Mary-Louise Parker shows off her svelte figure in tight LBD at LGBT benefit dinner in NYC

It was a star studded evening at Cipriani restaurant in New York City for the annual dinner benefiting LGBT group The Center.

But it seemed like all eyes were on Mary-Louise Parker as she hit the red carpet on Thursday evening.

The 51-year-old Hollywood vet flaunted her trim limbs in a classic little black dress.

Focal point: It seemed like all eyes were on Mary-Louise Parker as she hit the red carpet on Thursday evening

Focal point: It seemed like all eyes were on Mary-Louise Parker as she hit the red carpet on Thursday evening

While it did feature long sleeves and a conservative neckline, the garment's thigh-skimming hemline added some sex appeal.

Black pointed-toe stilettos echoed the dress's chic vibe, while a pair of diamond stud earrings provided just a hint of bling.

The Weeds star wore her brunette locks parted, and let the tresses fall straight down past her shoulders.

Her visage appeared wonderfully youthful, with only minimal eye make-up, pale rose lipstick and a bit of blush visible.

Mixing it up: While it did feature long sleeves and a conservative neckline, the garment's thigh-skimming hemline added some sex appeal

Better with friends: Before long, the West Wing star was joined on the red carpet by Sex in the City actress Cynthia Nixon, 50 (right)

Better with friends: Before long, the West Wing star was joined on the red carpet by Sex in the City actress Cynthia Nixon, 50 (right)

Before long, the West Wing star was joined on the red carpet by Sex in the City actress Cynthia Nixon, 50.

She donned an elegant, sleeveless green and white number, with a geometric pattern on the bodice, and paired it with some olive green suede pumps.

An interesting little clutch featuring multiple blue hues provided a dash of color, as did a slick of peach lipstick.

A favorite color? She donned an elegant, sleeveless green and white number, with a geometric pattern on the bodice, and paired it with some olive green suede pumps

A favorite color? She donned an elegant, sleeveless green and white number, with a geometric pattern on the bodice, and paired it with some olive green suede pumps

Whoopi Goldberg, 60, didn't shy away from making a statement in an all black dress and a pair of patent leather square-toe wingtips.

Outfits seemingly only got more radical as the night went on, with R.E.M rocker Michael Stipe, 56, posing in a politically charged 'Bernie for President' t-shirt under his black blazer.

He was accompanied on the carpet by the curator at large for the Metropolitan Museum of Art Klaus Biesenback, who showed up in a very large double-breasted blue coat over a satiny blue tie and shirt combo.

Comedienne in the house: Whoopi Goldberg, 60, didn't shy away from making a statement in an all black dress and a pair of patent leather square-toe wingtips

Comedienne in the house: Whoopi Goldberg, 60, didn't shy away from making a statement in an all black dress and a pair of patent leather square-toe wingtips

So, who do you support? Outfits seemingly only got more radical as the night went on, with R.E.M rocker Michael Stipe, 56, posing in a politically charged 'Bernie for President' t-shirt under his black blazer

So, who do you support? Outfits seemingly only got more radical as the night went on, with R.E.M rocker Michael Stipe, 56, posing in a politically charged 'Bernie for President' t-shirt under his black blazer

All style: Fashion Maven Stacy London made an appearance on the carpet with Whoopi

All style: Fashion Maven Stacy London made an appearance on the carpet with Whoopi

 

 

 

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