Naomie Harris displays her toned physique in a daring cropped dress... as she attends the star-studded 89th Academy Awards with her mother Carmen on her arm
She has revealed that she's planning to dance until the early hours regardless of the outcome in her Best Supporting Actress category.
And Naomie Harris' partner on the dance floor will be her plus one to the ceremony - her ‘hardcore’ mum Carmen.
The 40-year-old opted for a more modern and trendy white sequinned number - featuring a quirky cropped hem and saucy cut-out at her bust.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
‘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.’
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
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.
ABC is broadcasting the prestigious awards show live from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
Nighttime talk show funnyman Jimmy Kimmel hosts Hollywood's glitziest ceremony this year with entertainers Justin Timberlake, Lin-Manuel Miranda, John Legend and Sting performing during the night.
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