Emma Watson’s evening at GQ’s Men of the Year celebration included an unexpected fall outside the Chateau Marmont. The actress lost her footing near the West Hollywood hotel’s entrance during the Thursday, November 12, event.
The 36-year-old Harry Potter star quickly got back on her feet and laughed off the mishap in front of onlookers and photographers, Page Six reported.
Watson was photographed with a blond-haired male companion and did not appear to stop for pictures on the official red carpet.
Cara Delevingne, Tinashe and Monica Barbaro were among the other guests at the annual gathering. The event marked the magazine’s 31st edition of the celebration, bringing together actors, musicians and filmmakers.
Striped Heels and a Mugler Minidress
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Watson wore a sleeveless black velvet Mugler minidress with a structured bodice and short hemline. InStyle identified the design in its November 13 coverage, noting the shaped neckline and visible boning that gave the fitted dress its silhouette.
Her black-and-white striped Jacquemus pumps featured pointed toes and small bows across the front. She accessorized with gold hoop earrings, a chain necklace carrying a large heart-shaped pendant and a black crossbody bag.
A Valentino Coat From the Archives
Over the dress, Watson wore a knee-length coat from the Valentino x Christi Belcourt Resort 2016 collection. Blue, green, yellow and red floral decoration covered the loose outer layer, introducing color above the otherwise monochrome dress and shoes.
The actress had chosen a different combination of velvet and flowers for the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art’s opening in September. That outfit was a custom dress developed with stylist Jared Ellner, using recycled black velvet sourced in downtown Los Angeles.
In an interview with Vogue, Watson explained the thinking behind the handmade design. Florist Anthony Maslo and his team attached fresh flowers on the day of the event, including orchids and lilies. Watson wanted the look to draw attention to the natural resources and beauty people often overlook.
GQ Ends Three Nights of Celebrations
Matt Damon, Andrew Garfield and Chris Rock hosted the evening alongside GQ’s global editorial director, Adam Baidawi. The magazine honored Damon as Leading Man of the Year, Garfield as Performer of the Year and Rock as Auteur of the Year, with Benito Skinner handling the red-carpet broadcast.
The dinner and party concluded a program outlined by GQ. Festivities began November 10 with a conversation featuring Denis Villeneuve and a screening of Dune: Part Two. A separate gathering for the magazine’s breakout talents followed at the Sheats-Goldstein residence in the Hollywood Hills.
Watson’s own connection to the awards stretches back to 2013, when British GQ named her Woman of the Year. Tom Hiddleston presented that honor at London’s Royal Opera House, where she spoke about the challenges of moving from child star to adult performer.