From Mockingjay to Joy: Jennifer Lawrence plumps for a super-plunging neckline as she returns to London for film photocall

The last time she was in London, she was tearing up the red carpet on world premiere night for The Hunger Games conclusion, Mockingjay.

But Jennifer Lawrence was back to promote new film Joy on Thursday night and cutting a more understated figure, far removed from her extravagant red carpet dresses.

Still baring plenty of cleavage, the elegant actress, 25, wore a blazer dress with a super-plunging neckline to the photocall of the latest big screen offering. 

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She's back: Jennifer Lawrence arrived back in London on Thursday night for the film photocall of Joy

She's back: Jennifer Lawrence arrived back in London on Thursday night for the film photocall of Joy

Her dress, which framed her neckline with satin lapels, was sleeveless with an uneven hemline to leave her legs on show.

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They are also tasked with creating one-of-a-kind pieces for celebrities and Jennifer Lawrence wore one of them for the Joy premiere in London tonight. We love this unassuming, two-piece LBD: low-cut, snug in the double-breasted waist which then explodes into a lollapalooza of asymmetrical pleats and folds in a high/low silhouette.

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A mullet hem draped to her lower calf as she complemented the ensemble with a pair of studded, pointed heels.

Jennifer slipped a simple black clutch bag under one arm as she created a more impressive silhouette with another hand on her hip.

Red carpet ready: She looked ravishing in a black dress
Vivacious: The blonde's bubbly personality shone through

Back in London: The last time Jennifer was in London, she was at the Hunger Games: Mockingjay premiere

Giggles: She was giggling as she hit the red carpet in her finery

Giggles: She was giggling as she hit the red carpet in her finery

Work pals: Jennifer accompanied director David O. Russell to the event

Work pals: Jennifer accompanied director David O. Russell to the event

Sexy edge: Jennifer's neckline plunged low to reveal an eyeful of cleavage

Sexy edge: Jennifer's neckline plunged low to reveal an eyeful of cleavage

Though she was wearing classic black, Jennifer's vivacious personality shone through as she accompanied director David O. Russell to the event, alongside actress Gillian Anderson.

In the film, animated actress Jennifer takes on a more comedic role than Hunger Games' Katniss Everdeen and X Men's Mystique as she plays titular character Joy Mangano.

Following a family across four generations, Joy takes on the responsibility of becoming founder and matriarch of a powerful business dynasty. 

The film premiered in New York on Monday and has already earned her a nomination for the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy or Musical. 

Classic: Just a simple clutch bag completed the look
Star of the show: Jennifer plays titular character Joy

Polished: She wore her hair in a short platinum crop with tousled ends

Nominated: Jennifer has already been nominated for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy or Musical at the Golden Globes for her role

Nominated: Jennifer has already been nominated for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy or Musical at the Golden Globes for her role

Gorgeous: She rested a hand on on one hip, posing up a storm

Gorgeous: She rested a hand on on one hip, posing up a storm

Open neckline: She was confident with her open neckline, which was framed by satin lapels

Open neckline: She was confident with her open neckline, which was framed by satin lapels

The movie has also been nominated for a Best Picture - Musical or Comedy Golden Globe, and luckily Jennifer, unlike many actors, had planned to sit through it in the screening. 

'I think it's important to watch my performances,' Jennifer recently told Business Insider. 'It's kind of like an athlete watching, because I can see if I repeat something, or I didn't believe that moment, why?' 

'I think it's important to dissect yourself, but that's really hard to do because once you're watching it, it's done, and it's set in stone, and it survives forever. So when you watch something and you hate it, it's hard to sleep that night.

Guest list: Gillian Anderson was hitting the red carpet in all black as well

Guest list: Gillian Anderson was hitting the red carpet in all black as well

Youthful: Gillian pouted, showing off her youthful features
Photo ready: She cut the perfect angles with her chiseled features

Working it: The X Files actress wore a hand in one pocket as she arrived in her coat

Nothing to see here: The director stood in front of his star, pretending to cover her up

Nothing to see here: The director stood in front of his star, pretending to cover her up

Only the biggest star on the planet: He wore his trainers on the red carpet as he joked with Jennifer

Only the biggest star on the planet: He wore his trainers on the red carpet as he joked with Jennifer

Double act: The pair have obviously forged a strong bond after working together

Double act: The pair have obviously forged a strong bond after working together

Comedy duo: They smiled at each other as they joked around on the stage

Comedy duo: They smiled at each other as they joked around on the stage

Presenting: The star of the show was there to unveil the new comedy for London audiences

Presenting: The star of the show was there to unveil the new comedy for London audiences

Special guest: No doubt local audiences were thrilled to see the moviestar on stage

Special guest: No doubt local audiences were thrilled to see the moviestar on stage

Leaving alone: She exited the venue with her team around her but largely by herself
Oh Beehive: Jennifer's hair was perfectly coiffed into a high 'do

Heading home: Jennifer called it a night at a sensible time and made strides to exit

Covered up: To the outfit, she added a long black overcoat for warmth

Covered up: To the outfit, she added a long black overcoat for warmth

 

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