Gina Rodriguez talks body confidence as she hosts CDGAs

Gina Rodriguez looked incredible in a sexy, slinky dress as she hosted the Costume Designer Guild Awards inside the Beverly Hilton hotel on Tuesday evening.

And the 33-year-old star credited her Jane The Virgin costume designer Rachel Sage Kunin – who was in the audience of the splashy show – for giving her the confidence to wear such a revealing gown on stage.

‘Rachel has helped me with my body issues,’ said the beauty who noted it was Kunin who got her to wear an S&M outfit for a particularly racy episode of JTV.

Kisses: Gina Rodriguez looked incredible in a sexy, slinky dress as she hosted the Costume Designer Guild Awards inside the Beverly Hilton hotel on Tuesday evening

Haute stuff: And the 33-year-old star credited her Jane The Virgin costume designer Rachel Sage Kunin for giving her the confidence to wear such a revealing gown on stage

Haute stuff: And the 33-year-old star credited her Jane The Virgin costume designer Rachel Sage Kunin for giving her the confidence to wear such a revealing gown on stage

Her partner in glam: Rachel seen here on the set of Jane The Virgin

Her partner in glam: Rachel seen here on the set of Jane The Virgin

Risque: Rachel put Gina in this S&M outfit for Jane The Virgin

Risque: Rachel put Gina in this S&M outfit for Jane The Virgin

Rodriguez then explained that so often she did not feel body confident but Rachel made her feel as if she could pull off hot looks.

She then presented a slide show of her crazy get ups for her TV show.

And one outfit that made her blush was a bondage number she wore to play a dominatrix.

Feeling good: Rodriguez then explained that so often she did not feel body confident but Rachel made her feel as if she could pull off hot looks

Feeling good: Rodriguez then explained that so often she did not feel body confident but Rachel made her feel as if she could pull off hot looks

Brace: 'She was there for me, we have been through so much together, and she has walked me through it,' said Gina, noting that costume fittings could be scary at times

The back of the dress had an X

Brace: ‘She was there for me, we have been through so much together, and she has walked me through it,’ said Gina, noting that costume fittings could be scary at times

The force is strong:  Rodriguez welcomed Star Wars star Mark Hamill with a lightsaber

The force is strong: Rodriguez welcomed Star Wars star Mark Hamill with a lightsaber

Gina credited Rachel for giving her the guts to wear the leather number.

‘She was there for me, we have been through so much together, and she has walked me through it,’ said Gina, noting that costume fittings could be scary at times.

Gina looked incredibly confident at the awards show. 

She let her outfit do the talking, turning heads in a dress with a plunging neckline that showcased the star’s cleavage and sideboob.

She was joined at the star-studded event by Sarah Hyland, 27, Kerry Washington, 41, Eva Longoria, 42, and Ireland Baldwin, 22.

Taking the plunge: Kerry Washington, Gina Rodriguez, and , Sarah Hyland stunned in gorgeous gowns at Costume Designer Guild Awardson Tuesday in Beverly Hills

Taking the plunge: Kerry Washington and Sarah Hyland stunned in gorgeous gowns

The Annihilation starlet wore a gorgeous sequined gown with a deep plunging neckline and a high thigh split.

On her feet she wore towering black heels that lent inches to the diminutive star’s 5’3″ frame.

Her raven tresses were pulled back in a low pony tail. 

Modern Family star Hyland meanwhile rocked a royal blue dress with floral pattern embroidery.

The XOXO actress’s distinctive arched brows highlighted her enormous brown eyes.

Sarah wore her straight brunette tresses parted in the center and tied back in a low pony tail.

Royal family: Modern Family star Hyland meanwhile rocked a royal blue dress with floral pattern embroidery

Royal family: Modern Family star Hyland meanwhile rocked a royal blue dress with floral pattern embroidery

Good hair: Sarah wore her straight brunette tresses parted in the center and tied back in a low pony tail

Good hair: Sarah wore her straight brunette tresses parted in the center and tied back in a low pony tail

Scandal star Washington also went with a bold floral pattern, slipping into a sheer black gown adorned with green leaves and pink flowers.

 The Last King Of Scotland actress wore her straight raven tresses with a center part and cascading over her bare shoulders.

The centrepiece of Kerry’s simple makeup was a slash of bright pink lipstick.

Flower power! Scandal star Washington also went with a bold floral pattern, slipping into a sheer black gown adorned with green leaves and pink flowers

Flower power! Scandal star Washington also went with a bold floral pattern, slipping into a sheer black gown adorned with green leaves and pink flowers

Sheer madness: The Last King Of Scotland actress wore her straight raven tresses with a center part and cascading over her bare shoulders

Sheer madness: The Last King Of Scotland actress wore her straight raven tresses with a center part and cascading over her bare shoulders

On stage: Kerry accepted the Spotlight Award onstage at The Beverly Hilton

On stage: Kerry accepted the Spotlight Award onstage at The Beverly Hilton

Flower child: Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger's daughter Ireland Baldwin, 22, also followed the night's apparent floral theme

Flower child: Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger’s daughter Ireland Baldwin, 22, also followed the night’s apparent floral theme

Pretty in pink! Eva Longoria wore a gorgeous pink satin dress

Pretty in pink! Eva Longoria wore a gorgeous pink satin dress

Designer awards: Kerry and Eva caught up with each other at the event

Designer awards: Kerry and Eva caught up with each other at the event

Social media: The Scandal star took to social media before the event as she got glammed up

Social media: The Scandal star took to social media before the event as she got glammed up

Final touches: Kerry stood still as final touches to her lips were applied

Final touches: Kerry stood still as final touches to her lips were applied

Final touches: Kerry stood still as final touches to her lips were applied

Model behavior: Swimsuit model and actress Brooklyn Decker, 30, dazzled in a sheer outfit

Model behavior: Swimsuit model and actress Brooklyn Decker, 30, dazzled in a sheer outfit

Ladies' night: Decker poses with her Grace and Frankie costars Lily Tomlin [center] and June Diane Raphael

Ladies’ night: Decker poses with her Grace and Frankie costars Lily Tomlin [center] and June Diane Raphael

National treasure: Veteran actor Sally Field also made a red carpet appearance

National treasure: Veteran actor Sally Field also made a red carpet appearance

Monochrome magic! Sonequa Martin-Green wore a black outfit with white featured highlights

Monochrome magic! Sonequa Martin-Green wore a black outfit with white featured highlights

Long time loves: Mark Hamill and wife Marilou York made a cameo

Long time loves: Mark Hamill and wife Marilou York made a cameo

Great hair day: Two And A Half Men star Marin Hinkle showed off her gorgeous wavy brunette tresses

Great hair day: Two And A Half Men star Marin Hinkle showed off her gorgeous wavy brunette tresses

Top tier: Costume designer Joanna Johnston is a frequent collaborator of Steven Spielberg

Top tier: Costume designer Joanna Johnston is a frequent collaborator of Steven Spielberg

Back to black: Michele Clapton kept it simple in a black dress

Back to black: Michele Clapton kept it simple in a black dress

Going gaga!  B Akerlund, 42, has designed the costumes for many Lady Gaga music videos

Going gaga! B Akerlund, 42, has designed the costumes for many Lady Gaga music videos

Check it out: House Of Cards actress Rachel Brosnahan went with a houndstooth patterned dress

Check it out: House Of Cards actress Rachel Brosnahan went with a houndstooth patterned dress

Emerging from her cocoon: Costume designer Dawn Ritz accessorized with butterflies 

Paula Vila in black and white

Emerging from her cocoon: Costume designer Dawn Ritz accessorized with butterflies. left, and Paula Vila in black and white, right

The Shape Of Water star Doug Jones

The Shape Of Water star Doug Jones

Veep star Tony Hale and Mad Men actress Anna Camp present an award

Veep star Tony Hale and Mad Men actress Anna Camp present an award

Kathleen Kennedy shares a few words

Kathleen Kennedy shares a few words

Eva Longoria and Kerry Washington are all smiles

Eva Longoria and Kerry Washington are all smiles

Bumping along! Gina and Kerry pose along with Eva's baby bump

Bumping along! Gina and Kerry pose along with Eva’s baby bump

Do or do not: Hamill is impressed by Gina's lightsabre moves

Do or do not: Hamill is impressed by Gina’s lightsabre moves



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