Mary J. Blige looked nothing short of sensational as she attended the Glamor Women of the Year Awards at Lincoln Center in New York City on Wednesday.
The iconic R&B star, 52, set hearts racing in a plunging green sequined dress that went braless underneath and revealed a glimpse of her ample cleavage.
Mary’s dress was perfectly tailored and hugged every inch of her beautiful figure, while its embellishments caught the light as she walked the red carpet.
The hitmaker wore dazzling accessories, including diamond-encrusted hoop earrings and an expensive Van Cleef & Arpels necklace.
Mary was later honored for her decades-long career by having a choir take to the stage to sing a selection of her most famous hits.
Stunningly beautiful: Mary J. Blige, 52, looked nothing short of sensational as she attended the Glamor Women of the Year Awards at Lincoln Center in New York City on Wednesday
Glamour: The legendary R&B star set hearts racing in a plunging green sequin dress that went braless underneath, revealing a glimpse of her ample cleavage
Actress Taraji P. Henson gushed: “The first time I heard Mary J. Blige sing, I said, ‘That’s me!'” This girl is like me.
“She sounds like me, she speaks the way my heart speaks.” “I felt seen,” Henson said. “And she wasn’t afraid to be vulnerable. She moved forward and made vulnerability her superpower.
Future actress Millie Bobby Brown, 19, won the Global Woman of the Year award and during her speech she nodded lovingly to her future mother-in-law Dorothea Hurley – the mother of her fiancé Jacob Bongiovi, 21.
Other Glamor Women of the Year honorees included Brooke, Quinta Brunson, Geena Rocero, Selma Blair and America Ferreira.
Her boyfriend Jake joined her on the red carpet, looking handsome as ever in a black suit and a white shirt that he left partially open.
During her speech at this year’s awards ceremony, Millie spoke about the women who have inspired her, including honoree Brooke.
Jake’s mother Dorothea presented her with the award while the two ladies shared a warm hug on stage.
“Thank you, Dorothea, for your kind words. It means so much to me that you are here tonight. “Your passion for helping others through your humanitarian work inspires me and I hope to be half the woman you are,” Millie said, according to Glamour.
Congratulations: Mary was later honored for her decades-long career, giving an emotional speech on stage to the star-studded audience
Famous Friends: Actress Taraji P. Henson gushed: “The first time I heard Mary J. Blige sing… I said, ‘That’s me!'” The girl is like me.
Women: (L-R) Millie Bobby Brown, America Ferrera, Quinta Brunson, Samantha Barry, Geena Rocero, Selma Blair and Mary J. Blige
She then praised Dorothea for her parenting skills.
“Dorothea raised her son, my fiancé, to be comfortable around strong women. See women as equals. “Being an ally, and that’s exactly what we need.”
“Mothers who have open and transparent conversations with their sons can promote gender equality for my generation and the next.”
She also praised her own mother, Kelly Brown, calling her “the person who raised me and raised me while encouraging me to strive for my dreams and who made me a stronger person.”
“Thank you for lifting my chin and wiping my tears.” For holding my hand when I’m scared. For loving me unconditionally. “Your heart and soul are everything I want to be and more,” she explained lovingly.
It was a family affair for Millie, who was joined at the gala by both her mother and father Bobby Brown.
Honor: Millie Bobby Brown, 19, won the Global Woman of the Year award and nodded lovingly to her future mother-in-law Dorothea Hurley – the mother of her fiancé Jacob Bongiovi, 21 – during her speech