Milla Jovovich’s Height, Shoe Size, and Best Red-Carpet Shoe Moments — From Cannes Chainmail to Moschino Glam

Standing 5 feet 7¾ inches (172.1 cm) tall and wearing a U.S. women’s size 10 shoe, Milla Jovovich has long balanced her statuesque presence with down-to-earth charm.

Best known as a sci-fi action icon with girl-next-door appeal, she’s also celebrated for her confidence and authenticity — whether commanding the screen in Resident Evil or owning the red carpet in couture heels. Fans often note how effortlessly she embodies both strength and elegance, making her one of Hollywood’s most relatable yet fashion-forward stars.

Milla Jovovich and Ever Anderson Match in Moschino at the 2021 amfAR Gala

At the 2021 amfAR Gala Los Angeles, Milla Jovovich shared the red carpet with her teenage daughter Ever Anderson in a dazzling Moschino moment. Jovovich wowed in a strapless red satin gown from Moschino’s Fall 2021 collection, adorned with glossy black hearts that matched her pointed-toe black pumps.

Beside her, Ever struck a playful balance of retro and refined style in a ruffled white blouse and voluminous black skirt, cinched with a dusty-rose belt. She completed her youthful look with mustard-yellow socks and square-toe Mary Jane heels — a quirky, fashion-forward twist that perfectly complemented her mother’s glamorous sophistication.

Jovovich was among the many stars honoring Moschino creative director Jeremy Scott, one of the evening’s honorees.

Milla Jovovich and Ever Anderson coordinated in Moschino — Jovovich in a heart-embellished red gown with black pumps and Ever in a ruffled blouse, pink-belted skirt, and chic Mary Jane heels at the 2021 amfAR Gala Los Angeles on November 4, 2021, in West Hollywood, California (Credit: MEGA / WENN)

She’s had a colorful journey in love — one that led her to meet her husband and longtime creative partner, Resident Evil director Paul W.S. Anderson.

Born in Soviet Ukraine on December 17, 1975, Milla Jovovich moved to London and then California as a child. Adjusting to life in America wasn’t easy; she often faced teasing over her Soviet background, but those early challenges helped shape the resilience and confidence that would later define her modeling and acting career.

Milla Jovovich glows in a sleek ivory gown with side cutouts and crystal embellishments at the Beverly Hills premiere of The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc on October 18, 1999 — a look that reflected both her daring spirit and early red-carpet confidence (Credit: WENN / Axelle Woussen)

After her family settled in the United States, Milla’s parents divorced, and she was raised primarily by her mother, a former actress who encouraged her artistic ambitions. Jovovich began taking acting lessons as a child and started modeling at just nine years old.

By her teens, she had become one of the world’s highest-paid models, earning more than $10 million a year through major contracts, including her long-running partnership with Lancôme.

Milla Jovovich Brings Old Hollywood Glamour to the 84th Academy Awards

Before her later amfAR and Cannes appearances, Milla Jovovich made a dazzling impression at the 84th Annual Academy Awards held on February 26, 2012, where she served as a presenter. Her look that evening perfectly captured her love for vintage-inspired sophistication and red-carpet precision.

Milla Jovovich attends the 84th Annual Academy Awards on February 26, 2012, in Los Angeles, wearing a bejeweled one-shouldered Elie Saab Couture gown from the Fall 2009 collection, accessorized with Jacob & Co. jewelry and an Edie Parker clutch (Credit: Heather Ikei / ©A.M.P.A.S.)

Her transition to acting came naturally — first with Return to the Blue Lagoon in 1991, which drew comparisons to Brooke Shields, and later with her breakout performance as Leeloo in The Fifth Element (1997). She went on to appear in cult favorites like Dazed and Confused, Zoolander, and He Got Game, solidifying her reputation as both a supermodel and a screen icon.

Starring with John Bennett and Ian Holm, Milla Jovovich had her breakthrough with her portrayal of Leeloo in the 1997 French science-fiction action film The Fifth Element in The Fifth Element (Credit: WENN)

Milla Jovovich is best known for her fearless portrayal of Alice in the Resident Evil franchise. This six-film saga became the highest-grossing video game adaptation in movie history.

Off-screen, her personal life has drawn attention over the years. She was briefly married at 16 to her Dazed and Confused co-star Shawn Andrews. She was later linked to Stephen Dorff, John Frusciante, and Jeremy Davies before eventually finding lasting love with director Paul W.S. Anderson.

Milla Jovovich portrayed Alice in the action-horror film franchise Resident Evil (Credit: WENN / SONY)

Milla’s first marriage was short-lived — her mother had it annulled just two months later. She later described it as a youthful act of rebellion during a period of tension with her mother, who had warned her against dating fellow actors.

In 1997, she married French filmmaker Luc Besson, the writer and director of The Fifth Element. The couple made headlines for their unconventional celebration — they reportedly went skydiving right after their wedding ceremony.

Milla Jovovich’s Iconic Galliano Chainmail Look at the 1997 Cannes Film Festival

Before her Resident Evil fame, Milla Jovovich made one of her most unforgettable fashion statements at the 1997 Cannes Film Festival alongside director Luc Besson. Promoting The Fifth Element, she turned heads in a daring metallic chainmail creation by John Galliano — a look that perfectly captured the futuristic energy of the film and the fearless fashion sensibility that would define her career.

The custom piece, from Galliano’s Fall 1997 collection for Dior, shimmered under the flashbulbs with its intricate silver draping, body jewelry detailing, and barely-there silhouette. Jovovich styled the look with strappy silver gladiator heels that laced up her calves — the same pair seen on the runway — cementing her “warrior goddess” reputation on the red carpet.

Milla Jovovich stuns in John Galliano’s metallic chainmail design from Dior’s Fall 1997 collection, paired with silver gladiator heels, at the Cannes Film Festival alongside director Luc Besson (Credit: WENN)

After wrapping The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc, Milla Jovovich and Luc Besson went their separate ways, citing demanding schedules and long stretches apart.

Years later, Milla admitted their 16-year age gap also played a role, reflecting that “the timing just wasn’t right.”

Milla Jovovich shares a kiss with her fiancé, Paul W.S. Anderson, while celebrating her 32nd birthday at Koi Restaurant in Los Angeles on December 17, 2007 — wearing a casual-chic brown leather jacket layered over a black dress and lace-trim top (Credit: Homero Tercero / WENN)

Her next great love story also started on set. While filming Resident Evil, she met writer–director Paul W.S. Anderson, who went on to direct four of the six franchise films (and served as writer/producer across the series), and later steered her through The Three Musketeers and Monster Hunter.

Milla Jovovich blows a kiss beside her husband, director Paul W. S. Anderson, while stunning in a draped white gown at the amfAR Cannes Gala 2019 at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Cap d’Antibes, France, on May 23, 2019 (Credit: MEGA / WENN)

The two met on the Resident Evil set in 2002, got engaged a year later, and after a few on-and-off years, married in an intimate garden ceremony at their Beverly Hills home in August 2009.

Milla Jovovich and Family Step Out in Cozy, Casual Footwear

Balancing Hollywood polish with relaxed family charm, Milla Jovovich and Paul W.S. Anderson hit the blue carpet for The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part premiere alongside their daughter Ever Anderson.

Each family member showcased their own take on laid-back comfort — from Milla’s glitter-trimmed ankle boots to Ever’s lace-up brown combat boots and Anderson’s sleek black sneakers, the coordinated yet effortless styling gave a glimpse into their off-duty fashion sense.

Milla Jovovich, Paul W.S. Anderson, and their daughter Ever Anderson embrace relaxed family style in statement boots and sneakers at the 2019 premiere of The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part in Westwood, California (Credit: FayesVision / WENN)

Milla Jovovich and Paul W.S. Anderson exchanged vows in an intimate garden ceremony attended by about 50 close friends and family, including Patrick and Jillian Dempsey. The American actress wore a Grecian-inspired Temperley London gown, while Anderson complemented her look in a beige suit.

The couple now shares three children. Their eldest, Ever Gabo Anderson, has already made her mark in Hollywood, playing young Natasha Romanoff in Black Widow. Though Milla and Paul initially hoped their kids would avoid show business, they’ve said Ever was “a natural” in front of the camera.

Ever Gabo Anderson has followed in Milla Jovovich’s footsteps and portrayed a young Natasha Romanoff in the 2021 film Black Widow and will star as Wendy Darling in the 2022 film Peter Pan & Wendy (Credit: MEGA / WENN)

Milla Jovovich and Ever Anderson Join Eva Longoria for a Stylish Night Out

Fashion clearly runs in the family — and Milla Jovovich and her daughter Ever Anderson proved it while joining Eva Longoria at Brian Bowen Smith’s Drivebys book launch in Los Angeles.

The trio showcased distinct yet complementary looks: Longoria’s bold turquoise gown radiated Hollywood glamour, while Milla opted for playful sophistication in a black-and-white polka-dot top, black shorts, and red bow-embellished heels. Ever balanced youthful edge and vintage charm in a floral mini dress, beaded accessories, and chunky black combat boots.

Ever Anderson, Eva Longoria, and Milla Jovovich pose in contrasting styles — Ever in floral combat-boot chic, Longoria in a sleek turquoise gown, and Milla in playful polka dots with red bow heels — at the Drivebys book launch in Los Angeles on October 21, 2021 (Credit: MEGA / WENN)

👠 Explore More Milla Jovovich Shoe Moments

From her daring chainmail couture at Cannes to her heart-covered Moschino gown at the amfAR Gala, Milla Jovovich has never shied away from bold fashion choices. To see more of her standout footwear and red-carpet style, explore these curated YNS features highlighting her most memorable looks: