Sophia Bush puts on a brave front in plunging gown at White House bash following news of her ex-boyfriend's death
She learned of the death of her ex-boyfriend - 'one of the great loves of my life' - due to an avalanche triggered by a massive earthquake early on Saturday.
Tragic though it was, Sophia Bush still managed to put herself together beautifully as she attended the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington D.C.
The 32-year-old actress looked like a Grecian goddess in a plunging blue-green gown featuring a dramatic sweeping train.
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Brave face: Sophia Bush still managed to put herself together beautifully as she attended the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington D.C. - dubbed the 'Nerd Prom' on Saturday after learning of the death of her ex-boyfriend
Make them green with envy in an emerald gown like Sophia's
The White House Dinner in Washington attracted a whole host of stars to its glitzy confines and none looked more opulent than Sophia Bush.
The brunette beauty oozed opulence in this stunning emerald green gown which she paired with simple courts and an elegant chignon. This floor-length creation is by Monique Lhuillier, who made a name for herself designing bridal wear and drool-worthy red carpet dresses.
We love the Grecian feel pleating and bias-cut drape detail, a gorgeous way to work such a dazzling hue without overwhelming Sophia's petite frame.
This dress hails from the Fall line, which was full of fluid, bias-cut gowns similar to this one, and is sadly unavailable to buy just yet.
But head on down to our edit to emulate Sophia's look with our showstopping selection of dresses from the high street and beyond. Splash the cash on this MSGM number, or nab a bargain at Jane Normand and ASOS.
The One Tree Hill star glammed it up with silver pointed-toe pumps, a sparkling
She wore her dark hair swept back in an elegant updo and accentuated her pout with
Sophia hung out at the festivities with gal pal Connie Britton, who starred
Gal pals: The 32-year-old actress looked like a Grecian goddess in a plunging blue-green gown featuring a dramatic sweeping train as she hung out with actress Connie Britton
Earlier in the day, Sophia lost her ex-boyfriend and good friend, Google executive Daniel
Around 18 climbers were killed while the overall death toll has exceeded 1800 people.
Dan, who is the head of
Sophia and Dan ended their relationship amicably in February 2014, according to a source for People. They were first revealed to be dating in April 2013.
Tragic: Earlier in the day, Sophia lost her ex-boyfriend and good friend, Google executive Daniel
On Saturday, Sophia took to Instagram to express her grief, writing: 'Today I find myself attempting to pick up the pieces of my heart that have broken into such tiny shards, I'll likely never find them all.
'Today I, and so many of my loved ones, lost an incredible friend. Dan
'His brain knew how to build it. His heart was constantly evolving to push himself to make it so. He was one of my favorite human beings on Earth. He was one of the great loves of my life. He was one of my truest friends.
After party: Sophia caught up with Azita Ardakani, centre, and Lucy Liu, right, at the Bloomberg & Vanity Fair cocktail reception after the White House dinner on Saturday night
R.I.P.: Dan, who is the head of
Devastated: On Saturday, Sophia Instagrammed this photo, mourning the loss of 'one of the great loves of my life' and 'one of my truest friends'
'He was an incredible brother, a brilliant engineer, and a damn good man. I'm devastated and simultaneously so deeply grateful to have known and loved him, and to have counted him as one of my
'I was so looking forward to our planned download of "all the things" when he got home. I am crushed that I will never hear that story.
'I am crushed knowing that there are over 1,000 people in Nepal suffering this exact feeling, knowing that they too will never hear another tale
Flashback: Sophia and Dan - pictured in Hollywood in July 2013 - broke up in February 2014; it was revealed they were dating in April 2013
Mature ending: Sophia and Dan broke up amicably and remained great friends
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