Reese Witherspoon & Ava Phillippe Shine in Elie Saab and Jimmy Choo at the Big Little Lies Premiere

Few red carpets capture a cultural moment quite like the Big Little Lies premiere—where Reese Witherspoon, her co-star Zoë Isabella Kravitz, and a then-teenage Ava Phillippe delivered a trio of looks that still hold up years later.

At the same event, Nicole Kidman styled her Altuzarra Spring 2017 gown with black patent leather Manolo Blahnik Chaos sandals.

Ava Phillippe and Reese Witherspoon attend the premiere of ‘Big Little Lies’ at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood on February 7, 2017 (Credit: WENN / Apega / FayesVision)

Stepping onto Hollywood’s TCL Chinese Theatre red carpet, Reese embraced polished, modern glamour in an embellished, belted mini dress from the Elie Saab Pre-Fall 2017 collection.

This silhouette has since become one of her signature red-carpet formulas. By her side, Ava mirrored her mother’s elegance with a softer, floral look from Haney’s Fall 2017 lineup, offering an early glimpse of the fashion identity she would continue to refine throughout her twenties.

Ava Elizabeth Phillippe is the daughter of Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe

And because a great look always comes down to the shoes, Reese anchored her ensemble with classic black Christian Louboutin pumps, while Ava opted for the youthful sparkle of metallic Jimmy Choo “Lucy” heels.

Reese Witherspoon’s embellished Elie Saab mini and classic black Christian Louboutin pumps brought sharp, modern polish, while Ava Phillippe’s shimmering gold Haney dress and metallic Jimmy Choo heels delivered a softer, youthful take on premiere glamour

Even today, the mother-daughter duo’s side-by-side moment remains one of the premiere’s most charming snapshots—proof that timeless style really does run in the family.

Ava Elizabeth Phillippe—born on September 9, 1999, and named after classic Hollywood icon Ava Gardner—adds a fresh, modern glow to the red carpet in her metallic floral tie-neck dress

Ava Phillippe, who stands 5′2″ (1.57 m) and has modeled for her mother’s Draper James fashion line, shines in a metallic floral Haney dress paired with gold Jimmy Choo heels

Reese Witherspoon brings modern sparkle to the Big Little Lies premiere in her sequin-studded Elie Saab mini dress, complete with strong shoulders and subtle lace insets that highlight her signature polished style

Interviewed on the red carpet, Reese spoke about the significance of Big Little Lies, her return to television, and the joy of collaborating on a project centered around women’s stories—plus a few sweet notes about family, motherhood, and her upcoming anniversary. Watch her full red-carpet interview below:

Reese Witherspoon sparkled in a sequin-studded Elie Saab mini dress, pairing its strong shoulders and thigh-high slit with classic black Christian Louboutin pumps for a sleek, modern finish

Reese anchored her look with black patent Christian Louboutin pumps, their signature red soles adding a sharp, timeless contrast to her glittering mini dress

Ava completed her shimmering look with metallic gold Jimmy Choo ‘Lucy’ pumps, their pointed toe and delicate ankle straps adding a polished, youthful finish

Laura Dern, Nicole Kidman, Shailene Woodley, Zoë Kravitz, Reese Witherspoon, Iain Armitage, Darby Camp, Chloe Coleman, Cameron Crovetti, Nicholas Crovetti, and Ivy George

More Reese & Ava Style Moments to Explore

From red-carpet premieres to couture front rows, Reese and Ava have shared plenty of standout fashion moments over the years—here are a few more mother-daughter highlights worth exploring on Your Next Shoes.