Anne Hathaway Shines in Gold Alexandre Birman Sandals at the 2020 Critics’ Choice Awards

At the 2020 Critics’ Choice Awards, held at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California, Anne Hathaway delivered a polished red-carpet moment that still feels effortlessly current.

Stepping out in gold Alexandre Birman Smart Cocktail sandals—the same sleek silhouette we’d previously spotted on Lea Michele—the actress leaned into refined glamour with footwear that quietly did the heavy lifting.

Anne Hathaway poses at the 2020 Critics’ Choice Awards in a custom gold Atelier Versace gown, pairing the dramatic silhouette with metallic Alexandre Birman stiletto sandals and a sleek gold clutch in Santa Monica, California, on January 12, 2020 (Credit: Instar / WENN / Adriana M. Barraza)

During the ceremony, Hathaway took the stage to present Best Actor to Joaquin Phoenix for Joker, reinforcing her presence as both a style fixture and an awards-season mainstay.

Anne Hathaway’s Messika mono earring smoothly wraps around the ear to appear on top of it

Nominated that evening for her performance in Amazon’s Modern Love, she shared a category with a strong field, ultimately seeing the honor go to Michelle Williams for her acclaimed portrayal of Gwen Verdon in Fosse/Verdon.

Anne Hathaway wore a Desert Bloom diamond hand bracelet from Messika Jewelry

Considered one of the best dressed at the event, Anne donned a custom Atelier Versace hand-embroidered gold-tone sequin gown with a deep V-neckline and somewhat overpowering sculptural sleeves.

Anne Hathaway and Adam Shulman welcomed their second child in late 2019

Styled by Erin Walsh, her look was completed with Messika jewelry, including a Desert Bloom diamond hand bracelet, and a Judith Leiber bag. The previous month, she reportedly welcomed her second child with husband Adam Shulman.

Anne Hathaway’s gold Alexandre Birman Smart Cocktail sandals peek out beneath the hem of her hand-embroidered Atelier Versace gown, revealing slender stiletto heels and softly polished toes against the blue carpet

Her chic cocktail-ready sandals in gold leather elongate the leg with slender stiletto heels and feature adjustable buckle closures at the ankles.

Anne Hathaway’s gold Alexandre Birman Smart Cocktail sandals are shown in a clean product close-up, highlighting the slim ankle straps, delicate toe band, and leg-lengthening stiletto heel

Before that awards-season moment, Hathaway’s maternity-era style offered a glimpse of the same confident elegance—just framed through a softer, more intimate lens.

Anne Hathaway’s Museum of Modern Love Appearance in Oscar de la Renta & Zanotti Sandals

On October 10, 2019, the pregnant actress looked stunning in an Oscar de la Renta Spring 2020 outfit and Giuseppe Zanotti Harmony sandals at the Museum of Modern Love grand opening event in New York City.

Anne Hathaway steps out in a sculptural white one-shoulder top and matching trousers, finishing the look with gold open-toe heels that add warmth and contrast to the crisp monochrome palette outside the Museum of Modern Love grand opening event in New York City on October 10, 2019

Explore More of Anne Hathaway’s Most Talked-About Shoe Moments

From statement heels that define red-carpet eras to modern silhouettes that reflect her evolving style, Anne Hathaway’s footwear choices continue to shape fashion conversations long after the flashbulbs fade.

If this Critics’ Choice Awards look sparked your interest, Your Next Shoes has curated a deeper archive of her most iconic shoe and style moments—spanning film premieres, awards seasons, and off-duty appearances.