Jessica Chastain is the picture of elegance in black sequin gown at The Forgiven premiere at TIFF

Jessica Chastain is the picture of elegance in a black sequin gown as she hits the red carpet for The Forgiven premiere at 2021 Toronto International Film Festival


More than a few heads were turning when Jessica Chastain hit the red carpet for the world premiere of her new film, The Forgiven, at the 2021 Toronto International Film Festival.

The leading lady stunned in a black gown that was stylized with sequins in the upper portion of the gorgeous number, from her waist and above.

The two-time Oscar-nominated actress worked the cameras with a number of looks ranging from some subtle seductive stares to a flash of her infectious smile.

Elegance: Jessica Chastain, 44, lit up the red carpet in a black gown at the world premiere of The Forgiven at the 2021 Toronto International Film Festival on Saturday in Toronto, Canada

The design hugged her tiny toned waist, accentuated her ample cleavage, and had a tiny train that moved along the ground as she stuck pose after pose.

The spaghetti straps also helped showcase her upper body, including her shoulders and arms

Chastain, 44, honed in the entire ensemble with her ginger tresses styled long and flowing past the middle of her back, with added sheen, soft waves and a center part.    

Total pro: The two-time Oscar-nominated actress worked the cameras with a number of looks ranging from some subtle seductive stares to a flash of her infectious smile

Total pro: The two-time Oscar-nominated actress worked the cameras with a number of looks ranging from some subtle seductive stares to a flash of her infectious smile 

Lovely: The gown was stylized with sequins in the upper portion, from her waist and above

Lovely: The gown was stylized with sequins in the upper portion, from her waist and above

While working the photographers, Chastain would share the spotlight of the red carpet with co-stars Mourad Zaoui and Ismael Kanater.

The film’s director John Michael McDonagh and producers Carter Stanton, Trevor Matthews, Elizabeth Eves and Nick Gordon. were also on hand striking a pose or two for the premiere.   

Earlier on Saturday, the Northern California native took part on a Q&A panel while wearing the very same stunning ensemble. 

While working the photographers, Chastain would share the spotlight of the red carpet with co-stars Mourad Zaoui (pictured), as well as Ismael Kanater, among others

While working the photographers, Chastain would share the spotlight of the red carpet with co-stars Mourad Zaoui (pictured), as well as Ismael Kanater, among others

Stunner: Chastain, 44, honed in the entire ensemble with her ginger tresses styled long and flowing past the middle of her back, with added sheen, soft waves and a center part

Stunner: Chastain, 44, honed in the entire ensemble with her ginger tresses styled long and flowing past the middle of her back, with added sheen, soft waves and a center part

The Forgiven takes place over a weekend in the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco, and explores the reverberations of a random accident on the lives of both the local Muslims, and Western visitors to a house party in a grand villa.  

For the film, Chastain shares the leading role status with acclaimed actor Ralph Fiennes. 

It also stars Rebecca Hall, Caleb Landry Jones, Saïd Taghmaoui, Marie-Josée Croze, Matt Smith, Christopher Abbott, Alex Jennings and Abbey Lee.                  

Flattering: The spaghetti straps also helped showcase her shoulders and arms

Flattering: The spaghetti straps also helped showcase her shoulders and arms

Promo mode: Earlier on Saturday, Chastain took part on a Q&A panel while wearing the very same stunning ensemble

Promo mode: Earlier on Saturday, Chastain took part on a Q&A panel while wearing the very same stunning ensemble

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