Natalie Portman steals the spotlight from fashionistas Sarah Jessica Parker and Doutzen Kroes at New York City Ballet gala
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It was a who's who of Hollywood as the stars came out for the annual New York City Ballet 2013 Fall Gala on Thursday.
The glamorous affair - which was hosted by Sarah Jessica Parker - drew plenty of big names to the David H Koch Theater at Lincoln Center, who didn't fail to impress on the red carpet.
Natalie Portman stole the show as she supported acclaimed choreographer husband Benjamin Millepied, who presented his original work at the event.
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Whoa mama! Natalie Portman wowed as she attended the New York City Ballet 2013 Fall Gala on Thursday, dressed in a strapless textured colour-block column gown
Contrasting style: Sarah Jessica Parker (left) went for ballerina chic in her voluminous silk gown, while Doutzen Kroes added some edge in her all-black ensemble which featured pants and a sheer top
The 32-year-old mom-of-one looked simply stunning in her textured column dress, which featured colour-blocking.
The turquoise, yellow and black creation emphasised her svelte figure, while her heavily made-up eyes, nude lips and flowing chestnut locks set off the outfit to perfection.
Benjamin, who will take over as the new Director Of Dance at the Paris Opera Ballet in September 2014, looked dapper in his black suit, which he teamed with a crisp white shirt with black buttons and a black bow tie.
Support act: Natalie lent her support to choreographer husband Benjamin Millepied, who was presenting his original work at the gala
Making an entrance: SJP arrived at the event with designers Prabal Gurung and Olivier Theysken (not pictured), who teamed up with choreographers Justin Peck and Angelin Preljocaj respectively to design the costumes
Giving Natalie a run for her money in the style stakes, host with the most Sarah Jessica Parker embraced her inner ballerina in a soft-hued voluminous ball gown.
The 48-year-old trained dancer looked sweet in her silk dress, which featured a baby pink bodice and cream skirt, while she pulled her long locks back from her face in a simple ponytail.
SJP arrived at the event with designers Prabal Gurung and Olivier Theysken, whom she happily posed with on the red carpet.
Host with the most: The Sex And The City star, who was a trained dancer, hosted the annual event, and posed on the red carpet alongside designer pals Prabal Gurung (left) and Olivier Theysken
The famed designers teamed up with choreographers Justin Peck and Angelin Preljocaj respectively as part of the night's performances, while Benjamin sought costume inspiration from Iris van Herpen.
'I was very much inspired by the emotion in the piece and wanted the costumes to mirror the highs and lows,' Prabal says of creating his costumes.
Victoria's Secret beauty Doutzen Kroes added some edge to all the glamour in her all-black outfit.
The great cover-up: Drew Barrymore looked decidedly older than her 38 years in her loose-fitting three-quarter-length black gown with lace sleeves, which she teamed with sensible black pumps and matching clutch
Something to tell us? The mom-of-one placed a protective hand on her stomach and smiled knowingly as she posed on the red carpet, seemingly hinting that another baby could be on the way
The 28-year-old paired black pants and matching patent pumps with a sheer high-neck top, which featured lace sleeves and neck and exposed her black bra underneath.
The mom-of-one added a pop of colour to her ensemble with red lips and wore her blonde hair down.
The model was joined at the gala by her DJ husband, Sunnery James, who perfectly complemented his stunning wife in his black suit and shirt.
Pretty in pink: Amber Valletta was showstopping in her electric pink number with black detail, which revealed plenty of toned and tanned skin
Drew Barrymore sparked baby talk as she covered up in a decidedly mumsy flowy black dress.
The 38-year-old added years to her age in her three-quarter-length gown with sheer lace sleeves, which she paired with matching black pumps and a clutch.
The star, whose daughter Olive turns one on September 26, smiled tellingly as she placed a protective hand on her stomach as she posed for photographers.
Classic: Nicky Hilton looked positively angelic in her Grecian gown, which featured beading and a sheer back panel, while she continued the theme with her braided up-do
A soft rosy hue on her cheeks only accentuated her possible pregnancy glow, though as the actress only confirmed her previous pregnancy three months before her due date, it's likely we're in for another long wait.
A day after making a dazzling appearance at the Brazil Foundation Gala in New York in a showstopping red lace gown, Nicky Hilton once again displayed her fashion prowess.
The 29-year-old looked angelic in a Grecian floor-length cream gown with sheer back panel and beaded waist and neckline.
The heiress completed her look with a sweet braided up-do, soft peachy lips and heavily made-up eyes.
Vamping it up: Elettra Rossellini-Wiedemann flashed her model pins in an unusual black dress, with sheer panel down one leg
Mr Suave: Rapper 50 Cent proved he can rock a suit with the best of them as he added some testosterone to the red carpet
Rapper 50 Cent looked suave as he added some man power to the night's proceedings.
The 38-year-old showed he knows how to rock a suit just as well as slouchy pants and a baseball cap as he took his turn on the red carpet.
Amber Valletta stood out from the pack in her electric pink frock, which showed off her curves to perfection.
The 39-year-old model and actress put her toned pins on display in the long gown with large slit in the front.
Signature style: At 72, Martha Stewart knows what she likes - the star stuck with her staple three-quarter pants and voluminous jacket combo in shades of gold
Strappy black heels and a matching clutch picked out the dress's black straps and waist detail.
Model Elettra Rossellini-Wiedemann also flaunted her long legs in a black dress with spaghetti halter strap, which she paired with white stilettos.
The 30-year-old flashed plenty of flesh thanks to her dress's front slit and sheer panel, which run up one leg right to her waist.
The couple that dresses together... Victoria's Secret model Doutzen was joined by her similarly-dressed DJ husband, Sunnery James
She accessorised with a gold Rauwolf clutch named the 'Elettra Bag' in her honour.
Martha Stewart stuck to her favourite three-quarter pants and oversized jacket staple, which featured several different gold tones.
A gold envelope clutch and jewellery, and nude peep-toe pumps completed the 72-year-old's look.
Dressed to impress: The Oscar-winning mom-of-one was whisked into the event by her eager husband, who looked dapper in his black suit, which featured silk stripe detail down the legs
Dancing pedigree: Master And Chief of the New York City Ballet, Peter Martins, was accompanied by his wife, retired former principal dancer Darci Kistler, and daughter Talicia at the star-studded gala
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