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Jessica Chastain at The 11th Breakthrough Prize Ceremony held at Barker Hanger on April 05, 2025 in Santa Monica, California.
Kate Hudson at The 11th Breakthrough Prize Ceremony held at Barker Hanger on April 05, 2025 in Santa Monica, California.
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Jessica Chastain Chooses Shiny Silver Platform for Breakthrough Prize
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Jessica Chastain dressed up for the star-studded Breakthrough Prize Ceremony held in Santa Monica on Saturday in an embellished white gown and a daring pair of metallic silver platforms.

Jessica Chastain at The 11th Breakthrough Prize Ceremony held at Barker Hanger on April 05, 2025 in Santa Monica, California.
Jessica Chastain at The 11th Breakthrough Prize Ceremony held at Barker Hanger on April 05, 2025 in Santa Monica, California.Gilbert Flores

The actress made a refined sartorial statement at the event with a full-length white gown featuring a crystal embellishment pattern complete with dangling clear teardrop-shaped stones. Bringing the glamour to another level, the dress also featured a silver crystal-embellished trim along the high neckline and below the bust, which also led into the straps. A small cut out was also featured beneath the bust. Chastain’s signature red hair was on display in loose waves and she carried a silver clutch which blended with both her dress and shoes.

A closer look at Jessica Chastain's shoes.
A closer look at Jessica Chastain’s shoes.Gilbert Flores

Chastain’s shoes were a pair of silver metallic platform sandals. The shoes featured a hefty platform and an ultra-high thick block heel. With a minimalist upper, thin ankle straps helped to secure the style in the back and a wider strap stretched across the toes. Her shoes fell in line with the metallic shoes trend, which is often applied to heel styles like pumps and sandals. Gayle King went that route as well for the event, donning a pair of silver pointed-toe pumps to go with her fringy dress.

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Jessica Chastain at The 11th Breakthrough Prize Ceremony held at Barker Hanger on April 05, 2025 in Santa Monica, California.
Jessica Chastain at The 11th Breakthrough Prize Ceremony held at Barker Hanger on April 05, 2025 in Santa Monica, California.Gilbert Flores

The 11th annual 2025 Breakthrough Prize, popularly known as the “Oscars of Science,” takes place tonight in Santa Monica. The occasion observes scientists driving remarkable discoveries in a slew of impressive fields. Alongside Chastain and King’s silver footwear moments, shoe looks at the event this year include Lily Collins‘ Armani mesh pumps and Olivia Wilde‘s mesh and suede Aquazzura pumps.

Find additional looks from the event below.

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