The 2024 National Board of Review Awards Gala in New York City on Thursday night was a star-studded affair. Hollywood luminaries like Jessica Chastain and Anne Hathaway turned heads in sultry strapless gowns.
Justine Triet and Jessica Chastain at The National Board of Review Awards Gala held at Cipriani 42nd St on January 11, 2024, in New York City (Credit: TheNews2 / Cover Images)
Despite the varying shades of their outfits, both American actresses shared a common theme with their very low-cut necklines, setting a glamorous tone for the evening.
Held at the Cipriani 42nd Street, the gala attracted the presence of A-listers such as Bradley Cooper, Zac Efron, Ethan Hawke, Mark Ruffalo, Michael J. Fox, Wendell Pierce, Elizabeth Olsen, Amy Sedaris, Teyana Taylor, Laura Linney, Andrew Scott, and Da’Vine Joy Randolph.
Anne Hathaway captivates in a sparkling midnight-black Giorgio Armani gown, showcasing a plunging sweetheart neckline and captivating side cutouts paired with elegant Bulgari jewels (Credit: Roger Wong / INSTARimages)
The ceremony, hosted by Willie Geist, recognized outstanding achievements in film, with top honors going to Killers of the Flower Moon for Best Film, Martin Scorsese for Best Director, Paul Giamatti for Best Actor in The Holdovers, and Lily Gladstone for Best Actress.
Jessica Chastain Wows in Purple Vivienne Westwood Gown
Making her first red carpet appearance of the year, Jessica Chastain served as a presenter at the gala, stunning everyone in a custom Vivienne Westwood gown.
The 46-year-old star’s strapless iridescent gown, featuring a rich purple fabric with the English fashion designer’s signature corset detailing, showcased a sharp scoop neckline, adding three-dimensional drama to the ensemble.
Jessica Chastain captivates in a custom Vivienne Westwood gown, showcasing signature corset detailing and a dramatic scoop neckline at the 2024 National Board of Review Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street on January 11, 2024 in New York City (Credit: TheNews2 / Cover Images)
As the corset-shaped bodice tapered inward, the skirt maintained a straight silhouette adorned with a delicate scalloped train.
Chastain accessorized with a multicolored tennis necklace from Suzanne Kalan, maintaining a minimalist beauty approach with blush-colored lipstick and pale pink nails. Keeping the spotlight on her dress, her long red hair cascaded down in effortless waves.
Jessica Chastain complements her Vivienne Westwood gown with a dazzling multicolored tennis necklace from Suzanne Kalan, and her iconic red hair cascades in elegant waves (Credit: Barbara Hine / Future Image / Cover Images)
While gracing the red carpet, the Blackbeard actress captured moments in photographs alongside Justine Triet, sporting a brown suit and white T-shirt.
During the ceremony, Chastain presented the 45-year-old French film director and screenwriter with the accolade for Best International Film, recognizing the courtroom drama Anatomy of a Fall.
Anne Hathaway Dazzles in Black Giorgio Armani Dress
Anne Hathaway made a sensational entrance in a sparkling Giorgio Armani ensemble adorned with intricate bead embellishments, putting a modern twist on the timeless Hollywood Little Black Dress (LBD).
The 41-year-old movie actress selected a midnight-black evening gown from the Italian luxury fashion house’s Fall/Winter 2023 couture collection.
Anne Hathaway shines in a Giorgio Armani sparkling black gown featuring a plunging sweetheart neckline and elegant Bulgari jewels at the 2024 National Board of Review Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street on January 11, 2024, in New York City (Credit: Barbara Hine / Future Image / Cover Images)
Adding to the allure, Hathaway’s outfit featured a daring plunging sweetheart neckline, showcasing her bare décolletage and captivating cutouts wrapping around the sides of her torso, complemented by a strap detail extending to her back.
The slight train gracefully concealed her choice of footwear – a pair of coordinating black Aquazzura Sheeva heels that flawlessly rounded off her ensemble. You can check them out at Farfetch.
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True to her style, the Interstellar star kept accessories elegantly simple, opting for silver Bulgari jewels. These included dazzling diamond Bulgari High Jewelry earrings, a matching Bulgari High Jewelry Serpenti bracelet, and multiple diamond rings.
Anne Hathaway pairs her Giorgio Armani dress with sophisticated Bulgari High Jewelry earrings, her brunette locks styled in graceful loose waves (Credit: Janet Mayer / Startraksphoto)
Hathaway’s brunette locks were casually styled in loose waves, while her natural glam look featured flushed, dewy makeup, including blush pink eyeshadow and glossy peachy lipstick.
During the ceremony, The Devil Wears Prada actress was honored to present the Icon Award to Bradley Cooper.
Chastain and Hathaway Join Forces for Mothers’ Instinct
For fans of Jessica Chastain and Anne Hathaway, the glamour of the gala won’t be the last time these two stars grace the red carpet together.
In the upcoming film Mothers’ Instinct, the Academy Award-winning actors will portray best friends and neighbors, exploring themes of guilt, suspicion, and paranoia in a psychological battle of wills that delves into the darker side of maternal instinct.