Bethenny Frankel bares some skin in off-the-shoulder black dress... as she joins New York's 'most powerful' at celebrity gala

The 'most powerful' people in New York media were honored by The Hollywood Reporter at a special gala in the Big Apple on Wednesday.

And while she wasn't included on the list of 35, reality star Bethenny Frankel certainly turned heads as she arrived in an off-the-shoulder black frock that showed off her cleavage.

The Real Housewives Of New York castmember and businesswoman showcased her slim frame in the knee-length number that she paired with pointed toe pumps and a sleek bob.

Skinnygirl: Bethenny Frankel showed off her slim physique in a strapless black number that showcased her cleavage as she arrived at a gala held in New York City on Wednesday night

Skinnygirl: Bethenny Frankel showed off her slim physique in a strapless black number that showcased her cleavage as she arrived at a gala held in New York City on Wednesday night

Frankel, 45, accessorized with a red clutch and a matching shade of red lipstick as well as a statement diamond bracelet. 

The annual event, now in its fifth year, was a who's who of New York-based media personalities, and celebrities who came out to help honor them.

In addition to Frankel, the guest list included actress Brooke Shields, Oscar winner Julianne Moore and her director husband Bart Freundlich, as well as models Lindsay Ellingson and Jessica Hart.

Reality star: The Real Housewives Of New York castmember and businesswoman wore her hair in a sleek bob and her shade of lip color matched the color of her clutch
Reality star: The Real Housewives Of New York castmember and businesswoman wore her hair in a sleek bob and her shade of lip color matched the color of her clutch

Reality star: The Real Housewives Of New York castmember and businesswoman wore her hair in a sleek bob and her shade of lip color matched the color of her clutch

Stunner: Actress Ashley Greene pushed the boat out in scarlet, revealing her ample bosom in a low-cut bright red dress and with her hair styled in soft voluminous curls

Stunner: Actress Ashley Greene pushed the boat out in scarlet, revealing her ample bosom in a low-cut bright red dress and with her hair styled in soft voluminous curls

Date night: Oscar winner Julianne Moore and her husband, director Bart Freundlich, were among the famous names who came out to help honor the 'most powerful' media people in New York

Date night: Oscar winner Julianne Moore and her husband, director Bart Freundlich, were among the famous names who came out to help honor the 'most powerful' media people in New York

Matching colors: Brooke Shields blended into the backdrop in her black pantsuit and bright yellow blouse

Matching colors: Brooke Shields blended into the backdrop in her black pantsuit and bright yellow blouse

Wow factor: Blonde model Lindsay Ellingson was effortlessly chic in a strapless dark blue jumpsuit
Wow factor: Blonde model Lindsay Ellingson was effortlessly chic in a strapless dark blue jumpsuit

Wow factor: Blonde model Lindsay Ellingson was effortlessly chic in a strapless dark blue jumpsuit

Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly made the '35 most powerful' list put together by the trade publication and she showed up looking fabulous in a sleeveless keyhole blue dress.

The pretty blonde, 45, wore her short hair sleeked back from her face and kept her make-up light and fresh.

She completed her look with a pair of statement black heels with cuffs at the ankle and pointed toes. 

She's got influence: Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly made the list of The Hollywood Reporter's 35 'most powerful' and celebrated by wearing a fabulous blue keyhole dress and standout black heels

She's got influence: Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly made the list of The Hollywood Reporter's 35 'most powerful' and celebrated by wearing a fabulous blue keyhole dress and standout black heels

In the news: Kelly posed for photos with fellow honoree, NBC's Today co-host Savannah Guthrie who wore black

In the news: Kelly posed for photos with fellow honoree, NBC's Today co-host Savannah Guthrie who wore black

NBC Today co-host Savannah Guthrie was also an honoree and looked stylish in a long-sleeved black frock with detailing at the waist and along the sleeves.

Lara Spencer, 46, from ABC's Good Morning America opted for a quirky ensemble pairing a black leather jacket and black turtle neck with cropped black pants.

She then added a Chanel designer belt and fringed beige sandal heels, leaving her shoulder-length blonde hair styled around a pair of stunning oval-shaped earrings.

She's got the power: GMA's Lara Spencer stood out in a black leather jacket and cropped pants with fringed beige heels and a Chanel designer belt

She's got the power: GMA's Lara Spencer stood out in a black leather jacket and cropped pants with fringed beige heels and a Chanel designer belt

Icons: Charlie Rose gave veteran Barbara Walters a warm greeting at the event hosted by The Hollywood Reporter

Icons: Charlie Rose gave veteran Barbara Walters a warm greeting at the event hosted by The Hollywood Reporter

Catching up: Shields and Walters  sat and chatted and swapped tales

Catching up: Shields and Walters sat and chatted and swapped tales

A little dotty: Arianna Huffington chose a red and white polka dot frock and beige heels for her night out

A little dotty: Arianna Huffington chose a red and white polka dot frock and beige heels for her night out

Huffington Post co-founder Arianna Huffington stood out in shiny red polka dots on a short-sleeved frock with brown pumps.

Girls star Lena Dunham showcased her inimitable style in a lime green fluffy coat over a red-and-whte flower patterned chiffon nude dress.

The actress and writer added a pair of snakeskin boots to complete her look.

Stood out from the crowd: Girls star Lena Dunham paired a long fluffy lime green coat with snakeskin boots and a floaty dress dotted with red and white flower motifs

Stood out from the crowd: Girls star Lena Dunham paired a long fluffy lime green coat with snakeskin boots and a floaty dress dotted with red and white flower motifs

Bundle up in Lena's Shrimps faux fur coat

Models, actresses and media moguls alike were honored by The Hollywood Reporter during a special gala in NYC. One face in the crowd that stood out was Lena Dunham. The Girls star kept it covered in a floral print maxi dress by Simone Rocha and a pair of snakeskin boots. She topped it all off with a Shrimps fur coat.

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Brought the blue steel: Model Andreja Pejic, left, looked like she was due on the catwalk in a black leather dress with lace panels, while model Crystal Renn, right, wore a black baggy black suit with matching shawl

Stylish: Model Selita Banks showed her class with a simple white frock and fluffy animal print jacket and nude pumps

Stylish: Model Selita Banks showed her class with a simple white frock and fluffy animal print jacket and nude pumps

Among the Broadway stars who showed up for the evening event at the Four Seasons in Manhattan was Laura Michelle Kelly.

The English beauty was gorgeous in a halter-neck gown with a plunging neckline.

Musical actress Miriam Shor opted for a monochrome look, wearing a black pencil skirt with a white short-sleeved blouse with Peter Pan collar.

She completed the ensemble with black ankle boots.

Dreamy: Broadway star Laura Michelle Kelly looked fabulous in a halter-neck full-length gown with a plunging neckline
Dreamy: Broadway star Laura Michelle Kelly looked fabulous in a halter-neck full-length gown with a plunging neckline

Dreamy: Broadway star Laura Michelle Kelly looked fabulous in a halter-neck full-length gown with a plunging neckline

All business: Actress Miriam Shor made a monochrome statement, in a white short-sleeved blouse and below-the-knee black pencil skirt with back ankle boots

All business: Actress Miriam Shor made a monochrome statement, in a white short-sleeved blouse and below-the-knee black pencil skirt with back ankle boots

Actress Carol Alt arrived on the red carpet carrying a brown briefcase-style bag that was almost the same color as her hair.

She wore a brown strapless frock and had on a large choker featuring orange globes and a large butterfly. 

Martha Stewart was also on the guest list and  the home goods and recipe maven wore a silk wraparound black jacket tied at the waist and matching pants and shoes.

Living large: Martha Stewart showed up to help honor the currently powerful media figures in New York society in an all-black silky ensemble and chunky shoes

Living large: Martha Stewart showed up to help honor the currently powerful media figures in New York society in an all-black silky ensemble and chunky shoes

Brown beauty: Carol Alt brought along a shiny briefcase-type purse and posed on the red carpet in a brown strapless gown and statement choker with large butterfly medallion

Brown beauty: Carol Alt brought along a shiny briefcase-type purse and posed on the red carpet in a brown strapless gown and statement choker with large butterfly medallion

Bold ensemble: Karen Duffy paired polka dots with bright red buckled heels and a peacock feather corsage

Bold ensemble: Karen Duffy paired polka dots with bright red buckled heels and a peacock feather corsage

Style queens: Model Jessica Hart, left, was colorful in patterned stripes and tassled heels, while model Lais Ribeiro was sleek in figure-hugging black
Style queens: Model Jessica Hart, left, was colorful in patterned stripes and tassled heels, while model Lais Ribeiro was sleek in figure-hugging black

Style queens: Model Jessica Hart, left, was colorful in patterned stripes and tassled heels, while model Lais Ribeiro was sleek in figure-hugging black

The Hollywood Reporter publishes this annual list in order, the publicatin says, to salute 'the anchors, executives and iconoclasts who interpret the popular angst and anger.'

The magazine praises its honorees 'unique perspective on what matters in media, what defines a New Yorker and what really makes America great.'

Top women: Hoda Kotb, Alt, Kelly and Guthrie had wide smiles as they posed together inside the event

Top women: Hoda Kotb, Alt, Kelly and Guthrie had wide smiles as they posed together inside the event

Dapper: Bill O'Reilly from Fox News, left, and Hollywood actor Jon Favreau, right, brought some testosterone to the star-studded gala
Dapper: Bill O'Reilly from Fox News, left, and Hollywood actor Jon Favreau, right, brought some testosterone to the star-studded gala

Dapper: Bill O'Reilly from Fox News, left, and Hollywood actor Jon Favreau, right, brought some testosterone to the star-studded gala

Glamorous couple: TV's Dr. Mehmet Oz and wife Lisa also joined in the fun

Glamorous couple: TV's Dr. Mehmet Oz and wife Lisa also joined in the fun

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