Amanda Seyfried’s Tiny White Bow Dress Steals the ‘Steps’ Premiere as Bette Midler, 80, Makes a Rare Red Carpet Return (Video)

By Nico Grey · Published Nov 9, 2026, 2:35 PM (BKK)

Netflix sent out Cinderella. What showed up on the purple carpet was Amanda Seyfried in a short white mini with one oversized bow, bare legs, white pumps and long blonde hair she kept flipping for the cameras. ^[1][2][3]

Netflix’s own post said it plainly: “Cinderella herself.” By Monday it had passed 200,000 views. And she wasn’t even the rarest sight of the night. Bette Midler, 80, who almost never does red carpets now, came out for this one too. ^[3][4][5]

Alt: “Amanda Seyfried posing and turning in a white bow-front mini dress on the purple Steps carpet.”

WHERE WAS THE STEPS PREMIERE AND WHO WAS THERE?

Netflix held the world premiere of its animated film Steps on Sunday night, November 8, 2026, in New York City. Just Jared and AP/Invision photo captions place it at The Plaza Hotel. ^[1][6]

Seyfried posed alongside her co-stars Bette Midler, Stephanie Hsu and Ali Wong. Just Jared reports that Daniel Radcliffe, Young Mazino, Damian Priest and Luna Hamilton were there too. Luna Hamilton voices the young version of Hsu’s character, Margot. ^[1][6]

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WHAT DID AMANDA SEYFRIED WEAR TO THE STEPS PREMIERE?

She wore a white mini dress with a large bow across the front and matching white heels. Fashion Times, writing from AFP/Getty photographer Angela Weiss’s pictures, called the bow the focal point of an otherwise minimal look. The arrival footage shows a short, swingy babydoll shape with thin straps and a textured fabric. She posed with her hands in the pockets, then flipped her hair for the photographers. ^[2][3]

No designer had been credited by the outlets we checked. NYC video creator MickmickNYC says that on the carpet she took a moment to remember who designed the look. ^[7]

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Alt: “Amanda Seyfried tossing her long blonde hair while posing in a white bow mini dress.”

THE MOMENT THAT WASN’T FOR THE CAMERAS

Behind the posing, MickmickNYC’s carpet video shows something sweeter. Seyfried joked that she wasn’t giving photographers a big smile. Then she got down on her knees to talk to a young interviewer in costume at eye level and gave her full attention. ^[7]

Alt: “Amanda Seyfried in a white dress kneeling to answer a child interviewer holding a microphone.”

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BETTE MIDLER, 80, MAKES A RARE RED CARPET APPEARANCE

Just Jared’s headline called it a rare red carpet appearance. Hello! reports that Midler, who turns 81 next month, wore a floor-length black gown with intricate beading and a dramatic structured collar, plus strappy black heels. Her silver hair was set in a voluminous updo with a sweeping fringe. ^[1][5]

In Steps she voices the Fairy Godmother. Speaking to Netflix’s Tudum, she described this version as someone with good intentions who is “a little bit of a bumbler, and she’s a little bit of a schemer.” ^[8]

Alt: “Bette Midler posing in a black gown in front of the Steps logo wall.”

ALI WONG, STEPHANIE HSU AND DANIEL RADCLIFFE: THE REST OF THE CARPET

ALI WONG WENT FULL PURPLE. Hello! describes a striking strapless purple satin gown, a contrast to Midler’s all-black look. She voices Lilith, the stepsister who steals the wand. ^[5][8]

STEPHANIE HSU WORE GREEN. Extra’s carpet footage shows Hsu in a voluminous green taffeta-look dress with a big bow at the hem. She voices Margot, the stepsister who gets turned into a frog. ^[4][9]

DANIEL RADCLIFFE, THE PRINCE. He kept it simple in a dark knit and trousers. MickmickNYC filmed the women gathering one by one for a group shot until Radcliffe, the film’s Prince, joined them and “immediately had everyone laughing.” ^[4][10]

Alt: “Montage of Bette Midler, Daniel Radcliffe, Ali Wong and Stephanie Hsu posing at the Steps premiere.”

Alt: “Amanda Seyfried, Stephanie Hsu, Ali Wong and Bette Midler group up before Daniel Radcliffe joins them.”

Related: for more of Ali Wong on SP, see her existing Ali Wong page.

WHAT IS STEPS ABOUT? THE CINDERELLA STORY FLIPPED

Steps retells Cinderella from the side of the so-called evil stepsisters. Fed up with living in Cinderella’s shadow, Lilith (Wong) steals the Fairy Godmother’s (Midler) wand and hijacks the Royal Ball with Margot (Hsu). That hands the kingdom to the villainous Priscilla (Nikki Glaser). Lilith then has to team up with Cinderella (Seyfried) to fight biker trolls, outrun henchmen and escape the Screaming Woods. ^[1][8]

The film is directed by Alyce Tzue and John Ripa, who co-directed Raya and the Last Dragon. Amy Poehler is among its producers. Peter Dinklage voices Roderick, Young Mazino voices Gef (a “really hot troll,” per the teaser) and WWE’s Damian Priest voices Cracktor. ^[8][11]

Co-director Alyce Tzue told Tudum: “Her portrayal of Cinderella is hilarious and heartbreaking and, most importantly, refreshingly human.” ^[12]

IS AMANDA SEYFRIED SINGING IN STEPS?

She is part of the soundtrack. Tudum reports that BLACKPINK’s JENNIE recorded the original song “Someone to Hold” for the film, joined by “a girl-power team of Rose Gray, Amanda Seyfried, and EMEI,” who also contribute original music. ^[8]

WHEN DOES STEPS COME OUT ON NETFLIX?

Steps streams worldwide on Netflix from November 20, 2026. What’s on Netflix’s early review calls it “the sister story ‘Frozen’ wanted to be.” ^[8][13]

THE TAKE

A Disney-princess role, a babydoll mini and an 80-year-old legend coming out for one night. Seyfried looked like she’d walked out of the movie. Midler made it an event. Watch the videos above, then decide whose night it really was.

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FAQ

Where was the Steps premiere?

In New York City on Sunday, November 8, 2026. Just Jared and AP/Invision captions place it at The Plaza Hotel. ^[1][6]

What did Amanda Seyfried wear to the Steps premiere?

A white mini dress with an oversized bow across the front, worn with white heels. ^[2][3]

Who does Amanda Seyfried play in Steps?

She voices Cinderella. ^[8]

Who else was at the Steps premiere?

Bette Midler, Stephanie Hsu, Ali Wong, Daniel Radcliffe, Young Mazino, Damian Priest and Luna Hamilton, per Just Jared. ^[1]

When is Steps on Netflix?

November 20, 2026. ^[8]

SOURCES

[1] Just Jared, AJ Pitts, Nov. 9, 2026: https://www.justjared.com/2026/11/09/bette-midler-makes-rare-red-carpet-appearance-at-steps-premiere-with-amanda-seyfried-stephanie-hsu-ali-wong-more/ and https://x.com/JustJared/status/2119663999990284762

[2] Fashion Times, Julian E. Hayes, Nov. 8, 2026 (photo: Angela Weiss / AFP via Getty): https://www.fashiontimes.com/amanda-seyfried-wears-white-bow-detail-dress-netflixs-steps-premiere-15266

[3] Netflix (@netflix): https://x.com/netflix/status/2119539461243703451

[4] Extra (@extratv), footage jpasc24: https://x.com/extratv/status/2119545308858438095 ; TMZ (@TMZ), footage jpasc24: https://x.com/TMZ/status/2119545259591950624

[5] Hello! Magazine: https://www.hellomagazine.com/us/933843/bette-midler-80-looks-incredible-in-rare-red-carpet-appearance/

[6] AP / Invision (Evan Agostini) caption via wvnews: https://www.wvnews.com/newsfeed/us/ny-premiere-of-steps/image_4a20fdb3-9201-56ee-9f24-63d14b056813.html

[7] MickmickNYC: https://x.com/MickmickNYC/status/2119618898806853640

[8] Netflix Tudum, Nov. 6, 2026: https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/steps-cast-release-date

[9] Animation World Network: https://www.awn.com/news/amanda-seyfried-voice-cinderella-netflixs-steps

[10] MickmickNYC: https://x.com/MickmickNYC/status/2119630312439234788 and https://x.com/MickmickNYC/status/2119558776890274226

[11] Netflix Tudum cast list (same as [8])

[12] Netflix Tudum, May 18, 2026: https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/amanda-seyfried-cinderella-steps

[13] What’s on Netflix review: https://www.whats-on-netflix.com/what-to-watch/steps-netflix-movie-review/

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