Pretty in Ink? Cate Blanchett shocks in sparkly black gown with tattoo sleeve detail

She’s considered one of Tinseltown’s best dressed thanks to glamorous show-stopping looks on the red carpet.

But Cate Blanchett forced fashionistas to do a double take with her latest ink-credible look.

Playfully suggesting at a shocking image overhaul, the 49 year-old posed in a sparkly black number with tattoo sleeve detail while attending the AFI Lifetime Gala to honour George Clooney in Los Angeles on Thursday.     

Pretty in Ink? Cate Blanchett shocked in sparkly black dress with tattoo sleeve detail as she hits Hollywood red carpet to honour close pal George Clooney

In the figure-hugging gown, Cate’s embellished arms and decolletage took centre stage  in the haute couture creation.

The ‘tattoos’ featured an eclectic combination of dainty flowers, butterflies and a contrasting armband inking.

The ornate detail complimented her slender limbs while a plunging neck line offered a hint of cleavage.

Tat's Life! Cate, 49 forced fashionistas to do a double take with her latest ink-credible look

Tat’s Life! Cate, 49 forced fashionistas to do a double take with her latest ink-credible look

Cinched the star’s tiny waist, the gown accentuating the Oscar-winner’s fabulous curves.

Catching the photographer’s flashbulbs, her three-quarter length frock glinted and sparkled while Cate smiled confidently.  

Keeping her make-up simple, the Ocean’s Eight star showcased a flawless complexion with a nude lip. 

Eye-catching: In the figure-hugging gown, Cate’s embellished arms and decolletage took centre stage in the haute couture creation.

A dark eye-liner complimented her stunning blue eyes.

Like her visage, Cate kept her do pared back and casual, allowing her choppy golden locks to hang wavy and loose. 

Cementing her style icon status, the actress wore large drop-down pearl earrings.

Beaming: Keeping her make-up simple, the Ocean's Eight star showcased a flawless complexion with a nude lip

Beaming: Keeping her make-up simple, the Ocean’s Eight star showcased a flawless complexion with a nude lip

And rounding off her look, the mum of four strode the red carpet in a pair of simple black pumps.

Despite a recent hectic schedule to promote her latest blockbuster, Ocean’s Eight, Cate made sure to make time for close friend Clooney, 57.

The pair previously starred together in movies The Good German and The Monuments Men.

That's what friends are for: The mum of four made sure to make time for her close pal's big night despite a hectic schedule promoting latest blockbuster Ocean's Eight

That’s what friends are for: The mum of four made sure to make time for her close pal’s big night despite a hectic schedule promoting latest blockbuster Ocean’s Eight

On Tuesday, Cate wowed in a psychedelic trouser suit as she stepped out in New York for the premiere of the female heist featuring an all-star case including Sandra Bullock, Anne Hathaway and Rihanna.

The caper sees Blanchett play Lou, partner-in-crime to Bullock’s Debbie Ocean who attempts to pull of a $150 million heist at the Met Gala. 

In theatres now! The star has been in New York for the premiere of her new flick Ocean's 8 which took place on Tuesday evening

In theatres now! The star has been in New York for the premiere of her new flick Ocean’s 8 which took place on Tuesday evening



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