In January 2016, Kate Hudson stepped onto the red carpet at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles for the world premiere of Kung Fu Panda 3, elevating the family-friendly occasion in towering Jimmy Choo platform heels as she made a rare and memorable appearance with her children.
The actress lends her voice to Mei Mei, the spirited ribbon dancer introduced in the franchise’s third installment—a playful addition to her filmography that made the evening feel both professionally significant and deeply personal.
Kate Hudson wore her blonde hair in soft, loose curls at the Kung Fu Panda 3 premiere on January 16, 2016, at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California, pairing the relaxed styling with a fresh, luminous beauty look (Credit: Michael Wright / Tony Forte / FayesVision / WENN)
Originally cast in the role, Rebel Wilson later exited Kung Fu Panda 3, with Kate Hudson stepping in as Mei Mei.
Wilson later told The Guardian that the decision followed negative media attention, prompting the studio to recast the part ahead of the film’s release.
Mei Mei twirls gracefully in full ribbon-dancer form, wielding a painted fan as swirling red streamers bring her spirited performance to life in Kung Fu Panda 3 (Credit: DreamWorks Animation)
Despite the production changes, Hudson embraced the role fully, bringing her family along to celebrate the premiere.
Kate Hudson — usually one to keep her kids out of the spotlight — surprised us by hitting the red carpet with her two sons, Bingham and Ryder.
Kate Hudson poses with her sons Ryder, then 12, and Bingham, then 4, on the red carpet at the Kung Fu Panda 3 premiere
Just a few weeks earlier, the Almost Famous actress told E! News that her kids were super excited about her new movie.
“It was so last minute for me and they were like, ‘do you want to come do it?’” she said. “And I was like, ‘yes.’ And it was all a bit of a whirlwind.”
Kate Hudson poses with her son Ryder, who kept things polished yet age-appropriate in a crisp light-blue button-down, tailored black trousers, and classic black-and-white Converse sneakers on the Kung Fu Panda 3 red carpet
Kate Hudson kept things a little demure for the family-oriented movie. She donned a floral floaty chiffon dress with a keyhole cutout from Monique Lhuillier’s Pre-Fall 2016 collection.
Kate Hudson floated down the red carpet in a floral Monique Lhuillier chiffon gown, the soft, floor-sweeping silhouette balanced by towering mirrored metallic Jimmy Choo platform pumps that added height and modern edge
The American actress styled the long-sleeved floor-sweeping dress with only a few pieces of jewelry, including a couple of Jennifer Meyer rings.
Kate Hudson’s Monique Lhuillier chiffon gown featured a delicate botanical print, sheer long sleeves, and a soft keyhole neckline, with its fluid, floor-grazing silhouette lending the look an airy, romantic finish
To complete the look, the “Raising Helen” star wore her blonde locks in short, layered, tousled waves and sported minimal makeup with glittery eyeshadow and bold pink lipstick.
Kate Hudson covers up on the red carpet in a long-sleeved Monique Lhuillier gown
Kate finished her look with Jimmy Choo’s iconic Vibe pumps. Her five-inch heels are made of mirrored metallic leather and feature double platforms and peep toes.
Another celebrity fan of these heels is Taylor Swift, who wore a metallic-embroidered J. Mendel mini and sky-high Jimmy Choo “Vibe” pumps at the 2014 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show after-party in London.
While this exact pair is no longer available, similar Jimmy Choo platform styles can still be found through retailers like Farfetch and Nordstrom, offering modern takes on the brand’s signature elevated silhouettes.
Kate Hudson added dramatic height in mirrored metallic Jimmy Choo Vibe platform pumps, their towering stiletto heels and thick double platforms giving her an elevated, statuesque silhouette beneath the flowing chiffon hem
A Lasting Style Signature—On Screen and Off
Kate Hudson’s Kung Fu Panda 3 premiere look offered a softer, family-forward take on her red-carpet style—proof that even her most understated moments are guided by a confident fashion point of view. From polished heels to relaxed bohemian silhouettes, her approach to dressing has remained remarkably consistent across eras, evolving with ease while staying unmistakably her own.
✨ The Curated Style File: Kate Hudson’s Standout Shoe & Fashion Moments
- 📏 Kate Hudson’s Signature Footwear Profile: Standing at 5’6″ (167.6 cm) and wearing a US shoe size 7, the article details her rotation of designer heels like Christian Louboutin’s “So Kate.”
- 💃 Rockstar Glam in Crystal Heels: Her dazzling black sequin fringe ensemble was perfected with Alexandre Birman ‘Madelina’ crystal-embellished sandals at Love Rocks NYC.
- 👗 Red Carpet to Daytime Polish: Contrasting styles featuring a custom Valentino gown and an Ami Paris plaid skirt suit with sleek, pointed-toe knee-high boots.
- 🌿 Bohemian Chic in Isabel Marant: Embracing her boho aesthetic in a white lace Isabel Marant dress paired with black Santoni knee-high boots while promoting her album Glorious.
- 🐢 Embracing the “Twee” Look: A departure from her usual style in a brown Shushu/Tong bow dress and tortoiseshell patent leather heeled mules from Black Suede Studio.
- 🎤 Cold Weather Glam on Today: Her vibrant, colorful striped Gucci sweater and long denim skirt ensemble, completed with over-the-knee black wedge boots.