Amy Adams Stuns in Couture Looks and Elegant Heels During Her Arrival Press Tour

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In October 2016, Amy Adams was seemingly on a fashion roll with her stunning sartorial choices while promoting Arrival.

Amy Adams made a daring fashion statement at the premiere of "Arrival" by opting to go braless and flaunting her figure on the red carpetAmy Adams made a daring fashion statement at the premiere of “Arrival” by opting to go braless and flaunting her figure on the red carpet (Credit: WENN / Euan Cherry / Mario Mitsis)

👠 Amy Adams’s *Arrival*-Era Red Carpet Shoe Moments:

Amy Adams's captivating toga-style gown featured intricate butterfly details near the hem, exuding total glamour while also daringly revealing plenty of cleavage in the racy ensembleAmy Adams’s captivating toga-style gown featured intricate butterfly details near the hem, exuding total glamour while also daringly revealing plenty of cleavage in the racy ensemble (Credit: WENN / Euan Cherry / Mario Mitsis)

The Enchanted actress attended the London Film Festival Royal Bank of Canada Gala in London in a show-stopping gown with a plunging neckline that showed off her assets.

Amy Adams graced the red carpet in a Valentino Spring 2016 Couture white halter gown featuring a draped, cut-out shoulder detail, a deep V-neckline, and a printed hemAmy Adams graced the red carpet in a Valentino Spring 2016 Couture white halter gown featuring a draped, cut-out shoulder detail, a deep V-neckline, and a printed hem (Credit: WENN / Euan Cherry / Mario Mitsis)

The then-42-year-old wore a Valentino Spring 2016 couture gown featuring a dramatic plunging neckline and delicate butterfly prints along the hem.

While her heels were hidden beneath the floor-length silhouette, they likely added height to help elongate her petite 5 feet 3 ½ inches (161.3 cm) frame. She completed the look with soft, vintage-inspired Hollywood curls.

Amy Adams exuded elegant beauty while posing, and her hair was impeccably styled at the 'Arrival' Royal Bank Of Canada Gala screening during the 2016 BFI London Film Festival Amy Adams exuded elegant beauty while posing, and her hair was impeccably styled at the ‘Arrival’ Royal Bank Of Canada Gala screening during the 2016 BFI London Film Festival held at the Odeon Leicester Square in London, England. on October 10, 2016 (Credit: WENN / Euan Cherry / Mario Mitsis)

“I’m blessed to work with a woman I respect and admire, she is the main reason I wanted to be part of this movie,” Jeremy Renner said on the red carpet. “How about Amy Adams for president? I’ll be her VP!”

Thanks to her likely hidden heels, Amy Adams appeared almost as tall as her Arrival co-star Jeremy Renner, who wore a classic black tuxedo and measures 5 feet 8 ¼ inches (173.4 cm).

Amy Adams and Jeremy Renner, good friends and co-stars of the film Arrival, pose for photos at the Royal Bank Of Canada Gala screening during the 2016 BFI London Film FestivalAmy Adams and Jeremy Renner, good friends and co-stars of the film Arrival, pose for photos at the Royal Bank of Canada Gala screening during the 2016 BFI London Film Festival (Credit: WENN / Euan Cherry / Mario Mitsis)

Amy Adams’s Acclaimed Arrival Role Showcased Intelligence, Empathy, and Emotional Depth

Amy Adams earned critical acclaim as linguist Dr. Louise Banks in the 2016 science fiction film Arrival, directed by Denis Villeneuve. Based on Ted Chiang’s short story Story of Your Life, the film follows Banks as she works to decode an alien language and forge human-alien understanding.

Villeneuve considered Adams his first choice for the role, which she accepted within 24 hours of receiving the script. Drawn to the film’s themes of empathy and connection, Adams immersed herself in linguistics documentaries and even learned basic Mandarin with a dialect coach to prepare.

Although Arrival became a commercial and critical success, earning over $200 million worldwide, Adams’s omission from the Academy Awards nominations sparked widespread backlash, especially given her Golden Globe and BAFTA nods.

Despite being nominated for Best Actress at various prestigious awards like the Golden Globes, BAFTAs, Screen Actors Guild awards, Critics Choice awards, and even the Saturn Awards, Amy Adams notably did not receive an Academy Award nomination for her performance as Louise Banks in Arrival, a decision widely regarded as a significant snub by critics, audiences, and major film organizationsDespite being nominated for multiple Best Actress awards, Amy Adams was widely considered snubbed by the Oscars for her performance in Arrival (Credit: Paramount Pictures)

Critics praised her performance as a masterclass in emotional nuance. The Atlantic described it as “mesmerizingly open, by turns uplifting and sorrowful,” while the Los Angeles Times highlighted her ability to “quietly and effectively meld intelligence, empathy, and reserve.”

In the 2016 science fiction film "Arrival," Amy Adams portrayed Dr. Louise Banks, a linguist recruited by the United States Army to facilitate communication with extraterrestrials, with Jeremy Renner co-starring as Ian Donnelly, a physicist on the same communication teamAmy Adams starred alongside Jeremy Renner in Arrival, a breakout success that premiered at the Venice Film Festival in 2016 (Credit: Paramount Pictures)

Red Carpet Shoe Moments: Amy Adams Edition

Amy Adams has consistently elevated her red-carpet looks with stunning footwear choices, showcasing heels from designers like Christian Louboutin and Jimmy Choo. Below are some of her most iconic shoe moments:

Amy Adams at the National Board of Review Gala in Jimmy Choo Sandals

Amy Adams at the Venice Film Festival: Dual-Heel Pivot

Amy Adams’s Hollywood Walk of Fame in Louboutin ‘Bat Bat’ Sandals

Amy Adams at the BAFTAs in Mossy Green Jimmy Choo Platforms

These standout moments spotlight Amy’s flair for combining show‑stopping gowns with statement heels—perfect for inspiring your next standout ensemble.