Drew Barrymore strikes an elegant pose in monochrome dress as she attends the DreamBall in NYC

By Dailymail.com Reporter

Published: 22:07 EST, 24 September 2015 | Updated: 10:11 EST, 25 September 2015

She's been one of America's sweethearts for over two decades.

And on Thursday Drew Barrymore kept up with appearances as she made an elegant appearance at the DreamBall in New York City.

The 40-year-old wore a monochrome knee-length dress to the event as she joined Lesley Jane Seymour. 

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Looking great! Drew Barrymore kept up with appearances as she made an elegant appearance at the DreamBall in New York City on Thursday, pictured with Lesley Jane Seymour

Looking great! Drew Barrymore kept up with appearances as she made an elegant appearance at the DreamBall in New York City on Thursday, pictured with Lesley Jane Seymour

The actress, who has taken somewhat of a career break after giving birth to her second daughter in April last year, showed off her slender figure in the frock.

Drew has thrown herself into the promotional trail of her new film - Miss You Already - along with Toni Collette.

The pair star in the weepy comedy drama - which is set in London - as best friends Jess (Drew) and Milly (Toni) and which tells the story of the inseparable best friends. 

Monochrome magic: The actress, who has taken somewhat of a career break after giving birth to her second daughter in April last year, showed off her slender figure in the frock

Monochrome magic: The actress, who has taken somewhat of a career break after giving birth to her second daughter in April last year, showed off her slender figure in the frock

On the trail: Drew has thrown herself into the promotional trail of her new film - Miss You Already - along with Toni Collette

On the trail: Drew has thrown herself into the promotional trail of her new film - Miss You Already - along with Toni Collette

They navigate everything life throws at them together but their friendship is put to the ultimate test when Milly discovers she has breast cancer. 

Talking to Lorraine in London last week, the Australian actress admitted the cast and filmmakers were desperate 'not to misrepresent the experience of having cancer', which meant she was forced to shave her head five times.

Asked why she chose to take up the role, Drew said it wasn't the most convenient timing for her as she'd just had a baby but the fact it involved working so closely with her good friend Toni persuaded her to accept the offer.

Also in attendance: Actresses Ali Wentworth (L) and Paulina Porizkova wowed in gorgeous frocks

Also in attendance: Actresses Ali Wentworth (L) and Paulina Porizkova wowed in gorgeous frocks

She told her live on air: 'I came here to London to be with you. I love you and believe in you and I wanted you to know that I literally have your back with this.'

Despite the emotional plot, Toni maintained the film's underlying message is a positive one.

'It's not a Debbie Downer, it's a celebration of life,' she said.

On working with Toni, Drew added: 'We really are just having the best time.'

 

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