Freida Pinto dazzles in bright blue gown with cut out panels as she attends star-studded Women In Film pre-Oscar bash

She's electric! Freida Pinto dazzles in bright blue gown with cut out panels as she attends star-studded Women In Film pre-Oscar bash

By Mail Online Reporter

PUBLISHED: 13:19, 25 February 2017 | UPDATED: 15:22, 25 February 2017

With her shimmering blue gown complete with cut-out side panels, Freida Pinto cut a dazzling figure as she stepped out at the 10th Annual Women in Film Pre-Oscar Cocktail Party on Friday night. 

The Slumdog Millionaire actress showed off her slim frame in the floor-length number which featured spaghetti straps and a low back.

She wore her dark hair loose and straight while accessorising with a chunky watch and fan-shaped earrings. 

Feeling blue: Freida Pinto sported a strappy blue gown with flesh-coloured side panels as she stepped out at the 10th Annual Women in Film Pre-Oscar Cocktail Party on Friday 

Smokey brown eyeshadow and dark pink lipstick completed the look. 

The actress hobnobbed with the likes of Meryl Streep and Brie Larson at the pre-Oscars cocktail bash, held at Los Angeles hot spot Nightingale Plaza.

And although the star won't be attending the Academy Awards ceremony this year, her ex-boyfriend Dev Patel will be hoping to triumph in the Best Supporting Actor category where he's been nominated for his role in Lion.   

The bright stuff: The Slumdog Millionaire actress showed off her slim figure in the ankle-length gown with cut out side panels 

Star-studded:The actress hobnobbed with the likes of Meryl Streep and Brie Larson at the pre-Oscars cocktail bash, held at Los Angeles hot spot Nightingale Plaza.

Snap happy: Freida showed off her model good looks on the carpet 

Since her breakthrough in Oscar-winning film Slumdog Millionaire back in 2008, the actress has worked steadily, appearing alongside Christian Bale on Knight Of Cups and will star in Andy Serkis's forthcoming Jungle Book film. 

Freida spoke with E! News last November on the struggles that women face when it comes to how women are perceived in the film industry.

'People are still giving in to the idea of the female characters being objectified or overly sexualised in films and it's working, it's because people are habituated in that and you have to break that,' the actress explained.

Blue on blue: Freida has become something of a veteran of the Hollywood scene 

Hanging out: Freida caught up with President of Women In Film Cathy Schulman, Viola Davis and Executive Director of Women in Film Kirsten Schaffer

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'You have to break that in a smart but aggressive way.'

The native Indian added that there are 'still' not a lot of strong women characters, but there are people who are open-minded about that.

'Of course there are certain people who think outside the box, so I wouldn't say that the whole world wants inequality but I guess there are certain barriers,' Freida said.

'I definitely think culture and religion play a massive part and also it's a habit.' 

Stunning good looks: The Indian-born actress teamed her outfit with some fan-shaped earrings and dark pink lipstick 

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Gabrielle Union, Aja Naomi King, Yara Shahidi, Janelle Monae at Essence Black Women In Hollywood Awards

Gabrielle Union leads the style pack in gorgeous black and silver dress at Essence Black Women In Hollywood Awards

By Dailymail.com Reporter

PUBLISHED: 06:01, 24 February 2017 | UPDATED: 13:33, 24 February 2017

Gabrielle Union was the belle of the ball at the Essence Black Women In Hollywood Awards on Thursday night.

The Being Mary Jane star, 44, looked super stylish in a long-sleeved black dress with silver detailing.

The stunning actress added a pair of black heels and wore her bobbed hair styled in soft waves. 

Lovely: Gabrielle Union, 44, looked super stylish in a long-sleeved black dress with silver detailing as she arrived to host the Essence Black Women In Hollywood awards on Thursday

The actress accessorized with diamond stud earrings and a shiny emerald green clutch.

Gabrielle showed off her natural beauty by keeping her make-up light 

Fashion forward: The Being Mary Jane star added a pair of black heels and wore her bobbed hair styled in soft waves

Pretty star: Gabrielle showed off her natural beauty by keeping her make-up light

Sparkly: The actress accessorized with diamond stud earrings and a shiny emerald green clutch

On the stage: Gabrielle spoke from the stage while hosting the awards show

Gabrielle served as the host for the evening ceremony that spotlights Hollywood's Next Generation of women who are excelling at their craft.

The honorees this year include Hidden Figures star Janelle Monáe, Awkward actress and creator Issa Rae, How to Get Away with Murder's Aja Naomi King and Black-ish star Yara Shahidi. 

Janelle looked sensational in a white tailored suit with black and yellow accents.

She carried a matching black and white clutch and wore her hair styled into a large bun piled high on the top of her head. 

VIP: Janelle Monáe, who stars in the Oscar-nominated movie Hidden Figures, was one of the night's honorees and looked sensational in a white tailored suit with black and yellow accents

Top honor: The singer and actress accepted the Breakthrough Award at the ceremony

Classic style: Honoree Yara Shahidi from Black-ish opted for a black frock with full sheer sleeves featuring silver detailing and a plunging neckline

Bridal beauty: How to Get Away with Murder's Aja Naomi King, another nominee, was simply sensational in a full-length sheer white gown with lace patterns and a revealing bodice panel

She's a winner: Aja accepted the Lincoln Shining Star Award

Sheerly lovely: Honoree Issa rae was pretty in a sheer gown with black patterns slashed to the waist at the front

Top talent: Debbie Allen got together with honoree Issa

Also on hand was Orange Is The New Black star Laverne Cox.

The trans actress rocked  a black gown with drop waist and a see-through panel in the bodice that partially displayed her bosom.

The stylish sleeveless number featured a sheer cape that fell down about her person. 

Stylish: Laverne Cox rocked a black gown with drop waist and a see-through panel in the bodice that partially displayed her bosom

Hands on hips: Aja and Laverne put their hands on their hips

Mix and match: Grey's Anatomy showrunner Shonda Rhimes wore a patterned full-length dress dotted with white floral patterns and a very tiny cropped black cardigan with long sleeves

Grey's Anatomy showrunner Shonda Rhimes also chose black - wearing a patterned full-length dress dotted with white floral patterns.

The frock had a black band at the waist and Shonda added a very tiny cropped black cardigan with long sleeves.

Black-ish star Tracee Ellis Ross opted for a see-through outfit over a white satin bra and a nude skirt slip.

It had a ruffled neck and long sleeve sand she added a pair of enormous gold earrings and a gold clutch. 

Super sheer: Black-ish star Tracee Ellis Ross opted for a see-through outfit over a white satin bra and a nude skirt slip

Colleagues: Black-ish co-stars Tracee and Yara posed for photos together on the arrivals carpet

Child star: Quvenzhane Wallis, 13, nominated for an Oscar for the 2012 film Beasts Of The Southern Wild, looked all grown up in a white patterned skirt with black top and cardigan

Mature looks: OITNB actress Danielle Brooks flaunted her cleavage in a low-cut blue velvet gown while Beyonce's mom Tina Knowles wore a tight-fitting jacket and shiny tight black pants

In the pink: Oscar nominated actress Viola Davis was a standout in a puce gown. The Fences star's designer dress featured a cross-halter top

Contrasts: TV personality Vanessa Simmons flaunted curves in a leather bustier while former Access Hollywood anchor Shaun Robinson showed off her skinny frame in a strapless number

Meagan Good wore an offbeat two-piece of floral patterned bandeau top and matching wide-legged culottes with a pair of gold pumps

Oscar nominated actress Viola Davis was in the pink in a puce gown with a cross-halter top.

The Fences star added smoky eye shadow and red lip color.

The finishing touch was a pair of silver hooped earrings. 

Vicky Jeudy shimmered in a shiny gold gown with a revealing neckline

Gabrielle Dennis lit up the awards show with a brightly colored dress while June Ambrose opted for a sunshine yellow number paired with red pumps

Keesha Sharp rocked a black jumpsuit with lacy detailing at the bodice that revealed her ample cleavage

Sherri Shepherd shared her infectious smile upon arrival in a black dress

Having fun? Honorees Issa Rae, Aja Naomi King, Yara Shahidi and Janelle Monae shared a joke onstage 

The whole gang: Essence magazine editor Vanessa K. De Luca, honorees Issa Rae, Aja Naomi King, Yara Shahidi, Janelle Monae and Michelle Ebanks posed up a storm together

Having a whale of a time! Honourees and guests got together for a group shot

Guys: Common and Tyrese Gibson brought the testosterone. Common rocked a brown striped suit with matching shirt while Tyrese sported a dinner jacket with bow tie and baggy pants

Striped suit: The rapper took to the stage in his brown striped suit

Amber Stevens West was simply stylish in a white number with a tailored Jacket bodice that revealed some cleavage and wraparound skirt open at the front

Cynthia Erivo was eclectic in blue dress with swirly silver patterns while Yvette Nicole Brown was upbeat in tight black sweater paired with voluminous black flounce skirt

Casual style: Pharrell Williams kept it casual in ripped jeans and a T-shirt for the event

Stage presence: The singer and Hidden Figures co-producer spoke onstage

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