Jessica Biel’s Hidden Stuart Weitzman Heels & Sleek Jimmy Kimmel Sandals: A Candy Style Breakdown

When Jessica Biel arrived at the El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles on May 9, 2022, for the premiere of the Hulu miniseries Candy, her red-carpet aesthetic stood in stark contrast to the 1980s suburban persona she adopted for the screen.

Opting for a silhouette defined by volume and ease, Biel navigated the evening’s mixed critical reception with a look that leaned into modern, relaxed proportions.

The ensemble served as a palate cleanser for audiences more accustomed to seeing her in the show’s period-accurate, conservative wardrobe.

Jessica Biel’s Relaxed Glamour at the Candy Premiere

By pairing architectural separates with understated accessories, she maintained a sense of effortless composure that felt both current for the era and timeless in its simplicity.

Jessica Biel accessorized with a cluster of gold FoundRae necklaces at the Los Angeles Premiere FYC Event for Hulu’s “Candy” at El Capitan Theatre on May 9, 2022, in Los Angeles, California (Credit: MEGA / WENN)

She anchored the look with a cropped white Hanes x Karla Welch muscle tank, paired with wide-leg taffeta trousers from the Giambattista Valli Spring 2022 collection, finished with subtly frayed hems that added a touch of undone ease.

Layered gold Foundrae necklaces brought warmth and dimension, while loose, beachy waves and sun-kissed makeup kept the overall effect effortless.

Jessica Biel pairs a cropped Hanes x Karla Welch muscle tank with sweeping Giambattista Valli trousers that fully conceal her footwear—creating a fluid, elongated line—while Justin Timberlake grounds his Dior Homme ensemble with polished black leather derby shoes, their clean, rounded toe and subtle shine anchoring the look against the red carpet (Credit: MEGA / WENN)

Her shoes were completely obscured by the sweeping length of the trousers—though her stylist, Mariel Haenn, tagged Stuart Weitzman in the outfit post.

With nothing visible beneath the hem, it leaves room for interpretation—whether minimalist sandals or something more directional, the styling choice ultimately reinforces the look’s relaxed, quietly confident mood.

Inside Jessica Biel’s Candy Transformation

Jessica’s portrayal of Candy Montgomery is incredible, with her transformation leaving her completely unrecognizable.

Every shred of glamour and natural elegance we are used to associating with Jessica vanished, only to be replaced with those tight 80s curls, large reading glasses, and conservative outfits.

Jessica Biel as the real-life Candy Montgomery, Timothy Simons as Pat Montgomery, Aven Lotz as Becky Montgomery, and Dash McCloud as Jason Montgomery in the American crime drama streaming television miniseries Candy (Credit: Hulu)

“I just find the ability to transform in that way — like really utilizing costumes and the makeup department and hair department to be such an important part of the process,” Jessica Biel told Extra in an April 2022 interview.

“It’s so fun when you don’t recognize yourself, and I really didn’t every morning [of filming].”

Hulu’s new crime drama is based on the real-life story of Candy Montgomery and is centered around the events of Betty Gore’s brutal murder in 1980.

Candy Montgomery, played by Jessica Biel, was never convicted of the murder of her friend, Betty Gore, portrayed by Melanie Lynskey.

“I wasn’t in the jury. I wasn’t there. I don’t know…” Biel said about the verdict. “It’s fascinating. And we’ll never know the answer. We’ll never know the truth.”

Jessica Biel transforms into Candy Montgomery—a churchgoing Texas housewife accused of murdering her neighbor, Betty Gore—in Hulu’s true-crime miniseries Candy (Credit: Hulu)

Two police officers investigating Betty’s murder are none other than Jessica’s husband, Justin Timberlake, and Jason Ritter. For those of you who don’t know, Jason is Melanie Lynskey’s real-life husband.

If crime shows are your thing, you will love this 5-part series, which has everything from friendship and lies to an affair and an axe murderer!!

How Justin Timberlake Joined the Cast of Candy

According to a Variety interview with Jessica Biel, her husband, Justin Timberlake, offered to act for free as sheriff’s deputy Steve “Diffy” Deffibaugh in Candy.

“He loved the episodes too, and said, ‘Who’s playing this guy?’ And I said, ‘Oh, I don’t know. Probably an Atlanta local. We don’t really have any money left. We sort of spent it all on our main cast and this is one of our last cast members that we need to cast,’” she said.

Justin Timberlake plays Deputy Steve Deffibaugh in Candy and offered to act for free (Credit: Hulu)

“He said, ‘I want to do it.’ And I really thought, ‘OK, that’s funny. I’d love for you to do this, but I know that’s not really for real.’ He’s like, ‘No, no, no. For real. I see how funny he could be, but he’s the one who really sees through her story. He’s this major adversary for her. From the very beginning, he doesn’t believe it for one second.’”

Candy cast members Timothy Simons, Jessica Biel, Melanie Lynskey, Raúl Esparza, and Pablo Schreiber step out in a mix of polished footwear—from Biel’s floor-grazing Giambattista Valli trousers that conceal her shoes to Lynskey’s glittering strappy sandals, while the men ground their tailored suiting with classic leather dress shoes in rich brown and black finishes (Credit: MEGA / WENN)

“All he wanted was a prosthetic belly and a wig. And he goes, ‘You don’t have to pay me anything. Just make sure I have my wig that I want, make sure I have a prosthetic belly,’” she said. “We’re like, ‘We can do that!’”

Jessica Biel’s Sleek Jimmy Kimmel Live Style

Jessica kept with her trouser look but took it to another level when making her guest appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live.

She always manages to make looking stylish so easy, and was the epitome of cool when she arrived at the studio with her flowing waves and Quay sunglasses.

During the show promoting the Hulu true-crime series, she chose to wear her hair up in a ponytail – we definitely prefer the waves.

Jessica Biel steps out in an Alexandre Vauthier pussy-bow top and tailored black trousers, finished with sleek white heeled sandals—their minimalist straps and slim stiletto heel offering a clean, elongating contrast against the dark, fluid silhouette as she arrives at Jimmy Kimmel Live! in Los Angeles on May 9, 2022 (Credit: MEGA / WENN)

We love the wrap-over pussy bow top she chose from the Alexandre Vauthier Spring 2022 collection.

The silk top was a stunning shade of blue, and the wrap effect around the waist looked incredible with a pair of classic, tailored high-waisted trousers from the same collection. She showed off her feet in the perfect pair of heeled sandals with a narrow strip across the toe.

We wish her luck with her new series. To be honest, we keep having to pause just to make sure it’s really Jessica!!

“I look at myself like that, I see my grandmother, I see my husband’s grandmother, I see my friend’s mother. I mean, it’s crazy,” Biel told Jimmy Kimmel of the classic wig she wore to look like ax murderer Candy Montgomery.

The transformation is truly unbelievable; it’s everything from her body language to her look. She has truly captured Candy Montgomery on every level.

Jessica Biel’s Shoe Style, From Hidden Heels to Statement Moments

Even when her footwear is obscured by sweeping hemlines, Jessica Biel’s styling choices consistently point back to a sharp, considered approach to shoes—whether that means barely-there sandals, razor-pointed pumps, or sleek over-the-knee boots.

For a closer look at the heels and silhouettes that define her red carpet evolution, revisit some of her most memorable shoe moments below.