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Regina King’s Shoe Style Evolution: Sparkling Louboutins, Bow-Embellished Valentino Sandals and More

Regina King has had an illustrious acting career that has seen her attend countless events over the years. Looking back, she has stepped out in plenty of fabulous shoes from top designers like Christian Louboutin, Valentino, Giuseppe Zanotti and Aqauzzura. Some of the “Shirley” star’s favorite shoe looks range from classic pointy pumps to strappy sandals and platforms.

Here, discover Regina King‘s shoe style evolution.

Regina King, 2024

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Regina King attends the 96th Annual Academy Awards.

King slipped into a pair of Christian Louboutin Degrastrass clear PVC leather pumps embellished with dazzling crystals at the 2024 Academy Awards on March 10.

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Regina King wears Christian Louboutin Degrastrass pumps.

Regina King, 2022

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Regina King is awarded on stage during filming in Italy.

At Filming Italy on June 10, 2022, the “If Beale Street Could Talk” actress donned beige suede leather Aquazzura sandals featuring shimmery silver metallic ankle straps.

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Regina King wears beige sandals featuring a metallic ankle strap.

Regina King, 2021

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Regina King attends the Louis Vuitton women’s spring 2022 show during Paris Fashion Week.

For Louis Vuitton’s spring ’22 runway show in Paris on Oct. 5, 2021, King showcased black leather ankle boots boasting a square toe adorned with silver hardware.

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Regina King wears black leather embellished ankle boots.

Regina King, 2019

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Regina King poses with her Oscar for Best Supporting Actress at the Academy Awards.

On the night she picked up an Oscar on Feb. 24, 2019, she donned timeless pointy white leather Christian Louboutin Kate stilettos.

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Regina King wears white Christian Louboutin pumps.

Regina King, 2017

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Regina King at the Television Industry Advocacy Awards.

Attending the Television Industry Advocacy Awards on Sept. 16, 2017, the “Seven Seconds” actress hit the red carpet in a pair of dusty pink leather T-strap pumps featuring a sharp pointed toe and an ankle-tie fastening.

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Regina King wears dusty pink T-strap pumps.

Regina King, 2015

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Regina King attends the Paley Center for Media’s Tribute to African-American Achievements.

King stepped into electric orange pumps, a pointy suede style courtesy of Sergio Rossi, at the Paley Center for Media’s Tribute to African-American Achievements in Television event on Oct. 26, 2015.

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Regina King wears bright orange Sergio Rossi pumps.

Regina King, 2014

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Regina King attends the Warner Music Group Hosts Annual Grammy Celebration in Los Angeles.

The “Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous” actress sported strappy silver metallic sandals featuring sparkling embellishments at a Warner Music Group Grammy event on Jan. 26, 2014.

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Regina King wears strappy silver metallic sandals.

Regina King, 2013

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Regina King arrives for the 34th Annual People’s Choice Awards.

For the People Choice Awards on Jan. 9. 2013, King opted for black patent leather Valentino d’Orsay stiletto sandals adorned with a whimsical bow embellishment on the toe.

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Regina King wears black patent leather Valentino d’Orsay pumps.

Regina King, 2012

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Regina King arrives at the 3rd annual Essence Black Women Ii Music.

At the Essence Black Women In Music reception on Feb. 8, 2012, King stepped out in red velvet Giuseppe Zanotti slingback pumps featuring a peep-toe design and a platform sole.

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Regina King wears red velvet peep-toe platform slingback pumps.

Regina King, 2007

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Regina King arrives at “Movies Rock” A Celebration Of Music in Film.

King wore strappy gold metallic sandals set on a subtle platform at the “Movies Rock” A Celebration of Music & Film event on Dec. 2, 2007.

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Regina King wears strappy gold platform sandals.

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