Wednesday 29 June 2016

Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley on the gold carpet at the world premiere of Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie

It's fashion, dahling! Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley are surrounded by drag queens and sequins on the gold carpet at the world premiere of Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie

The long-awaited movie adaptation of hit comedy series Absolutely Fabulous certainly lived up to its name on Wednesday.
Leading ladies Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley were joined by a host of stars at the World Premiere of Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie in London's Leicester Square.
The two funnywomen were joined by friends from the world of fashion, TV and movies - and a fabulous troupe of drag queens - on the gold carpet of the uber glam screening.
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Looking fierce! Joanna Lumley (left) and Jennifer Saunders (right) looked amazing at the world premiere of Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie in London's Leicester Square on Wednesday
Looking fierce! Joanna Lumley (left) and Jennifer Saunders (right) looked amazing at the world premiere of Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie in London's Leicester Square on Wednesday
Comedienne Jennifer, who wrote the script, amped up the glamour in a black and blue skirt, slogan T-shirt reading 'gluten free, dairy free, fur free', black coat and towering black and gold Nicolas Kirkwood platform heels.
Meanwhile, her partner-in-crime Joanna looked amazing in her clashing ensemble of a pair of gold trousers, black blazer, leopard-print scarf and sequinned high-heels.
Of course, Joanna couldn't resist having her hair styled in Patsy's signature blonde beehive.
Standing out: Jennifer, who wrote the script, amped up the glamour in a black and blue skirt, slogan T-shirt reading 'gluten free, dairy free, fur free', black coat and towering black and gold platform heels
Standing out: Jennifer, who wrote the script, amped up the glamour in a black and blue skirt, slogan T-shirt reading 'gluten free, dairy free, fur free', black coat and towering black and gold platform heels
Standing out: Jennifer, who wrote the script, amped up the glamour in a black and blue skirt, slogan T-shirt reading 'gluten free, dairy free, fur free', black coat and towering black and gold platform heels
Fabulous: Joanna and Jennifer were joined by a host of drag queens on the gold carpet
Fabulous: Joanna and Jennifer were joined by a host of drag queens on the gold carpet
Friends in fashionable places: Jennifer and Joanna were joined by designer Stella McCartney and supermodel Kate Moss - who both cameo in the movie
Friends in fashionable places: Jennifer and Joanna were joined by designer Stella McCartney and supermodel Kate Moss - who both cameo in the movie
As expected there were a host of familiar faces from the TV show, who had reprised their roles as friends and family of Eddy and Patsy for the big-screen outing. 
Julia Sawalha, who plays Eddy's long-suffering daughter Saffy, looked a world away from her character in a low-cut metallic mini dress and strappy heels.
Actress Jane Horrocks appeared to take inspiration from her fashionably-challenged character Bubble in a pink and green co-ordinated trouser and jacket ensemble and a pair of towering pink heels.
Blonde ambition: Joanna and Jennifer looked in their element as they cosied up to DJ Jodie Harsh and some fellow drag queens
Blonde ambition: Joanna and Jennifer looked in their element as they cosied up to DJ Jodie Harsh and some fellow drag queens
Eye-sore! Jane Horrocks appeared to be dressing in character as fashion victim Bubble in a flamboyant green and fuchsia tracksuit
Eye-sore! Jane Horrocks appeared to be dressing in character as fashion victim Bubble in a flamboyant green and fuchsia tracksuit
All that glitters: Julia Sawalha, who plays Eddy's long-suffering daughter Saffy, looked stunning in a low-cut metallic mini dress and strappy heels
All that glitters: Julia Sawalha, who plays Eddy's long-suffering daughter Saffy, looked stunning in a low-cut metallic mini dress and strappy heels
All that glitters: Julia Sawalha, who plays Eddy's long-suffering daughter Saffy, looked stunning in a low-cut metallic mini dress and strappy heels
June Whitfield, who plays Eddy's mother, arrived with her daughter Suzy Aitchison
Jennifer's long-time comedy partner Dawn French showed her support
The gang's all here! June Whitfield, who plays Eddy's mother, arrived with her daughter Suzy Aitchison, while Jennifer's long-time comedy partner Dawn French showed her support
Sweetie dahling! The pair certainly hammed it up on the red carpet as they lapped up the atmosphere
Sweetie dahling! The pair certainly hammed it up on the red carpet as they lapped up the atmosphere
Veteran star June Whitfield, 90, best known as playing Eddy's 'Mother', arrived with her actress daughter Suzy Aitchison, while co-star Celia Imrie (aka Eddy's arch rival Claudia Bing) went for full Hollywood glamour in a floor-length aquamarine dress and feathered jacket.
One of the biggest stars in attendance was supermodel Kate Moss, who left boyfriend Count Nikolai von Bismarck at home as she brought BFF, fashion designer Stella McCartney as her date.
Both women are among the celebrity cameos in the film, with Kate being 'killed off' in the movie. 
Looking good: Supermodel Kate, left boyfriend Count Nikolai von Bismarck at home as she brought BFF, fashion designer Stella as her date
Looking good: Supermodel Kate, left boyfriend Count Nikolai von Bismarck at home as she brought BFF, fashion designer Stella as her date
Showing her support for Jennifer was the star's long-time comedy partner Dawn French, who went for a colourful ensemble of pink floral jacket and flowers in her hair.
The new movie features a host of cameos from celebrities playing themselves, so it was no surprise to see plenty of them at the glitzy screening.
Supermodel Jourdan Dunn, who plays herself, showcased her svelte figure in a gold mini dress with a slight train, which she teamed with a pair of red strappy heels.
Golden girl: Supermodel Jourdan Dunn highlighted her long legs in a gold mini dress with slight train
Golden girl: Supermodel Jourdan Dunn highlighted her long legs in a gold mini dress with slight train
Golden girl: Supermodel Jourdan Dunn highlighted her long legs in a gold mini dress with slight train
Golden girl: Supermodel Jourdan Dunn highlighted her long legs in a gold Antonio Berardi mini dress with slight train
What are you wearing? Model Abbey Clancy made a rare fashion faux pas in her strange leather dress with a faux 'girl on a motorcyle' belt and zip painted on to the material
What are you wearing? Model Abbey Clancy made a rare fashion faux pas in her strange leather dress with a faux 'girl on a motorcyle' belt and zip painted on to the material
What are you wearing? Model Abbey Clancy made a rare fashion faux pas in her strange leather dress with a faux 'girl on a motorcyle' belt and zip painted on to the material
Model and former Strictly champion Abbey Clancy certainly stood out in an unusual leather mini dress with a painted-on zip and oversized belt design reading 'girl on a motorcycle.
The WAG, who is married to Peter Crouch, brought along her glamorous mother Karen Sullivan. She plays herself in the movie.
The first big screen adaptation of the hit TV comedy features Eddy and Patsy fleeing to the French Riviera after being caught in a media storm.
Marvellous in metallic: Model Daisy Lowe showed some leg and cleavage in a black and silver floor-length gown
Marvellous in metallic: Model Daisy Lowe showed some leg and cleavage in a black and silver floor-length gown
Marvellous in metallic: Model Daisy Lowe showed some leg and cleavage in a black and silver floor-length gown
Jump to it: TV and radio presenter Myleene Klass was rather less flamboyant than a majority of the red carpet in her simple black jumpsuit and peep-toe heels
Jump to it: TV and radio presenter Myleene Klass was rather less flamboyant than a majority of the red carpet in her simple black jumpsuit and peep-toe heels
Jump to it: TV and radio presenter Myleene Klass was rather less flamboyant than a majority of the red carpet in her simple black jumpsuit and peep-toe heels
Also starring in the movie are Rebel Wilson, Lulu, Jean Paul Gaultier, Cara Delevingne and Emma Bunton, among others.
In scenes filmed on location by London's River Thames last November, it looks like supermodel Kate - playing herself - will be killed off.
Wearing a floor-length sequinned number, a chain-smoking and champagne swilling Kate was seen filming scenes wading through the murky waters of the Thames.
Fashionable extras were also spotted creating a shrine to the model by Tower Bridge, suggesting Kate has died.
Baby Spice is back! Emma Bunton, who plays herself - a long-suffering client of Eddy's in the TV show and the film - looked great in a floral mullet dress
Baby Spice is back! Emma Bunton, who plays herself - a long-suffering client of Eddy's in the TV show and the film - looked great in a floral mullet dress
Baby Spice is back! Emma Bunton, who plays herself - a long-suffering client of Eddy's in the TV show and the film - looked great in a floral mullet dress
Dazzling: Celia Imrie, who plays PR rival Claudia Bing in the movie, brought some Hollywood glamour in an aquamarine gown and feathery jacket
Dazzling: Celia Imrie, who plays PR rival Claudia Bing in the movie, brought some Hollywood glamour in an aquamarine gown and feathery jacket
Dazzling: Celia Imrie, who plays PR rival Claudia Bing in the movie, brought some Hollywood glamour in an aquamarine gown and feathery jacket
Loved up: Newlyweds Rupert Murdoch and Jerry Hall, who tied the knot in March, looked happy to be in attendance
Kylie Minogue brought her handsome actor fiance Joshua Sasse
Loved up: Newlyweds Rupert Murdoch and Jerry Hall, who tied the knot in March, looked happy to be in attendance, while Kylie Minogue brought her handsome actor fiance Joshua Sasse


Jennifer revealed that a movie version of the sitcom - which originally ran on the BBC from 1992 - 2012 - was on the cards early last year.
She said the decision was spurred on by co-star Joanna, who told her they had to 'do it before we die'.
Joanna has said of getting back together to shoot the film: 'All the old cast are in it, there are plenty of surprises. It's a fantastic story. It's very funny. It's divine, glamorous, ridiculous and fabulous.'
Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie is due for release in UK cinemas on 1 July and US cinemas on 22 July. 
Taking the plunge: TV presenter Katie Piper showed some skin in a daring black jumpsuit
socialite Lady Victoria Hervey stood out in her unusual low-cut dress
Taking the plunge: TV presenter Katie Piper showed some skin in a daring black jumpsuit (left), while socialite Lady Victoria Hervey stood out in her unusual low-cut dress
Strictly Come Dancing judge Bruno Tonioli brought his glamorous friend Jackie St Clair
Abbey brought her mother Karen Sullivan and another relative
Bringing company: Strictly Come Dancing judge Bruno Tonioli brought his glamorous friend Jackie St Clair, while model Abbey brought her mother Karen Sullivan and another relative
Splash of pink: Blogger and DJ Bip Ling (left) and choreographer Arlene Phillips both brightened up their dark ensembles with colourful accessories
Splash of pink: Blogger and DJ Bip Ling (left) and choreographer Arlene Phillips both brightened up their dark ensembles with colourful accessories
Splash of pink: Blogger and DJ Bip Ling (left) and choreographer Arlene Phillips both brightened up their dark ensembles with colourful accessories
Actress and designer Sadie Frost attended with her boyfriend Darren Strowge
interior designer Kelly Hoppen arrived with John Gardiner
Date night: Actress and designer Sadie Frost attended with her boyfriend Darren Strowge, while interior designer Kelly Hoppen arrived with John Gardiner 
Here come the boys: Fashion designers Henry Holland (left), Jean Paul Gaultier (centre) and TV personality Louie Spence (right)
Here come the boys: Fashion designers Henry Holland (left), Jean Paul Gaultier (centre) and TV personality Louie Spence (right)
Here come the boys: Fashion designers Henry Holland (left), Jean Paul Gaultier (centre) and TV personality Louie Spence (right)
Here come the boys: Fashion designers Henry Holland (left), Jean Paul Gaultier (centre) and TV personality Louie Spence (right)


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