Lady in red Hilary Duff wows in a scarlet pencil dress as she puts on a brave face to promote her TV show after beloved dog's death
Ever the professional, this star made sure the show went on even though her heart 'is shattered in a million pieces'.
Hilary Duff was left devastated on Tuesday after her much-loved dog Beau suddenly passed away.
However with the premier of the second season of show Younger airing Wednesday night, the heartbroken star had no choice but to solider on.
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Dressed to impress: Hilary Duff showcased her toned curves in a striking scarlet pencil dress as she promoted her TV series Younger in New York City on Wednesday
Lady in red: The actress, 28, put on a brave face as she arrived at the city's Trump Soho hotel after revealing her heart 'is shattered in a million pieces' following the sad death of her beloved dog, Beau
Knock 'em dead in red like Hilary in Alexander Wang
Hilary Duff was looking hot-to-trot as she headed out for another date in the press diary before the second season of Younger aired this week.
The 28 year old looked fabulous is a red body-skimming dress. She has been working out a lot of late and it has certainly paid off for the star, whose toned body was shown off to perfection in this bodycon midi number. The piece is by Alexander Wang, most notable for its zip detailing and split leg finish.
The dress has proved a popular one and is sadly sold out in the sexy scarlet hue, but click right to get it in black at Farfetch. Despite loving it in this bold color, black is a practical pick, slimming too and perfect for almost any occasion.
If you're crushing on the color of Hilary's dress though, check out a round up of zip up and thigh split dresses below, all sure to nail Hilary's style.
The 28-year-old did not want to let her fans or castmates down, so made sure to front an AOL panel in New York on Wednesday.
Despite the finding out the devastating news while embarking on the press tour the previous day, the star smiled away and answered fans questions.
Announcing her loss on Instagram on Tuesday, Hilary wrote: 'It's really true that we never know what the day will bring us. I am shattered in a million pieces today because my baby Frenchie Beau has gone to doggy heaven this afternoon.
Brave face: The 28-year-old did not want to let her fans or castmates down, so made sure to front an AOL panel discussing the show
Giving it her all: The 28-year-old star smiled away and answered fans questions
'I am shattered in a million pieces': The French Bulldog (pictured last month) was called Beau and is believed to have died suddenly as he was not very old
'I can't fathom never holding his heavy little head in my hands with his two big eyes looking at me again.
'Remember every day to be grateful for what we have that makes our hearts happy and full. My naughty boy I will miss you so. Heart. Broken.'
For those who did not see her sad tribute on social media to the young French Bulldog, it would have seemed like nothing was wrong on Wednesday.
Hillary certainly looked amazing as she walked into the building with her Younger castmates.
Kept it hidden: For those who did not see her sad tribute on social media to the young French Bulldog, it would have seemed like nothing was wrong on Wednesday as Hilary looked fantastic
Red hot: The mother of one wore a striking red dress that featured a sexy thigh high split which connected with a silver zipper that continued up the gown
Stunning in scarlet: Hilary looked incredible as she put on a leggy display while chatting Younger at the AOL Build Speaker Series
Red hot: The actress was preened to perfection with stylish hair and make-up as she sat on the panel
The TV Land star was impossibly stylish in a sexy and striking red dress.
While high necked and with an over-the-knee hemline, there was nothing conservative about this frock, thanks to a sexy thigh high split which connected with a silver zipper that continued up the gown.
An additional zip was situated on her stomach, but she wisely decided to keep it zipped up.
Chic coverup: As New York is hardly balmy at this time of the year, the actress needed to add a coat but not wanting to take away from the look, the star popped on a white trench
Perfectly polished: Keeping with her glamorous theme, the star wore sexy smokey eye makeup, with defined brows and cheekbones plus lashings of vampy red lipstick
As New York is hardly balmy at this time of the year, the actress needed to add a coat but not wanting to take away from the look, the star popped on a white trench.
Wearing the coat draped across her shoulders while wearing the red dress, she looked impossibly glamorous.
Keeping with her glamorous theme, the star wore sexy smokey eye makeup, with defined brows and cheekbones plus lashings of vampy red lipstick.
Riding the wave: Hilary's hair was styled in messy soft waves which just touched her shoulders
Leading lady: Younger follows 40-year-old Liza, played by Sutton Foster (pictured), a suddenly single mother who can only get a job after pretending to be younger
Hilary's hair was styled in messy soft waves which just touched her shoulders.
Posing up with her co-stars, Hilary's colour choice ensured she certainly stood out.
While all eyes may have been on her, Hilary is actually not the main star of the show put rather plays supporting character Kelsey Peters, a driven young book editor.
Say cheese: The cast (L-R) Peter Hermann, Molly Bernard, Sutton, Nico Tortorella, Miriam Shor, Hilary and newcomer Dan Amboyer all posed up together
The show, which has already been picked up for a 12-episode third season, actually follows 40-year-old Liza, played by Sutton Foster, a suddenly single mother who can only get a job after pretending to be younger.
The show also stars Nico Tortorella, Miriam Shor, Debi Mazar, Peter Hermann and Molly Bernard.
Joining them this season - and at the panel - was Dan Amboyer who, while a relative newcomer placed Prince William in the 2011 television movie, William & Catherine: A Royal Romance.
Younger premieres on TV Land at 10pm.
They are back: Younger's second season airs on TV Land Tuesday at 10pmj and has already been renewed for a third season
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