Carey Mulligan dazzles in a sequin-embellished gown as she showcases her amazing post-baby body at the Governors Awards

PUBLISHED: 10:13, 15 November 2015 | UPDATED: 10:28, 15 November 2015

She welcomed her first child with her husband Marcus Mumford in September.

And Carey Mulligan has been juggling motherhood with her promotional duties for feminist drama Suffragette ever since, attending the Governors Awards at the Dolby Ballroom in Los Angeles on Saturday.

The 30-year-old actress looked sensational in a pale yellow dress embellished with glittering sequins as she joined a host of A-list guests at the ball, hosted by the American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

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Glittering gown: Carey Mulligan looked elegant as ever at the Governors Awards, held at the Dolby Ballroom in Los Angeles on Saturday

New mother Carey was the picture of happiness as she walked the red carpet, beaming with joy as she made her grand entrance.

The star looked elegant as ever in her modest gown, which highlighted her incredible post-baby figure mere weeks after giving birth.

The dazzling number boasted cute short sleeves and a mid-calf cut, a refreshing change from all the extreme cleavage baring styles many of her peers favour.

Sophisticated star: The new mother, who welcomed her first child in September, opted for a modest yet glamorous gown

Twinkletoes: Carey set off her sequin embellished dress with a pair of dazzling diamante heels

Radiant: The An Education actress opted for natural make-up and classic silver jewellery

Carey completed her sophisticated look with a pair of crystal-studded stilettos and wore her brunette bob in loose waves.

The Great Gatsby star and Mumford & Sons frontman Marcus welcomed their first child, a baby girl named Evelyn, in September.

However, Carey's packed schedule has meant that she's committed to promoting her new film Suffragette, which also stars Meryl Streep.

Terrific trio: Suffragette writer Abi Morgan (L) and director Sarah Gavron (R) joined Carey to help promote the new drama

Busy lady: Carey is juggling motherhood with her film commitments, tirelessly promoting the tale of the early feminist movement in Great Britain

High praise: Carey has already accepted a Hollywood Actress Award at the Hollywood Film Awards earlier this month

She told E! News: 'The last couple of weeks have been pretty stressful. Doing press and doing it with a tiny baby, timing has been very important and babies do what they want, which is a challenge.'

'But it's really helpful when you have Meryl Streep backstage at events shouting at people on your behalf - telling them to hurry the hell up because you have a nursing mother here.'

Carey has already received high praise for her role, picking up the Hollywood Actress Award at the Hollywood Film Awards earlier this month.

Support system: Carey recently joked that her co-star Meryl Streep had been a lifesaver at press events, telling people to hurry up so the 30-year-old actress could return to her baby's side