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Suitably dressed! Joanne Froggatt ditches her housemaid's attire for glamorous off-white playsuit as she leads Downton Abbey stars at BAFTA Tea Party

By SHARNAZ SHAHID and KAREN MIZOGUCHI FOR MAILONLINE

PUBLISHED: 09:22, 11 January 2015 | UPDATED: 11:01, 11 January 2015

Her Downton Abbey wardrobe is far less than glamorous, rather more simple and dowdy.

But British actress Joanne Froggatt – who plays loyal Lady's maid Anna Bates in the popular period drama - looked a world away from her alter ego as she arrived at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Tea Party 2015 Awards gala, ahead of Sunday’s Golden Globes.

She was joined by her on-screen counterparts Laura Carmichael and Allen Leech, as well as the show’s creator Julian Fellowes at the exclusive star-studded event in Beverly Hills, California on Saturday.

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Suitably dressed! Joanne Froggatt looked a world away from her alter ego as she arrived at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Tea Party 2015 Awards gala on Saturday

Dressed in a striking off-white playsuit, complete with retro-inspired detailing and full length sleeves, the 34-year-old beauty looked effortlessly chic.

The short hemline showed off her toned legs in all its glory as she stood tall in an envy-inducing pair of strappy nude heels.

Joanne - who has been nominated for a Golden Globe in the Best Supporting Actress category - wore her blonde hair loose and party tied, which framed her pretty face perfectly.

Hard to miss: Dressed in a striking off-white jumpsuit, complete with retro-inspired detailing and full length sleeves, the 34-year-old beauty looked effortlessly chic

Reunited in LA: She was joined by her on-screen counterparts Laura Carmichael and Allen Leech, as well as the show’s creator Julian Fellowes at the exclusive star-studded event in Beverly Hills, California

British talent: Joanne, 34, has been nominated for a Golden Globe in the Best Supporting Actress category for her role as loyal Lady's maid Anna Bates in Downton Abbey

Meanwhile, Laura, famed for playing Lady Edith Crawley, looked absolutely sensational in a black knee-length dress, which boasted a semi-sheer neckline.

The 28-year-old star added some height to the proceedings with a classy set of matching stilettos, while keeping her accessorises to a bare minimum with designer handbag.

Allen – who has been nominated in two cast categories for his role as Tom Branson in the ITV series and for starring in wartime movie The Imitation Game for the Screen Actor’s Guild Awards – cut a stylish figure in a sharp two-piece suit, which he teamed with a crisp white shirt and black tie.

Hot on the red carpet: Laura, famed for playing Lady Edith Crawley, looked absolutely sensational in a black knee-length dress, which boasted a semi-sheer neckline

Standing tall: The 28-year-old star added some height to the proceedings with a classy set of matching stilettos, while keeping her accessorises to a bare minimum with designer handbag

Meanwhile... Allen – who has been nominated in two cast categories for his role as Tom Branson in the ITV series and for starring in wartime movie The Imitation Game at the Screen Actor’s Guild Awards – was joined by his girlfriend TV personality Charlie Webster at the event

Fancy: The Downton Abbey stars happily mingled with guests including London socialite Cressida Bonas (pictured)

Close pals? Joanne and Cressida stop to chat at the exclusive event

In her element: The British beauty also caught up with The Theory Of Everything actor Eddie Redmayne and British star Dominic West

The Downton Abbey stars happily mingled with guests including The Theory Of Everything actor Eddie Redmayne, British star Dominic West, London socialite Cressida Bonas and model Cara Delevingne, who made an edgy fashion statement donning a black leather laser cut dress that slightly showed off her model figure.

Although the Mulberry frock featured several panels of hexagonal cut outs, the British beauty chose to dress a bit more conservative for the event.

Cara, who favors tight-fitting ensembles, covered up most of her svelte frame in the patent leather design.

Model-turned-actress: Cara Delevingne attended the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Tea Party 2015 Awards gala in Beverly Hills, California on Saturd

All in the details: The 22-year-old star made an edgy fashion statement donning a black leather laser cut dress

Fashion flair: The supermodel, who favors tight-fitting ensembles, covered up most of her svelte frame in the patent leather design

Head-to-toe black: Cara completed her look with strappy black high heels and a quilted leather backpack

She completed her look with strappy black high heels and a quilted leather backpack.

The leggy lady is a regular on the high fashion runways having walked in most if not all the top designer shows.

Cara has appeared on the catwalk for brands such as Moschino, Oscar de la Renta, Chanel, Dolce & Gabba, Fendi, Stella McCartney and Victoria's Secret.

She is also the face of DKNY, Tom Ford perfumes, Burberry and H&M.

Crafting: The blonde beauty made a bracelet for herself inside the event

Gal pals: Cara and actress Keira Knightley cosied up for a photo op

Rubbing elbows with her fellow mates: The pair also took a group photo with Eddie Redmayne

Having made a significant splash in the modelling arena, Cara has been slowly raising her star power in film.

The blonde bombshell's debut film role was a minor part in the 2012 film adaptation of Anna Karenina.

Since then, she has beefed up her film credits with five movies expected to release later this year.

Glowing: The pregnant star displayed her growing baby bump in a yellow gown while posing for photos with husband James Righton

The British are coming! UK stars Felicity Jones and Rosamund Pike looked stunning in monochrome designs

Newlywed bliss: The Theory Of Everything actor and new wife Hannah Bagshawe held hands while on the red carpet

Brooding Brit: Game Of Thrones star Kit Harington looked dapper in dark colors

Best mates: James Corden and Dominic Cooper reunited on the red carpet

Alongside actors Hugh Jackman, Rooney Mara and Garrett Hedlund, Cara will play a mermaid in the highly-anticipated motion picture Pan.

More recently, it was announced that the model-turned-actress signed on to portray the Enchantress joining the all star cast of Suicide Squad.

Oscar winner Jared Leto will be The Joker, Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn and Will Smith will play Deadshot.

Handsome hunks: Fifty Shades Of Grey actor Jamie Dornan and How To Get Away With Murder's Alfred Enoch both wore two-piece suits

European elegance: Marion Cotillard showed off her toned arms in a sleeveless frock

Longtime friends: Boyhood star Patricia Arquette and the film's director Richard Linklater were also in attendance

Feeling blue: Steve Carell was dressed in a patterned suit and color coordinated trousers

Ready for their close-up: The Foxcatcher star met up with pal Adrien Brody

Inside the BAFTA Tea Party were a slew of UK stars including Theory Of Everything's Felicity Jones and Gone Girl's Rosamund Pike, both who are nominated for Best Actress at the Golden Globe Awards this Sunday.

Ahead of the Globes festivities, actors Jamie Dornan, Keira Knightley, Kit Harington and Alfred Enoch were in attendance.

Also Patricia Arquette, Gina Rodriguez, Marion Cotillard, Miles Teller, Sarah Hyland, Steve Carrell, Anna Kendrick and Boyhood director Richard Linklater were invited to the soiree.