Gemma Arterton and Anna Friel attend Audi launch party

Her beauty has been celebrated on an international platform ever since she made a name for herself as Bond girl Strawberry Fields in the 2008 hit Quantum Of Solace.

And Gemma Arterton proved that she can still effortlessly command attention on Friday night, when she stepped out in style for an exclusive party held to celebrate the launch of the luxury Audi A8 car.

The 32-year-old actress showed off her enviably svelte legs in a black minidress as she mingled with a host of well-heeled guests – including fellow actress Anna Friel – at the historic Cowdray House, located in Midhurst, West Sussex.

 

We like to party: She was joined by fellow actress Anna Friel

Stepping out in style: (L-R) Gemma Arterton and Anna Friel attended the Audi A8 launch party at Cowdray House in Midhurst, West Sussex, on Friday night

Her flattering frock, which boasted a simple crew neckline with three-quarter length sleeves, was teamed with a pair of patterned tights and strappy black heels.

With her bob-length raven tresses swept away from her face in a glossy, sleek style, the screen star highlighted her natural beauty with a light dusting of makeup.

Letting her simple yet chic ensemble do all of the talking, she also kept her accessories to a minimum, wearing delicate gold earrings and a ring to the bash.

Commanding attention: Gemma wowed as she arrived at the gathering in a black minidress

Commanding attention: Gemma wowed as she arrived at the gathering in a black minidress

Little black dress: Her flattering frock, which boasted a simple crew neckline with three-quarter length sleeves, was teamed with a pair of patterned tights and strappy black heels

Little black dress: Her flattering frock, which boasted a simple crew neckline with three-quarter length sleeves, was teamed with a pair of patterned tights and strappy black heels

Natural beauty: With her bob-length raven tresses swept away from her face in a glossy, sleek style, the screen star highlighted her natural beauty with a light dusting of makeup.

Natural beauty: With her bob-length raven tresses swept away from her face in a glossy, sleek style, the screen star highlighted her natural beauty with a light dusting of makeup.

Chic: Letting her simple yet chic ensemble do all of the talking, she also kept her accessories to a minimum, wearing delicate gold earrings and a ring to the bash

Chic: Letting her simple yet chic ensemble do all of the talking, she also kept her accessories to a minimum, wearing delicate gold earrings and a ring to the bash

Anna Friel, 41, was also a sight to behold, entering the party in a  full-length red velvet gown, which was made all the more glamorous with a sweeping train.

Cinched at the waist to give it a high waistline, the former Pushing Daisies star’s dress featured a form-fitting bodice with three-quarter length sleeves.

The Rochdale native opted to wear her chestnut brown locks in voluminous waves, while her dewy English rose complexion was complemented with deep red lipstick.

Inside the intimate bash, the ladies rubbed shoulders with a number of famous faces, including Sam Claflin and Gemma’s The Escape co-star Dominic Cooper. 

A sight to behold: Anna, 41, was also a sight to behold, entering the party in a full-length red velvet gown, which was made all the more glamorous with a sweeping train

A sight to behold: Anna, 41, was also a sight to behold, entering the party in a full-length red velvet gown, which was made all the more glamorous with a sweeping train

Sweeping: Cinched at the waist to give it a high waistline, the former Pushing Daisies star's dress featured a form-fitting bodice with three-quarter length sleeves

Sweeping: Cinched at the waist to give it a high waistline, the former Pushing Daisies star’s dress featured a form-fitting bodice with three-quarter length sleeves

Strike a pose: Inside the bash, she posed a snapshot with The Hunger Games star Sam Claflin

Strike a pose: Inside the bash, she posed a snapshot with The Hunger Games star Sam Claflin

Catching up: The actress was also seen catching up with Preacher star Dominic Cooper

Catching up: The actress was also seen catching up with Preacher star Dominic Cooper

Casually cool: Dominic cut a casually cool figure in a black leather jacket over a sweater

Casually cool: Dominic cut a casually cool figure in a black leather jacket over a sweater

Group shot: The stars posed for a group shot alongside Irish actor Rory Keenan at the bash

Group shot: The stars posed for a group shot alongside Irish actor Rory Keenan at the bash

Gemma, who also starred in St. Trinian’s, previously expressed her regret at not being more discriminating in her choice of film roles in the past.

Speaking to the Daily Mail, she admitted to appearing in some projects that, deep down, weren’t really to her taste – prompting her to consider independent film over mainstream blockbusters. 

‘Sometimes I’ve not put my foot down,’ she said. ‘I’ve been like: “Oh, thank you so much for the work! I’d better do it.” Rather than: “No, I don’t want to do that.” 

She added: ‘No one makes films about women who want to run away.’  

The actress described her taste in films as ‘quite subversive’, and said her agents had started to understand, now, she would rather star in something smaller, but glorious.

Making an entrance: Dominic flashed a broad grin as he arrived one of the luxury Audi vehicles

Making an entrance: Dominic flashed a broad grin as he arrived one of the luxury Audi vehicles

Excursion: They posed up a storm as they enjoyed an evening away from the bustle of London

Excursion: They posed up a storm as they enjoyed an evening away from the bustle of London

Dapper gent: In contrast to Dominic, Sam opted to arrive at the bash wearing a three-piece suit

Dapper gent: In contrast to Dominic, Sam opted to arrive at the bash wearing a three-piece suit

Let me entertain you: Jack Savoretti kept the well-heeled crowd entertained during the event

Let me entertain you: Jack Savoretti kept the well-heeled crowd entertained during the event

Big night out: They also posed for a shot with (L-R) Andrew Doyle, director of Audi UK, and Jon Zammett, head of PR for Audi UK

Big night out: They also posed for a shot with (L-R) Andrew Doyle, director of Audi UK, and Jon Zammett, head of PR for Audi UK

Spouse: Former rugby player Matt Dawson arrived at the party with his wife Carolin Hauskeller

Spouse: Former rugby player Matt Dawson arrived at the party with his wife Carolin Hauskeller

Fine dining: Guests invited to the exclusive event were treated to a lavish meal on the night

Fine dining: Guests invited to the exclusive event were treated to a lavish meal on the night

Tudor house: Cowdray House consists of the ruins of one of England's great Tudor houses

Tudor house: Cowdray House consists of the ruins of one of England’s great Tudor houses

 

 

 

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