Naomie Harris stuns as she changes into an exquisite Grecian one-shoulder gown... while celebrating Moonlight's success at Vanity Fair's Oscar party
She lost out in the Best Supporting Actress category for her portrayal of a drug-addicted single mother in Moonlight.
But Naomi Harris still had reason to celebrate on Sunday night, as the groundbreaking low-budget film scooped three gongs at the 89th Academy Awards.
The stunning actress, 40, commemorated the triumph as she changed into an exquisite Grecian one-shoulder gown to attend the Vanity Fair Oscar party in Beverly Hills.
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Chic: Naomi Harris, 40, changed into an exquisite Grecian one-shoulder gown to attend the Vanity Fair Oscar party in Beverly Hills
The brunette beauty stunned in the floor-sweeping number, which featured a romantic pleated skirt and cinched in her tiny waist thanks to clever tailoring.
Letting the statement gown do all the talking, the former Bond girl accessorised with an opulent gold clutch.
Wearing her long dark hair swept back from her shoulders, she added a pair of dazzling drop earrings as she posed at the event, which was hosted by Graydon Carter, at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts.
Naomie was no doubt pleased with the success of Barry Jenkins’s breakout film Moonlight on the night.
The film, which she shot in only three days, won Best Writing Adapted Screenplay, Best Actor in a Supporting Role - scooped by her co-star Mahershala Ali - and Best Picture.
Stunning: The brunette beauty stunned in the floor-sweeping number, which featured a romantic pleated skirt and cinched in her tiny waist thanks to clever tailoring
Gorgeous: The British stars of the acting world certainly did not disappoint in the style stakes on Sunday night as they arrived at the prestigious 89th Academy Awards, with Naomie Harris leading the way in white and yellow
Meanwhile, Naomi was ever the sartorial maven opted for a more modern and trendy white sequinned number - featuring a quirky cropped hem and saucy cut-out at her bust at the awards themselves.
And she revealed that she's planning to dance until the early hours regardless of the outcome in her Best Supporting Actress category.
Naomie' partner on the dance floor was her plus one to the ceremony - her ‘hardcore’ mum Carmen.
Dazzling: The Moonlight star truly dazzled in the glittering gown very typical of its designer Calvin Klein, which cut into a sweetheart strapless bra top to leave plenty of her gorgeous, glowing skin on show
Flawless: Proving her effortless and natural beauty, Harris swept her perfectly straightened hair back behind her shoulders to display her stunning features to all - which she accentuated with contrasting pink eye shadow and a glamorous slick of eyeliner
The Moonlight star truly dazzled in the glittering gown very typical of its designer Calvin Klein, which cut into a sweetheart strapless bra top to leave plenty of her gorgeous, glowing skin on show.
Upping the sex appeal on her big night, the frock then split at the front into a separate crop top and skirt, which gave a subtle but sexy flash of her enviably toned abs and enhanced her famously statuesque figure for all to see.
Shaking up convention further, the figure-hugging gown then daringly cut off at knee length to reveal her legs beneath - instead extending into a bold long square skirt and train at the back only.
Proving her effortless and natural beauty, Harris swept her perfectly straightened hair back behind her shoulders to display her stunning features to all - which she accentuated with contrasting pink eye shadow and a glamorous slick of eyeliner.
Sleek: Upping the sex appeal on her big night, the frock then split at the front into a separate crop top and skirt, which gave a subtle but sexy flash of her enviably toned abs and enhanced her famously statuesque figure for all to see
The whole gang: She showcased the antics backstage as she got ready before the awards
A-list treatment: She tucked into a light meal as the hairdressers got to work
Adding vibrant yellow heels encrusted with gems in a colourful finishing touch, the Skyfall star oozed glamour as she worked her best angles and flashed her winning smile at the cameras.
The dress is designed by Calvin Klein by Appointmen and Harrois said she was sent a sketch for the gown 'ages ago.'
She added that she had a fitting on Friday and had a few adjustments made.
'I'm so happy with it,' said the Oscar nominated star said.
Recognised for her stunning performance as a drug-addict single mother in Moonlight, Harris said she and her mother planned to visit as many post-Academy Awards parties as possible and dance through until dawn.
White dream: Supporting Actress nominee Naomie Harris, 40, opted for a more modern and trendy white sequinned number - featuring a quirky cropped hem and saucy cut-out at her bust
Party in the back! Shaking up convention further, the figure-hugging gown then daringly cut off at knee length to reveal her legs beneath - instead extending into a bold long square skirt and train at the back only
‘Well, there are lots of parties and we tend to go to them all,’ said the teetotaller, who was awarded an OBE for services to drama by the Queen just last week.
‘I’m going to have a great Oscar night especially because my mum is like a hardcore partier. The idea is to be out till around five o’clock in the morning.’
The actress, who plays Miss Moneypenny in the James Bond 007 films, said she would be in bed by 10pm on Saturday to save her energy for the big night.
’The idea is to be rested for the Oscar ceremony and all that follows,’ she said.
She explained that her mother ‘likes to stay out later than me’.
‘I’ll be helping her go hardcore,’ said Harris.
Brit brigade: Harris, Dev Patel and Andrew Garfield lead the British nominations at the 89th Academy Awards, for their roles in Moonlight, Lion and Hacksaw Ridge
Sweeping: The actress, who plays Miss Moneypenny in the James Bond 007 films, said she would be in bed by 10pm on Saturday to save her energy for the big night
‘She doesn’t go wild or anything like that. It’s more that she doesn’t stop.
‘She won’t give in until we’ve exhausted all the parties on our list.’
Harris was raised in a two-bedroom council flat in north London by Carmen, who worked in the Post Office to support them.
Her mum, now 58, later studied for a sociology degree and became a successful screenwriter.
To the top: Harris was raised in a two-bedroom council flat in north London by Carmen, who worked in the Post Office to support them
Stunning: Recognised for her performance as a drug-addict single mother in Moonlight, Harris said she and her mother planned to visit as many post-Academy Awards parties as possible and dance through until dawn
Moonlight has become one of the surprise hits of the awards season.
On Saturday the film won five trophies, including best picture, at the Film Independent Spirit Awards which took place in a mammoth marquee on the beach at Santa Monica.
The mother and daughter’s post-Oscar ceremony party circuit was due to include the official Governor’s Ball, which most guests attend - often to graze on the food and exotic beverages laid out after the three-hour ceremony.
The Harrises also planned a trip to the Vanity Fair after-party, and then the ultra-exclusive bash hosted by Madonna’s manager Guy Oseary.
Nominee: ‘Well, there are lots of parties and we tend to go to them all,’ said the teetotaller, who was awarded an OBE for services to drama by the Queen just last week
Proud: Mahershala Ali was congratulated by his co-star Naomie for his win in the Supporting Actor category
Even Academy Award winners have been known to be turned away from Oseary’s party because their names weren’t on the list.
‘I’m told it’s tough to get in but we’re invited,’ Harris said.
She said her male co-stars had been boasting about their dancing skills, including Trevante Rhodes, the 27-year-old Louisiana-born actor who claims he is a wizard on the dance floor.
‘I’ll be changing out of my red carpet shoes and I’ll be putting on my flats and I’ll be putting Trevante to the test.
‘My mum will, too,’ the north-London based actress said.
Getaway: After all the Oscar festivities are over, Harris and her mum will fly to north Mexico for a well-earned holiday
After all the Oscar festivities are over, Harris and her mum will fly to north Mexico for a well-earned holiday.
Harris, Dev Patel and Andrew Garfield lead the British nominations at the 89th Academy Awards, for their roles in Moonlight, Lion and Hacksaw Ridge.
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