Having a Bridget Jones moment! Dakota Blue Richards flashes her granny pants under sheer pink dress at Cirque Du Soleil launch
She's best known for her role as tomboy Franky in teen drama Skins.
But Dakota Blue Richards was poles apart from her alter-ego in a dramatic sheer Sorapol gown as she attended the new Cirque Du Soleil KOOZA show launch at the Royal Albert Hall in London on Tuesday night.
The 20-year-old actress appeared to have taken style tips from big pants-loving heroine Bridget Jones since her high-waisted nude underwear was on full display under the rose coloured dress.
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Dare to bare: Dakota Blue Richards showed off her nude underwear under her dramatic pink dress from London based atelier Sorapol at the premiere of Cirque Du Soleil's KOOZA at the Royal Albert Hall in London
Dakota proudly showed off her daring outfit from every angle on the red carpet, with her control pants and matching bralet clearly visible.
The unusual outfit was embellished with dramatic floral embroidery around the shoulders and cascading down to the floor.
She paired the princess dress with pretty pastel make-up and wore her locks twisted into an elaborate updo.
Sheer delight: The 20-year-old star had a Bridget Jones moment thanks to her high-rise control pants
Making a statement: All eyes were on Dakota in her dramatic floor-length number
Oops: Dakota smiled knowingly to herself as she looked down at her clothes - or lack thereof
Also in attendance at the event were the likes of Girls Aloud singer Sarah Harding, presenter and model Lisa Snowdon and Jo Wood.
Dakota has no doubt Dakota been stepping up her fashion game in the wake of making a welcome return to acting.
The star has been keeping a low profile in recent months while gearing up for her next project.
Princess look: The star teamed the fairytale gown with an elaborate tousled updo
Statement shoe: The Golden Compass actress finished off the look with a pair of silver sparkly heels
Stage debut: Dakota will be treading the boards in Arcadia at Brighton Theatre Royal in a few weeks' time
Demure look: Girls Aloud's Sarah Harding looked elegant in a plunging black dress with bat wing sleeves
Rock 'n' roll: Actress Jaime Winstone cosied up to Jo Wood as they waited to watch the spectacular show
There she is: Media personality Lizzie Cundy put in an appearance in a blue sparkly dress
Cute couple: Former Sugababes star Heidi Range cuddled up to her boyfriend Alex Partakis
Strictly smart: Craig Revel Horwood got suited and booted for the debut performance of KOOZA, which returns to Cirque Du Soleil's origins with a mix of acrobatic performance and clowning
Glamorous: Classical crossover singer Camilla Kerslake stole the show in a sexy yet chic black dress
Peekaboo: The star showed off just the right amount of skin in her cut-out dress
Picture perfect: Lisa's cute dress featured a camera emblazoned on it and boasted a peter pan collar
She is set to make her stage debut in the revival of Tom Stoppard's Arcadia at the end of the month.
The play, directed by Blanche McIntyre, will open at Brighton Theatre Royal on January 30,
Dakota first rose to fame aged 13 when she played the lead in the big screen adaptation of the Philip Pullman bestselling book, The Golden Compass, opposite Nicole Kidman.
Looking good: The Promise hit-maker set off her look with a leopard print clutch
Seeking inspiration: Illusionist Derren Brown would no doubt be in his element at the show
Keeping it classic: Model-turned-presenter Lisa Snowdon cut a stylish figure in a black ensemble
Perfect pair: Strictly professional dancer Brendan Cole and his wife Zoe Hobbs looked loved-up
Pretty in pink: Donna Air wrapped up in a soft rose coat over a pair of pink trousers
Like mother, like daughter: Donna, who is dating James Middleton, brought her daughter Freya along
Making friends: Jo Wood was joined by some of the circus troupe's members for a fun photo
Looking fur-tastic: Heidi (left) accessorised with a fur stole, while Lizzie (right) wore her coat like a cape
Still on top: The former Britain's Next Top Model host showed off her legs in over-the-knee boots
Polished to perfection: Presenter Lilah Parsons wowed in a leather mini teamed with a sheer black blouse
All smiles: Ronnie Wood's ex-wife and fashionista Brix Smith-Start sported matching grins
Big night out: Dame Esther Rantzen was elegant as ever in an electric blue lace number
Fashion-forward: Classical singer Camilla Kerslake (left) opted for a cut-out LBD while Jamie Winstone (right) went wild in leopard print and leather
Spectacular: The acclaimed performance troupe are back in London with their KOOZA show
Limited run: The show is at the Royal Albert Hall from January 6 to February 19
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