Michaela Coel looked elegant in an all-black matching outfit while attending the premiere of “The Kitchen” at the BFI London Film Festival on Sunday evening.
The 36-year-old I May Destroy You actress wore a stylish black dress with patterned cutouts and a matching train to the event at the Royal Festival Hall.
The beautiful dress has been decorated with different materials and has shoulder pads to emphasize the unique style.
Michaela added chunky boots and styled her long dark locks into pretty pigtails to complete the look.
She opted for bright makeup including a rosy lip and beamed for the cameras.
Going out: Michaela Coel looked elegant in an all-black matching outfit as she attended the premiere of The Kitchen at the BFI London Film Festival on Sunday evening
Happy to be there: She opted for bright make-up including a rosy lip as she beamed at the cameras at the Royal Festival Hall
She was joined by Scottish DJ Edith Bowman, 49, who opted for a baby pink T-shirt style mini dress and curled her blonde locks for a pretty look.
Coming soon: “The Kitchen” is scheduled to appear on Netflix later this year
“The Kitchen” offers a glimpse into dystopian London, where the gap between rich and poor has reached its limits and social housing no longer exists.
It tells the story of Izi (Kane Robinson) and Benji (Jedaiah Bannerman) who form a relationship against all odds.
The kitchen itself is a community that refuses to leave its home.
The film, shot entirely in London and Paris, is scheduled to be released on Netflix later this year.
Earlier this year it was announced that Michaela would be taking on a lead role in a new filming assignment in collaboration with the BFI and BMW.
The actress, filmmaker and director will offer a mentorship role to five shortlisted filmmakers, drawing on her personal experiences on both sides.
And the Chewing Gum star said she’s excited to hear stories that haven’t been told yet.
Stunning: The beautiful dress has been decorated with different materials and shoulder pads to emphasize the unique style
Crew: Asif Kapadia, Terri White, Michaela Coel and Edith Bowman attend the closing gala of “The Kitchen”.
Movie: The 36-year-old I May Destroy You actress wore a stylish black dress with patterned cutouts and a matching train
She causes a stir: Michaela increased her height by a few centimeters with a pair of very chunky boots
Details: She opted for bright makeup including a rosy lip as she beamed at the cameras
Pals: She was joined by Scottish DJ Edith Bowman, 49, who opted for a baby pink T-shirt style mini dress and curled her blonde locks for a pretty look
Handsome: Skins actor Daniel Kaluuya hit the red carpet in a sharp suit
Famous faces: Oscar winner Daniel, 34, joined the stars at the premiere
Pretty in pink: Edith Bowman opted for a light color palette with ivory white heels and a matching bag
Get involved: Former Crystal Palace footballer Ian Wright, 59, opted for a shiny navy blue shirt with noticeable rips
Glamorous: Journalist Terri White kept it simple, wearing a black dress with puffed sleeves and chunky white heels
New release: “The Kitchen” offers a glimpse into dystopian London, where the gap between rich and poor reaches its limits
In a video accompanying the campaign, Michaela said: “When I was growing up, I didn’t see what a lot of young people see now, that black people could direct films or on television.”
“The footage we’re doing – I’ve never seen the vision of a black woman in the director’s chair, and just looking at it helps you believe it.”
“There is still a long way to go and I am happy to be able to make this journey easier for creatives.”
The Black Panther: Wakanda Forever actress continued, “There are queer stories that I haven’t been told, there are stories about sexual identity that I haven’t been told, stories about what it’s like to be an immigrant I wasn’t told.”
“I’m excited for the future and look forward to more of these stories.”
Couple: Former England footballer Ian Wright and his wife Nancy Hallam pose on the red carpet
Crew: British rapper Kano (centre), British co-director Daniel Kaluuya (L) and former England footballer Ian Wright (R)
Lead role: British rapper Kano plays Izi in the new Netflix film