Beaming beauty! Naomi Watts, 48, oozes elegance in chic white dress at New York fashion event as she moves on after split from Liev Schreiber

By Benge Nsenduluka For Daily Mail Australia

Published: 06:53 EST, 11 January 2017 | Updated: 02:58 EST, 12 January 2017

She had a difficult 2016 following her shock split from Liev Schreiber.

And perhaps in honour of the new year, Naomi Watts, 48, stepped out looking like a new woman while attending the Stella McCartney Fall 2017 presentation in New York on Tuesday.

Sporting an elegant white dress and a beaming smile, the Hollywood actress oozed happiness and contentment as she posed for snaps just months after announcing her devastating separation from her partner of 11 years Liev, 49.

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Chic: Actress Naomi Watts, 48, oozed elegance and contentment while attending the Stella McCartney Fall 2017 presentation in New York on Tuesday

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Stella McCartney showcased her forthcoming Pre-Fall 2017 collection in New York last night and as you'd expect she had a star studded turn out.

Alongside Maggie Gyllenhaal and Julianne Moore, Naomi Watts showed her support for the British designer and of course she was wearing a look from the line. Those are the perks of being a celebrity style maven!

And what a cute dress it is. We love the loose shift cut , turtleneck and long sleeves, not to mention the starburst embellishment against the winter white.

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The mother-of-two displayed her shapely pins in a knee-length long-sleeved gown, that featured intricate detailing across the front.

She paired the chic look with black sandal heels and a monochrome designer tote.

Her luscious blonde locks were neatly parted at the centre and swept up in a messy updo and her makeup consisted of minimal foundation, smokey eyes and pink lipstick.

Famous faces: The Gypsy star appeared to be in good spirits as she mingled with famous guests at the star-studded event. At one point, she posed for a group snap alongside Julianne Moore (far left), the event host Stella McCartney (C-R), and Maggie Gyllenhaal (far right)

Fancy seeing you here! Naomi and Julianne are both esteemed Hollywood actresses

The Gypsy star appeared to be in good spirits as she mingled with famous guests at the star-studded event.

At one point, she posed for a group snap alongside the event host Stella McCartney along with fellow actresses Julianne Moore and Maggie Gyllenhaal.

Last year, the Australian beauty said she feels content after separating from Liev and that her focus is on the two children she shares with the actor: seven-year-old Samuel and nine-year-old Alexander (whose nickname is Sasha).

Winter fashion: The mother-of-two sported a thick black winter coat to shield her from the freezing New York temperatures

Chic! She showed off her fashion-forward style in the elegant look

Mingling with guests: Naomi looked radiant and happy at the star-studded event

'I feel I'm in a good place in my life and I want to make sure my kids are healthy, my kids are happy and things are going to go well. Those are my hopes for me and for all of us,' she told News Corp.

The high-profile couple announced their amicable split in September via a joint statement, saying it was the 'best way forward' for their young family.'

After meeting at the Met Gala in New York in 2005, the couple had their first child, Alexander, in 2007 before welcoming Samuel a year later.  

Moving on: Naomi broke her silence regarding her split from Liev Schreiber last year, telling The Daily Telegraph that it's been a 'scary' transition

Happy place: The Gypsy star said she feels in a 'good place' two months on from their amicable split

The boys: After meeting at the Met Gala in New York in 2005, the couple had their first child, Alexander, in 2007 before welcoming Samuel a year later

Naomi feels her celebrity status has no bearing on how much the breakup affected her, saying 'transitions are scary for anybody.'

The mum-of-two is currently busy planning where the trio will spend Christmas.

She is keen to return to Australia and spend the festive season with her mum and other family members in Byron Bay, but work commitments may mean that they spend the holidays in New York.

Down Under: The former Home and Away star is keen to return to Australia and spend the festive season with her mum and other family members in Byron Bay

Breakup: Naomi feels her celebrity status has no bearing on how much the break-up affected her, saying 'transitions are scary for anybody'

The former Home and Away star is currently filming Gypsy, a drama series due to air on Netflix next year - a starring role which continues her success in the acting world.

She said she has built a career around playing roles which aren't 'centred on vanity,' although it hasn't meant she's been immune from the strains of growing older in the public eye.

She said: 'It's probably a bit harder ageing in the spotlight, and it's tough getting older on camera and feeling the pressure because there's more judgment and more focus on you.' 

As she approaches 50 gracefully, the actress is reaping the rewards of a diverse and varied career that has given her more longevity than some of her peers. 

Naomi told the publication: 'For the most part, I've chosen roles that aren't centred on vanity. I'm prepared to look old if I have to, that's not a problem.' 

Star turn: The film star told the publication she has built a career around playing roles which aren't 'centred on vanity'

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