Sarah Paulson Brings Metallic Paris Texas Slingbacks and a French-Girl Bob to the Actor Awards

Sarah Paulson arrived at the 32nd annual Actor Awards on March 1 with a markedly different red-carpet profile, trading her customary slicked-back look for a chin‑grazing bob and pairing a high-shine Saint Laurent gown with mirrored Paris Texas slingbacks. The combination stood out at the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall because it married vintage tailoring with a contemporary metallic finish during a major industry ceremony.

Sarah Paulson's Hairstyle at the Shrine Auditorium

For the evening, Paulson adopted a blunt, wavy bob cut that hit just above the chin and was styled in a middle part with a subtle flip at the ends. The shorter length and natural movement contrasted with the slicked-back hair that has long been her red-carpet signature, giving her a French girl–coded silhouette. Makeup choices reinforced the shift: a rose-toned flush on cheekbones and lips, black smudged eyeliner and soft brown smoky shadow created a softer, more romantic frame for the new haircut. Paulson was onstage as a presenter at the March 1 awards show, which honors performances from 2025, and the hairstyle change made a visible impact in close-up photos and on television coverage that began streaming at 8 p. m. ET.

Paris Texas Slingbacks and a Fall 1979 Saint Laurent Dress

Paulson paired the hairstyle with a black long-sleeved dress traced to Saint Laurent’s fall 1979 archives and a pair of Paris Texas Lidia Slingbacks in Silver Mirrored Leather. The gown combined a deep, plunging V-neckline with an A-line, ankle-length skirt and subtly puffed shoulders; reflective sequin embroidery covered the torso and extended partway down the skirt, while a plunging back with a string tie finished the silhouette. The Lidia Slingback’s sharply pointed toe and an ultra-narrow straight stiletto heel—described by the label as resembling a pin—introduced a bright, mirrorlike element that peeked beneath the hem.

Accessories completed the look: a diamond tennis necklace provided additional sparkle and a black clutch bore a white “Ice Out” pin. The choice of the metallic slingbacks amplified the gown’s reflective details on camera, making the paired elements read as a single, deliberately high-shine statement on the red carpet.