Kate Beckinsale Impressively Balances on a Step Ladder in Towering Boots While Decorating Her Christmas Tree

Mar. 15, 2025

Kate Beckinsale decorates her Christmas tree in platform boots.Photo:Kate Beckinsale/Instagram

Kate Beckinsale/Instagram

Kate Beckinsalecan do anything in her signature shoe.

In a new Instagram video shared on Dec. 19, theSerendipitystar, 51, performed a balancing act while decorating her very festive (and very pink) Christmas tree.

While seemingly risky, the star wore a pair of towering combat boots with thick soles as she placed ornaments on her tree on a three-step ladder.

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Platform shoes are nothing new for the actress. In July 2023, she hosted her 50th birthday party in aPlayboy Bunny costumecomplete with dominatrix-style metallic heels.

She’s also perfected the art of walking a red carpet in the daring style.

Earlier this year, she made a head-turning entrance at the 2024 Golden Globes inglittery shoes with an eye-popping heeland did the same at the Harris Reed runway show duringLondon Fashion Weekthis past fall, just in a more subdued pair.

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Kate Beckinsale makes red carpet appearance at the King’s Trust Gala on May 2, 2024 following health scare.Theo Wargo/Getty

Theo Wargo/Getty

Beckinsale is heading into the holiday season aftergoing through a “rough year.”

At the King’s Trust Gala on May 2, where she made her first carpet appearance following the news of herundisclosed health issue, the star told PEOPLE exclusively on what helped her power through the tough times.

“Because my parents have both been unwell and my cat … it’s been a bunch of things. So that’s why it’s nice to come and see friends and have a little perspective. Everyone’s had a bit of a rough year, I think.”

source: people.com