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Red hot! Taraji P. Henson shows off her svelte figure in bold crimson gown at screening of Hidden Figures in NYC

Published: 03:16 EST, 11 December 2016 | Updated: 13:57 EST, 11 December 2016

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She plays ex-con turned 'momager' Cookie Lyon on her hit show Empire.

But Taraji P. Henson ditched her tough onscreen exterior when she attended a special screening of her upcoming film Hidden Figures in New York City on Saturday.

The 46-year-old star made sure to stand out from the crowd in a form-fitting bold red gown that flaunted her svelte physique.

Red hot! Taraji P. Henson made a showstopping appearance at a special screening of her upcoming film Hidden Figures in New York City on Saturday

The Academy Award-nominated actress donned an asymmetrical one-shoulder dress that highlighted all her best assets.

She flashed a hint of cleavage in the floor-length frock which featured her slender waistline.

Her silky raven tresses were styled in relaxed waves and cut to a blunt bob, allowing her frock to take centre stage.

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Svelte! The Academy Award-nominated actress donned an asymmetrical one-shoulder dress that highlighted all her best assets

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Picture perfect! Taraji - who plays Cookie Lyon on her hit show Empire - posed up a storm as she hit the red carpet

The Golden Globe winner added a deep burgundy lip to match, large silver hoop earrings and a diamond cuff bracelet.

Taraji paused for snapshots with her A-list co-stars, Octavia Spencer, 46, and Janelle Monáe, 31.

Recording artist Janelle made a showstopping appearance in a lustrous silver two-piece suit.

Gorgeous gals! The Golden Globe winner paused for snapshots with her A-list co-stars, Octavia Spencer, 46, and Janelle Monáe, 31

Shining star! Recording artist Janelle looked lovely in a lustrous silver two-piece suit

Bra-vo! The Grammy nominee decided to forgo a blouse altogether and put on a busty display in a plunging blazer which flashed a glimpse of her bra at the star-studded event

She decided to forgo a blouse altogether and put on a busty display in a plunging blazer at the star-studded event.

The Grammy nominee showcased her ample décolletage in the revealing attire and skipped the accessories, ensuring the main attraction would not be overlooked.

The fierce powerhouse trio star in the film based on the nonfiction book of the same name by Margot Lee Shetterly.

Lucky man! Kevin Costner - who plays Al Harrison, director of the Space Task Group - posed for a group photo with his lovely co-stars

Beauty in black! Oscar winner Octavia Spencer opted for a classic look with a knee-length dress that included a ruffled waistline

Hidden Figures tells the story of a team of African American women who provide NASA with important mathematical data needed to launch the program's first successful space missions beginning in the 1960s.

Taraji plays Katherine Johnson - a numbers genius who helped chart the trajectory of John Glenn’s early missions into space and the 1969 Apollo 11 flight to the Moon.

Janelle plays aerospace engineer Mary Jackson and Octavia portrays computer pioneer Dorothy Vaughan.

Polished to perfection! The Big Bang Theory star Jim Parsons, 43, wore a charcoal grey suit with forest green neck tie

Dapper! Kevin Costner, 61, was dressed to perfection in a fitted black suit as he attended the screening with his wife Christine Baumgartner

She was a mathematician who supervised the women in the computer pool at an early forerunner of the national space agency.

The film also features an all-star lineup including Kevin Costner, Kirsten Dunst and Jim Parsons.

The Theodore Melfi-directed film Hidden Figures is scheduled to be released on December 25.

Sexy singer! Pharrell Williams, 43, looked handsome as ever in a patterned sweater and checkered trousers

Family affair! Director Theodore Melfi attended the screening with wife Kimberly Quinn and their daughter Addi

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