Gwendoline Christie towers over Benedict Cumberbatch at the Letters Live gala

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The Game Of Thrones star walks tall at 6ft 3"
Arrived with her fashion designer boyfriend Giles Deacon
The event is a celebration of the enduring power of literary correspondence

Published: 18:54 EST, 29 November 2016 | Updated: 13:19 EST, 30 November 2016

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She's best known for playing Brienne Of Tarth in Game Of Thrones and all eyes were on Gwendoline Christie at the Letters Live black tie gala on Tuesday night.

Taking to the stage alongside Benedict Cumberbatch, the 6ft 3" stunning blonde towered over him in her magnificent heels as they read out letters from incredible women for Porter Magazine.

Held at London's iconic Victoria And Albert museum, the star pulled out all the stops, wearing a beautiful black satin gown.

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Six foot three beauty: Statuesque Gwendoline Christie towered over Benedict Cumberbatch on stage at Letter Live gala at London's V&A on Tuesday night

Those legs! Held at London's iconic Victoria And Albert museum, the star pulled out all the stops, wearing a beautiful black satin gown complete with thigh-split

Making the most of her long and lean legs, the 38-year-old showed them off through an extreme thigh-split which was cut into her gown.

Her short blonde locks were expertly slicked back and she accessorized with a pair of drop earrings.

Celebrating her glorious height, she wore a pair of black high heeled court shoes as she posed for pictures with her hand on her hip.

Her man: Accompanying her on the night was her long-term boyfriend Giles Deacon, who was clad in a velvet suit, silk scarf and Gucci loafers

He's a lucky guy: Gwendoline draped her leg around her man as she showed off her never-ending pins

Accompanying her on the night was her long-term boyfriend Giles Deacon, who was clad in a velvet suit, silk scarf and Gucci loafers.

She draped her leg around him as they posed for a quick snap together outside the historic venue.

The event aims to be a celebration of the enduring power of literary correspondence, where remarkable letters are read by a diverse array of outstanding performers.

Doing her thing: Benedict listened to Gwendoline's empowering words at the event as she took centre stage

Leave them laughing: The star cracked a joke as she made her speech

Hand on heart: Gwendoline listened to Benedict as he gave an equally impassioned speech

All in the details: Her short blonde locks were expertly slicked back and she accessorized with a pair of drop earrings

Actors assemble: Benedict was also joined by the likes of (L-R) Elizabeth Debicki, will.i.am, Danny Huston, Tom Hollander, Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman

They were in good company on the night as joining Benedict was his pregnant wife, Sophie.

Anna Friel was also present, flashing her sideboob in a very sexy blue and gold backless dress.

And Florence Welch opted for a gorgeous brocade gown as she too, took to the stage.