Charlize Theron has long used her platform to spotlight issues she witnessed growing up in South Africa, where the AIDS epidemic shaped much of her early understanding of global health and inequality. Those memories informed her decades of advocacy, making her 2015 appearance at the Social Good Summit in Manhattan feel like a full-circle moment.
By the time she took the stage at the UN-backed event, Theron had become not only an Oscar-winning actress but also a recognized humanitarian voice—bringing both star power and personal conviction to a cause she has championed throughout her career.
Charlize Theron keeps her beauty look polished and understated with a sleek pixie cut and soft makeup at the 2015 Social Good Summit in New York on September 28, 2015 (Credit: Michael Carpenter / WENN / Sheri Determan)
Charlize arrived at the event in a Zimmermann dress and Irene Neuwirth earrings. She showed off her blue flower foot tattoo in “Amazon” heels by Aquazzura, an Italian luxury shoe brand founded in 2011 by Colombian designer Edgardo Osorio in Florence.
She pairs her flowing color-blocked Zimmermann dress with a sharp black blazer for a modern, relaxed red-carpet silhouette
Other Celebrities Who Have Worn Aquazzura’s Iconic “Amazon” Sandals
Several other celebrities have been spotted on Your Next Shoes wearing Aquazzura’s iconic “Amazon” sandals.
Kate Upton slipped into the high-heeled Amazon style for the 2016 Met Gala after-party, pairing the lace-up design with her glamorous evening look. Kylie Jenner also wore the strappy Aquazzura Amazon heels on the purple carpet, showcasing their edgy, crisscross silhouette.
Kris Jenner opted for the flat version of the Aquazzura Amazon sandals while out in Los Angeles, giving the style a more casual daytime twist.
Meanwhile, Karlie Kloss chose the black Amazon cage heels for the Vogue 100: A Century of Style event in London, adding a sleek and architectural finish to her fashion-forward outfit.
Theron’s strappy black Aquazzura “Amazon” heels show off her tattoo while adding edge to her fluid ensemble
Charlize has made it her priority to eradicate AIDS by 2030 and has been spending significant time on the ground with the United Nations.
The actress pointed out that because AIDS has become somewhat controlled in America, the country has been complacent in eradicating the disease.
Onstage, Charlize underscores her advocacy work by holding a #GenEndIt sign during her Social Good Summit appearance
More Aquazzura and Charlize Theron Style Moments to Explore
Before we wrap, here are more standout Aquazzura moments and Charlize Theron fashion features from across Your Next Shoes that you may want to explore.
👠 More Aquazzura & Charlize Theron Shoe Moments on Your Next Shoes:
- ✨ How Aquazzura Became the Luxury Shoe Brand — a deep dive into the Italian label behind the Amazon lace-up silhouette.
- 📸 Kate Upton’s Aquazzura “Amazon” sandals moment — spotlighting the high-heeled Amazon at the Met Gala after-party.
- 🎀 Kylie Jenner in Aquazzura “Amazon” ankle-wrap heels — strappy, lace-up ankle-wraps meet purple-carpet drama.
- 👟 Kris Jenner’s flat Aquazzura “Amazon” sandals — a daytime spin on the Amazon silhouette in a casual outing.
- 🖤 Karlie Kloss dons Aquazzura “Amazon” cage pumps — the black strappy cage Amazon for the Vogue 100 event in London.
- 📏 Charlize Theron’s height & designer-heel portfolio — includes her love of Aquazzura and other luxury heels.
- 🎬 Charlize Theron’s top dress moments of 2012 — featuring mentions of Aquazzura pumps among her red-carpet footwear.
- 💫 Solange Knowles in Aquazzura “Amazon” sandal booties — a variation of the Amazon silhouette (bootie version) spotted on Solange.
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