Courtney B. Vance and Angela Bassett's daughter, Bronwyn, is stepping into the spotlight as she prepares to make her debut at the 2025 Le Bal des Débutantes, and for the milestone event, the 19-year-old and her Oscar-winning mother partnered with renowned French designer Stéphane Rolland to bring their exquisite gowns to life.
"The dress makes me feel like a Disney princess in the best way possible!" Bronwyn tells HELLO! of the gown, which will be unveiled on Saturday, November 29 at the ball. "It is probably the largest , gown at the ball this year so I definitely will make a statement when I’m in a room, and it’s a bit annoying for other people to walk around me, so I feel bad for that. I have never seen such a beautiful dress on myself, and I know Stéphane and his team worked so hard on this dress, so I am so honored to be wearing it in Paris."
Ahead of the ball, 9-1-1 actress Angela and Harvard student Brownyn attended a dress fitting at Stéphane's couture house in Paris, with these exclusive images giving a glimpse into their outfits with Angela in an ethereal waterfall dress featuring an off-the-shoulder neckline, draped sleeves, and intricate pearl detailing that falls from the neckline along the bodice.
Bronwyn, pictured in a pre-ball dress, wears rust-orange gown that beautifully highlights her skin, and features an asymmetric neckline with one sleeveless side and one full sleeve. The garment includes ruched draping and a figure-hugging skirt silhouette.
The debutante ball is held annually in Paris and sees young ladies from royalty, aristocracy, and the most influential families in the worlds of business and the arts make their formal entrance into society. The event dates back to 1957, and this year's ball will take place on November 29, 2025. Ladies from over five nations set to grace the Shangri-La Hotel, the former palace of Prince Roland Bonaparte, which overlooks the Eiffel Tower, in silk, tulle, and embellished gowns.
Other debutantes includes Eulalia de Orleans-Borbón, daughter of businessman Álvaro de Orleans-Borbón, Lady Araminta Spencer-Churchill, a relative of Prince William and Prince Harry, and Carolina B. Lansing, granddaughter of fashion designer Carolina Herrera – both among the distinguished young women set to gather at the renowned venue.