9 Celebrities Rocking Bold Heels and Head-Turning Outfits on the BET Awards 2025 Red Carpet

The BET Awards celebrate Black excellence and are a platform for a fearless fashion showdown. Big names from music, television, film, and sports gathered to honor the achievements of their peers while showcasing their unique styles.

Every year, the BET Awards red carpet showcases a stunning blend of cutting-edge street style, red-carpet elegance, and fashion-forward looks. And this year is no exception.

A dazzling lineup of celebrities showcases bold footwear and head-turning fashion trends on the red carpet at the 2025 BET Awards, held at the Peacock Theater on June 9, 2025 (Credit: Goshorn / MediaPunch / INSTARimages / Dave Starbuck / Future Image / Cover Images)

Stars, seasoned veterans, and newcomers arrived at the Peacock Theater looking their best. Each showed style, from sharp tailoring to daring dresses on full display.

No outfit would be complete without the perfect pair of shoes. On the red carpet this year, wraparound strappy stilettos held the spotlight. Classic pumps still appeared, but these sexy shoes, with their intricate straps, added an edgy and alluring touch to many looks while maintaining a sense of elegance and femininity.

1. Ciara Stuns in Saint Laurent Strappy Heels & Cong Tri Fringe Minidress

Ciara made a statement at the 2025 BET Awards, blending streetwear with high fashion to create a sleek and chic look.

Standing at 5ft 7 ½ (171.5 cm) and wearing a US shoe size 11, Ciara drew attention to her feet with Saint Laurent’s “Liza” sandals, which featured rhinestone-encrusted satin straps that added sparkle to her all-black ensemble. The eye-catching heels boasted intersecting front straps, a slingback strap, and thin leather ties wrapped snugly around her ankles for a secure fit.

Finished with open pointed toes and geometric flared heels measuring about 4 inches high, the sandals added an extra dose of glamour and elevated Ciara’s edgy look. These sandals are available for $1,450 at Net-a-Porter.

Ciara enhances her look’s sultry edge with strappy Saint Laurent Liza heels featuring rhinestone-encrusted satin straps, thin leather ties, and flared heels (Credit: Dave Starbuck / Future Image / Cover Images)

Ciara’s sandals paired well with her edgy ensemble from Cong Tri’s Fall 2025 collection. She wore a black lacquer silk shirt, priced at $832, unbuttoned down to her belly button to show a glimpse of her cleavage and toned midsection! It featured a collar and long sleeves, rolled up to her elbows to give it a more casual vibe. The shirt’s silhouette was timeless, but the subtle sheen finish added a touch of contemporary sophistication.

Ciara tucked the shiny button-down shirt into an edgy, voluminous, fringed miniskirt made of taffeta. I love how the shirt’s smooth and lustrous fabric contrasted beautifully with the skirt’s spiky fringes, creating a striking and unconventional look. Its standout detail, though, was the dramatic, long, fringed train that cascaded from the side, adding a touch of grandeur to the design.

Ciara wows in a Cong Tri ensemble comprised of a black lacquer silk shirt and a fringed mini skirt with a long fringed train (Credit: Dave Starbuck / Future Image / Cover Images)

Ciara’s accessories were the perfect finishing touch to her stunning outfit. Her New Era Braves 59Fifty baseball cap, which paid homage to her Atlanta roots, added an unexpected, casual, sporty influence to her high-fashion ensemble. The rhinestone-adorned logo added a touch of glamour, perfectly complementing the rest of her accessories.

She added serious bling to the look with several thick diamond chain necklaces around her neck, a stack of gleaming bangles on each wrist, and chunky rings on her black-manicured hands.

2. GloRilla Turns Heads in Thigh-High Lace-Up Heels & Valdrin Sahiti Corset Dress

GloRilla was a standout winner at the recent BET Awards, securing the Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award for her song “Rain Down on Me.” She was also nominated for six awards, solidifying her status as a rising star in the industry.

The Grammy-nominated rapper is making a splash in the music scene and the fashion world. Her bold lace-up heels are a testament to her fearless approach to fashion.

Standing at 5′ 6″ (1.68 m) and wearing a US shoe size 8, GloRilla turned heads in open-toe sandals adorned with wraparound leather laces. Unlike the typical lace-up sandals that stop at the ankles, hers dramatically extended all the way up to her thighs, creating a bold, statement-making look that elevated her red carpet appearance.

GloRilla shows off her tattooed legs in strappy wraparound open-toe sandals with thin leather ties extending to her thighs (Credit: Dave Starbuck / Future Image / Cover Images)

I love that she teamed her striking sandals with a bold leather corset dress by Valdrin Sahiti. It was a showstopper, embodying the label’s innovative and modern aesthetic.

The dress’s lower half featured a striking skirt that draped elegantly from the waist, cascading down to the floor with a daring asymmetrical design. It also had a hip-high slit that not only added a touch of excitement to the look but also allowed GloRilla to showcase her tattooed legs and stunning strappy shoes.

GloRilla showcases her risque fashion sense by wearing a black leather corset dress with a draped waist and a daring asymmetrical skirt (Credit: Dave Starbuck / Future Image / Cover Images)

The dress’s upper half featured a form-fitting corset bodice constructed from black leather, hugging GloRilla’s every curve. The corset lacing down the middle added a touch of sexiness, while the glimpse of the midriff left something to the imagination.

To give her all-black look some sparkle, she carried an embellished clutch and wore two tennis necklaces, tennis bracelets, and a few rings.

3. Khadeen Indréa Rocks Rene Caovilla Cleo Sandals & Le Thanh Hoa Feathered Mini

Divorced Sistas star Khadeen Indréa made an impact on the red carpet at the BET Awards, and her choice of strappy black heels added the perfect finishing touch to her outfit.

Indréa was among the many stars who sported wraparound shoes at the event. She rocked the iconic “Cleo” sandals by Rene Caovilla, featuring open toes, a strap across the foot, and a wraparound ankle strap that coiled around her leg like a snake. Topped off with high stiletto heels, Khadeen’s outfit was a showstopping look on the red carpet.

I love how they elongated and emphasized her toned legs, making her appear even more striking and glamorous.

This instantly recognizable pair has been a constant presence on the red carpet, with many A-listers sporting them. Paris Jackson wore them with a sleek white blazer dress at Paris Fashion Week, and Victoria Justice paired them with an embellished Rachel Gilbert dress at the 2025 GLAAD Media Awards.

Khadeen Indréa joins the wraparound shoe trend at this year’s BET Awards red carpet by slipping her pedicured feet into Rene Caovilla’s iconic Cleo sandals with snake coil straps (Credit: Dave Starbuck / Future Image / Cover Images)

Khadeen proved she had an eye for fashion, pairing her strappy heels with an avant-garde dress by Le Thanh Hoa, a Vietnamese fashion designer known for his contemporary and innovative creations.

She was hard to ignore in her architectural mini dress adorned with black feathers that gave it a unique texture. The heart-shaped structural overlay that encircled the off-the-shoulder neckline added a touch of romance to the look, while the trumpet-like flared hem, which ended high on her thighs, showcased her toned legs.

Khadeen was quite a vision on the red carpet, with her high bun giving off a graceful ballerina vibe. To complete the look, she accessorized with custom feather earrings from Earring Envy, which complemented the uniqueness of her ensemble.

Khadeen Indréa teams her striking shoes with an avant-garde dress by Le Thanh Hoa featuring an architectural heart-shaped neckline and a flared mini skirt (Credit: Dave Starbuck / Future Image / Cover Images)

4. LeToya Luckett Sizzles in Rene Caovilla Margot Sandals & Metallic Ken White Gown

Former Destiny’s Child member LeToya Luckett oozed sex appeal on the red carpet in her metallic Ken White dress, complemented by strappy Rene Caovilla “Margot” sandals. Variations of these glamorous snake-coil heels can be found at luxury retailers like Farfetch and Mytheresa.

Standing at 5′ 7″ (1.70 m) and wearing a US shoe size 10, LeToya slipped into sandals that closely resembled the pair worn by Khadeen Indréa, naturally featuring Rene Caovilla’s signature snake coil design that beautifully enhanced her fierce and sultry red carpet look.

These sandals feature tiny tonal crystals that decorate the iconic snake motif, which coils elegantly from the stiletto heel to the ankle. They also have an asymmetrical strap across the foot and an open toe, adding to their appeal.

LeToya Luckett oozes sex appeal with her wraparound Rene Caovilla Margot sandals featuring rhinestone-encrusted snake straps that coil from the stiletto heel to the ankle (Credit: Dave Starbuck / Future Image / Cover Images)

LeToya wore these sandals with a stunning metallic bronze gown by Ken White. The shimmering, liquid metal effect of the dress was striking, and the pleated design, reminiscent of crocodile skin, added a unique and interesting texture to the gown.

I love how the fit was perfectly tailored to LeToya’s figure. The tight bodice featured bra cups underneath the structured strapless neckline, which also jutted to the sides to create a dramatic effect. The back part was fitted with corset lacing that extended down her derrière, ensuring a snug and perfect fit.

Not only that, but the skirt itself was seductive, with daring side slits held securely in place by the corset-like lace-up ties, enhancing the look’s sensuality.

Her accessories were also on point! Her thick, bronzed collar necklace, tied in the back with a ribbon, perfectly matched her gown. Adding hoop earrings, bracelets, and rings enhanced her look’s glamour.

LeToya Luckett shimmers in a bronze Ken White dress featuring a liquid metal effect and corset ties at the back and sides of the skirt (Credit: Dave Starbuck / Future Image / Cover Images)

5. Jhoné Lucas Pops in Green D’accori Platform Heels & Jacquemus Blazer Dress

Actress Jhoné Lucas turned heads on the red carpet at the Peacock Theater with her stunning monochromatic green ensemble. The sleek and stylish look stood out against the backdrop, drawing attention from the crowd.

Like many attendees, she wore strappy sandals, but hers weren’t the trendy wraparound ones that everyone else was wearing. Instead, she chose the striking “Belle” sandals from D’accori, made in Italy from textured calfskin leather in a stunning Chameleon Green color with a gorgeous semi-sheer finish.

Standing at a petite 5′ (1.52 m), Jhone Lucas elevated her frame with this pair of D’accori heels. They featured a pointed, open-toe design, an adjustable supportive slingback strap, an intricate strappy upper set atop sky-high platforms, and the brand’s signature 5.9-inch hourglass heels, which dramatically elongated her silhouette.

Jhoné Lucas stands out in her metallic green D’accori Belle sandals that feature a strappy upper, a thick pointed platform, and an hourglass-shaped heel (Credit: Dave Starbuck / Future Image / Cover Images)

The striking shoes were a standout piece among the footwear on display at the event. What caught my eye was how effortlessly Lucas paired them with a neon green blazer dress, creating a head-turning fashion-forward look.

She embraced the pantless trend and wore a Jacquemus blazer that featured a notched collar, long sleeves, and buttons down the center front. I love how the color complemented her complexion, making her look radiant.

Jhoné Lucas embraces the monochromatic trend by teaming her green heels with a neon green blazer dress by Jacquemus (Credit: Dave Starbuck / Future Image / Cover Images)

6. Doechii Embraces Y2K Style in Jimmy Choo Archive Heels & Miu Miu Bandana Top

Doechii, nominated in six categories, bagged the Best Female Hip Hop Artist Award at this year’s BET Awards! It was a well-deserved win, and it was no surprise that her fashion sense was also on point for the red carpet, embracing the early aughts in a Miu Miu ensemble and whimsical heels by Jimmy Choo.

But Doechii didn’t stop there. She also used her winning moment to criticize President Trump’s immigration policies and the ongoing ICE raids.

Standing at just 5ft 1 ½ (156.2 cm), Doechii added extra height in the $1,295 Jimmy Choo “Flower” sandals, originally debuted in 2001 and re-released in May 2025 as part of Jimmy Choo’s Archive Collection, celebrating the brand’s 30th anniversary. A refreshing departure from the strappy styles dominating this year’s BET Awards red carpet, the whimsical heels blended a sleek, minimalist silhouette with playful charm, perfectly complementing her petite frame.

The shoes’ metallic gold nappa leather gave them an opulent feel, while the slingback strap and 2.5-inch heel added a touch of femininity. However, the hand-embroidered floral silk corsage at the toe ring made these sandals stand out, providing an unexpected detail and a unique charm.

Doechii opts for a whimsical pair of heels by Jimmy Choo featuring a toe strap with a striking purple flower corsage, handmade from silk (Credit: Dave Starbuck / Future Image / Cover Images)

Sarah Jessica Parker also embraced the Jimmy Choo Archive Collection, wearing snakeskin boots from the reissued lineup during a Paris photo call to promote And Just Like That.

Doechii looked striking. Her whimsical gold sandals paired perfectly with her bright red bandana crop top and pleated knee-length skirt by Miu Miu. The sandals featured tan trimming that added visual interest and helped pull the entire outfit together.

I like the addition of the leather and gold-tone metal belt, providing a hint of rebellious vintage charm to the look. If you’re feeling a sense of Deja Vu, it’s likely because Gigi Hadid was spotted wearing a similar set in yellow at the Deadpool & Wolverine New York City premiere.

Interestingly, they styled the ensemble similarly, even incorporating almost similar accessories. While their shoes differed, both stars accessorized with thick bangles by Dinosaur Designs, stacked on both arms.

Doechii pairs her cute Jimmy Choo Flower sandals with a Y2K-style bright red ensemble from Miu Miu, composed of a strapless bandana crop top and a pleated knee-length skirt (Credit: Dave Starbuck / Future Image / Cover Images)

Doechii ditched the necklace but wore a large pair of bamboo hoop earrings that complemented her outfit. She also accessorized the $2,500 Tiffany & Co. Tiffany Hardwear Micro Link Ring, the $2,550 Tiffany & Co. Tiffany T T1 Ring, and the Renato Cipullo Amethyst and Emerald Lucido Ring for some sparkle.

Doechii’s beauty look was spot on! She wore nude lip gloss with brown lip liner and partially hid her striking cat’s eye makeup behind a pair of Y2K Bayonetta-inspired sunglasses. Let’s not forget those showstopping extra-long braids that almost reached the floor, which added drama to her overall look!

7. Keke Palmer Glows in Femme LA Pumps & Archival Chanel Mini Dress

Keke Palmer looked stunning at the 2025 BET Awards, opting for a more traditional shoe choice as she took to the stage as one of the evening’s presenters. Despite not taking home the award for Best Actress, which was won by Cynthia Erivo, Keke’s presence and confidence left a lasting impression on everyone in attendance.

Keke Palmer, believed to measure 5ft 5 (165.1 cm) and wear a US shoe size 9, stepped out in the $199 Femme LA “Rum” pumps, a modern take on the classic pump silhouette. Handcrafted from rich, patent vegan leather, the shoes featured an ultra-shiny finish that added instant polish.

Their sleek silhouette, with sharp pointed toes and low-cut vamps, elegantly revealed the contours of her feet. The 4.75-inch self-covered stiletto heels added height along with an extra dose of glamour and confidence, making Keke feel every bit the red-carpet diva.

Keke Palmer opts for a more classic pair of shoes, sporting the Femme LA Rum pumps made of shiny black patent vegan leather with low-cut vamps and pointed toes (Credit: Dave Starbuck / Future Image / Cover Images)

I love how the classic pumps added a touch of sophistication to her playful Chanel minidress, sourced from the French luxury fashion house’s Fall 1993 collection. The dress was a standout, featuring a daring, deep V-shaped halter bodice crafted from a delicate, see-through sheer fabric adorned with shimmering sequins strategically placed to conceal her modesty.

A testament to Chanel’s timeless style, the dress’s fitted silhouette hugged Keke’s figure perfectly, accentuating her hourglass curves. The ruched effect added texture and dimension to the look, while the speckles of sequins all over the dress gave it a unique and whimsical feel, evoking the image of twinkling stars in the night sky.

Attached to the back of the dress was a short tulle train adorned with the same sequin embellishments, adding an extra element of drama and movement.

Keke Palmer wears an archival navy dress from Chanel’s Fall 1993 collection featuring a sequin-embellished sheer halter bodice, a ruched mini skirt, and a short tulle train sprinkled with sparkling sequins (Credit: Dave Starbuck / Future Image / Cover Images)

While Palmer didn’t need any extra sparkle with her gorgeous vintage Chanel dress, a touch of extra shine never hurt. The dainty bracelet and rings she chose added just the right amount of glitz to her look.

Keke’s glam enhanced the dress’s vintage feel. Her red hair, styled into a blunt bob that framed her face, gave off an edgy yet glamorous feel. And the nude lipstick, with a touch of chocolate brown liner, added the perfect finishing touch to her look.

8. Keyshia Cole Stuns in Black d’Orsay Pumps & Sheer Feather-Trimmed Gown

Before performing a mashup of Let Her Cook and Love with GloRilla on the stage, Keyshia Cole graced the BET Awards 2025 red carpet with a stunning black look highlighting her hourglass figure.

Like Keke Palmer, Keyshia opted for a classic pair of shoes, strutting her stuff in front of photographers in black pointed-toe pumps.

The d’Orsay silhouette highlighted the contours of her feet, while the slender strap around the ankle provided support and a touch of sophistication. They were set atop slim stiletto heels, which added a few extra inches to her 5’2” height. She wears a US shoe size 7.5.

Keyshia Cole showcases her tattooed feet in a pair of pointy black d’Orsay pumps with slim ankle straps and stiletto heels (Credit: Dave Starbuck / Future Image / Cover Images)

Keyshia commanded attention in a sheer black gown on the red carpet! The ruched halterneck was elegant, covering her modesty, while the see-through midriff added a flirtiness, showing just the right amount of skin. I particularly like the knotted draping at the hip, which flowed into a long sheer skirt with feather trims and a sweeping train, adding drama and grandeur to the look.

Like all other attendees at the event, Keyshia Cole made a statement with her accessories. Her outfit was already a showstopper, but the addition of statement gold earrings and rings added a hint of sparkle that further elevated the look.

Keyshia Cole stuns in a sheer gown with a ruched halter bodice, a draped waist, and a feather-trimmed sweeping train (Credit: Dave Starbuck / Future Image / Cover Images)

9. Amerie Keeps It Chic in Saint Laurent Boogie Mules & Architectural Mini Dress

Singer Amerie’s minimalist look on the red carpet was far from boring. The simplicity of her dress makes it so chic and effortless, and it stands out from the crowd of more extravagant outfits.

Standing at 5ft 3 ½ (161.3 cm) and wearing a US shoe size 8.5, Amerie Rogers elevated her frame with the striking Saint Laurent “Boogie” mules, which deliver serious style power. Made in Italy from viscose, the bold design features thick platforms and towering 4-inch block heels, perfectly balancing fashion and functionality.

The wide strap across the foot and open square toes provide a secure fit, while the chunky silhouette offers a playful nod to the brand’s signature ‘70s-inspired retro aesthetic. They’re available for $980 at Harrods.

Amerie keeps things simple yet chic with Saint Laurent’s Boogie mules featuring square open toes, platforms, and block heels (Credit: Dave Starbuck / Future Image / Cover Images)

The classic body-hugging silhouette of her dress, paired with a scoop neckline, exuded a glamorous vibe. However, the bottom half of the dress stole the show. The architectural flared-out skirt, which fell high at the thighs, offered a futuristic feel. It was reminiscent of a structured bell, adding movement and dimension to the overall look.

Amerie amped up the futuristic vibe with her accessories! Her silver and gold bangles paired with chunky black bangles on each wrist, and those geometric black and gold earrings gave her look a unique and edgy touch.

Amerie pairs her chunky mule sandals with a minimalist yet futuristic LBD featuring an architectural bell-shaped skirt (Credit: Dave Starbuck / Future Image / Cover Images)