Laverne Cox looks leggy in mini dress while Malin Akerman is classically chic as they join Woody Allen at Irrational Man screening

New York celebrities brought some hot looks to a special screening Wednesday night of Woody Allen's latest movie Irrational Man.

Orange Is The New Black star Laverne Cox led the red carpet fashion parade in a very short blue Opening Ceremony dress and black Louboutin booties.

The transgender actress added a vivid splash of color with a bright yellow Kenzo bag and wore her blonde-highlighted hair loose in soft curls. 

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Leggy: Laverne Cox showed off toned legs in a mini dress and black heels as she arrived for a special screening of Woody Allen's film Irrational Man in New York on Wednesday night
Effortless chic: Malin Akerman chose a classic look of soft dark blouse and pencil skirt with some gold sandals

Leggy: Laverne Cox showed off toned legs in a mini dress and black heels while Malin Akerman wore all-black screening of Woody Allen's film Irrational Man in New York on Wednesday night

The screening was held at the Museum of Modern Art in Manhattan.

ABC's Trophy Wife star Malin Akerman, 37, was pretty in a classic combination of a black blouse and dark blue pencil skirt with strappy gold sandals.

The blonde Swedish-Canadian actress sported a short feathered hairstyle and carried a shiny black clutch.

Hello sunshine: Laverne added a bright touch to her look with a cheerful yellow Kenzo handbag

Hello sunshine: Laverne added a bright touch to her look with a cheerful yellow Kenzo handbag

Working it: The Orange Is The New Black star couldn't help but turn heads as she strode into the Museum of Modern Art where the screening was held

Working it: The Orange Is The New Black star couldn't help but turn heads as she strode into the Museum of Modern Art where the screening was held

Carry a Kenzo Kalifornia tote bag like Laverne

Laverne Cox has come a long way from rocking prison jumpsuits on Orange Is The New Black. The star of the hit Netflix show stepped out for the premiere of Irrational Man in an Opening Ceremony mini dress, Kenzo bag, and Christian Louboutin lace up pumps.

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Classy: Akerman, 35, was effortlessly elegant as she stepped out of a limousine 

Classy: Akerman, 35, was effortlessly elegant as she stepped out of a limousine 

Standing out: The actress' outfit was a perfect foil for the boldy colorful backdrop in the MOMA lobby

Standing out: The actress' outfit was a perfect foil for the boldy colorful backdrop in the MOMA lobby

Irrational Man stars Joaquin Phoenix, Emma Stone and Parker Posey and Posey was on hand Wednesday night to join Allen and his wife Soon-Yi at the event.

The 46-year-old actress, who's starred in The Good Wife and The Big C, wore a funky gold lame dress with a matching broad hairband.

She carried an embellished purse and wore a matching bracelet on her left arm.

Parker poses: Actress Parker Posey, who stars in Irrational Man alongside Joaquin Phoenix and Emma Stone, made a statement with her gold lame ensemble
Parker poses: Actress Parker Posey, who stars in Irrational Man alongside Joaquin Phoenix and Emma Stone, made a statement with her gold lame ensemble

Parker poses: Actress Parker Posey, who stars in Irrational Man alongside Joaquin Phoenix and Emma Stone, made a statement with her gold lame ensemble 

Helping hand: Cox came to Posey's aid and rescued her from a near hair fashion disaster

Helping hand: Cox came to Posey's aid and rescued her from a near hair fashion disaster

Solemn: Director Woody Allen and wife Soon-Yi failed to raise a smile as they posed for photographs at the screening

Solemn: Director Woody Allen and wife Soon-Yi failed to raise a smile as they posed for photographs at the screening

Meanwhile, the film's director Woody Allen, 79, kept things casual in a blue checked shirt, brown pants and brogues.

Allen's wife Soon-Yi, 44, chose a pale pastel sleeveless top with a drawstring at the waist and a knee-length skirt with some gladiator sandals.

TV personalities Al Roker and Deborah Roberts also came out to see the movie.

The NBC weatherman wore white pants with a matching blazer over a multicolored checked shirt while his ABC journalist wife looked great in a blue sleeveless jumpsuit with a plunging neckline and wearing a large silver flower medallion round her neck.

TV titans: Al Roker and Deborah Roberts were all smiles

TV titans: Al Roker and Deborah Roberts were all smiles

Ready to watch: Martha Stewart kept a tight hold of her movie tickets

Ready to watch: Martha Stewart kept a tight hold of her movie tickets

Dotty: Dana Delany chose a red and white polka dot dress and showed of her matching pedicure in some embellished sandals

Dotty: Dana Delany chose a red and white polka dot dress and showed of her matching pedicure in some embellished sandals

Colorful: AnnaSophia Robb rocked a floral mini-dress and a boxy Mark Cross bag, while Mischa Barton wore a dark blue mini-dress with a flounce skirt that had a fruit and berry motif
Colorful: AnnaSophia Robb rocked a floral mini-dress and a boxy Mark Cross bag, while Mischa Barton wore a dark blue mini-dress with a flounce skirt that had a fruit and berry motif

Colorful: AnnaSophia Robb rocked a floral mini-dress and a boxy Mark Cross bag, while Mischa Barton wore a dark blue mini-dress with a flounce skirt that had a fruit and berry motif

Also on the guest list were actresses Dana Delany, 59, Mischa Barton, 29, and AnnaSophia Robb, 21, as well as comedian and actress Caroline Rhea, 51. 

Lifestyle guru Martha Stewart, 73, put in an appearance, too, as did fashion designer Cynthia Rowley, 56, and celebrity fashion stylist June Ambrose,

Irrational Man opens in select theatres in the U.S. on Friday.

Mixing: Cox also hung out with former Sabrina The Teenage Witch star Caroline Rhea, who wore patterned leggings with ankle boots and a turquoise embroidered top

Mixing: Cox also hung out with former Sabrina The Teenage Witch star Caroline Rhea, who wore patterned leggings with ankle boots and a turquoise embroidered top

After party: Cox and Barton both attended the celebrity bash that followed the movie screening

After party: Cox and Barton both attended the celebrity bash that followed the movie screening

Signature looks: Fashion designer Cynthia Rowley, left, chose a white mini dress cinched at the waist while celebrity stylist June Ambrose, right, opted for a green pleated skirt with frills and a black embellished top
Signature looks: Fashion designer Cynthia Rowley, left, chose a white mini dress cinched at the waist while celebrity stylist June Ambrose, right, opted for a green pleated skirt with frills and a black embellished top

Signature looks: Fashion designer Cynthia Rowley, left, chose a white mini dress cinched at the waist while celebrity stylist June Ambrose, right, opted for a green pleated skirt with frills and a black embellished top

Different styles: Ambrose, Posey and Cox showed off their unique fashion choices as they posed together at the after-party

Different styles: Ambrose, Posey and Cox showed off their unique fashion choices as they posed together at the after-party

Cast call: Woody Allen posed for a group shot with some of the cast of irrational Man. From l-r, Tom Bernard, Parker Posey, Allen, Jamie Blackley, Sophie Von Haselberg and Michael Barker

Cast call: Woody Allen posed for a group shot with some of the cast of irrational Man. From l-r, Tom Bernard, Parker Posey, Allen, Jamie Blackley, Sophie Von Haselberg and Michael Barker

 

 

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