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September 23, 2019

Viola Davis wore sneakers to the 2019 Emmys -- and we're obsessed

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Viola Davis looked stunning at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles.

The actress wore a one-shoulder, black velvet and white satin paneled dress by Alberta Ferretti with Forevermark diamond necklaces to the glamorous event Sunday night.

However, perhaps her biggest style statement of the night came when she changed into some more comfortable, albeit equally stylish, footwear to present the award for best supporting actor in a drama series to "Game of Thrones'" star Peter Dinklage.

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She changed from her heels into silver and black platform sneakers by luxury designer Hogan.

PHOTO: Viola Davis stands onstage during the 71st Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 22, 2019, in Los Angeles.
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Viola Davis stands onstage during the 71st Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 22, 2019, in Los Angeles.

She's worn the kicks before -- to a film screening in April 2019.

PHOTO: Actress Viola Davis's shoe is pictured at a film screening in New York, April 25, 2019.
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Actress Viola Davis's shoe is pictured at a film screening in New York, April 25, 2019.
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Emmys viewers took to social media to comment on how much they loved her switch for comfort.

Viola Davis walking out in chunky silver sneakers and "you're lucky I'm even here" energy is the inspiration I needed to keep going #Emmys

— babyface hooks (@babyfacehooks) September 23, 2019

Viola Davis wearing an elegant gown with sneakers on is what I live for. #Emmys pic.twitter.com/0RuXAHc7YJ

— Giselle V. (@itsgissel) September 23, 2019

Viola Davis wearing sneakers on the stage speaks to my VERY SOUL. #Emmys2019

— Eric Crumrine (@ECrumrine) September 23, 2019

If THE @violadavis can where sneakers to work, so should I. #Emmys2019 #Emmys

— Nicole Granston (@NGranston) September 23, 2019

Sneakers and couture is definitely a trend we can get behind.