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flag Helen Mirren bought $39.99 platform heels from a Hollywood strip shop to feel taller and more confident on the red carpet.

flag Actress Helen Mirren has revealed she bought her first platform heels from a Hollywood Boulevard stripper shop to gain confidence on the red carpet, using the $39.99 shoes to stand taller at events. flag At five feet four inches, she felt overshadowed by taller co-stars like Nicole Kidman during her early Hollywood years, when such footwear was rare in mainstream fashion. flag She praised the shoes for their stability and leg-lengthening effect, calling them her "secret weapon." flag Her preference for dramatic heels was honored in 2024 when Mattel released a Barbie doll based on her Cannes look, accurately replicating the platform shoes.

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