Emma Watson and Thandie Newton displayed their elegant and simple fashion sense at an event in New York on Friday. Emma, who is 25 years old, opted for a sophisticated look with black trousers and a white blouse as she attended the premiere of the documentary City of Joy in the city. Thandie also showed her backing for the film, which highlights the struggles of women in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, by wearing a stunning long silk dress featuring a striking red pattern. Watch the video below for more highlights from the event.

Actresses Emma Watson and Thandie Newton made an appearance at the premiere of City of Joy in New York on Friday to show their support. The documentary follows the journey of women at City of Joy, a sanctuary assisting abused women in rebuilding their lives amidst a backdrop of war fueled by greed, economics, and colonialism. Although Emma and Thandie do not appear in the film, their presence at the event clearly reflects their deep connection to the cause, as they shared a heartfelt moment on the red carpet. Additionally, Emma was recently featured in the first image for the upcoming Beauty and the Beast reboot. Donning a stunning yellow ballgown, the 26-year-old British actress exuded elegance and grace, embodying the beloved character of Belle flawlessly.

The 25-year-old celebrity opted for an elegant look with black pants and a crisp white shirt.

Even though Emma and Thandie, aged 44, were not featured in the film, it was evident that the topic resonated with them deeply as they shared a heartfelt hug on the red carpet.

The film documents the journey of a community of women residing at City of Joy, a sanctuary that supports survivors of abuse in reclaiming their lives in the midst of a conflict fueled by greed, economic interests, and historical oppression.

Jackie Durran, the costume designer for Emma, shared that the actress made the decision to go without a corset for her dress in the film. She wanted to portray Belle as an active princess who could move freely and not be restricted by her costume. Emma herself mentioned in an interview with Entertainment Weekly that she has been a fan of the original movie since she was just a year old when it was released in 1991.

Stunning: The actress from Westworld glowed in a beautiful white silk dress adorned with a striking red pattern.

The celebrities stood for a photo with Christine Schuler Deschryver, who co-founded the City of Joy, as well as playwright Eve Ensler and Jane Mukunilwa, the subject of the film.

The New York evening was buzzing with excitement as Joan Jett and Maggie Q made an appearance to lend their support. Reflecting on her love for the iconic movie, the Harry Potter star expressed, “I can’t even count how many times I watched it growing up. I knew all the lines and songs by heart.” The release of the first official image comes just a month after leaked photos of Emma in character surfaced online.

The star of the show! Emma made her debut in the first photo for the upcoming retelling of Beauty and the Beast last week.