She's one to watch! Lupita Nyong'o stuns in glamorous mini dress at star-studded Hollywood event following Critics' Choice win
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She was greeted with a standing ovation when she won Best Supporting Actress at the Critics' Choice Awards on Thursday night, after being nominated for an Oscar earlier that day.
And the beat goes on for the beautiful and talented newcomer Lupita Nyong'o, who was the belle of the ball at Friday night's star-studded Entertainment Weekly party, honoring SAG Awards nominees.
The 30-year-old 12 Years A Slave actress had jaws dropping on the red carpet at the famous Chateau Marmont in West Hollywood, where she mingled with a gaggle of colleagues and fellow celebrities.
Floral delight: Award-winning actress Lupita Nyong'o was stunning at an Entertainment Weekly party honouring this year's SAG Awards nominees on Friday evening, which took place in Los Angeles
Breaking onto the scene: The stunning Kenyan actress won Best Supporting Actress the night before at the Critics' Choice Awards for her role in 12 Years A Slave
Lupita was glamorous in a form-fitting cream shift dress, intricately decorated with an array of red and blue embroidered flowers.
The flattering sleeveless garment featured an elegant high neckline and ended above her knees, showing off her long and toned legs.
The starlet flashed a happy smile as she posed for the shutterbugs on the red carpet, clearly having learned the ropes by now following her overnight success in the Oscar-nominated film, 12 Years A Slave.
Matching: Natalie Dormer (L) and Laura Carmichael were stunning in army green on the red carpet
Making an impression: Michelle Dockery opted for an unusual yet stunning dress featuring a rainbow over a hipster girl's face
Lupita - who stars as Patsey in Steve McQueen's beautifully directed adaptation of the 1853 memoir by Solomon Northup - is nominated for a slew of awards in the upcoming season.
As for the SAG Awards, which will take place on Saturday, the actress is up for both Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role, as well as Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture along with the rest of the movie's performers.
The Mexican-born and Kenyan-raised star must surely still be on a natural high following her well-deserved win at the Critics' Choice Awards on Thursday night, where she was named Best Supporting Actress.
Demure: Anna Chlumsky (L) and Lisa Rinna stuck to flattering black frocks for the event
Partners in crime: Vanessa and Nick Lachey snuggled up together on the red carpet to celebrate each others successes
She received a standing ovation from the audience and gave a very humble acceptance speech.
'Thank you. I'm a little terrified,' she admitted. 'I'm so honoured to be here and I just want to thank the BFCA for this incredible honour.'
Lupita said she was thrilled to even be in a category with such big names and added to Julia Roberts: 'Thank you so much for making my brother the coolest guy in school for taking a picture with him.'
Shimmering: Jenna Ushkowitz (L) and Jaime Winstone were glowing on the carpet
She added: 'I'd like to dedicate this to my uncle who came to see me in every play and said, "You're good. But let's see what Hollywood thinks of you." He didn't live to see this day but I'm sure he's proud of me.'
Also present at the Entertainment Weekly party was Michelle Dockery, who stunned in her particularly unique dress, featuring a rainbow floating over the head of a hipster girl's visage.
Vanessa and Nick Lachey cuddled up together for a red carpet snap, looking happier than ever as the singer's blue eyes conveniently matched his wife's royal blue frock.
Blue belle of the ball: Jane Krakowski looked outstanding in her royal blue number
The comedically talented Jane Krakowski opted for a similar shade of royal blue for her off-the-shoulder dress, making a stunning impression at the party.
Alyssa Milano and Lisa Rinna were among the other stars who flocked together to prepare themselves for yet another awards ceremony.
The 2014 SAG Awards will take place on Saturday night, at the Pacific Design Center in the heart of Hollywood.
Say cheese! Alyssa Milano (L) and Katrina Bowden sported radiant smiles for the shutterbugs
Big night! Actress Sasha Alexander was seen rolling out the red carpet on Friday ahead of the SAG Awards Saturday
There she goes: The blonde elegantly pushed on the carpet as photographers snapped away
She got some help: The star posed alongside two men for the shutterbugs
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