Kim Kardashian’s Oscars Trip-Up Goes Viral
The 2026 Oscars had plenty of glitz and a fair bit of drama, but one moment definitely wasn't in the script. A clip of Kim Kardashian taking a proper tumble outside the Vanity Fair Oscar Party has become the talk of the internet.
The 45-year-old was heading into the bash when her massive gold platform heels gave way. She twisted her ankle and ended up on the floor right by her car.
The "Oops" Moment
Dressed in a skin-tight gold Gucci gown and sporting blue contacts, Kim looked the part—until her shoes let her down. She was wearing $80 gold heels with a four-inch platform and an eight-inch heel, which proved a bit too much to handle.
* The Fall: Kim lost her balance, stumbled into a hedge, and grabbed a random passerby to try and stay upright.
* The Reaction: Mid-fall, she was heard shouting, "Ahhh sorry, my ankle! Sorry!"
* The Aftermath: Once back on her feet, she realized she’d accidentally grabbed a stranger’s bag (or "box") in the panic. She then had her team tighten her straps and clung onto her mate, Stephanie Shepherd, just to make it to the red carpet.
What the Public Thought
As you’d expect, social media had a field day. People were pretty divided on whether the outfit was worth the risk.
The Critics The Fans
"She can barely walk in those shoes. Why bother?" "Best she's ever looked. Absolutely slaying."
"Her steps look so forced and uncomfortable." | "That dress is stunning—the colour is incredible!"
"Giving off proper adult film vibes. Is that what she wanted?" "A total icon, even when she falls."
Despite the shake-up and admitting she was "nervous" about the cameras, Kim eventually made it inside. She played it safe for the rest of the night, walking very slowly and carefully past the photographers.
Interestingly, this clumsy moment comes right as rumours are swirling that Kim is dating F1 legend Lewis Hamilton.