Blake Lively sparkles star studded Haywire screening

Shining wherever she goes: Blake Lively steals the spotlight in glittering top and short skirt at Haywire screening
By Marissa Charles

She's not even in the film but her short skirt and long legs certainly got her some attention.

Gossip Girl Blake Lively stood out from the crowd in New York on Wednesday night at a special screening of the new movie Haywire.

While most of the celebrities in attendance stuck with classic black, the 24-year-old braved the cold to wear a short-sleeved sequined top and short grey skirt.

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Legs eleven: Blake Lively stole the show at a special screening of Haywire in New York

The actress did make some effort to keep her legs warm by covering them in a pair of opaque navy blue tights.

She wore a pair of funky, platform lace-up shoes.

In contrast Haywire star Gina Carano looked looked sexy but understated in a tight black dress and fitted jacket.

Her co-star Ewan McGregor looked dapper in a double-breasted black jacket with the collar popped up to keep him warm.

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Sparkly: Blake shone at the Haywire special screening in a silver-sequined top

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Women in black: Actress Elizabeth Banks and Haywire star
Gina Carano kept things simple in ebony


Directed by Steven Soderbergh, Haywire is about a black ops super soldier who is out for revenge after being set up during a mission.

Gina, 29, is the breakout star. The curvy Texan is an actress, model and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter.

She wasn't the only celebrity dressed in black.

Elizabeth Banks, 37, made a red carpet appearance in a mini dress with ruffles on the bottom. She too was wearing a fitted jacket.

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Co-stars: Ewan and Gina pose on the red carpet in chilly New York

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Creative team: Ewan and Gina pose with Haywire director Steven Soderbergh

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End of the party: Blake leaves the movie theatre after the screening of Haywire

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Happy go Lively: Blake leaves the building after sparkling at the Haywire event

Pop singer Aaron Carter, 24, arrived in a blue pinstriped suit - his pink shirt and multi-coloured purple tie adding a splash of colour.

Two other women dared to be different and stray away from traditional black evening wear.

Martha Marcy May Marlene actress Louisa Krause wore a silk pale pink dress, which was covered in black, white and green unicorns.

Meanwhile former child star Anna Chlumsky sparkled in a blue sequined dress. The My Girl actress is now 31.

But it was the wife of actor David Alan Basche who made a statement with her royal blue top.

Actress Alysia Reiner's shirt was virtually backless, with a large section cut out, exposing her flesh.

Haywire opens in the US this week.

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Looking good: My Girl actress Anna Chlumsky and rising star
Louisa Krause also arrived to see the movie

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Daring look: Actor David Alan Basche and his wife Alysia Reiner were also in attendance