She wore blue velvet! Anna Friel steps out in billowing blue dress as she parties at the Chiltern Firehouse

She always keeps us guessing with her stylish fashion moves, and Anna Friel didn't let the side down as she stepped out in a sapphire maxi for a night out.

The 39-year-old Hollywood actress is set to hit TV screens in upcoming ITV crime programme, Marcell - but all the drama Anna needed was in her dress on Saturday night.

The former Brookside actress headed to London's Chiltern Firehouse in her groovy get-up which she paired with velvet sandals.

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Blue velvet: Anna Friel, 39, stepped out in billowing deep blue dress as she left the Chiltern Firehouse in London on Saturday

Blue velvet: Anna Friel, 39, stepped out in billowing deep blue dress as she left the Chiltern Firehouse in London on Saturday

Svelte Anna looked picture perfect in her majestic number, which ensured she stood out from the crowd.

The mother-of-one looked fashion forward in the slinky dress during her night on the town.

Anna, who has daughter Gracie with her ex-boyfriend actor David Thewlis, kept her feet cosy in a pair of velvet slippers, teamed with a nude pedicure.

All smiles: Anna wore her hair swept up in a chic updo for the occasion

All smiles: Anna wore her hair swept up in a chic updo for the occasion

Anna wore her glossy brunette locks swept up in a chic updo for the occasion.

She looked stunning with just a slick of red lipstick and a touch of blush on her cheeks as she let her natural beauty shine through.

She accessorized her look with a teal blue leather bag with gold chains which off-set her gold statement bracelet perfectly. 

The mother-of-one looked fashion forward in the slinky number as she enjoyed an evening in central London
Anna, who has daughter Gracie with her ex-boyfriend actor David Thewlis, kept her feet cosy in a pair of velvet slippers as she stepped put with a nude pedicure

Slinky: She looked stunning with just a slick of red lipstick and a touch of blush on her cheeks as she let her natural beauty shine through

Meanwhile, Anna has admitted that as a fresh-faced 17-year-old, she knocked back music mogul Simon Cowell.

The 39-year-old actress chatted with Kate Garraway and Ben Shepherd on the Good Morning Britain sofa on Friday, looking striking in a classic 1970s style outfit.

During her interview, she admitted that after leaving long-running soap Brookside, Cowell approached her - offering the young starlet a singing contract.

'I just didn't think it was a natural step for me' she explained. 'I don't know what would have happened, but I was flattered to have been asked.'

'He looks after an incredibly high level of talent now – I don't know how I would have looked in comparison.' 

Pop dreams? Anna revealed was approached by Simon Cowell for a record deal as a fresh-faced 17-year-old

Pop dreams? Anna revealed was approached by Simon Cowell for a record deal as a fresh-faced 17-year-old

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