced maximalist glamour at the premiere in a hot-pink lace bodysuit, gold metallic coat, jeweled accessories, and black platform heels that added edge to her theatrical ensemble
Big-name stars such as Lea Michele, Emma Roberts, and Sarah Paulson were there, too — check out their looks!