From New Moon to Grammy Glam: Anna Kendrick’s Designer Heels Evolution

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By February 2016, Twilight alum Anna Kendrick had come a long way from her early red-carpet days, exuding confidence and polish at the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles.

The actress—once the fresh-faced newcomer of Forks High—shimmered in a sleek black Emanuel Ungaro gown and glittering Jimmy Choo heels, proving how far her fashion game had evolved since her Twilight debut.

Anna Kendrick wears her hair back at the 2016 Grammy AwardsAnna Kendrick wears her hair back at the 2016 Grammy Awards held on February 15, 2016, at Staples Center in Los Angeles (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / WENN / Nikki Nelson / Adriana M. Barraza)

Stepping out to support Pitch Perfect 2’s Grammy-nominated soundtrack, Anna Kendrick proved how far her style had come, pairing her Emanuel Ungaro gown with sparkling Jimmy Choo “Lumiere” sandals, a geometric Rauwolf clutch, and Harry Kotlar jewels worthy of a Hollywood veteran.

Throughout her red-carpet journey, Anna Kendrick has frequently turned to Jimmy Choo for timeless, red-carpet-ready elegance. From glittering sandals to sculpted pumps, her shoe choices reflect the effortless mix of charm and sophistication that defines her style.

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Anna Kendrick’s glittery black Jimmy Choo sandals add sparkle and elegance to her red-carpet look at the 2016 Grammy AwardsAnna Kendrick’s glittery black Jimmy Choo sandals add sparkle and elegance to her red-carpet look at the 2016 Grammy Awards

The Pitch Perfect star wore her hair back in a half ponytail to create a classic but youthful red carpet look.

We were blown away by Lady Gaga’s performance through our laptop screens, so we can only imagine what it was like to see the actual performance in person. The funny gal took to her Twitter to specifically applaud Lady Gaga’s David Bowie tribute.

Anna Kendrick stuns in a sleek black Emanuel Ungaro gown with a thigh-high slit and glittering Jimmy Choo heels at the 2016 Grammy AwardsAnna Kendrick stuns in a sleek black Emanuel Ungaro gown with a thigh-high slit and glittering Jimmy Choo heels at the 2016 Grammy Awards

The 2016 Grammy Awards delivered no shortage of jaw-dropping red-carpet looks and designer heels. From shimmering metallic sandals to bold cut-out gowns, Hollywood’s biggest music night proved that standout footwear can define an entire outfit.

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Before her red-carpet moments, Kendrick first broke out as Jessica Stanley in The Twilight Saga, appearing in the first four films beginning with Twilight (released Nov. 21, 2008) when she was 23.

She’s since described the shoots as surreal and uncomfortable—recalling soaked Converse and chilly Portland weather—which she later joked about in interviews.

Anna Kendrick, as Jessica Stanley, shares a lighthearted scene with her Twilight co-stars in the 2008 vampire romance that launched her Hollywood careerAnna Kendrick, as Jessica Stanley, shares a lighthearted scene with her Twilight co-stars in the 2008 vampire romance that launched her Hollywood career

Before rising to full-fledged stardom, Kendrick made early red-carpet appearances tied to her breakout role in Twilight, where she began building her signature blend of youthful charm and understated sophistication.

Anna Kendrick, then 23, attends the Los Angeles premiere of Summit Entertainment’s Twilight at The Mann Village and Bruin Theatres on November 17, 2008, looking elegant in a ruffled black mini dress and classic pumpsAnna Kendrick, then 23, attends the Los Angeles premiere of Summit Entertainment’s Twilight at The Mann Village and Bruin Theatres on November 17, 2008, looking elegant in a ruffled black mini dress and classic pumps

Explore More of Anna Kendrick’s Most Stylish Shoe Moments

From red-carpet premieres to press tours and directorial debuts, Anna Kendrick continues to prove that great shoes can transform even the simplest look. Dive into more of her unforgettable footwear and fashion highlights below.

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Anna Kendrick beams on the red carpet at the Los Angeles premiere of The Twilight Saga: New Moon on November 16, 2009, wearing a dazzling black one-shoulder Talbot Runhof mini dress embellished with red and white geometric studs from the brand’s Autumn/Winter 2009 collectionAnna Kendrick beams on the red carpet at the Los Angeles premiere of The Twilight Saga: New Moon on November 16, 2009, wearing a dazzling black one-shoulder Talbot Runhof mini dress embellished with red and white geometric studs from the brand’s Autumn/Winter 2009 collection