Zahara Jolie-Pitt Rewears Angelina’s Elie Saab Gown: A Closer Look at Their Red Carpet Shoes and Style Legacy

During the global press tour for Marvel’s Eternals in 2021, Angelina Jolie and her daughter Zahara Jolie-Pitt emerged as one of the most compelling family-style presences on the red carpet.

Across premieres in Los Angeles, London, and Rome, their appearances blended couture heritage with thoughtful rewears, modern silhouettes, and a quiet confidence that felt both intentional and deeply personal.

Rather than relying on spectacle alone, each look told a layered story — from Zahara’s meaningful nod to her mother’s past red-carpet history to Angelina’s continued evolution toward sculptural minimalism and sustainable fashion choices. Together, they offered a rare example of how legacy, individuality, and contemporary elegance can coexist on the world’s biggest stages.

Below, we revisit their most memorable fashion moments — a curated snapshot of a mother-daughter style dialogue that remains just as resonant today as it was at the height of the Eternals press tour.

Zahara Jolie-Pitt Honors Her Mother’s Style Legacy at the Eternals LA Premiere

When Eternals premiered at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood in 2021, Zahara Jolie-Pitt paid a touching tribute to her mother’s style legacy, wearing the same glittering Elie Saab couture gown Angelina Jolie debuted at the 2014 Oscars — though she skipped her mother’s original Ferragamo pumps in favor of neutral ballet flats.

This red-carpet rewear moment perfectly bridged elegance across generations.

(L-R) Maddox Jolie-Pitt, Vivienne Jolie-Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Knox Jolie-Pitt, Shiloh Jolie-Pitt, and Zahara Jolie-Pitt attend the Los Angeles Premiere of Marvel Studios’ “Eternals” on October 18, 2021, in Los Angeles, California (Credit: MEGA / WENN)

At the Los Angeles premiere of Eternals, Angelina Jolie introduced a modern beauty statement that felt both deliberate and understated. She paired her Balmain gown with a sculptural 14k gold lip-and-chin cuff by Austin-based designer Nina Berenato — a striking yet restrained accessory choice.

Worn alongside gold hoop earrings and soft, neutral makeup, the piece brought a subtle avant-garde note to Jolie’s signature red-carpet minimalism without overpowering the look.

Angelina Jolie makes a striking statement at the Eternals Los Angeles premiere, pairing her Balmain gown with a 14k gold lip cuff by Nina Berenato for a modern, sculptural twist on classic Hollywood beauty (Credit: MEGA / WENN)

The Jolie-Pitt Family’s Coordinated Elegance in Los Angeles

Making it a stylish family affair, her children joined Angelina Jolie — Maddox, 20; Zahara, 16; Shiloh, 15; and 13-year-old twins Vivienne and Knox — at the Los Angeles premiere of Eternals. Maddox opted for a sleek all-black suit, while Vivienne kept things youthful in an off-white midi dress paired with sneakers.

Angelina Jolie and her children — Maddox, Vivienne, Zahara, Shiloh, and Knox Jolie-Pitt — make a rare coordinated appearance at the Eternals Los Angeles premiere, blending couture elegance with youthful individuality (Credit: MEGA / WENN)

Angelina commanded attention in a strapless taupe Balmain Resort 2022 gown accessorized with a gold chin cuff and vintage Tiffany & Co. jewelry.

Knox looked sharp in a dark suit with green-striped tailoring, and Shiloh wore a reworked beige Gabriela Hearst frock that had once belonged to her mother.

Zahara Jolie-Pitt grounded her sparkling Elie Saab gown with neutral ballet flats, while Angelina and her daughters Vivienne and Shiloh coordinated in minimalist white flats and sneakers for a relaxed, modern take on family red-carpet style (Credit: MEGA / WENN)

✨ Shimmer and Shine: Celebrity Moments Featuring Metallic Heels

From gilded pumps to mirrored sandals, metallic heels remain a red-carpet staple — effortlessly bridging classic glamour with modern edge. Explore these standout Your Next Shoes stories where silver, gold, and bronze footwear stole the spotlight.

Family Style Takes Flight at the Eternals London Premiere

Just days later, the Jolie-Pitt family brought their coordinated style overseas for the Eternals London premiere at the BFI IMAX Waterloo.

This time, Zahara brightened the blue carpet in a cheerful canary-yellow off-the-shoulder mini dress from Valentino’s Resort 2022 collection, paired with metallic sandals, while Angelina exuded tuxedo-chic sophistication in a custom Valentino Haute Couture ensemble — an oversized black blazer, crisp white shirt, and dramatic full-length skirt.

Vivienne repeated her off-white midi dress for a charming sense of consistency, Maddox kept things polished in a dark tailored suit, and Knox mirrored his brother’s sleek style in a similarly sharp look.

Shiloh Jolie-Pitt re-wore her mother’s black-and-white Dior dress and classic ballet flats, joining Zahara in metallic sandals, Angelina in Valentino couture, and siblings Vivienne, Maddox, and Knox Jolie-Pitt at the Eternals UK Premiere at BFI IMAX Waterloo on October 27, 2021, in London, England (Credit: MEGA / WENN)

Couture & Contrast: Eternals Rome Film Fest Red Carpet

Continuing their stylish European tour, Angelina Jolie and her daughters, Zahara and Shiloh, turned heads at the Eternals premiere at the 16th Rome Film Fest.

Angelina Jolie and her daughter Shiloh Jolie-Pitt share a striking mother-daughter moment at the Eternals Rome Film Fest premiere, contrasting Jolie’s gleaming metallic Versace gown with Shiloh’s youthful black mini dress and braided updo (Credit: MEGA / WENN)

Jolie stunned in a breathtaking metallic silver Atelier Versace gown — a strapless, floor-length creation crafted from the fashion house’s signature metal mesh, draped and gathered to accentuate her figure.

Angelina Jolie, Zahara, and Shiloh Jolie-Pitt dazzle at the Eternals Rome Film Fest premiere — Angelina in a metallic Atelier Versace gown with strappy silver heels, Zahara in a Grecian-inspired white gown with gold sandals, and Shiloh in a black mini dress paired with bold yellow-and-black high-top sneakers (Credit: MEGA / WENN)

Zahara looked radiant in a Grecian-inspired white halter gown with gold straps sourced from Catwalk Designer Vintage in Los Angeles.

At the same time, Shiloh balanced the glamour with a youthful twist — wearing a black A-line mini dress paired with bold yellow-and-black high-top sneakers and a braided updo.

Zahara Marley Jolie-Pitt, Angelina Jolie, and Shiloh Jolie-Pitt attend the red carpet of the movie “Eternals” during the 16th Rome Film Fest 2021 on October 24, 2021, in Rome, Italy (Credit: MEGA / WENN)

From Red Carpets to Real Life: Paper & Glue Premiere

After a whirlwind of glamorous Eternals premieres across Europe, Angelina Jolie opted for understated sophistication back home in Los Angeles. Attending the premiere of Paper & Glue: A JR Project alongside her longtime friend and collaborator, JR, and her children, Shiloh and Pax, Jolie traded couture gowns for quiet elegance in a black calf-length dress.

Shiloh embraced her signature casual style in a black sweatshirt, ripped blue jeans, and light blue Converse sneakers — a relaxed contrast to her earlier red-carpet looks — while Pax coordinated in a plaid shirt and grey jeans. The family’s effortless ensemble reflected a return to comfort and authenticity after weeks of high-fashion appearances.

Angelina Jolie attends the Los Angeles premiere of Paper & Glue: A JR Project with street artist JR and her children Shiloh and Pax Jolie-Pitt — balancing relaxed and refined style as Shiloh pairs ripped jeans and Converse sneakers with Jolie’s sleek black midi dress on November 18, 2021, in Los Angeles, California (Credit: MEGA / WENN)

Known for her deep affection for Saint Laurent’s minimalist sophistication, Angelina Jolie surprised fashion watchers at the 2014 Academy Awards when she stepped away from her beloved French label — choosing instead a shimmering Elie Saab gown that her daughter Zahara would beautifully rewear years later.

To fully understand the emotional weight of Zahara’s 2021 red-carpet rewear, it helps to revisit the moment that made the gown iconic in the first place.

Angelina Jolie’s 2014 Oscars Moment in Elie Saab

Arriving alongside then-fiancé Brad Pitt, the actress embraced a softer, more luminous aesthetic in a breathtaking Elie Saab creation. This choice marked one of her most memorable red-carpet departures.

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, one of Hollywood’s power couples, at the 2014 Oscars held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, on March 2, 2014 (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / WENN)

She also paired the frock with shoes from another label.

Angelina Jolie slipped into a silvery piece from Elie Saab, which was exquisitely beaded to the hilt

But then again, maybe we shouldn’t have been shocked. After all, Angie had never worn Saint Laurent to any of the Oscars she had previously attended.

In 2004, she slipped into an icy white Marc Bouwer gown. For her 2009 appearance, she wore a strapless number from Elie Saab. And who can forget the leg she exposed in that black velvet number from Versace back in 2012?

The changing Oscar looks of Angelina Jolie — from a fluid ivory Marc Bouwer gown with peep-toe heels in 2004, to a strapless black Elie Saab column dress in 2009, and the unforgettable 2012 Atelier Versace velvet gown paired with matching black pumps that sparked a viral leg-slit moment (Credit: WENN)

For the high-profile occasion, the star chose a silvery Elie Saab gown, intricately beaded and subtly sheer in all the right places. The design balanced sensuality with restraint, highlighting Jolie’s strength and confidence in the year following her preventative double mastectomy.

She completed the look with dazzling 42-karat diamond drop earrings and softly smoky eye makeup, reinforcing the gown’s luminous effect. The result was poised and quietly powerful — a red-carpet moment defined by elegance, resilience, and grace.

Angelina Jolie shimmers at the 2014 Academy Awards in a beaded Elie Saab gown, finishing the look with custom champagne satin Salvatore Ferragamo peep-toe pumps that echoed the dress’s greige-gold tones on March 2, 2014 (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / WENN)

Do you like Angie’s Oscar look, or do you find the gown underwhelming? We can’t say it was her best, but she still looked amazing. Besides, aren’t you just glad that she didn’t walk the red carpet in another black gown?

For the evening, Jolie completed the look in custom Salvatore Ferragamo pumps, explicitly designed to complement the gown. Crafted in champagne-toned satin, the peep-toe heels featured a substantial concealed platform — a practical yet elegant choice given the weight of the heavily beaded Elie Saab dress.

The softly luminous shade was carefully selected to mirror the gown’s greige and gold tones, creating a seamless, head-to-toe effect. The added height helped keep the sweeping hem in place, while the platform offered greater stability as Jolie navigated the red carpet and the Dolby Theatre with ease.

A closer look at Angelina Jolie’s satin peep-toe Ferragamo pumps peeking through her beaded Elie Saab gown at the 2014 Oscars

Brad’s biographical period drama 12 Years a Slave (which he also co-produced) won Best Picture. It was also recognized as Best Feature at the 2014 Independent Spirit Awards.

👠 Explore Angelina Jolie’s Most Iconic Shoe & Fashion Moments

From timeless Saint Laurent tailoring to shimmering Elie Saab couture, Angelina Jolie’s red-carpet legacy is defined by elegant contrasts — minimalism, glamour, and a quiet power that never fades. Revisit some of her most unforgettable looks below.