Belle of the ball! Amanda Holden dazzles in Beauty and the Beast inspired backless ball gown at the 2017 Olivier Awards
It is one of the most iconic dresses of the film world, brought to prominence once again by Emma Watson in the recent Beauty and the Beast remake.
And Amanda Holden appeared to pay homage to princess Belle on Sunday night as she made her glamorous arrival at the 2017 Olivier Awards.
The Britain's Got Talent judge, 46, opted for a stunning yellow ballgown with backless detailing, similar to that of the famous Disney princess, as she posed up a storm alongside the biggest theatre stars at the Royal Albert Hall.

Belle of the ball! Amanda Holden appeared to pay homage to princess Belle on Sunday as she made her glamorous arrival at the 2017 Olivier Awards in a Beauty and the Beast inspired gown

Inspired: The ITV judge, 46, opted for a stunning yellow ballgown, similar to that of the famous Disney princess (above) as she arrived at the Royal Albert Hall
The Wild at Heart star looked truly sensational in the show-stopping gown, of a striking pastel yellow hue.
Keen to make a statement, the dress pulled into a chic glittering halterneck secured by a chunky flower, to leave her delicate decolletage on show.
Cinching in at her petite waist with a matching sequin band, the chiffon skirt then cascaded softly to the floor and into a gorgeous, lengthy train.

Mellow in yellow: The Wild at Heart star looked truly sensational in the show-stopping gown, of a striking pastel yellow hue


Flower power: Keen to make a statement, the dress pulled into a chic glittering halterneck secured by a chunky flower, to leave her delicate decolletage on show

Stunning: Cinching in at her petite waist with a matching sequin band, the chiffon skirt then cascaded softly to the floor

Sexy: Amanda was sexy and sophisticated and she posed in the stunning backless gown at the event


Statement: The dress then fell into a stunning chiffon train with white lining, only adding to the glamour of the look
Upping the sex appeal of the tradition look however was the frock's back - which cut into a single jeweled strap to show off plenty of her sun-kissed and smooth skin.
Not stopping there, the gown then slit up the front to flash her svelte legs underneath, which she only lengthened with a pair of shimmering silver heels.
The ITV star swept her blonde hair into a sophisticated up-do, to keep all attention on her eye-catching look, and accentuated her features with a smoky eye and soft pink lip.

Elegant: The ITV star swept her blonde hair into a sophisticated up-do, to keep all attention on her eye-catching look


Leggy lady: The gown then slit up the front to flash her svelte legs underneath

Having a ball! Amanda later channeled her inner princess further by playfully letting the full skirt blow back in the wind
Amanda oozed glamour and sophistication as she posed elegantly for cameras, before channeling her inner princess further by playfully letting the full skirt blow back in the wind.
While she was not nominated for an award at the event, the TV personality was present at the event following her recent role in West End show Stepping Out.
The heart-warming comedy, which first opened in 1984, follows eight individuals who bond over their love of dance in a weekly tap dancing class.

That's how its done: Amanda oozed glamour and sophistication as she posed elegantly for cameras

Theatre star: While she was not nominated for an award at the event, the TV personality was present at the event following her recent role in West End show Stepping Out
However the glamorous event was no doubt a much-needed night off for Amanda, who has been juggling her theatre duties with Britain's Got Talent filming.
Amanda, alongside judges Simon Cowell, David Walliams and Alesha Dixon, has been travelling the UK to find the best new talent of the country on the show, which returns to ITV on Saturday night.
The 2017 Olivier Awards meanwhile saw many familiar faces and productions triumph, including Billie Piper who nabbed the Best Actress gong for her role in Yerma.
Meanwhile Harry Potter and the Cursed Child worked its magic to scoop an impressive nine winning titles, as Sheridan Smith for Funny Girl lost the Best Actress in a musical title to Amber Riley for Dreamgirls.

Success! Amanda and Stepping Out co-star Tracy Ann-Oberman posed with Noma Dumezweni and Anthony Boyle - who both won for their roles in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Feeling good: The two young stars beamed with delight after winning awards for their appearances in the sell-out J.K Rowling play
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