BTN News: Brooke Shields opted for comfort over the traditional on the red carpet at the 2024 Tony Awards, making a major style statement by ditching the usual sky-high high-heeled footwear. Shields, who is known for her classic shapes and well-executed styling, turned heads when she stepped out in a pair of yellow sequins paired with matching clogs-style Crocs. They selected their shoes- her weirdos, one that made a strong statement with good reason.
The Healthiest Fashion Choice
On the day before the prestigious event, Shields shared on Instagram that she was in recovery from a “double foot toe surgery.” It was in this health update that she clarified why she had to use comfy footwear. During a red carpet interview with People, Shields stated, “I have my Crocs! I couldn’t do this in heels!” She paraded her red Crocs to the awaiting photographers, driving home the fact that she has comfort needs now.
History of Crazy Style Choices
It’s not the first time we’ve seen Shields pair fancy fashion with comfy kicks. In 2008, she paired clogs with a hot-pink gown, proving her skill in combining style with utility.
Acting Community (Yes, there is a community here too-oriented toward people who want to be actors, others who value any distraction from day job)
In addition to her sartorial choices, Shields has also contributed to the development of the leadership network in a significant way recently. In March, she was elected president of the Actors’ Equity Association, which represents more than 51,000 actors and stage managers around the country. Shields defeated Erin Maureen Koster, a third vice president at Actors’ Equity and a stage manager, and Wydetta Carter, a first vice president of Equity. A compassionate but solid approach to leadership in a four-year term of office.
In her Instagram post announcing her win, Shields wrote, “As Your President, I promise to lead us in strength and grace, while standing up for you and demanding the respect we deserve as an acting community. And to those who ran, I did not run against you. I ran with you and for you. Cant wait to hear from you.
The 2024 Tony Awards Ceremony
The Tony Awards, hosted by Ariana DeBose, streamed live from the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York. The ceremony, which was broadcast live on CBS and streamed on Paramount+ in the U.S., aired from 8-11 p.m. ET/5-8 p.m. PT Sunday night.
I always admired Shields for how she managed to inject personality into rather neutral, somewhat starched red carpet gowns, so this choice was not one that surprised me – Shields wears her personality on her sleeve[]and where she carries it Leafs gear to a Canadiens game, dammit.
