Keeping their feet on the ground: Stars who went barefoot on the red carpet

Over the years, numerous celebrities have defied traditional dress codes by going barefoot on red carpets, each with their own reasons for doing so. Some aimed to make a bold fashion statement, while others were motivated by comfort or personal preference. The Cannes Film Festival has been a notable battleground for this trend, with women being denied entry due to wearing flat shoes in 2015.

Despite this, stars like Julia Roberts and Kristen Stewart have followed in their footsteps, famously walking barefoot up the festival's stairs as acts of rebellion against the dress code. Men, however, face different dress expectations at the festival and are not typically required to navigate the stairs in heels. In 2018, Kristen Stewart made another memorable barefoot appearance at the Cannes premiere of BlacKkKlansman, aligning with her earlier criticism of the festival's dress expectations.

Cameron Diaz also embraced a barefoot look at a premiere when one of her heels broke, turning what could have been a mishap into a memorable moment. In more recent times, stars like Doechii and Kesha have continued the tradition, with Doechii drawing inspiration from feeling "human, vulnerable and grounded" and Kesha channeling her inner Greek goddess Athena for a look built around freedom and independence.