When Amanda Seyfried and Charlize Theron stepped out at Claridge’s Hotel in London on May 27, 2014, the footwear choices for their A Million Ways to Die in the West photo call told a story of extreme proportions.
To balance their dramatic height difference—Charlize Theron standing tall at 5 feet 9¾ inches (177.2 cm) and Amanda Seyfried measuring 5 feet 2½ inches (158.8 cm)—stylists leaned into a study in contrasts, pairing Seyfried’s towering stilettos with Theron’s delicate kitten heels.
Despite the strategic footwear, the height gap remained a striking focal point. Seyfried braved the event in “skyscraper” sandals that added several inches to her frame, while Theron, who famously towers over peers like Kristen Stewart and Sean Penn, kept it grounded in a low-profile silhouette.
Amanda Seyfried and Charlize Theron highlight their striking height difference at the A Million Ways to Die in the West London photo call, with Seyfried opting for towering stilettos while Theron keeps things sleek in low kitten heels on May 27, 2014 (Credit: Joe / Lia Toby / WENN)
And this is even after putting Amanda in skyscraper stilettos and Charlize in itty-bitty kitten-heel stumps. Nice try, stylists, but no dice.
To be fair to Amanda, it is difficult not to be dwarfed by statuesque Charlize, who is one of the tallest actresses in Hollywood.
Amanda Seyfried’s sky-high Giuseppe Zanotti skinny-strap sandals dramatically contrast with Charlize Theron’s refined Loeffler Randall “Lillit” kitten heels, underscoring their different approaches to balancing the height gap
From the vertiginous stiletto heel on Amanda Seyfried’s Giuseppe Zanotti sandals to the modest lift of Charlize Theron’s Loeffler Randall “Lillit” kitten heels, the footwear tells the full height-contrast story
Posing on their own, Amanda and Charlize blew us away with their ensembles, as usual. Amanda took the edgy route in an Alexander McQueen Pre-Fall 2014 LBD with ornate gold embellishments and a zip-off bottom hem.
Amanda Seyfried lets her embellished Alexander McQueen mini dress take center stage, finishing the look with sleek, sky-high Giuseppe Zanotti ankle-strap sandals that elongate her frame
Charlize was the classy-casual lady in a Stella McCartney kimono-top LBD that looked deceptively plain at first but actually had a python texture.
Charlize Theron embraces minimalist elegance in a textured Stella McCartney LBD, grounding the look with understated black Loeffler Randall “Lillit” kitten-heel sandals
Amanda’s vertiginous 120 mm heels are by Giuseppe Zanotti. We spotted the same style on Adriana Lima at the 67th Annual Cannes Film Festival.
Giuseppe Zanotti Spring 2014 Skinny-Strap Sandals
Charlize’s kitten heels are the Loeffler Randall “Lillit” sandals, from the female-led brand founded by designer Jessie Randall, who famously created the label’s logo in 2004 by cutting up her own wedding invitation and fitting the name inside the outline of a shoe.
Loeffler Randall “Lillit” Scalloped Suede Kitten-Heel Sandals
More Amanda Seyfried & Charlize Theron Shoe Moments Worth Revisiting
While this London photo call highlighted how dramatically footwear can shape proportions, it’s just one moment in a much broader style narrative for both actresses. From red-carpet premieres to off-duty street style, Amanda Seyfried and Charlize Theron consistently use shoes to define the mood of their looks—whether through sky-high statement heels or understated, confidence-driven silhouettes.
👠 Amanda Seyfried & Charlize Theron Shoe & Fashion Features on Your Next Shoes:
- 👡 Heels Showdown at “A Million Ways to Die in the West” World Premiere — Red-carpet breakdown of Charlize Theron’s Christian Louboutin heels and Amanda Seyfried’s Givenchy sandals at the film’s Westwood premiere.
- 🖤 Amanda Seyfried’s Chic Monochromatic Look in London — A style breakdown of Amanda’s London street look, complete with cap-toe pumps that elevate a casual ensemble.
- ✨ Styling a Shirtless Blazer and Maxi Skirt With Chunky Slides Like Charlize Theron — Charlize’s unexpected slide sandals paired with high-fashion separates illustrate her fearless approach to footwear.
- 💎 Charlize Theron’s Elegant Dior Dress and Heels at A Million Ways to Die in the West — Highlights Charlize’s classic Dior ensemble, anchored by Christian Louboutin heels on the red carpet.