'I don't want anything coming undone!': Jennifer Lawrence raises the wow factor in racy cut-out black dress at Independent Spirit Awards
By JADE WATKINS and BAZ BAMIGBOYE
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She will no doubt be slipping into something dramatic and elegant at the Oscars on Sunday night.
But Jennifer Lawrence certainly raised the 'wow' factor to new heights when she took to the red-carpet at the 2013 Film Independent Spirit Awards in a stunning halterneck gown that needed constant re-adjustment.
As the Oscar-nominated best actress posed for photographers, she had to check that the straps holding the Lanvin ensemble together were properly tied.
Cut it out! Jennifer Lawrence raised the 'wow' factor to new heights when she took to the red-carpet at the 2013 Film Independent Spirit Awards on Saturday in a stunning halterneck gown
'I don't want anything coming undone', she joked.
The 22-year-old star was bra-less on the carpet, which was situated by a huge marquee on the beachfront in Santa Monica.
'It's a bit chilly', she said, as a friend handed her a couture jacket that matched her gown.
Bra-less: The 22-year-old star was bra-less on the carpet situated by a huge marquee on the beach front in Santa Monica
Three cheers for Jennifer: Jennifer was the last major star to arrive for the Spirit Awards and the decibel level from photographers shot up when they saw what she was wearing
Early morning chill: Jennifer donned a warm black jacket over her flesh flashing dress to keep warm in the Santa Monica breeze
Jennifer was the last major star to arrive for the Spirit Awards and the decibel level from photographers shot up when they saw what she was wearing.
'I feel good in this dress,' she said smiling.
Jennifer's leading man Silver Linings Playbook co-star Bradley Cooper arrived a good fifteen minutes before she did.
Star in stripes: Zoe Saldana arrived in a dark green and white midi dress with white shoes
He looked a little dishevelled with a busy beard teamed with a pale grey suit and badly matching waistcoat.
Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe also joined the party in
Other stars at the annual event celebrating independent film, included Rashida Jones, Emily Mortimer, Helen Hunt, Ellen Page, Jeremy Renner, Jack Black, and still a thin-looking Matthew McConaughey.
Meanwhile, Bruce Willis and his wife Emma Heming still looked very much looked like newlyweds as they graced the red-carpet.
The happy couple gave each other Eskimo kisses in one very public display of affection.
Eskimo kisses: Bruce Wills and wife Emma Heming put on cute public display of affection
The action star, 57, could hardly keep his eyes off his 34-year-old wife, who looked stunning in a black lace dress for the event.
The British model looked elegant in the ensemble, which was also cinched in at the waist with a gold belt.
Brunette-beauty Emma wore her chocolate tresses up in a chic chignon to reveal some pretty drop earrings.
Hand-in-hand: The couple walked into the event hand-in-hand
So in love: The action star, 57, could hardly keep his eyes off his 34-year-old wife, who looked stunning in a black lace dress for the event
Meanwhile, Bruce looked devilishly handsome in a black slimline suit and open-neck white shirt.
The Die Hard star doted on his wife as they posed for pictures and did interviews at the star-studded event, which serves as an warm-up to the Oscars on Sunday night.
The pair were of course surrounded by Academy Awards nominees, including pint-sized star Quvenzhane Wallis.
Golden years: Nina Dobrev sparkled in a white and gold sequinned mini dress and matching shoes
Once again the nine-year-old toted her puppy purse as she smiled widely for the cameras.
The child star looked pretty in a pink dress as she graced the candy-coloured carpet, pairing them with glittering gold ballets flat.
And she has every reason to smile as she is nominated for Best Actress for her role in Beasts Of The Southern Wild at Sunday's big event.
Pretty in pink: The pair were of course surrounded by Academy Awards nominees including pint-sized star Quvenzhane Wallis
We are family: The nine-year-old was accompanied to the event by her proud sister Qunyquekya Wallis and mother Qulyndreia Wallis
Dapper: Silver Linings Playbook star Bradley Cooper looked dapper in checked suit and beige waistcoat
Quvenzhane was accompanied to the event by her proud sister Qunyquekya Wallis and mother Qulyndreia Wallis.
The trio posed for happy snaps at the event which was held by the beach.
Other attendees included host Andy Samberg and his wife musician Joanna Newsom, who looked pretty in a floral day dress.
The Saturday Night Live alum also stood out on the carpet in his bold green taffeta tuxedo jacket and black bow tie.
Also looking pretty in their day dresses was Amy Poheler and Kerry Washington.
Fellow SNL star Poheler opted for a demure blue figure-hugging ensemble featuring cap-sleeves.
The 41-year-old blonde star paired the attire with some eye-popping red stilettos and a matching clutch.
Meanwhile, Django Unchained star Kerry Washington was a breath of fresh air in floral.
The 36-year-old actress also wore matching shoes in the same print and carried a basket weave clutch in her hand.
Bringing the sexy factor was British television presenter and Simon Cowell's ex-girlfriend Terri Seymour, who opted for a monochrome strapless number which displayed her slim figure.
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