Abs-olutely fabulous! Michelle Rodriguez shows off her taut tum in black crop top and matching trousers at charity gala

On the screen she is known to kick some serious butt and it appears the same can be said for when she hits gym.

Michelle Rodriguez showed why it is important to do your abdominal crunches as she stepped out in New York on Tuesday night.

The 37-year-old's stomach stole the spotlight away from her as she donned a two-piece ensemble to attend the star-studded inaugural Unitas Gala Against Sex Trafficking.

Stomach showcase: Michelle Rodriguez showed why it is important to do your abdominal crunches as she stepped out in New York on Tuesday night

Stomach showcase: Michelle Rodriguez showed why it is important to do your abdominal crunches as she stepped out in New York on Tuesday night

The Fast & The Furious actress has been a fixture at a number of New York Fashion Week shows and seems she has picked up a thing or two about what to wear.

While not always the best dressed on a red carpet, Michelle brought her A game for the event wearing a chic but statement look by Gabriela Cadena.

The ensemble featured a pair of glossy wide leg high waisted black pants with a black cropped top.

The top - which featured a V neck and cut outs on the wide straps - allowed for the action star to show off her impossible toned abs. 

Cream of the crop: Michelle brought her A game for the event wearing a chic but statement look by Gabriela Cadena that featured a pair of glossy wide leg high waisted black pants with a black cropped top

Cream of the crop: Michelle brought her A game for the event wearing a chic but statement look by Gabriela Cadena that featured a pair of glossy wide leg high waisted black pants with a black cropped top

Important cause: The star (pictured with businessman Mo Stojnovic) attended the inaugural Unitas Gala Against Sex Trafficking which helps the organisation provide humanitarian aid to those exposed to and effected by human trafficking

Important cause: The star (pictured with businessman Mo Stojnovic) attended the inaugural Unitas Gala Against Sex Trafficking which helps the organisation provide humanitarian aid to those exposed to and effected by human trafficking

Obviously feeling good in her look, the actress beamed as photographs snapped away on the red carpet and inside the gala.

No doubt some of her smile can be partially attributed to the fact she had the chance to draw attention to a very important issue.

The gala - which was also attended by Ashley Greene, Alessandra Ambrosio and Courtney Love - is to help the Unitas organisation provide humanitarian aid to those exposed to and effected by human trafficking. 

Happy day: Even before the event, Michelle was looking in a particularly good mood as she and a pal went for a walk around Manhattan

Happy day: Even before the event, Michelle was looking in a particularly good mood as she and a pal went for a walk around Manhattan

Relaxed look: During the day the star was much more covered up, heading out in a pair of loose fit black pants with a simple black tank under a long sleeve shirt which she left open
Relaxed look: During the day the star was much more covered up, heading out in a pair of loose fit black pants with a simple black tank under a long sleeve shirt which she left open

Relaxed look: During the day the star was much more covered up, heading out in a pair of loose fit black pants with a simple black tank under a long sleeve shirt which she left open

Even before the event, Michelle was looking in a particularly good mood as she and a pal went for a walk around Manhattan.

During the day the star was much more covered up, heading out in a pair of loose fit black pants with a simple black tank under a long sleeve shirt which she left open.

The actress kept her cool by wearing a pair of flip flops albeit rather expensive flip flops by Versace.

Keeping it simple: Michelle left her hair out and threw on a pair of round lens sunglasses to finish off her look

Keeping it simple: Michelle left her hair out and threw on a pair of round lens sunglasses to finish off her look

Fancy footwear: The actress kept her cool by wearing a pair of Versace flip flops

Fancy footwear: The actress kept her cool by wearing a pair of Versace flip flops

Michelle left her hair out and threw on a pair of round lens sunglasses to finish off her relaxed look.

The star and her friend certainly made the most out of their stroll laughing and chatting away as they walked along.

The casual hang out time was no doubt a cherished time out for the star who has been very busy with New York Fashion Week.

Michelle has been spotted at a number of shows including Jeremy Scott's and Gabriela Cadena's presentations.

Catching up: The star and her friend certainly made the most out of their stroll laughing and chatting away as they walked along

Catching up: The star and her friend certainly made the most out of their stroll laughing and chatting away as they walked along

 

 

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