Catherine Zeta-Jones’ unlikely appearance at FIFA Awards

She’s an A-list actress, haven lent her talents to blockbuster movies such as Chicago and Ocean’s Twelve. 

So it was a surprise to see Catherine Zeta-Jones swap her movie star duties for a night celebrating sports’ finest as she turned out for the Best FIFA Football Awards held at the London Palladium on Monday night.

The 48-year-old Welsh actress, who is usually found gracing the red carpet for Hollywood events, looked absolutely dazzling as she showcased her leggy frame in a sexy metallic dress.

  

In an event full of sporting stars, Catherine stood her own as she wowed in the striking figure-hugging silver dress which worked wonders in accentuating her impressive frame. 

The number boasted a semi-sheer bodice with nude underlay – protecting her modesty with aptly placed lace detailing. 

Cinching in her trim midriff, the number went on to hug her curves in a Grecian style skirt, which boasted a thigh-high split – putting focus on her toned, bronzed pins. 

Boosting her stems further, the New York resident, who boasts a home line for QVC called Casa Zeta Jones, teamed the look with a pair of towering strappy heels, showing off her deep red pedicure.

In an event full of sporting stars, the Welsh actress stood her own as she wowed in the striking figure-hugging silver dress which worked wonders in accentuating her impressive frame

Sexy: The number boasted a semi-sheer bodice with nude underlay - protecting her modesty with aptly placed lace detailing

Sexy: The number boasted a semi-sheer bodice with nude underlay - protecting her modesty with aptly placed lace detailing

Sexy: The number boasted a semi-sheer bodice with nude underlay – protecting her modesty with aptly placed lace detailing

Cinching in her trim midriff, the number went on to hug her curves in a Grecian style skirt, which boasted a thigh-high split - putting focus on her toned, bronzed pins

Cinching in her trim midriff, the number went on to hug her curves in a Grecian style skirt, which boasted a thigh-high split – putting focus on her toned, bronzed pins

The wife of Michael Douglas ensured she was primped and preened to perfection with an immaculate coat of make-up, consisting of sultry, smokey eyeshadow, heavily chiselled cheekbones and a slick of nude lipstick. 

Her centre parted brunette locks were styled in immaculate curls – giving Catherine’s overall look an old Hollywood vibe. 

Oozing confidence, the mother-of-two worked the draped detailing of her dress as she posed up a storm. 

While she was away from the movie and TV industry for the night, Catherine certainly proved to be in her element as she presented the Puskas Award to Arsenal striker, Olivier Giroud.

Boosting her stems further, the New York resident, who boasts a home line for QVC called Casa Zeta Jones, teamed the look with a pair of towering strappy heels, showing off her deep red pedicure

Boosting her stems further, the New York resident, who boasts a home line for QVC called Casa Zeta Jones, teamed the look with a pair of towering strappy heels, showing off her deep red pedicure

The wife of Michael Douglas ensured she was primped and preened to perfection with an immaculate coat of make-up, consisting of sultry, smokey eyeshadow, heavily chiselled cheekbones and a slick of nude lipstick

The wife of Michael Douglas ensured she was primped and preened to perfection with an immaculate coat of make-up, consisting of sultry, smokey eyeshadow, heavily chiselled cheekbones and a slick of nude lipstick

Her centre parted brunette locks were styled in immaculate curls - giving Catherine's overall look an old Hollywood vibe

Her centre parted brunette locks were styled in immaculate curls – giving Catherine’s overall look an old Hollywood vibe

Catherine’s stunning sighting comes after she revealed that she bulked up to play ruthless Colombia drug lord Griselda Blanco in the Lifetime original movie, Cocaine Godmother.

‘I gained weight, I was hunched over. If I had balls, I’d have grabbed them from time to time. I wanted to let it all hang out,’ the mother of two told Deadline.

The Oscar winner added: ‘She thought she was beautiful. She was the movie star starring in her own movie. She didn’t give a s***.’ And the Chicago actress said she was happy to play someone who was so tough.

‘As women we get knocked down for being ambitious. I often wish we could take a little bit of that true ambition and be proud of it,’ said the Zorro star.

Oozing confidence, the mother-of-two worked the draped detailing of her dress as she posed up a stor

Oozing confidence, the mother-of-two worked the draped detailing of her dress as she posed up a stor

Sporting fans couldn't believe their luck as Catherine signed autographs for them 

Sporting fans couldn’t believe their luck as Catherine signed autographs for them 

Catherine's stunning sighting comes after she revealed that she bulked up to play ruthless Colombia drug lord Griselda Blanco in the Lifetime original movie, Cocaine Godmother

Catherine’s stunning sighting comes after she revealed that she bulked up to play ruthless Colombia drug lord Griselda Blanco in the Lifetime original movie, Cocaine Godmother

 

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