Fifty Shades of purple! Actress Bella Heathcote shows her darker side in grungy lilac dress as she attends amFAR's Cinema Against AIDS Gala
She will star in the second instalment of the Fifty Shades Of Grey trilogy, Fifty Shades Darker.
And Bella Heathcote appeared to be embodying the title of her latest film at amFAR's 23rd Cinema Against AIDS Gala at the Hotel de Cap-Eden-Roc near Cannes in Cap d'Antibes on Thursday evening.
Although showing her darker side in the grungy gown, the 28-year-old actress added her own colourful twist to the storyline, with the frock featuring a striking purple ombre gradient.
Fifty Shades of purple! Bella Heathcote wore an edgy Armani gown to amFAR's 23rd Cinema Against AIDS Gala at the Hotel de Cap-Eden-Roc near Cannes in Cap d'Antibes on Thursday evening
The dip-dyed Armani gown swept the floor and boasted a strapless sequinned bodice in a dark hue which was sprinkled down to the hem in large, sporadic strips.
The dress billowed out into a floaty skirt, and featured layers of tulle, adding a princess-vibe to proceedings.
Bella's flawless alabaster complexion was highlighted against the garment's striking colour.
Showing her darker side! The 28-year-old actress added her own colourful twist to the grungy look, with the frock featuring a striking purple ombre gradient
The actress accessorised the elegant ensemble with a pair of glistening diamond drop earrings from Bulgari and carried with her a small black Jimmy Choo box clutch.
The former Neighbours capped her red-carpet display off with a pair of Giuseppe Zanotti heels and wore her newly darkened locks slicked back off her face.
Adding to the edgy look, the Pride And Prejudice And Zombies star decorated her eyes with dramatic black eyeshadow and wore a nude-slightly pink lipstick.
Edgy: The dip-dyed gown swept the floor and boasted a strapless sequinned bodice in a dark hue which was sprinkled down to the hem in large, sporadic strips
Elegant: The actress accessorised the elegant ensemble with a pair of glistening diamond drop earrings from Bulgari and wore her hair slicked back off her face
Bella started filming on her next venture, Fifty Shades Darker, earlier this year in Vancouver.
She will star alongside Jamie Dornan as his character Christian Grey's ex-lover Leila in the much-anticipated second instalment to Fifty Shades Of Grey trilogy.
For the role, Bella had her bright blonde locks darkened to an ashy brunette to assume the role of the troubled character.
While Christian and Ana are away on a romantic trip, Leila breaks into Christian's apartment is rushed to hospital after she self-harms in front of his housekeeper Mrs Jones.
A former submissive of the businessman, she is also described as 'stalking' Anastasia Steele - played by Dakota Johnson - and slashes the tires of her car.
New role: Bella started filming on her next venture, Fifty Shades Darker, earlier this year in Vancouver, in which she will play character Christian Grey's ex-lover Leila
As the second instalment of the highly lucrative adaptations of E.L. James' erotic novel trilogy of the same name, Fifty Shades Darker picks up three days after the first novel finishes.
Bella is most known in her home country in the recurring role of Amanda Fowler in the long-running Australian soap Neighbours.
She shot to international stardom at rapid speed when she was selected by Tim Burton to play Victoria Winters and Josette du Pres in his gothic comedy Dark Shadows alongside Johnny Depp in 2012.
Transformation: Bella recently dyed her hair from light blonde to deep chocolate for the role
Talented: The former Neighbours star shot to fame when she was selected by Tim Burton to play Victoria Winters and Josette du Pres in his gothic comedy Dark Shadows alongside Johnny Depp in 2012
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