Gwyneth Paltrow’s Height and Heels: A Red Carpet Masterclass

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Gwyneth Paltrow, the tall American actress renowned for her performances in movies such as Shakespeare in Love, Iron Man, Se7en, Sliding Doors, and The Talented Mr. Ripley, stands at 5 feet 9 inches (175.3 cm) tall and wears a shoe size 11 (US).

However, in 2023, she humorously remarked in court that she might be “just under five-ten” and playfully added that she believed she might shrink with time.

Gwyneth Paltrow adds height with these bold, studded strappy platform heels, featuring multiple buckles and a chunky heel for a striking lookGwyneth Paltrow adds height with these bold, studded strappy platform heels, featuring multiple buckles and a chunky heel for a striking look (Credit: INFphoto)

Gwyneth Paltrow has learned a lot about shoes from her time on the red carpet and even launched a capsule collection with Christian Louboutin featuring versatile heels and boots.

In an October 2017 Harper’s Bazaar interview, Gwyneth Paltrow shared her favorite red carpet shoe moments, such as wearing nude Louboutin platforms to the 2011 Met Gala, bubblegum-pink Louboutins at the 2010 National Movie Awards, and gold Gucci heels at the LACMA Gala. Her favorite pairs, including shoes from Dsquared2 and Monique Lhuillier, are saved for her daughter, Apple.

Gwyneth Paltrow hosts a panel discussion at the JVP International Cyber Center grand openingGwyneth Paltrow hosts a panel discussion at the JVP International Cyber Center grand opening on February 3, 2020, in New York City (Credit: Janet Mayer / Startraksphoto)

On Your Next Shoes, Gwyneth Paltrow has been featured in shoes by footwear brands such as Gianvito Rossi, Christian Louboutin, Tom Ford, Jimmy Choo, Nicholas Kirkwood, Camilla Skovgaard, Gucci, and Paul Andrew. Below, you can check out some of her fantastic outfits and shoes:

Gwyneth Paltrow flaunts her vibrant red pedicure while wearing edgy black Michael Kors ankle boots with zipper detailsGwyneth Paltrow flaunts her vibrant red pedicure while wearing edgy black Michael Kors ankle boots with zipper details (Credit: Sara De Boer / Startraksphoto)

Gwyneth Paltrow elevates her height in a pair of metallic open-toe stilettos, adding a glamorous touch to her lookGwyneth Paltrow elevates her height in a pair of metallic open-toe stilettos, adding a glamorous touch to her look (Credit: Kathy Hutchins / Shutterstock)

Robert Downey Jr. Wears Lifts to Appear Taller Than Gwyneth Paltrow

In April 2019, Gwyneth Paltrow flaunted her 5ft 9 (175.3 cm) frame at the Avengers: Endgame world premiere at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles.

Gwyneth Paltrow stuns in a sleek black blazer and matching shorts ensemble paired with minimalist ankle-strap stilettos at the Avengers: Endgame world premiereGwyneth Paltrow stuns in a sleek black blazer and matching shorts ensemble paired with minimalist ankle-strap stilettos at the Avengers: Endgame world premiere in Los Angeles on April 22, 2019 (Credit: FayesVision / WENN / Sheri Determan)

Gwyneth Paltrow is taller than Robert Downey Jr., with a height of 5 feet 9 inches (175.3 cm) compared to Robert Downey Jr.’s height of 5 feet 7 ¾ inches (172.1 cm), making her approximately 1.25 inches (3.2 cm) taller.

He used platform shoes in some of his scenes with Gwyneth to make his short height less noticeable.

Robert Downey Jr. wore platform boots to make the height difference less noticeable at an Iron Man 3 photocall with Gwyneth Paltrow Robert Downey Jr. wore platform boots to make the height difference less noticeable at an Iron Man 3 photocall with Gwyneth Paltrow held at the Hotel Bayerischer Hof in Munich, Germany, on April 12, 2013 (Credit: FayesVision / WENN / Sheri Determan)

For the premiere of the American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics superhero team, the Avengers, the American actress/singer/author/businesswoman wore a blouse and shorts from her own G Label by Goop collection, Jimmy Choo’s Minny shoes, Yvan Tufenkjian diamond earrings, and a Jemma Wynne ring.

Gwyneth Paltrow showcases her chic red pedicure while stepping out in sleek black Jimmy Choo ankle-strap sandalsGwyneth Paltrow showcases her chic red pedicure while stepping out in sleek black Jimmy Choo ankle-strap sandals (Credit: FayesVision / WENN / Sheri Determan)

Gwyneth Paltrow’s Elevated Jumpsuit and Jimmy Choo Sandals: A Fashion Masterclass

In February 2012, surrounded by an impressive celebrity crowd, Gwyneth Paltrow co-hosted the Fifth Annual Women In Film Pre-Oscar Cocktail Party held at Cecconi’s Restaurant in Los Angeles.

Gwyneth Paltrow is seen with her signature straight blonde hair and striking blue eyes at the Fifth Annual Women In Film Pre-Oscar Cocktail PartyGwyneth Paltrow is seen with her signature straight blonde hair and striking blue eyes at the Fifth Annual Women In Film Pre-Oscar Cocktail Party at Cecconi’s Restaurant in Los Angeles, California, on February 24, 2012 (Credit: FayesVision / WENN / Sheri Determan)

Gwyneth was forever the statuesque blonde in a Boy by Band of Outsiders Fall 2012 black jumpsuit with shoulder pads and a tuxedo-like satin shawl collar.

Gwyneth Paltrow flaunted her statuesque figure in a black Boy by Band of Outsiders Fall 2012 jumpsuitGwyneth Paltrow flaunted her statuesque figure in a black Boy by Band of Outsiders Fall 2012 jumpsuit (Credit: FayesVision / WENN / Sheri Determan)

She kept things simple yet sophisticated with a crystal-studded shark’s tooth pendant necklace, a single cocktail ring, and gold-piped black suede high-heeled sandals from Jimmy Choo on her feet:

Gwyneth Paltrow flaunts her polished pedicure while stepping out in chic black and gold open-toe sandalsGwyneth Paltrow flaunts her polished pedicure while stepping out in chic black and gold open-toe sandals (Credit: FayesVision / WENN / Sheri Determan)

Gwyneth Paltrow never seems to put too much effort into her looks, but she always manages to blow us away with her shoe choices.

This time, she did it with these simply beautiful black suede sandals with metallic gold piping from Jimmy Choo:

Koko Piped Suede High-Heel SandalsKoko Piped Suede High-Heel Sandals, $1,150.00