Jennifer Hudson is the undisputed queen of corny feet caused by corns and calluses that can cause pain and discomfort when you walk. However, she’s far from the only celebrity with bad feet and toes.
A surprising number of beautiful celebrities on the big and small screen have an ugly body part: their feet. As you will see below, even the most attractive can have lousy foot days with nasty-looking feet and jacked-up toes.
Foot deformities are often caused by wearing ill-fitting shoes. According to the Mayo Clinic, tight, narrow shoes can cause or worsen bunions, but they can also result from the shape of your foot, a foot deformity, or conditions like arthritis. Smaller bunions, called bunionettes, can form on the joint of the little toe.
1. Tyra Banks Explains Her Corns from Years of High Heels
After being ridiculed for her foot corns in 2010, Tyra Banks took to Twitter to explain why she has them.
Tyra Banks responds playfully on Twitter to fans’ comments about her corns, using the hashtag #IGotCornsOnMyToesCuz (Credit: Tyra Banks’ Twitter)
“I’ve always felt that I had flat feet that didn’t point severely enough when posing. And calves that were too small in proportion to my thighs…,” she wrote on Instagram on May 10, 2019.
The image shows a close-up of feet in strappy sandals, revealing noticeable bunions and bright pink-painted toenails, paired with blue pants (Credit: Kathy Hutchins / Shutterstock)
Known for her big feet, the American television personality once again displayed her corns on the red carpet in March 2018.
Tyra joined Heidi Klum at America’s Got Talent: Season 13 Kickoff Celebration in a faux leather cap sleeve ankle-length dress styled with a statement necklace from Glynneth B Jewelry and black studded sandals.
Tyra Banks stuns in a faux leather cap sleeve ankle-length dress paired with statement jewelry and studded sandals at the America’s Got Talent Season 13 Kickoff Celebration (Credit: FayesVision / WENN)
Tyra also showed off her foot corns, which are areas of hard, thickened skin that develop when the skin is exposed to excessive pressure or friction.
Tyra Banks showcases her feet in studded black sandals with pearl and gemstone embellishments (Credit: FayesVision / WENN)
In a The Tyra Banks Show episode, she asked Quentin Tarantino about his foot fetish. “I like them,” Tarantino admitted about his interest in feet. “I have a foot fondness. Fondness. If you’re looking for an F word, fondness.”
Tyra Banks reveals her corns and toes in strappy, pearl-studded black sandals (Credit: FayesVision / WENN)
2. Kelly Rowland Struggles with Corns After Wearing Sky-High Heels
Another celebrity paying the price for wearing ill-fitting sky-high heels is a former Destiny’s Child member.
Kelly Rowland shows off her feet in black strappy heels, revealing noticeable corns and toe issues at the 2016 Hollywood Beauty Awards Benefiting Children’s Hospital Los Angeles held at Avalon in Hollywood on February 21, 2016 (Credit: FayesVision / WENN)
Kelly Rowland also showed off her popcorn toes in Gucci heels at the 40th annual AMAs.
Kelly Rowland steps out in open-toe metallic sandals, showing off her feet, visible corns, and fresh pedicure (Credit: Devan / INFGoff)
When asked by Hoda Kotb on The Today Show if she’d ever consider going barefoot on the red carpet, Kelly admitted she wouldn’t dare to.
“Have you met Michelle [Williams] and Beyoncé?” Rowland said. “They would have me for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. And the funny thing is, they would be like, ‘You better suck that up. You better grin and bear that. You better smile, girl.”
Kelly Rowland’s popcorn toes in minimalist sandals perched atop a strikingly slim heel (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / WENN)
3. Jennifer Hudson Talks Popcorn Feet After Dramatic Weight Loss
The American singer is famous for her ‘ready to pop’ corn-filled feet.
Jennifer Hudson shows off her popcorn feet in Manolo Blahnik strappy sandals at the 2014 People’s Choice Awards held at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles on January 8, 2014 (Credit: Apega / WENN)
“Normally, I would take my shoes off on the red carpet because my feet hurt so bad. And it was the weight. But now that’s all I’m wearing. It used to be flats, now it’s all heels. So, that’s a drastic change,” Hudson told HuffPost in March 2013 about finding it easier to wear high heels after losing weight.
Jennifer Hudson shows off her size 8 (US) feet in silver metallic Stuart Weitzman sandals (Credit: Tinseltown / Shutterstock)
4. Keri Hilson Reveals Hammertoes and Foot Pain
In December 2014, she wrote on Twitter that she suffers from foot pain. “My feet are literally throbbing. Ugh. And I’ve been off them for two hours!! Thankful for the foot massager Mom got me for my bday, cuz…,” Keri Hilson tweeted about her size 8.5 (US) feet on December 24, 2014.
Keri Hilson showing off her hammertoes at the premiere of ‘Riddick’ at the Regency Village Theater in Los Angeles on August 28, 2013 (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / WENN)
5. Katie Holmes Faces Corn-Filled Toes After Years of Tight Shoes
This should help you understand why Katie Holmes rarely shows off her wonky toes and frumpy feet in public.
Katie Holmes shows off her feet in strappy sandals, revealing visible corns and bunions, likely caused by wearing tight, narrow shoes over the years (Credit: PNP / WENN)
“Thanks to exercise and a few nips and tucks, Katie’s body has never looked better — aside from her feet,” a source revealed to Globe Magazine in 2019. “She desperately wants to do something about her crooked toes and unsightly bunions, and she’s consulted with her surgeon.”
Katie Holmes displays her feet in strappy silver Calvin Klein sandals with a red pedicure, though her toes reveal some imperfections, including visible pressure marks likely caused by ill-fitting footwear (Credit: WENN)
Do you think she needs to consider foot surgery?
Katie Holmes steps out in brown strappy high heels, with her feet showing slight signs of pressure and minor toe imperfections (Credit: WENN)
6. Zoe Saldana’s Corn-Filled Toes Caught the Spotlight
Zoe Saldana showed off her exposed corn situation in Miu Miu beige-leather ankle-strap sandals while receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Hollywood.
Zoe Saldana shows off her feet in strappy nude sandals, revealing visible pressure marks and slight imperfections, likely caused by prolonged wear of high heels, as well as an Arabic tattoo on her foot (Credit: FayesVision / WENN)
One of her toes also tried to escape at another movie premiere in 2013. She also showed off her Arabic foot tattoos. What was Zoe thinking?
Zoe Saldana shows noticeable toe overhang and signs of corns in strappy sandals (Credit: WENN)
7. Sarah Paulson’s Bunions Make Headlines at Hollywood Events
Sarah’s bunions looked like they were screaming in ill-fitting contrast ankle strap ‘Kadence’ pumps at the 2018 Elle Women In Hollywood event at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills, California.
Sarah Paulson showcases her feet in pointed-toe heels, revealing visible foot veins and slight imperfections, possibly from prolonged wear of tight shoes, with a small tattoo adding a personal detail to her look (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / WENN)
8. Kate Bosworth’s Cracked Feet Highlighted on the Red Carpet
While she does not suffer from hammertoes (yet), Kate Bosworth needs to take better care of her cracked, dry feet.
Kate Bosworth’s feet in glittery block-heel sandals reveal visible toe overhang and dry, cracked skin (Credit: B.Dowling / WENN)
9. Faye Marsay’s Struggles with Jacked-Up Feet in Designer Heels
While her ill-fitting shoes were gorgeous, we can’t say the same about Faye’s jacked-up feet at the season six premiere of Game of Thrones.
Faye Marsay, wearing strappy Christian Louboutin heels, displays noticeable toe overhang and pressure marks (Credit: FayesVision / WENN)
10. Kate Beckinsale’s Toes Seem to Have a Mind of Their Own
We’re always relieved when the English actress shows up in closed-toe shoes. Time and time again, her toes have looked like they’re trying to run away from whatever event Kate Beckinsale is attending.
Kate Beckinsale’s feet in strappy high heels show her toes slightly escaping over the edge (Credit: Brian To / WENN)
11. Kelly Gale’s Jacked-Up Toes Exposed at Red Carpet Event
The Swedish-Australian model showed off her nasty feet when she joined Elsa Hosk and Kendall Jenner at the Revolve Awards, held at Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Chanel Iman, Romee Strijd, Elsa Hosk, and Kelly Gale dazzle on the red carpet at REVOLVE Presents: The 2nd Annual #REVOLVEawards on November 9, 2018, in Las Vegas, Nevada (Credit: DJDM / WENN)
The Swedish-Australian model flaunted her sexy legs in a figure-hugging strapless mini dress that was embellished with silver gems. She completed her outfit with matching black sandals and glittering jewelry.
Kelly Gale’s feet in strappy black sandals reveal noticeable toe overhang and slight imperfections (Credit: Judy Eddy / WENN)
12. Natalie Portman’s Crusty Feet Revealed at Cannes
The film actress, producer, and director did not just show off her underwear while promoting her feature directorial debut, A Tale of Love and Darkness, in Cannes. Natalie Portman also showed that she needs to take better care of her crusty feet.
Natalie Portman’s feet, seen in black Dior heels, reveal dry, cracked skin on her heels (Credit: WENN)
13. Elle Fanning’s Yellow Feet Steal the Show at Twilight Premiere
The young actress showed off her extremely yellow feet at the premiere of ‘The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2’.
Elle Fanning steps out in chunky platform sandals, drawing attention to her yellow-tinged feet at the premiere of The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 (Credit: FayesVision / WENN)
14. Nicole Scherzinger’s Gross Feet Highlighted After Night Out
The American singer, actress, and television personality showed what can happen if you wear uncomfortable shoes when she went bar hopping in London.
Nicole Scherzinger’s feet show visible redness and swelling, likely caused by tight, strappy high heels (Credit: RV / WENN)
15. Emmy Rossum’s Peanut Toes Shocked Everyone at H&M Dinner
Before arriving at the H&M Conscious Collection dinner, Emmy’s feet looked like they had been in a bad car accident. Her peanut toes were literally all over the place.
Emmy Rossum showcases her feet in black strappy heels, revealing her so-called “peanut toes,” as she attends an event in a chic black lace dress (Credit: Bridow / WENN)
16. Brie Larson’s Feet: From Quirky to Nasty, Fans Still Love Them
Brie Larson’s feet might be a little quirky, with toes that some might call “unique,” but that hasn’t stopped them from being fan favorites on WikiFeet, the go-to foot-fetish website for celebrity foot connoisseurs.
Brie Larson’s feet, showcased in peep-toe heels, reveal toenails with visible damage, particularly on her big toe, which shows signs of brittleness and discoloration (Credit: Brian To / WENN)
She also paraded her foot fungus at the premiere of her new movie ‘Unicorn Store’ during the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival.
Brie Larson steps out in metallic silver open-toe heels, revealing slightly discolored toenails while wearing a flowing pastel dress on the red carpet (Credit: WENN)
She is believed to wear a shoe size 9 (US) and talked about Hollywood beauty standards in a 2020 interview with W Magazine.
“I don’t believe that there is a beauty standard. I struggled with feeling ugly and like an outcast for so much of my life. And so I really, really feel for that. It took me a long time to be able to be totally comfortable with myself.”
Brie Larson showcases her feet in floral-adorned sandals paired with a dark brown pedicure (Credit: Kathy Hutchins / Shutterstock)
“What breaks my heart is to think of people in the world who don’t feel that they have safety within their own bodies,” she added.
“That, to me, is my ultimate goal in life: to do whatever it is that I can so people have the freedom to express themselves and be exactly who it is that they want to be—whatever that is—knowing that that can also change.”
17. Holly Madison’s Dry, Cracked Feet Raise Eyebrows on the Red Carpet
We’ve never seen a worse case of dry, cracked heels. The best way to prevent this foot problem is to stay moisturized.
As many of the Your Next Shoes community members have pointed out, it’s difficult to appreciate a pair of beautiful shoes when the wearer’s feet are not up to par.
Holly Madison’s dry, cracked heels are visible in her unique pink poodle-heeled sandals (Credit: Judy Eddy / WENN)
18. Rose Leslie’s Barbaric Feet Stand Out at Game of Thrones Premiere
The Scottish “Game of Thrones” actress scared everyone on the red carpet at the season 7 premiere of her popular television series.
Rose Leslie’s feet, shown in black velvet sandals, display slight redness and visible discomfort (Credit: FayesVision / Apega)
19. Kim Kardashian’s Swollen Feet and Ankles from Pregnancy Go Viral
The reality television personality with a net worth of over $200 million showed off her swollen feet and ankles when pregnant with her first daughter, North West.
Kim Kardashian’s visibly swollen feet are tightly strapped in clear plastic sandals (Credit: WENN)
20. Julianne Moore’s Pinky Toes Have a Mind of Their Own at Cannes
It was like Julianne Moore’s pinky toes had a mind of their own. See more pictures of Julianne Moore’s toes committing one of the worst fashion faux pas of all time.
Julianne Moore’s feet looked crazy on the red carpet in Cannes (Credit: Featureflash Photo Agency / Shutterstock)
If you think it looks painful, Julianne said in an interview with Jimmy Fallon that she didn’t feel it as it was happening.
“I thought it all went fine,” Moore explained. “There’s so much pressure to look good, to look perfect, so you worry about your dress, you worry about your hair, your make-up, and I thought I had everything in control.”
“I was comfortable with my shoes, and I went and watched the movie, but then I went online to see a picture. And what did I see, but toe-gate!”
“I didn’t feel a thing—not a thing. I felt fine! I was just walking along, like, ‘Hiiiii, I’m at Cannes’ and my toes are hanging off [my shoes]!”
Julianne Moore’s pinky toes slipped out of her strappy silver sandals at the opening ceremony of the 66th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, on May 15, 2013 (Credit: Lia Toby / WENN)
21. Katy Perry’s Toes Claw at Sandals in Red Carpet Disaster
When you have to spread your toes to look like a rake, you must find better ways to keep your shoes from slipping.
Katy Perry makes a bold statement at the MTV Video Music Awards, wearing a fierce leopard-print dress with a high slit paired with sleek black ankle-strap heels on August 25, 2013 (Credit: Andres Otero / WENN)
It was too bad, and her “Roar”-themed look was cute, too. See more cute shoes spotted at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards!
Katy Perry flaunts her foot tattoo and perfectly manicured toes in black ankle-strap heels with gold detailing (Credit: Andres Otero / WENN)
“I lay on my back one night and looked down at my feet, and I prayed to God. I said, ‘God, will you please let me have boobs so big that I can’t see my feet when I’m lying down?'” Perry told GQ in 2014 about her childhood vision of the perfect body.
Katy Perry revealed her incredibly long toes (Credit: Andres Otero / WENN)
“God answered my prayers [when I turned 11]. I had no clue they would fall into my armpits eventually.”
Katy Perry’s toes are spread out comfortably in black ankle-strap heels (Credit: Andres Otero / WENN)
22. Rashida Jones’ Toes Make an Unforgettable Appearance on the Red Carpet
Rashida Jones’ rebellious toes just could not be contained. She has had some fantastic shoe moments, though.
Rashida Jones’ toes appear to be slipping out of her metallic strappy heels, creating a slightly uncomfortable look as her feet press against the front of the sandals (Credit: FayesVision / WENN)
23. Lady Gaga Walks Barefoot on the Streets of London for a Statement
Okay, so it’s part of her act, but walking barefoot in London? We hope the men around her were there to keep her from walking on anything she shouldn’t.
Lady Gaga steps out barefoot on the streets of London, wearing a bold, ethereal look complete with painted white feet to match her avant-garde ensemble on October 25, 2013 (Credit: Craig Harris / WENN)
24. Amy Adams’ Painful-Looking Bunions at Sharp Objects Premiere
The critically acclaimed American actress showed off her deformed feet at the premiere of HBO’s miniseries “Sharp Objects” in Los Angeles and the “Nocturnal Animals” photocall in Venice.
Amy Adams shows off a chic look on the red carpet, while a close-up of her foot highlights a visible bunion, a common foot issue often caused by wearing high heels (Credit: Apega / WENN)
25. Cara Delevingne Shows Off Finger Toes While Barefoot
Best known for her tomboy style, Cara Delevingne should think twice about showing her finger toes. Did you know she has inked both her soles?
Cara Delevingne’s long, slender toes, often referred to as “finger toes,” are visible in this barefoot close-up (Credit: Will Alexander / WENN)
26. Cobie Smulders’ Gnarly Toes Can’t Be Unseen at New York Premiere
The How I Met Your Mother actress showed up with crusty toes and brittle toenails for the New York premiere of Friends From College.
Cobie Smulders’ foot shows signs of stress, with visible calluses and slight discoloration on her toes while wearing red velvet heels (Credit: Dan Jackman / WENN)
27. Victoria Beckham’s High-Heel Addiction Despite Bunion Warnings
While she’s been told by doctors she may need surgery to remove her bunions, Victoria Beckham is addicted to high heels.
“I beyond hate ballerina flats. I can’t walk in them. Unless they’re on a ballet dancer doing ballet, I just don’t get it. I love heels,” she said in an interview.
Victoria Beckham’s feet display prominent veins and slightly curled toes in these strappy black heels (Credit: PNP / WENN)
28. Michelle Yeoh’s Bunions Highlight Years of Martial Arts and Heels
The Malaysian actress has one of the lowest ratings on the photo-sharing foot fetish website wikiFeet.
Michelle Yeoh’s feet show slight signs of wear, with her toes appearing mildly bent in these delicate, sparkling sandals (Credit: WENN / Z. Tomaszewski)
Her foot deformity is caused by years of practicing martial arts. Should she continue wearing open-toe shoes?
Michelle Yeoh dazzles in sparkling seahorse-embellished silver sandals (Credit: WENN / Z. Tomaszewski)
While not a professionally trained martial artist, she pursued ballet professionally and landed a spot at London’s Royal Academy of Dance.
“My dream came true. So I was dancing, doing ballet, you know, surrounded by music and dance. That was, like, the core education I was getting at that point,” she told NPR, though Yeoh’s dance career ended early due to a back injury.
Michelle Yeoh’s big toe appears to be slightly bent or overlapping, indicating possible discomfort or the early stages of bunion formation, which could be exacerbated by the pressure from wearing high heels (Credit: Featureflash Photo Agency / Shutterstock)
29. Iman’s Brutally Damaged Feet After Years of High Fashion
Reportedly damaged from years of modeling and high heels, Iman wears a shoe size 10 (US).
Iman’s feet appear to show signs of swelling, possibly from the tightness of her clear sandals, which seem to be pressing against her skin, contributing to visible discomfort (Credit: Roger Wong / INFGoff)
David Bowie and Iman met on a blind date in 1990 and married in 1992. They stayed together for 24 years until his death from cancer in 2016.
Somali fashion model Iman displays her feet and toes on the red carpet (Credit: Bill Davila / Startraksphoto)
30. Famke Janssen’s Enormous Feet Reflect Her 5ft 11 ½ Height
The Dutch actress is known for her size 11 (US) feet, which shouldn’t be as a surprise, as she measures 5ft 11 ½ (181.6 cm).
“I feel like a mutant all the time. I mean, I’m a Dutch person in America. I’m 5-foot 11!” she said about her height in an interview.
“Height is a big problem. There’s not a lot of tall men around and they don’t really want to admit their actual height”, Famke revealed in another interview.
Famke Janssen displays her big feet at the 2008 CFDA Fashion Awards at the New York Public Library on June 2, 2008, in New York City (Credit: Humberto Carreno / Startraksphoto)
Ballet dancers who practice the pointe technique in pointy shoes often experience foot pain and, in some cases, foot damage.
Foot corns, small circles of thick skin, are often caused by poorly fitting shoes. Heels that are too loose can allow your foot to slide and rub, and some footwear designs place excessive pressure on an area of the foot.
Wearing high heels for too long can squeeze your toes and cause other damage to your feet. Toe corns can also develop as a symptom of bunions and other foot problems.