Babylon Premiere Red Carpet: Margot Robbie, Olivia Wilde, and More in Unforgettable Heels

When Damien Chazelle’s Babylon premiered in Los Angeles, it wasn’t just the film’s Old-Hollywood storyline that caught attention — the red carpet became its own dazzling spectacle.

With a cast led by Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie, the event delivered the kind of fashion moments that still feel unforgettable today.

Babylon is an epic period comedy-drama that chronicles the rise and fall of multiple characters as Hollywood transitions from silent to sound films (Credit: Paramount Pictures)

Set in the 1920s, the movie explored Hollywood’s transition from silent films to talkies — a dramatic shift that paralleled the bold style statements its stars made on premiere night.

While not based on a single true story, Babylon drew heavily from early Hollywood icons and locations. Chazelle — also known for Whiplash and La La Land — described it as “a story of Los Angeles itself.”

Brad Pitt’s Jack Conrad evoked the charm of John Gilbert and Douglas Fairbanks, while Margot Robbie’s Nellie LaRoy channeled the spirit of Clara Bow and Joan Crawford.

Brad Pitt and Diego Calva share a moment in Babylon, dressed in sharp black-tie tuxedos that capture the film’s opulent Old-Hollywood aesthetic (Credit: Paramount Pictures)

The title itself referenced the “Babylon” label once used to describe Hollywood’s decadence — a fitting name for a film about ambition, excess, and transformation.

Adding to the lore, Margot Robbie later revealed to E! News that one of her most memorable moments was an unscripted kiss with Brad Pitt. She pitched it directly to Chazelle, who agreed it fit the characters — and then asked them to reshoot it.

Margot Robbie makes a striking appearance in Babylon, wearing rugged denim overalls barefoot in a tense desert scene (Credit: Paramount Pictures)

What started as a playful, unscripted choice became one of the anecdotes that fans still love retelling — just like the fashion from that night, it has lasting throwback value.

Diego Calva and Margot Robbie share a lively dance scene in Babylon, with Robbie glowing in a shimmering violet lamé puff-sleeve dress (Credit: Paramount Pictures)

On December 15, 2022, Babylon had its world premiere at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles. Aside from the star-studded cast, several famous faces also graced the red carpet to celebrate the upcoming movie.

See all the best-dressed stars present at the premiere:

Margot Robbie Goes Bold in Alaïa Cutout Dress & Gianvito Rossi Pumps

Margot plays ambitious actress Nellie LaRoy in the movie. And for the premiere, the 32-year-old star made her presence felt as she went commando in a black Alaïa Spring 2023 dress.

The dramatic mini dress featured a crisscross halterneck that wrapped around her neck to create a hood, a large geometric torso cutout that showcased her toned abs, and an asymmetric ruched mini skirt with a faux-feather trimmed train that cascaded at one side.

Margot Robbie goes commando in a black Alaia hooded gown with a large torso cutout and a feather-trimmed train (Credit: Xavier Collin / ABACA / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

The Amsterdam star teamed her mini dress with $7 Calzedonia 20 Denier Ultra Comfort sheer tights and Gianvito Rossi “Gianvito” pumps.

Margot Robbie elevates her hooded Alaïa mini dress with sheer Calzedonia tights and classic black suede Gianvito Rossi pumps on the Babylon red carpet (Credit: Faye’s Vision / Cover Images)

These timeless pumps are crafted from black suede and feature an understated design, complete with a pointed toe, a brand-embossed insole, and a 4-inch heel.

These timeless Gianvito Rossi pumps feature a classic pointed-toe silhouette and a 4-inch heel

Styled by Kate Young, the Wolf of Wall Street star kept the rest of her look simple.

She adorned her wrist with a chunky bangle and wore minimal makeup, featuring mascara, champagne-colored eyeshadow, and a swipe of lipstick, all created by makeup artist Pati Dubroff.

Hairstylist Bryce Scarlett hid Margot Robbie’s tresses underneath her hood, leaving several strands to frame her face, while nail artist Tom Bachik created small triangles on the outside of Margot’s short, square nails.

Margot Robbie hides her hair underneath her hood and wears minimal makeup with mascara and champagne eyeshadow (Credit: Xavier Collin / ABACA / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

The Legend of Tarzan star brought along her mom, Sarie Kessler, who looked elegant in a plunging black gown with long sleeves and embellished shoulders.

She also wore a pair of tights and rounded out her look with silver metallic sandals.

Margot Robbie poses with her mom, Sarie Kessler, who looks elegant in a black gown with embroidered shoulders (Credit: Faye’s Vision / Cover Images)

Olivia Wilde’s Edgy Elegance in Saint Laurent Tuxedo & Amber Heels

The 38-year-old actress and filmmaker, who plays Jack Conrad’s (Brad Pitt) ex-wife, Ina Conrad, in the film, opted for a sophisticated look with an edgy twist.

Showing a glimpse of her legs, Olivia Wilde wore a see-through floor-sweeping skirt with ruffled tiers.

She paired it with a black Saint Laurent tuxedo overcoat featuring satin lapels, padded shoulders, a deep V-neckline, and a large Wild Rose brooch in crushed velvet and metal, priced at $1,090.

Olivia Wilde opts for an edgy, sophisticated look by pairing a Saint Laurent tuxedo with a see-through tulle maxi skirt (Credit: Xavier Collin / ABACA / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

The Don’t Worry Darling director collaborated with her stylist, Karla Welch, to create her edgy evening look, which was styled with Saint Laurent “Amber” heels.

Olivia Wilde highlights her red pedicure in Saint Laurent’s signature “Amber” sandals, a minimalist stiletto design with slender ankle straps and open toes (Credit: Xavier Collin / ABACA / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

Beyond the Babylon premiere, Saint Laurent’s minimalist “Amber” sandals have become a red-carpet essential, spotted on stars from Hollywood veterans to chart-topping musicians.

Their timeless ankle-strap design proves endlessly versatile, elevating looks that range from gothic glam to sleek modern tailoring.

Saint Laurent Amber Style Highlights on Your Next Shoes

Olivia Wilde’s Saint Laurent heels are versatile and classic, featuring patent leather, slender ankle straps, square open toes, and 4-inch stiletto heels.

These Saint Laurent Amber sandals have trendy square open toes, ankle straps, and thin stiletto heels

Allowing her outfit to take center stage, she accessorized with just a pair of De Beers “Snow Dance” long earrings in white gold, worth $49,400.

Wilde’s glam team, composed of makeup artist Jo Baker and hairstylist Mara Roszak, gave her a sultry, grunge beauty look with black and silver eyeshadow, heavy mascara, and a loose waves hairstyle.

Nail artist Zola Ganzorigt added a pop of color to the ensemble with a bright red manicure and pedicure.

Olivia Wilde keeps the look sultry with tousled waves and grungy, smoky eyeshadow (Credit: Xavier Collin / ABACA / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

Kelly Rowland’s Architectural Drama in Iris van Herpen Couture

Kelly Rowland isn’t part of the film, but she made sure to bring her fashion A-game to the red carpet.

The 41-year-old singer had everyone’s eyes on her as she showed up in a striking red ruffled gown by Iris van Herpen. The Dutch fashion designer is known for her architectural style, which is evident in Rowland’s Spring 2021 Couture gown.

Putting her abs and cleavage front and center, Rowland’s “Apotheosis” gown had large cutouts on the bodice and elaborate ruffles around the neck and along the sleeves. The bottom half of the gown featured a tiered pleated skirt with a floor-sweeping hem.

Kelly Rowland commands the red carpet in an Iris van Herpen Spring 2021 Couture ruffled cutout gown that highlights her décolletage and sculpted abs (Credit: Xavier Collin / ABACA / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

Looking majestic, the former Destiny’s Child member accessorized with diamond stud earrings and a couple of rings. She debuted a pixie hairstyle and wore smoky eyeshadow, nude lip gloss, and red nails for a monochromatic finish.

Kelly Rowland debuts a pixie hairstyle and teams it with smoky eyeshadow and long eyelashes (Credit: Xavier Collin / ABACA / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

Elle Fanning’s Vintage Glamour in Alexander McQueen & Pointy Sandals

Elle Fanning and her boyfriend, Max Giorgio Choa Minghella, made a rare public appearance together at the global premiere of Babylon.

Showing their support for the movie, the couple posed on the red carpet in matching sleek black outfits. Elle Fanning, who stands at 5ft 8½ (174 cm), looked nearly eye-to-eye with Max Minghella, whose height is listed at 5ft 10 (178 cm).

Max Minghella and Elle Fanning make a rare red-carpet appearance together at the Babylon premiere, with Fanning elegant in a vintage black Alexander McQueen gown (Credit: Xavier Collin / ABACA / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

The Handmaid’s Tale actor looked dapper in a classic pinstriped suit with a crisp white shirt and a black tie, while the Maleficent actress decided to keep things simple but elegant in a vintage black gown by Alexander McQueen.

Elle Fanning’s dress featured a scooped neckline, asymmetric ruffled sleeves, and a drop-down waist that cascaded into a softly pleated ruffled skirt.

Elle Fanning stuns in a vintage black Alexander McQueen gown with a drop waist and asymmetric sleeves, finishing the look with open-toe sandals (Credit: Xavier Collin / ABACA / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

Under Samantha McMillen’s expert styling, the 24-year-old actress accessorized with dainty jewelry, including some bracelets and rings.

She then slipped her feet into a pair of open-toed sandals and rounded out her look with vibrant fuchsia lipstick, black mascara, and a side-parted hairstyle.

Elle Fanning parts her blonde hair to one side and wears soft makeup with vibrant fuchsia lipstick (Credit: Xavier Collin / ABACA / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

Eiza González Smolders in Prada Sheer Dress & Platform Sandals

The Ambulance star went the sensational route in a black Prada dress as she showed her support for Babylon.

Putting her enviable figure on display, Eiza González stunned in a bodycon Prada dress with mesh sleeves and a sheer-paneled décolletage that highlighted her curves.

Standing at 5ft 7½ (171.5 cm) and wearing a US shoe size 9, she completed the look with towering black satin Prada platform sandals that showcased her signature foot tattoo.

Eiza González stuns in a sheer-panel black Prada dress paired with platform sandals, balancing sultry sophistication with bold red-carpet style (Credit: Xavier Collin / ABACA / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

To complete her rather understated look, Eiza showed off her tribal tree foot tattoo in a pair of Prada platform sandals.

Eiza González completes her Prada look with satin platform sandals featuring the brand’s triangle logo, showing off her intricate foot tattoo (Credit: Xavier Collin / ABACA / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

Her shoes are made from a silk blend and feature a triangle logo, peep toes, buckled ankle straps, 1.5-inch platforms, and towering 5.3-inch block heels.

These satin sandals boast Prada’s triangle logo, thick platforms, and block heels

The Mexican beauty commissioned makeup artist Jose Corella to accentuate her features. She wore a strawberry red lip color, a hint of blush on her cheeks, mascara, and long, eyelash-enhancing lashes.

Meanwhile, hairstylist Ruslan Nureev coiffed the actress’s tresses into a chic updo with wavy tendrils cascading down the sides of her face.

Eiza Gonzalez styles her tresses in a chic updo and wears strawberry red lipstick, eyeliner, and long lashes (Credit: Xavier Collin / ABACA / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

Taylor Hill Stuns in Balmain Fringe Dress & White Boots

The former Victoria’s Secret Angel was also on hand to celebrate the upcoming movie. Showcasing her fashion prowess, Taylor Hill wore a Balmain Spring 2023 maxi dress that hugged every inch of her 5ft 9 (175.3 cm) model figure.

Taylor Hill wears a cream-colored rope fringe Balmain gown featuring a high neck, long sleeves, and floor-length detailing, styled with sleek white boots (Credit: BauerGriffin / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

The slinky cream-colored dress featured a fringe-effect draped rope fabric from the high neck to the long sleeves and down to the floor-length column skirt. It also came with a knit lining for some coverage, finished with woven detailing.

Styling duo Mariel Haenn and Rob Zangardi teamed Hill’s dress with matching white pointy boots.

Taylor Hill completes her rope-fringe Balmain gown with striking white ankle boots featuring a glossy finish and stiletto heels (Credit: Xavier Collin / ABACA / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

The 26-year-old model further accessorized with a selection of rings and David Yurman earrings, which included the $2,900 “Renaissance” pearl stud earrings in 18k yellow gold with diamonds and the $2,500 “Dy Madison” pearl chain drop earrings in 18k yellow gold.

Allowing her dress to take center stage, hairstylist Bridget Brager pulled Hill’s brunette hair up into a top bun. Makeup artist Mai Quynh then gave her soft, smoky, bronzed eyeshadow, matching lipstick, and bushy eyebrows.

Taylor Hill pulls her tresses into a chic updo and wears smoky bronzed eyeshadow with matching lipstick (Credit: Xavier Collin / ABACA / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

Jean Smart’s Regal Red-Carpet Moment in Pamella Roland & Nina Pumps

Jean Smart, who portrays sensationalist journalist Elinor St. John in Babylon, embraced timeless elegance in a black Pamella Roland gown with embroidered cape sleeves. Standing at 5ft 9½ (176.5 cm) and wearing a US shoe size 9, the actress completed her look with sparkling Nina “Neya” pumps.

Hailing from the Resort 2023 collection, the regal gown featured long, cape-like sleeves with ornate embroidery around the opening. It also had a boat neck and an ankle-length hem.

Jean Smart channels timeless elegance in a Pamella Roland gown featuring embroidered cape sleeves, completing her red-carpet look with rhinestone-buckle Nina pumps (Credit: Xavier Collin / ABACA / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

Smart enlisted the help of stylist Micah Schifman to maintain an elegant look. She accessorized with a statement diamond ring, a diamond bracelet, and a pair of diamond teardrop earrings by Rahaminov Diamonds.

Hairstylist Robert Vetica styled the five-time Emmy winner’s blonde tresses into side-parted waves while makeup artist Keith Sayer gave her soft pink makeup.

Jean Smart styles her blonde hair in soft waves with a side part and wears soft pink eyeshadow and lipstick (Credit: Xavier Collin / ABACA / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

Carrying a Tyler Ellis “Lee” Pouchet in black diamond satin, Smart rounded out her outfit with black pumps by Nina.

Jean Smart completes her elegant ensemble with Nina Shoes’ “Neya” pumps, embellished with sparkling rhinestone buckles (Credit: Xavier Collin / ABACA / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

She wore the “Neya” pumps, inspired by the opulence of a French court. They have a bejeweled buckle, similar to that of Roger Vivier’s, and are finished with 2-inch kitten heels.

The rhinestone-embellished buckle on the toes characterizes the Neya pumps

Li Jun Li’s Playful Cabaret Chic in Aadnevik & Stuart Weitzman Sandals

Li Jun Li, who plays cabaret singer Lady Fay Zhu in Babylon, brought playful cabaret chic to the red carpet in a two-piece red Aadnevik ensemble.

Standing at 5ft 4 (162.6 cm), the actress accentuated her frame with a floral bra top and a thigh-skimming high-low tulle skirt that added dramatic flair. She wears a size 6.5 (US).

Li Jun Li makes a bold statement in a red Aadnevik ensemble featuring a floral bra top and a thigh-skimming high-low tulle skirt, paired with strappy Stuart Weitzman sandals (Credit: BauerGriffin / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

Showcasing her cleavage and flat abs, the Quantico star wore a Spring/Summer 2023 red floral bra top with a deep V-neckline, crystal embellishments, and woven leather detailing. She paired it with a matching tulle skirt with a large floral applique and a leg-baring high-low silhouette.

Styled by Jessica Parker, the Wu Assassins star flaunted her feet in a pair of red Stuart Weitzman open-toe sandals and further accessorized with a few diamond rings and diamond earrings by Hope Moss.

Li Jun Li wears HausLabs makeup, with red coral lipstick, winged eyeliner, and bronzed eyeshadow (Credit: Xavier Collin / ABACA / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

Hairstylist Kat Thompson pulled her raven tresses back into a sleek high bun with a swirl of baby hair on her forehead, while makeup artist Rokael used Lady Gaga’s Haus Labs makeup to accentuate her features.

He applied the Triclone foundation in 330 Medium Cool onto the actress’s face and created a bronzed effect with the Power Sculpt Velvet Bronzer. He also gave her winged eyeliner with the Hy-Power Pigment Paint in Black Onyx and finished off her look with the Atomic Lip Lacquer in Red Coral.

Li Jun Li showcases her pedicured feet in strappy red ankle-strap Stuart Weitzman sandals with slim stiletto heels (Credit: Featureflash Photo Agency / Shutterstock)

From Margot Robbie’s Alaïa cutouts to Olivia Wilde’s Saint Laurent sandals, the Babylon premiere was packed with unforgettable red-carpet style. To keep the fashion inspiration going, explore more evergreen shoe and style highlights from the film’s dazzling cast below.

Explore More Babylon Cast Shoe & Fashion Highlights