Angela Bassett to Ashley Judd: The Standout Heels at the 2013 Olympus Has Fallen Premiere

The Los Angeles premiere of Olympus Has Fallen took place on March 18, 2013, at the ArcLight Hollywood Theatre—a throwback red-carpet moment filled with standout heels and early-2010s glamour. Even a decade later, the shoe choices still hold up.

Celebrities we hadn’t seen on the carpet in some time, including Angela Bassett, returned in style with eye-catching footwear. Ashley Judd stepped out in a striking pair of Jimmy Choo sandals, while others opted for Charlotte Olympia and classic Christian Louboutin designs.

Below, revisit the best celeb shoe sightings from the LA premiere—and decide which pair you’d still wear today.

1. Angela Bassett Shines in Silver d’Orsay Sandals

Angela Bassett lit up the red carpet in a vibrant, strapless yellow embellished dress that hugged her figure beautifully and played perfectly against her glowing complexion.

She styled the look with stud earrings, a sleek silver-and-white cuff, a metallic statement clutch, and her edgy cropped haircut — a combination that kept the focus on clean lines and confident color.

Angela Bassett radiates in a strapless, embellished yellow dress styled with metallic silver d’Orsay sandals at the Los Angeles premiere of Olympus Has Fallen on March 18, 2013, at ArcLight Hollywood Theatre (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / WENN)

For footwear, Angela chose the metallic Edmundo Castillo “Debi d’Orsay” sandals—a sculptural, silver single-sole design that added just the right amount of sparkle without overwhelming her look.

Known for his elegant, artful silhouettes, the Puerto Rico–born designer crafted the style with an open toe, a signature d’Orsay cut at the back, and a 4¼-inch heel finished with Italian-made leather lining and a padded insole.

While the sandals appear ever so slightly roomy, the overall effect remains polished, refined, and unmistakably Angela Bassett.

Angela Bassett steps out in metallic silver d’Orsay sandals that show off their sleek cutout silhouette and single-sole stiletto design (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / WENN)

2. Ashley Judd Stuns in Gold Jimmy Choo “Fitch” Sandals

Ashley Judd flaunted her legs in a body-hugging turquoise dress and delicate gold Jimmy Choo heels.

Ashley Judd turns heads in a body-hugging turquoise bandage dress paired with gold Jimmy Choo sandals at the Los Angeles premiere of Olympus Has Fallen on March 18, 2013, at ArcLight Hollywood Theatre (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / WENN)

Ashley completed the look by pairing her gold Jimmy Choo heels with delicate metallic earrings and sweeping her curly hair back, keeping the focus on the clean lines and shimmer of her accessories.

Ashley Judd shows off her size 8 (US) feet in gold Jimmy Choo heels (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / WENN)

Gold Jimmy Choo “Fitch” Sandals, $1,095

Black Jimmy Choo “Fitch” Sandals, $1,095

3. Radha Mitchell Adds Drama with Burgundy Satin Peep-Toe Pumps

Radha Mitchell wore a slightly wild black-and-white leopard-print satin dress.

Radha Mitchell steps out in a black-and-white leopard-print satin dress paired with bold burgundy platform peep-toe pumps at the Los Angeles premiere of Olympus Has Fallen on March 18, 2013, at ArcLight Hollywood Theatre (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / WENN)

The Australian actress added a splash of color to her head-to-toe silky satin look by showing off her feet in burgundy platform peep-toe pumps.

Radha Mitchell shows off her size 7 (US) feet in burgundy peep-toe platform pumps (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / WENN)

4. Charlotte Ross Goes Monochrome in Blue Charlotte Olympia “Serena” Sandals

Charlotte Ross went matchy-matchy with a pair of light blue Charlotte Olympia pumps and a color-coordinated dress.

Charlotte Ross lights up the red carpet in a plunging sky-blue dress paired with matching bow-embellished Charlotte Olympia platform sandals at the Los Angeles premiere of Olympus Has Fallen on March 18, 2013, at ArcLight Hollywood Theatre (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / WENN)

Her earrings even featured blue stones to complete her all-blue ensemble!

Charlotte Ross shows off her 7.5 (US) size feet in blue bow-embellished Charlotte Olympia platforms (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / WENN)

Charlotte Olympia “Serena” Sandals, $945

5. Tasha Smith Brings Edge in Black Christian Louboutin Ankle Booties

Tasha Smith added an extra element of edge to her monochrome look with a pair of Christian Louboutin booties.

Tasha Smith adds edge to her patterned black dress with a sleek leather jacket and black Christian Louboutin ankle booties at the Los Angeles premiere of Olympus Has Fallen on March 18, 2013, at ArcLight Hollywood Theatre (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / WENN)

The jacket-and-dress pairing felt slightly heavy for the red carpet, and the look might have appeared more streamlined had she opted for either the cropped leather jacket or the oversized clutch—but her sleek Christian Louboutin ankle booties still delivered a sharp, modern finish.

Tasha Smith showcases her sleek black Christian Louboutin ankle booties, featuring mixed leather textures, lace-up detailing, and the brand’s iconic red soles (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / WENN)

Christian Louboutin Leather and Suede Red-Sole Ankle Boots, $1,095

Which look wins it for you? From shimmering d’Orsay sandals to bold Louboutin booties, each pair brought its own red-carpet energy to the Olympus Has Fallen premiere.

Whether you’re drawn to classic metallics, architectural platforms, or edgy ankle boots, there’s a style here worth revisiting—and maybe even recreating.

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Revisiting these 2013 shoe moments highlights just how much red-carpet footwear has transformed over the last decade. Today’s A-list heels are bolder, higher, and more sculptural than ever.

For readers who want to explore the newest standout looks—from award shows to high-fashion premieres—here are some of YNS’s latest and most talked-about celebrity shoe stories.