Welcome to our Mad (Men) world! Newcomer Teyonah Parris stands out from castmates in stunning fitted dress at series premiere
By JADE WATKINS
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But if Teyonah Parris was nervous about joining her Mad Men castmates at the series six premiere of the programme in Los Angeles on Wednesday night, she certainly didn't show it.
The actress sported a stunning fitted dress and wore her black hair piled high on top of her head to create a dramatic effect as she joined January Jones, Christina Hendricks and Jon Hamm among others at the event.
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Standing out: Teyonah Parris made an impression in a stunning fitted dress with dramatic updo and strappy black heels for the season six premiere of Mad Men in Los Angeles on Wednesday night
Castmates: Teyonah stood out as she joined castmates (left to right) Christina Hendricks, Jon Hamm, Elisabeth Moss, Jessica Paré and January Jones at the star-studded screening
Teyonah plays Hamm's Don Draper's new secretary Dawn Chambers in the show, and said in a previous interview with New York magazine that she tried not to feel under pressure to play one of the first black characters in the show.
The star, who has previously appeared in shows including The Good Wife, said: 'I know that this show hasn’t had an African-American in the office and I know that comes with a lot of responsibility as to how I portray this woman, but I can’t think about that. I can only go in and do what I think this woman would do.
'I try not to think, "Oh, I have to represent every single black person in the world that was there in the sixties." 
All-star cast: Teyonah is thought to have a much bigger role as Don Draper's secretary Dawn Chambers for the sixth season of the show
Screen star: Teyonah as Don's secretary Dawn Chambers in the show
Sheer daring: January Jones vyed for attention in an unusual blue and cream Jonathan Saunders dress, which featured a half-sheer skirt
Nice save: The drop waist skirt of January's attire was completely see-through, but featured extra layers of fabric at the back to conceal her modesty
'I have to tell this one woman’s story and what that was for her. I’m kind of on the fence because as a black actress, there aren’t a lot of roles out there for us, and so you see a great show and it’s like,
'Oh wow, I would love to be on that show. Oh, but there are no black people on it. So that part is frustrating and I understand that, but at the same time I don’t expect to be a part of everyone’s story if it’s not true to the story that they’re trying to tell.'
But while Teyonah certainly courted attention in her dramatic outfit, she had some competition from her equally stunning castmates.
What would Peggy think? Meanwhile, Elizabeth Moss would have surely shocked her Mad Men alter ego Peggy Olson with her daringly low-cut dress which displayed plenty of cleavage
Complementary: The peplum-style LBD fit snuggly around the brunette star's curves and she accessorised with some cute black and gold peep toe heels featuring bow design and a clear perspex clutch
Fever pitch: The excitement surrounding season six of the show has recently hit fever pitch ahead of it's big TV debut next month
What does the future hold for Peggy? Viewers will be eagerly awaiting the fate of their favourite characters
January, who plays icy Betty Draper in the show, displayed her long slender legs in a cream and blue spliced dress with sheer hemline.
The drop waist skirt of the attire was completely see-through, but featured extra layers of fabric at the back to conceal her modesty.
While the whimsical item complemented January's pale skin tone, the design of the dress looked almost more appropriate for the ballroom or an ice-skating ring.
Contained: Not opting to bare her cleavage this time was Christina Hendricks
Vintage style: The buxom star somewhat remained covered-up in a vintage velour Forties-style dress that skimmed over her famous curves
Date night: The 37-year-old was accompanied by her husband Geoffrey Arend
Sexier than ever: Christina smoulders in a clinging blue dress in a promo pic from the sixth season of the show
The 35-year-old teamed the ensemble with a pair of silver strappy stilettos and decided to let the dress do all the talking by opting to wear no other accessories.
Meanwhile, Elizabeth Moss would have surely shocked her Mad Men alter ego Peggy Olson with her daringly low-cut dress which displayed plenty of cleavage.
The peplum-style LBD fit snuggly around the brunette star's curves and she accessorised with some cute black and gold peep toe heels featuring bow design and a clear perspex clutch.
Blooming beautiful: Going for a more demure style was Jessica Pare, who opted for a standout blue and pink floral mid-length satin dress
What a team: The leggy actress, who plays Don Draper's wife Megan, posed with her on-screen husband and star of the show, Jon Hamm
Big debut: The show’s two-hour-long premiere on AMC will air in the U.S. on April 7
Not opting to bare her cleavage this time was Christina Hendricks.
The buxom star somewhat remained covered-up in a vintage velour Forties-style dress that skimmed over her famous curves.
The fiery redhead, who portrays whip-smart secretary Joan Harris, vamped up the ensemble with a pair of velvet scarlet heels and several long necklaces around her neck.
Going for a more demure style was Jessica Pare, who opted for a standout blue and pink floral mid-length satin dress.
Don would be proud: Handsome Jon would have certainly made Don proud by wearing a dapper three-piece checked suit with matching tie and crisp white shirt as he arrived with his longtime partner Jennifer Westfeldt
The long-sleeved attire looked sensational on the 30-year-old's slim figure and she highlighted her already tiny middle even more by cinching it in at the waist with a belt.
The Canadian star also wore monochrome two-toned shoes and slicked her hair back to reveal some pretty drop earrings.
The leggy actress, who plays Don Draper's wife Megan, posed with her on-screen husband and star of the show, Jon Hamm.
Handsome Jon would have certainly made Don proud by wearing a dapper three-piece checked suit with matching tie and crisp white shirt.
LBD: While his wife-to-be did not attend the event, Alison Brie, who plays his onscreen wife Trudy, graced the red carpet in an edgy little black dress featuring sheer detailing and uneven hemline
Something to smile about: Newly engaged actor Vincent Kartheiser, who recently announced that he is set to wed Gilmore Girls actress Alexis Bendel, couldn't help but beam after his happy news
The actor, 42, arrived with his longtime partner Jennifer Westfeldt, who complemented her boyfriend's attire in navy corseted strapless satin dress.
Meanwhile, a slew of other stars from the show attended, including newly engaged actor Vincent Kartheiser, who recently announced that he is set to wed Gilmore Girls actress Alexis Bendel.
The 33-year-old, who plays Pete Campbell in the hit AMC series, stood out by pairing his own charcoal suit with a bright salmon tie and couldn't help but beam following the announcement of his happy news.
While his wife-to-be did not attend the event, Alison Brie, who plays his onscreen wife Trudy, graced the red-carpet in an edgy little black dress featuring sheer detailing and uneven hemline.
Family man: John Slattery arrived with his wife Talia Balsam and their son Harry
Teyonah Parris also stood out on the red-carpet in a tight-fitting column dress featuring a black and gold patterned design.
The South Carolina native also wore her locks bundled a top of her head in an eccentric style to display some large bejewelled earrings.
The excitement surrounding season six of the show has recently hit fever pitch ahead of it's big TV debut next month.
Ladies in black: Annabelle Wallis and Julia Ormond both wore black for the occasion
Here come the boys: Ben Feldman, Aaron Stanton and Jay Ferguson all looked dapper in their attire
Hamm and Pare recently whet the appetites of fans when they gave some hints as to what viewers can expect from the new season.
Jessica admitted there will be 'more great costumes and more big hair' but hinted that there are likely to be twists and turns in the plot as she added: 'It's not coming in the way you expect.'
Jon, meanwhile, suggested Don's double life is set to be explored, saying: 'There are two parts of life: The part that is public and the part that is private.'
The gang's all here: Matthew Weiner arrived with his wife Linda Brettler and three of their four sons
Child's play: Charlie Hofheimer and Kiernan Shipka did not look overawed despite being in the company of adults
Show creator Matthew Weiner also promised 'a lot of insight into Don, a new dynamic, and also people striving to grow up.'
He noted that the new series will start in the Spring of 1967, a time of upheaval, enthusing: 'There's not a year left between now and then which is not filled with upheaval.'
The show’s two-hour-long premiere on AMC will air in the U.S. on April 7.
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