Amanda Seyfried Glows at the World Premiere of Netflix's 'Steps'

Amanda Seyfried brought fairy-tale glamour to New York City.

The actress, 40, attended the world premiere of Steps, Netflix's new animated take on Cinderella, on Sunday, Nov. 8, walking the carpet at The Plaza Hotel. And she looked every bit the princess she plays in the film.

Seyfried voices Cinderella in the movie, a playful new take on the classic story told from the point of view of Cinderella's stepsisters.

A fairy-tale look

For the big night, Seyfried chose a soft, romantic look that matched the spirit of the film.

She wore a white textured dress with thin straps and a sweet oversized bow at the front. She paired the outfit with delicate pearl drop earrings and wore her long blond hair sleek and straight, swept over one shoulder.

Her makeup kept things classic, with soft smoky eyes and a peachy nude lip. Posing in front of a bold purple backdrop, she gave the cameras a calm, confident look as she tucked her hair behind one ear.

The white-and-pearl combination felt like a quiet nod to the princess she brings to life on screen. It was simple, elegant and a clear fit for a fairy-tale premiere at one of New York's most famous hotels.

Daniel Radcliffe joins the fun

Seyfried was not the only star from the film at the premiere.

Daniel Radcliffe, who voices the Prince in Steps, also walked the carpet at The Plaza Hotel the same night. Ali Wong, Stephanie Hsu, Young Mazino and Damian Priest were there too, and Just Jared reported that Bette Midler, who voices the Fairy Godmother, made a rare red carpet appearance.

Together they make up a large voice cast that brings together comedians, actors and music legends for a story that turns the usual Cinderella tale upside down.

What is "Steps" about?

Steps is loosely based on Cinderella, but this time, the stepsisters are the heroes. Netflix says the story is told from the perspective of Lilith, one of the so-called evil stepsisters.

Ali Wong voices Lilith. Sick of living in Cinderella's shadow, she steals the Fairy Godmother's magic wand and, with her sister Margot, voiced by Stephanie Hsu, hijacks the Royal Ball.

That dooms the kingdom to the rule of Priscilla, voiced by Nikki Glaser, a villainous schemer who snatches the throne. Press coverage of the film says Margot also ends up turned into a frog along the way.

To fix the mess, Lilith has to team up with Cinderella, voiced by Seyfried. Together they fight biker trolls, outrun evil henchmen and escape the Screaming Woods on a quest to save the kingdom, and, as Netflix puts it, to save their relationship too.

Watch the "Steps" trailer

Official trailer for Steps, from Netflix.

A star-studded cast

Alongside Seyfried, Wong, Hsu, Glaser and Radcliffe, the voice cast includes:

• Bette Midler as the Fairy Godmother
• Peter Dinklage as Roderick, Priscilla's murderous manny
• Young Mazino as Gef, a troll
• Damian Priest as Cracktor, a troll overlord

Steps is directed by Alyce Tzue and John Ripa and was animated by Netflix Animation Studios. It was produced by Amy Poehler, Jane Hartwell and Kim Lessing, with Poehler and Lessing producing for Poehler's company, Paper Kite Productions.

Amanda Seyfried sings again

Fans who love Seyfried's singing voice have something extra to look forward to.

The film features four original songs written and produced by Justin Tranter, and Seyfried performs one of them, "Smile and a Song." The other songs are performed by Jennie, Emei and Rose Gray. Kris Bowers composed the film's score.

It's a fitting role for Seyfried, who has shown off her vocals in big movie musicals before. She played Sophie in Mamma Mia! and its sequel, Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, and starred as Cosette in the film version of Les Misérables.

A rococo fairy tale

Steps also stands out for its look.

According to TheWrap's report from the Annecy animation festival, the kingdom in the film is a pre-Revolution version of France that fully embraces the rococo design style of the time. The team kept the film in 3D computer animation but aimed for a more tactile, "maximalist" look.

The premiere had its own touch of that sparkle, with a purple backdrop featuring a glossy, swirling design behind the stars on the carpet.

Why Cinderella still works

Cinderella has been retold countless times, from classic animated films to live-action remakes and Broadway musicals. So why does the story keep coming back?

Part of the answer is how easy it is to reshape. The basic pieces, a ball, a glass slipper, a fairy godmother and a midnight deadline, are familiar to almost everyone. That gives storytellers room to play with the details and surprise audiences.

Steps leans into that by shifting the focus. Instead of asking what happens to Cinderella, it asks what life is like for the sisters standing beside her. It's a question many viewers have probably wondered about, and it opens the door to a more comedic, offbeat adventure.

Inside the premiere night

The world premiere gave the film a classic New York send-off.

The Plaza, at Fifth Avenue and Central Park South on the southeast corner of Central Park, has a long history of glamorous parties. It hosted Truman Capote's famous Black and White Ball in 1966, which made it a natural setting for a movie built around a royal ball.

A long road to the screen

The project has been years in the making.

Netflix first announced Steps in March 2021, with Tzue set to direct. In December 2025, Netflix named Ripa as co-director when it revealed that Wong and Hsu would lead the voice cast.

Seyfried's casting as Cinderella was announced on April 8, 2026. Midler followed in May, Glaser in June, and Radcliffe, Dinklage and Mazino in July.

A busy stretch for Amanda

Steps arrives after a busy few years for Seyfried, who has worked across film and TV.

She first became a household name as Karen in Mean Girls (2004) and has since built a long and varied career. She earned an Oscar nomination for her role in Mank and won an Emmy for playing Elizabeth Holmes in the limited series The Dropout.

In December 2025, she starred opposite Sydney Sweeney in the thriller The Housemaid and led the musical drama The Testament of Ann Lee, which earned her Golden Globe and Critics' Choice nominations.

Off screen, Seyfried has two children with actor Thomas Sadoski. The couple announced in September 2026 that they had separated.

"Steps" at a glance

• Release date: Friday, Nov. 20, 2026
• Where to watch: Netflix
• Directors: Alyce Tzue and John Ripa
• Runtime: 1 hour, 46 minutes
• Amanda Seyfried's role: Cinderella
• Original song by Seyfried: "Smile and a Song"

Watch the first teaser

Official teaser trailer for Steps, from Netflix.

When to watch

Steps arrives on Netflix on Friday, Nov. 20, giving families a fresh fairy tale to enjoy less than a week before Thanksgiving.

For Seyfried, the premiere was a chance to celebrate a project that lets her step into one of the most famous roles in storytelling, even if this time, Cinderella is sharing the spotlight with her stepsisters.

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