On February 9, 2020, Charlize attended the 2020 Vanity Fair Oscar Party in a Dior Haute Couture look paired with Jimmy Choo’s Minny shoes and clutch.
She was joined by special make-up effects artist Kazuhiro Tsuji, who took home the award for Best Makeup and Hairstyling for his work in Bombshell, along with Anne Morgan and Vivian Baker.
Kazuhiro Tsuji and Charlize Theron attend the 2020 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on February 9, 2020, in Beverly Hills, California (Credit: Michael Carpenter / WENN / Sheri Determan)
Charlize Theron’s Stunning Dior Haute Couture Moment at the 2020 Oscars
Earlier that day, she attended the 92nd Academy Awards with her mother, Gerda Jacoba Aletta Maritz, stepping onto the Dolby Theatre red carpet in a look that instantly reaffirmed her status as one of awards season’s most reliable couture powerhouses.
The Bombshell star, nominated for Best Actress for her transformative portrayal of Megyn Kelly, chose a one-shoulder black Dior Haute Couture gown punctuated by a daring thigh-high slit. She finished the minimalist-meets-megawatt moment with strappy stilettos and a cascade of Tiffany & Co. diamonds.
Charlize Theron arrives at the 92nd Academy Awards in a sculptural black Dior Haute Couture gown with a thigh-high slit, paired with strappy stilettos and Tiffany & Co. diamonds, joined by her mother Gerda Jacoba Aletta Marit (Credit: Nick Agro / ©A.M.P.A.S.)
Inside Charlize Theron’s Oscars Glam: Tiffany Diamonds and Expert Styling
Before she made her entrance, stylist Leslie Fremar offered a close-up of the exquisite Tiffany & Co. necklace selected for the night, calling it “one-of-a-kind natural diamonds” worthy of Hollywood’s biggest stage.
As Fremar explained, ensuring Theron’s looks feel fresh each time is a true collaborative effort with her longtime glam squad—hairstylist Adir Abergel and makeup artist Kate Lee—who help push the envelope with every appearance.
Charlize Theron commands the 92nd Academy Awards red carpet in a sculptural black Christian Dior Haute Couture gown accented with dazzling Tiffany & Co. jewelry (Credit: Nick Agro / ©A.M.P.A.S.)
A Dior-Focused Finish: The Heels That Completed Her Oscars Look
And when it came to the finishing touch, Theron stayed loyal to the house that has shaped so much of her red-carpet identity.
Though the designer of her heels wasn’t publicly disclosed, the braided black stilettos were almost certainly Dior — a fitting choice for an actress whose two-decade partnership with the maison has made her one of its most enduring style ambassadors.
As the face of J’adore since 2004 and now a representative for Dior’s high jewelry and skincare lines, Theron has long embodied the brand’s vision of powerful, modern femininity. On Oscars night, her footwear echoed that connection: sculptural, refined, and quietly commanding beneath the gown’s sweeping slit.
Charlize Theron completes her Dior Haute Couture Oscars look with sleek black braided stilettos—likely Dior—a subtle but striking nod to her longtime partnership with the French maison (Credit: Nick Agro / ©A.M.P.A.S.)
A Personal History That Shaped Charlize Theron’s Strength and Resilience
Charlize Theron has spoken in past interviews about the difficult circumstances she faced growing up in South Africa, including a traumatic family incident involving her father when she was a teenager.
In a 2004 conversation with Diane Sawyer, she explained that her mother, Gerda Jacoba Aletta Maritz—who is of Afrikaner (Dutch and German) descent—acted in self-defense during a violent situation at their home. This tragedy shaped much of Charlize’s perspective on resilience and family.
Charlize Theron and her mother Gerda Jacoba Aletta Maritz attend the “Long Shot” New York Premiere at AMC Lincoln Square Theater on April 30, 2019, in New York City (Credit: WENN)
The attorney general later ruled the case as self-defense, and her mother faced no charges. Theron has often credited her mother for giving her strength and encouraging her to pursue a better life—support that continues today, as the two remain close and frequently appear together at premieres and major red-carpet events.
A Sleek Louis Vuitton Moment at the Vanity Fair: Hollywood Calling Opening
A few days before the Oscars, Theron kept her awards-season momentum going with a sharply modern Louis Vuitton moment at the opening of Vanity Fair: Hollywood Calling—a look that showcased her ability to pivot effortlessly from full couture glamour to sleek contemporary edge.
Charlize Theron attends the Vanity Fair: Hollywood Calling opening on February 4, 2020, in a red-and-black Louis Vuitton accordion-pleated knit dress styled with the LV Midnight belt, a Malle Epi leather bag, Foundrae earrings, and pointed Janet ankle boots (Credit: WENN)
More Charlize Theron Shoe Moments to Explore
Before you go, here are more of Charlize’s standout footwear and red-carpet fashion moments—each one showcasing why she remains one of Hollywood’s most consistently stylish stars.
👠 Explore Charlize Theron’s Shoe & Style Moments:
- 📏 Charlize Theron’s Towering Height and Love for Heels: A Fashion Icon at 5’9¾″ — explores her shoe size, height, and red-carpet footwear choices.
- 👗 Charlize Theron Stuns in Dior Sandals at Africa Outreach Event — Plus Her Boldest Shoe Moments from The Old Guard 2 Press Tour — a deep dive into her designer sandals and boots.
- ✨ From Blonde to Brunette: Charlize Theron Balances Rock-Chic Edge and Dior Elegance at Her Africa Outreach Event — includes her Dior “Attract” pumps and style transformation.
- 👠 Charlize Theron Attends ‘Girlboss’ Premiere in Gianvito Rossi ‘Portofino’ Sandals — classic sandals spotlighted in her producer look.
- 🔥 Charlize Theron Exposes Lingerie in Butterfly Beaded Dress and ‘Minny’ Sandals — her Jimmy Choo shoe moment at the 2016 MTV Movie Awards.