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It's the biggest night in the British showbiz calendar.

But the red carpet at the 2014 EE BAFTA Awards was something of a subdued affair on Sunday night, with stars including Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, Uma Thurman and Amy Adams all opting for various shades of black. 

One person who decided to mix things up, however, and inject a much-needed bolt of colour to the event was Lupita Nyong'o, who wowed in a striking emerald green silk fishtail-hem gown by Christian Dior.

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Injecting some much needed colour: Lupita Nyong'o wore a striking emerald green Christian Dior dress as she walked the red carpet at the EE BAFTA Awards in London on Sunday night

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Subdued: Amy Adams, Cate Blanchett and Uma Thurman all opted for simple black gowns on the red carpet for the awards

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His and hers: The only thing distinguishing Brad Pitt from Angelina Jolie was an unbuttoned collar as the couple arrived on the red carpet at the 2014 EE BAFTAs in matching black suits on Sunday night

The 30-year-old actress, who failed to take home an award despite being nominated in the Best Supporting Actress category and the hotly-contested Rising Star award, positively dazzled as she smouldered in front of the camera in the simple, yet elegant, strapless frock, which featured a gold band around the middle to accentuate her slim waist.

Keeping her accessories to a minimum with gold cuffs and matching hoop earrings, the actress completed her red carpet ensemble with sexy smoky eye make-up and ruby red lips.

Lupita was accompanied by her mother Dorothy, who also wore a colourful ensemble, to the prestigious awards.

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Green with envy: The 12 Years A Slave actress undeniably brought some welcome glitz and glamour to an otherwise rather muted red carpet

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Rocking the red carpet: Lupita's dazzling gown featured a gold band around the waist which accentuated her enviably slim middle

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Green goddess: Looking utterly radiant as she smouldered in front of the camera, the talented 12 Years A Slave star's simple, yet elegant, strapless frock featured a gold band around the middle to accentuate her slim waist

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Mum's the word: Lupita ensured her mother Dorothy was by her side for her big red carpet moment

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Sweeping down the red carpet: Lupita's dress featured a dramatic, long train

And she wasn't the only celebrity to show up with a date.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie opted for matching black suits as they attended the event, with only an unbuttoned collar distinguishing the stunning actress from her heartthrob husband.

Angelina, 38, locked arms with her handsome 50-year-old husband, part of the cast of BAFTAs Best Film 12 Years A Slave, while sporting an open-buttoned collar and loose bow tie as they joined a star-studded crowd at London's Royal Opera House.

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Hollywood darlings: Angelina, 38, locked arms with her handsome 50-year-old husband, while sporting an open-buttoned collar and loose bow tie as they joined a star-studded crowd at London's Royal Opera House

The LA-born actress teamed her look with a black blazer by Saint Laurent, a pair of loose black trousers and black stiletto heels, while Brad opted for the exact same outfit, with just some slight adjustments.

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2560711/Lupita-Nyongo-dazzles-emerald-green-silk-fishtail-hem-gown-suited-booted-Leonardo-DiCaprio-lead-glittering-A-list-attendees-2014-BAFTAs.html#ixzz2taZDwUmr
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