Bella Hadid oozes sex appeal in champagne-hued dress with racy thigh split at the GQ Awards

'I'm having a heart attack': A shocked Bella Hadid wows in stunning nude thigh-split dress as she nabs Model Of The Year gong at GQ Awards

Published: 15:21 EST, 6 September 2016 | Updated: 06:32 EST, 7 September 2016

She's a fashion darling who has fronted endless campaigns this year.

And Bella Hadid proved her It girl status once more as she picked up the Model of the Year gong at the GQ Men of the Year Awards on Tuesday night.

The shocked 19-year-old model, who stunned in a champagne-hued Bardot gown, claimed she was 'having a heart attack a little bit' as she scooped the award at The Tate Modern in London.

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Go for gold: Bella Hadid, 19, stunned in a champagne-hued Bardot gown at the GQ Men of the Year Awards on Tuesday night

Collecting the accolade, the brunette beauty said: 'This is crazy. I've worked really hard it's crazy to be recognised.'

She then made a touching tribute to her mother Yolanda Foster, who was diagnosed with the debilitating condition Lyme disease in 2012.

Bella, who attended the event with Yolanda, said: 'This is the first time my mum has been out of bed in four years and got her hair and make up done and I'm so happy she's here.'

Flashing some leg: The teenager showed off some serious skin as she arrived at the lavish awards

Captivating: Bella used her model background to ensure everyone's attention was on her

In the nude: The understated colour scheme perfectly offset the teenager's bronzed complexion

Elegant: The young model looked divine in her off the shoulder dress on Tuesday evening

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Winner: Bella scooped the Model of the Year gong at the awards

Overjoyed: She couldn't help but smile as she showed off the award backstage

Model of the moment: Bella walked for Chanel, Givenchy and Miu Miu at Paris Fashion Week earlier this year

Emotional: The shocked model exclaimed that she thought she was 'having a heart attack a little bit' as she collected her award onstage

Time to shine: Bella Hadid struck a pose alongside Casey Neistat and Anthony Jousha

Lyme disease is an infection caused by bacteria spread by the bite of an infected deer tick.

Symptoms include pain in the muscles or joints, fever, malaise, and chronic fatigue.

No definitive treatment or cure for the illness has been found - and last year Yolanda revealed that Bella and her younger brother Anwar also have the condition.

Bella stunned in a bias-cut gown at the event which was sponsored by Patrón Tequila Cocktails.

The design showed plenty of cleavage thanks to a plunging off-the-shoulder neckline.

Three's a crowd: Bella made an emotional tribute to her mother Yolanda, who was diagnosed with Lyme disease in 2012

Sad news: No definitive treatment or cure for the illness has been found - and last year Yolanda revealed that Bella and her younger brother Anwar also have the condition

Family affair: Bella got a kiss from her former model mother Yolanda Foster

Pucker up! The bond between mother and daughter was clearly strong

Making quite the exit: The stunning pair made their way offstage after Bella received the award

Copping an eyeful, Bella? The model's eyes flicked downwards for one brief but telling second

Good looking pair: Bella was presented the award by model Ashley Graham, who joked that she almost had a nip slip onstage

Perfect pout: Ever the professional, Bella reverted back to her sultry stare after the initial excitement

The creation featured a racy thigh-high split which flaunted her endless legs, lengthened further thanks to a pair of nude satin barely there heels.

She wore her hair in dead straight sleek lengths styled using Remington products. Her stylist worked the sensational look by using the Keratin Radiance Dryer.

She accentuated her piercing green eyes with lashings of mascara and an iridescent shimmer.

Hair today, gone tomorrow: Her glossy raven tresses were styled in a poker-straight cut that fell in a severe middle-parting around her striking features

Legs for days: The model flouted the 'legs or cleavage' rule with panache as she posed in the racy number at The Tate Modern in London

Simply stylish: The creation featured a racy thigh-high split which flaunted her endless legs, lengthened further with a pair of nude satin barely there heels

Natural beauty: She accentuated her piercing green eyes with lashings of mascara and an iridescent shimmer

Centre of attention: She showed off her statement gown on the red carpet as her mum waited patiently at the side

Good-looking pair: Firm friends Bella and Lewis perfected their pouts on the night

Keeping good company: The brunette beauty mingled with racing driver Lewis Hamilton and her mother Yolanda

Her rosebud pout was given the plumping touch thanks to a slick of berry lipgloss and she highlighted her achingly sharp cheekbones with a dash of shimmer.

Keeping accessories to a minimum, the younger sister of supermodel Gigi Hadid opted for a 90s style diamond choker and a bedazzled ring.

Bella appeared to be attending the awards alone, as her beau, 26-year-old rapper The Weeknd was nowhere to be seen.

The musician recently appeared on the cover of the fall/winter issue of VMAN magazine, looking moody in a bomber jacket and hood.

Stanley Tucci is hosting the 19th annual GQ Men of the Year Awards when it officially launches in Central London on Tuesday evening.

Double trouble: Bella mingled with fellow model Kelly Rohrbach, who rocked a floral bandeau dress with an asymmetric hemline

Pearly whites: Kelly, the ex-girlfriend of Leonardo di Caprio, flashed a grin as she posed with her pal

Model proportions: The genetically blessed duo worked their angles to perfection

Strike a pose: The stunning models wasted no time showing off their best Zoolander faces

Gal pals: Bella and model Ashley Graham shared a laugh on the red carpet

Couple of troublemakers: The giggly pair shared a warm hug as they greeted each other

Bling: The younger sister of supermodel Gigi Hadid opted for a 90s style diamond choker and a bedazzled ring

The American actor will follow 2015 compere Samuel L. Jackson at Tate Modern’s lavish Turbine Hall, where acclaimed contemporary art will make way for the cream of showbiz – albeit for one night only.

Held annually, the event has proved to be a huge draws for an eclectic mix of A-list actors, musicians, models and designers.

Following its inception in 1998 the ceremony has grown in size and stature, providing a glamorous backdrop for a host of local and international stars, amongst them Tom Hanks, Eddie Redmayne, Daniel Craig and Kim Kardashian.

Last year’s winners included Rolling Stone Keith Richards, who claimed the Legend award, James Corden, who walked away with the TV Personality prize and Icon award winner Lionel Richie.

Eyes front: Bella offered a peek at her ample cleavage as she mounted the steps to the event

Cutting a chic figure: Bella turned some serious heads as she headed into The Tate Modern

In her genes: The striking beauty seemed to take after her Dutch-American mother and former supermodel Yolanda Foster

Where's the beau? Bella's boyfriend The Weeknd was nowhere to be seen

Grand exit: Bella proved to an eye-catching sight as she left the GQ Men of the Year Awards

The simple things: The American model accessorized tastefully, opting for a single choker necklace and a selection of rings

Hard to miss: The rising catwalk queen flashed a hint of her tanned skin thanks to the wraparound number's fitted cut, while a thigh-high slash in the gown ensured that her endless legs also took a share of the limelight

Finishing touches: She rounded her look off with a pair of complementary strappy heels

Tucci, who will launch proceedings on Tuesday evening, recently told GQ that he’s already selected his evening wear – a sharp three-piece suit.

‘I like wearing a suit just to wear a suit – it doesn’t have to be a special occasion,’ he said.

‘It’s a great experience even having done it for nearly 30 years. And in show business you’re fitted all the time so it comes naturally.

'When you work with a great tailor, you work with a great designer it’s really a wonderful collaboration. And I’m an easy client, I’m easy, I’m easy; picky but easy.