Gina Rodriguez Shines in Badgley Mischka Couture and Giuseppe Zanotti Heels at Deepwater Horizon TIFF Premiere

In August 2014, Mark Wahlberg signed on to portray Mike Williams, the real-life electronics technician who survived the Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion.

He was joined by Gina Rodriguez as Andrea Fleytas, the crew member whose urgent attempts to contact the Coast Guard became a defining thread of the film.

Rounded out by Kurt Russell, Kate Hudson, and Dylan O’Brien, the cast later reunited at the Toronto International Film Festival—where the story’s intensity gave way to a different kind of spotlight, with couture gowns and statement heels taking center stage on the red carpet.

Actors Mark Wahlberg, Kate Hudson, Kurt Russell, and Gina Rodriguez onstage during the intro at the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival premiere of Deepwater Horizon at Roy Thomson Hall on September 13, 2016, in Toronto, Canada (Credit: Dara Kushner / INFphoto)

Wahlberg initially expected to play the younger lead and even approached actors like Jack Nicholson for the opposite role. However, producers felt Wahlberg was the right fit to bring authenticity to the story of survivor Mike Williams.

Mark Wahlberg poses with real-life Deepwater Horizon survivor Mike Williams and director Peter Berg at the European Premiere of Deepwater Horizon at Cineworld Leicester Square on September 26, 2016, in London, England (Credit: Ian West / PA Images / Startraksphoto)

The film also starred Dylan O’Brien as Caleb Holloway, Kurt Russell as rig captain Jimmy Harrell, and John Malkovich as BP representative Donald Vidrine. Kate Hudson was cast as Felicia Williams, Mike’s wife, marking her first on-screen appearance with her stepfather, Kurt Russell.

While the cast successfully captured the intensity of the disaster, their red carpet appearances at the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival brought them a different kind of spotlight, especially Gina Rodriguez, who dazzled in a head-turning couture gown.

Gina Rodriguez Stuns in Cleavage-Baring Gown at Toronto Film Festival

Gina Rodriguez turned heads in a Badgley Mischka Spring 2016 gown, its plunging floral lace silhouette flowing over Giuseppe Zanotti heels discreetly hidden beneath the floor-sweeping hem (Credit: Jaime Espinoza / WENN)

In September 2016, Gina Rodriguez arrived at the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival for the Toronto premiere of the 2016 American biographical disaster film Deepwater Horizon.

Gina Rodriguez’s black and grey floral embroidered ruffled split gown featured a V-neck design elevated by an alluring black tulle tie waist and an elegant white underlining (Credit: Jaime Espinoza / WENN)

The then-32-year-old actress turned heads in a cleavage-bearing, plunging-neckline, floral laser-cut gown overflowing with whimsy.

Gina Rodriguez dazzles at the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival in a floral embroidered Badgley Mischka gown, paired with a chic black tulle belt

Gina’s stunning dress, from the Badgley Mischka Spring 2016 Couture collection, was paired with Giuseppe Zanotti heels, though hidden beneath the gown’s floor-sweeping hemline, and completed with sparkling Chopard jewelry that added an extra touch of glamour.

Gina Rodriguez’s hair, artfully pinned up, and the finishing touch of pink, glossy lips added a final flourish, encapsulating her look with an air of sophistication and allure

The piece has a sheer floral lace overlay that cascades down on one side. Gina wore her dress cinched at the waist with a black tulle belt.

Gina Rodriguez exudes the ethereal charm of a blossoming garden in this flowing gown at the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival premiere of “Deepwater Horizon” in Toronto, Canada, on September 13, 2016

This was a fantastic gown choice for the actress, and we love how feminine she looked.

The “Jane the Virgin” actress also shared the red carpet with her co-star, Kate Hudson, who wore a see-through Alexander McQueen gown and Giuseppe Zanotti “Sharon” platform peep-toe pumps.

Standing at 5 ft 6 in (167.6 cm), Kate Hudson naturally appears taller beside Gina Rodriguez, who measures 5 ft 2 ½ in (158.8 cm), as the two pose together on the red carpet at the Deepwater Horizon premiere

Gina Rodriguez’s Red-Carpet Style, Step by Step

While her Badgley Mischka couture moment at the Toronto International Film Festival captured attention for its romantic detailing and dramatic silhouette, Gina Rodriguez’s red-carpet impact has long extended beyond a single gown.

From towering statement heels to delicately embellished sandals, the actress consistently uses footwear to elevate her looks—adding confidence, polish, and proportion to every appearance. For a closer look at how shoes play a defining role in her style evolution, these standout moments highlight some of her most memorable heel and designer picks.