Kim Kardashian wobbles in 8-inch heels at the Oscars afterparty. Watch
Kim Kardashian’s Vanity Fair Oscars Party 2026 didn’t go exactly as planned. A viral moment in high heels has got everyone talking. What happened here?
Reality star Kim Kardashian almost lost her balance while arriving at the Vanity Fair Oscars Party 2026 and attracted attention as cameras captured her struggling in eight-inch high platform heels. The moment came as she headed to the venue with her team and friends in a fitted gold Gucci gown.
She stumbles and screams, “Sorry, sorry! My ankle,” before regaining her balance in a video later shared by Kardashian herself. The clip quickly circulated online, with the star seen laughing at the accident, turning an awkward moment into a widely discussed point.
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What really happened during the fall?
Prior to the event, Kardashian had expressed concerns about walking the red carpet in her heels. “I’m nervous for the carpet,” she told her team while getting ready, even as she questioned whether her shoes needed adjusting.
As soon as she stepped out, those concerns seemed justified. The star briefly lost balance on the footpath and instinctively grabbed a passerby for support. “That poor lady. I caught her,” he said, reacting at the unexpected moment to check if her ankle was injured.
What was Kim Kardashian’s reaction after this?
Despite the stumble, Kardashian remained calm and continued toward the venue. He later joked with his team about one of his shoes being tight, suggesting that the problem might have been due to his fit.
The incident, captured in a TikTok clip, showed her laughing at herself – offering a candid glimpse of the less polished side of high-profile appearances. His team members were also heard laughing, reducing the tension.
What did he wear to the event?
Kardashian wore a gold Gucci gown with a high neckline and long sleeves. She completed the look with blue contact lenses, bronze makeup and a tousled shoulder-length hairstyle, later posting the photos with the caption “GUCCI GIRL.”
Her teammate Lewis Hamilton reacted to her look on social media with love emojis, adding to the evening’s online buzz.