Cleavage-baring Kerry Washington is ambushed with a hug by Alicia Keys at star-studded event in NYC
You'd imagine with a voice as big as Alicia Keys' it would hard to sneak up on anyone unnoticed.
However, Kerry Washington got quite a surprise on the red carpet on Thursday night in NYC, when the Fallin' singer ambushed her with a hug.
The 38-year-old actress was chatting to reporters at the Limited Edition Allstate Foundation Purple Purse Launch event held at The Plaza Hotel when Alicia, 34, crept up on her.
Pals: Kerry Washington got quite a surprise on the red carpet on Thursday night in NYC, when Alicia Keys surprised her with a hug
Kerry looked delighted to greet the Empire State of Mind star, as they embraced in a warm hug.
The Scandal actress let her stunning figure do the talking on arrivals, flashing her cleavage in a revealing low-fronted black sheath dress.
She's been demo-ing a new softer shaggy hair-do with wispy bangs, which frame her perfectly made-up face.
Revealing: The Scandal actress let her stunning figure do the talking on arrivals, flashing her cleavage in a low-fronted black sheath dress
Hugs: The 38-year-old actress was chatting to reporters at the Limited Edition Allstate Foundation Purple Purse Launch event held at The Plaza Hotel when Alicia, 34, crept up on her
Her eyes were highlighted with kohl and mascara and a shimmery bronzed lid, which she teamed with a perky pink lip-colour.
She hit the town as the fifth season of political thriller Scandal - in which she plays a crisis management expert who works with politicians and power brokers in Washington DC - premiered.
Her character also happens to be having an affair with the president.
Star power: Kerry looked delighted to greet the Empire State of Mind star, as they embraced in a warm hug
The role has garnered the actress - who married to NFL player Nnamdi Asomugha in 2013 - two Emmy nominations, as well as a Golden Globe nomination.
They have one daughter, Isabelle Amarachi, who was born in April last year.
Alicia and Kerry both chose remarkably similar shoes, and colour scheme for the evening.
Shaggy: She's been demo-ing a new softer hair-do with wispy bangs, which frame her perfectly made-up face
Stunning: Her eyes were highlighted with kohl and mascara and a shimmery bronzed lid, which she teamed with a perky pink lip-colour
Friends: The mega-stars took the opportunity to have a chat and catch up with each other
Beauties: Alicia (second left) and Kerry (left) stopped for a photo opportunity with Tommy Hilfiger and his current wife Dee Ocleppo
Although the 15-Grammy Award winner glammed up a black and white jumpsuit, with a revealing low front that showed off her balconette bra and impressive decolletage.
She wore her long locks in a sleek side pony, which displayed her impressive complexion highlighted with natural make-up, and her impressive smile.
Alicia pulled off an impressive feat by also attending the premiere of I Am Malala in NYC on the same night in the same outfit.
Hues company: Robin Roberts made it off the GMA set to tone in with the purple colour scheme - as she towered over the 5'4" actrress
Brights: Robin added pink Valentino heels and a multi-coloured shirt
Best foot forward: Real Housewives of NYC star Kelly Bensimon put her tanned and toned legs at the centre of her lacy outfit
Good Morning America Host Robin Roberts, 54, brought the purple theme of the evening to her sartorial choice.
The news-anchor added a peek of her multi-coloured shirt - as she towered over Kerry - as the arrived alongside fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger and his current wife Dee Ocleppo.
Real Housewives of NYC star Kelly Bensimon put her tanned and toned legs at the centre of her lacy outfit.
The 47-year-old socialite seemed to also have taken a shine to the same shoe style as Kerry and Alicia - putting her best foot forward in very similar black strappy sandals.
Purple: Kerry took to the stage at the event
Impressive: It was a busy night for Alicia Keys who also attended the premiere of I Am Malala nearby
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