In June 2016, Susan Lucci proved that timeless glamour knows no height when she stepped out for the season four premiere of her hit comedy-drama Devious Maids at STK Steakhouse.
Standing 5′1″ (155 cm) — a few inches shy of the average American woman’s height of 5′4″ (163 cm) — the petite soap legend used sleek tailoring, sky-high heels, and her signature poise to command the red carpet with ease.
Susan Lucci wears her hair down at the “Devious Maids” season four premiere held on June 2, 2016, at STK L.A. at the W Hotel in Los Angeles (Credit: FayesVision / Apega / Adriana M. Barraza / WENN)
Even decades into her career, Susan Lucci has always been candid about embracing her petite frame — while still wishing for just a few extra inches. In a 1984 interview, she admitted with a laugh:
“If I could change one thing about myself, I would be taller. I’m only five-foot-two.”
“I want to be 5’8″,” she joked in an interview with Women’s Health in 2008. “And I’m hoping I can get there through stretching—right now, I’m five foot two on a good day.”
Susan Lucci exudes timeless elegance in a strapless white mini dress paired with sparkling Christian Louboutin “Circus City” pumps at the Devious Maids season four premiere in Los Angeles
The then-69-year-old actress dared to flash some flesh in a strapless white mini dress.
The textured frock featured a fitted bodice highlighting her slim frame and a flared skirt with a scalloped hemline that fell just a couple of inches above her knees.
Genevieve Delatour, played by Susan Lucci, is one of the main characters of “Devious Maids” and is portrayed as a rich and emotionally unstable woman who marries wealthy men and lives a life of luxury (Credit: Disney–ABC Domestic Television)
She glammed up her look with a few jewelry pieces, including a pair of pearl drop earrings, a watch, and a bracelet. The actress rounded out her look with wavy tresses and soft makeup with pink blush and lipstick.
A few years later, Susan Lucci received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 50th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards.
The actress shows off her toned silhouette and signature confidence, accentuating the scalloped neckline of her white dress with pearl drop earrings and a bright pink wrap
Susan’s Christian Louboutin “Circus City” pumps caught our attention the most. She wears a size 6 (US) shoe.
A close-up of Lucci’s metallic gold Christian Louboutin “Circus City” pumps reveals the brand’s signature red soles and spike-studded trim
These bold shoes are made of metallic gold fabric with gold leather trim. They feature peep toes, triangular cutouts with spiked stud trims, and about four-inch heels.
Her glittering gold heels, featuring triangular cutouts and four-inch stilettos, added a leg-lengthening finish to her petite frame
🪞 A Signature Louboutin Moment Worth Exploring
The “Circus City” pumps Susan Lucci wore are a striking example of Christian Louboutin’s craftsmanship — a statement heel once available in multiple colors and heel heights, all featuring the brand’s signature metallic finishes and spiked detailing.
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