Out of this world! 'Pregnant' Zoe Saldana leads the glamour in striking chiffon gown as she attends the Guardians Of The Galaxy UK premiere
With a blockbuster worthy $170 million budget it is the latest film to fall off the Marvel production line – just in time for the box office rush this summer.
But while animated adventure Guardians Of The Galaxy prepared for its UK premiere in London’s Leicester Square on Thursday evening, its leading actress led the glamour –and stole the show – in a sweeping ruffled gown from Valentino Resort 2015.
The 36-year-old plays personal assassin Gamora in the new film, and she was firing on all cylinders as she posed for photos in her chiffon monkey print dress shortly after setting foot on the specially rolled blue carpet that greeted the film’s cast.
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Stunning: Zoe Saldana wore a chiffon monkey print gown from Valentino Resort 2015 for the UK premiere of Guardians Of The Galaxy in London's Leicester Square on Thursday evening
Zoe, whose films have grossed a collective $5 billion in global box office takings, greeted onlookers with a warm smile before obliging those who had gathered in soaring temperatures for hours ahead of the one-off event with a round of autographs.
The actress is reported to be three months pregnant with husband Marco Perego, and she's been catching attention on the red carpet of late as her figure has shown signs of a pregnant belly, sparking rumours that she is expecting.
'Zoe is about three months pregnant,' a source told Us Weekly. 'But she will only announce the news when she's ready.'
Here we go: The actress - widely reported to be pregnant - prepares to walk the blue carpet specially rolled outside the Odeon cinema
Firing on all cylinders: The striking chiffon gown ensured all eyes were on Zoe, who plays personal assassin Gamora in the new film
Side by side: Zoe was joined by Scottish co-star Karen Gillan
Elsewhere E! Online have reported that she is expecting twins, with a separate source telling the website: ‘She’s thrilled.’
The actress was joined by Scottish co-star Karen Gillen, who opted for a wildly different but no less distinctive ensemble, comprised of white collarless jacket with a bold sweeping pattern running across its centre.
Karen, who takes the role of Nebula – one of the film’s villains – added to her look with a striking pleated miniskirt that was no less distinctive by virtue of its wide black belt and overlaid pocket detail.
Fancy seeing you here! The two pals greet each other shortly after arriving on Thursday evening
Close: Zoe gets a warm hug from former Doctor Who actress Karen, who plays villainous Nebula in Guardians Of The Galaxy
There you go: Zoe signs one of the hoardings that line their entrance to the cinema on London's Leicester Square
Interesting ensemble: Karen Gillan caught the eye in a striking white jacket and skirt combination with strappy ankle boots
High spirits: The Scottish actress greets fans, many of whom had waited in soaring temperatures for hours in order to get a glimpse of the film's stars
Strappy ankle boots completed a highly original ensemble for the former Doctor Who sidekick as she greeted Zoe with a warm hug.
Elsewhere Vin Diesel added an element of fun to proceedings by arriving on a pair of jumping stilt – but eschewed the safety helmet commonly recommended for users as he bounced across the blue carpet.
The actor sported a tight black T-shirt bearing the legend I Am Groot – the name of his character in the forthcoming film – and he was in high spirits while chatting to a group of fans wearing identical tops.
Handsome couple: Chris Hemsworth, whose role as Thor makes him a prominent member of the Marvel family, arrived at the London event with Spanish wife Elsa Pataky
Fun: Vin Diesel, Groot in the new movie, towers over co-star Karen Gillan after arriving on a pair of jumping stilts
Don't mind us: But the pair are quite a sight as they pose for photos on London's Leicester Square ahead of the film's official UK launch
Whoa there! Vin has quite a height advantage as he strides across the blue carpet on Thursday evening
Making her day: Hunky Chris signs an autograph for a female fan
Australian actor Chris Hemsworth – whose role as Thor makes him an integral part of the Marvel family – made a welcome appearance at the premiere with Spanish wife Elsa Pataky.
While the towering hunk opted for a grey waistcoat and matching trousers for their night out, whiole Elsa looked typically stunning in a lace embellished semi-sheer dress and nude heels.
The actress completed her look with strappy heels and a highly distinctive leopard print handbag that remained casually slung across her left shoulder while the married couple posed for photos.
Leading man: Chris Pratt plays central character Peter Quill, a pilot who becomes the target of an intergalactic manhunt
Let's do this: Handsome actor Chris Pratt arrives for his night on the blue carpet, where he was joined by Chris Hemsworth
Looking good: Chris and Elsa lit up Leicester Square on Thursday evening
Sign here: Chris signs autographs for fans in Leicester Square on Thursday evening
Director James Gunn surprised fans by turning up with a live raccoon draped across his shoulders, and the animal appeared rather enamoured with the filmmaker.
The stunt, a reference to Rocket Raccoon – the character played by Bradley Cooper – ensured he caught the eye as the unlikely duo made their way towards the Odeon cinema ahead of Thursday’s screening.
Guardians Of The Galaxy, based on the 2008 comic book version, is the tenth instalment in the expanding cinematic Marvel universe.
The futuristic film focuses on the plight of pilot Peter Quill – played by Chris Pratt, also in attendance on the night – as he becomes the object of a fierce manhunt after stealing a precious orb.
Having already won positive reviews following its Los Angeles premiere on July 21, the film will open in the UK on July 27 before getting a wider US release on August 1.
Comical: Director James Gunn arrived with a raccoon draped across his shoulders
Good times: Vin and Karen pose with a lifelike Lego Marvel figure on Thursday evening
Funny: Gunn's stunt, a reference to Rocket Raccoon - the character played by Bradley Cooper - ensured he caught the eye as the unlikely duo made their way towards the Odeon cinema ahead of Thursday's screening
She's got The X Factor: Former talent show contestant Amelia Lily greets fans after arriving at the UK premiere of Guardian Of The Galaxy on Thursday evening
In attendance: former JLS star JB Gill and pregnant girlfriend Chloe Tangney were amongst the guests at the UK premiere
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