Lupita Nyong'o and Eva Longoria shine in demure dresses to meet the Dalai Lama... but Joanna Krupa can't resist a plunging neckline

By IONA KIRBY

PUBLISHED: 00:27, 27 February 2014 | UPDATED: 07:51, 27 February 2014

It is a true honour to get to meet the Dalai Lama, so a host of celebrities jumped at the chance to attend a Q&A with him on Wednesday. Most of the stars opted for appropriately demure looks for the event, which was hosted by Ann Curry at the California Science Center in Los Angeles.

Lupita Nyong’o looked particularly sensational in a bold printed dress in striking blue and pink hues.

The bright stuff: Lupita Nyong'o looked amazing at a Q&A with the Dalai Lama in Los Angeles on Wednesday

The 12 Years A Slave star coordinated her accessories with a pink clutch bag and cobalt blue shoes that perfectly matched the shaded of her frock.

The 30-year-old, who is hoping to take home a Best Supporting Actress Oscar this weekend, may be new to Hollywood but she has quickly become known as one of the best dressed stars around.

Eva Longoria followed Lupita’s suit and picked an elegant cream dress by Philosophy Di Natalie Ratabesi.

Elegant: Eva Longoria followed Lupita's suit by sporting a demure dress in the form of a cream pleated number

Is that the best you could do?: Joanna Krupa couldn't resist a plunging neckline on an otherwise modest dress

WhoSay - image from Eva Longoria

In stitches: Unsurprisingly Eva was spotted laughing as she chatted to funnyman Jim Carrey inside the event

Hand-in-hand: Lupita, Jeremy Renner and Eva are pictured posing with the Dalai Lama while all holding hands

The frock consisted of a simple top with a pretty pleated skirt, and the former Desperate Housewives star teamed it with matching court shoes.

Eva opted to forgo any other accessories and swept her fringed brunette locks into a ponytail to complete her look.

The 38-year-old shared a photo of herself meeting the Dalai Lama on her WhoSay page, in which His Holiness has his hands on her cheeks while she places her own hands on top of his.

Red carpet pro: Lupita may be new to Hollywood but she already has become one of the best dressed stars around

Making friends: The 12 Years A Slave star posed with Naomi Watts, who wore a black jacket and trousers with a printed top

Gorgeous couple: Diane Kruger looked lovely in a grey tunic dress while her boyfriend Joshua Jackson wore a suit jacket with a shirt and trousers

Keeping it simple: Camilla Belle (L) wore a black shift while Malin Akerman also wore black in the form of a blouse tucked into a leather skirt

‘There's nothing more contagious than the @DalaiLama's laugh! What an honor to be with His Holiness today!’ the actress wrote alongside the snapshot.

One person who apparently didn’t get the memo to wear something modest was Joanna Krupa.

The Real Housewives Of Miami star is more often than not spotted in a bikini so perhaps it’s no surprise that she couldn’t resist showing some skin.

Joanna, 34, picked a dusty pink gown which was Grecian inspired and while it fell to the floor, it also boasted a plunging neckline.

Stylish co-stars: Twilight alum Anna Kendrick (L) and Nikki Reed both looked marvellous in monochrome

Under wraps: Christina Hendricks kept her famous curves covered up as she arrived with husband Geoffrey Arend

Best seat in the house: Sharon Stone, who has met the Dalai Lama previously, was sitting on stage during the discussion

So suave: Matt Goss looked extremely dapper for the event in a grey plaid suit, matching skinny tie and white shirt

A star-studded affair: Ahna O'Reilly and Lisa Vanderpump were amongst the mix of A, B and C list celebrities

The Polish model had spent a long time planning her outfit for the discussion, and tweeted over the weekend: ‘Over the moon excited I get to meet the Dalai Lama next week w my pal @SeanLourdes !!!!!! What do I wear?! Lol.’

Joanna then documented the event via her Twitter and Instagram pages, sharing a snap of herself en route to the venue and posting a picture of the stage during the Q&A.

‘Wish everyone had the same views as the Dalai Lama. Our world would b filled w kindness and compassion not hate and jealousy,’ Joanna thoughtfully wrote.

Natural beauty: Rosario Dawson appeared to be wearing little to no make-up as she posed inside the bash

How do I look?: Joanna, who had asked fans what she should wear over the weekend, shared this photo en route to the venue

We didn't know you were friends: Grey's Anatomy star Sandra Oh (L) hung out with American Horror Story's Kathy Bates

Important task: Today show anchor Ann Curry was the one who hosted the Q&A session, courtesy of the Lourdes Foundation

Here we go: His Holiness walked to the stage flanked by Ann and holding Sharon's hand

Meanwhile, Diane Kruger looked stylish as always in a grey tunic dress with a white collar, and her boyfriend Joshua Jackson was suave in a black suit jacket, white shirt and grey trousers.

Nikki Reed wore a cream satin shift dress with black collar and trim, and Malin Akerman sported a black blouse tucked into a matching leather skirt.

Also in attendance was Matt Goss, who looked extremely dapper in a grey plaid suit, matching skinny tie and white shirt.

Namaste: Sharon, who wore a cream outfit, greeted the 14th Dalai Lama formally on stage before the Q&A began

Say cheese: Sharon posed at the piano with composer David Foster, who gleefully wrapped an arm around her

A true honour: No doubt stars jumped at the opportunity to meet His Holiness at the special Q&A session

An inspiring occasion: The event was held at the California Science Center and lots of A-listers were in attendance

Starstruck: Eva claimed that 'there is nothing more contagious than the Dalai Lama's laugh' after meeting him

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Lupita Nyong'o and Eva Longoria shine in demure dresses to meet the Dalai Lama

Lupita Nyong'o and Eva Longoria shine in demure dresses to meet the Dalai Lama... but Joanna Krupa can't resist a plunging neckline