Alexandra Shipp checks out her stylish costar Regina Hall at Shaft premiere in NYC
Alexandra Shipp was caught ogling her Shaft castmate Regina Hall on the red carpet during the Manhattan premiere at AMC Lincoln Square Theater on Monday.
The 48-year-old Independent Spirit Award nominee has gotten close with the 27-year-old starlet while promoting the flick, and they even share stylist duo Wayman + Micah.
Regina sparkled in a custom 'viper green' sequin Jason Wu gown, which showcased her bare shoulders and small waist.
Dang Gina! Alexandra Shipp (R) was caught ogling her Shaft castmate Regina Hall (L) on the red carpet during the Manhattan premiere at AMC Lincoln Square Theater on Monday
'#Shaft press day with this beauty!' The 48-year-old Independent Spirit Award nominee (L) has gotten close with the 27-year-old starlet (R) while promoting the flick, and they even share stylist duo Wayman + Micah (pictured Monday)
Hairstylist Shornell Mcneal-Young coiffed Hall's raven waves for the fabulous film festivities.
Make-up artist Lewina David applied the Washington, D.C.-born beauty's long lashes and glossy nude pout.
The Fordham and NYU grad plays Samuel L. Jackson's estranged ex-wife Maya Babanikos in Tim Story's Shaft, which hits US theaters this Friday and UK theaters June 28.
'[Maya] is the perfect counterpart for Shaft,' Regina told Variety last month.
Disco doll: Regina sparkled in a custom 'viper green' sequin Jason Wu gown, which showcased her bare shoulders and small waist
Mane attraction: Hairstylist Shornell Mcneal-Young coiffed Hall's raven waves for the fabulous film festivities
Doe eyes: Make-up artist Lewina David applied the Washington, D.C.-born beauty's long lashes and glossy nude pout
'When people see it, they'll feel like they're made for each other. The writers have done a great job in writing it and creating who she was. At that point, you're just trying to live up to what's on the pave and see what you can bring to it individually.'
Hall will next host the 19th Annual BET Awards - airing June 23 - at LA's Microsoft Theater, and she'll also compete for the best actress trophy.
Meanwhile, Alexandra flaunted considerable cleavage in a strapless maroon bustier gown and gold stilettos.
Hairstylist Hos Hounkpatin coiffed the Dark Phoenix action star's sleek, middle-parted ponytail.
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'[Maya] is the perfect counterpart for Shaft': The Fordham and NYU grad plays Samuel L. Jackson's estranged ex-wife Maya Babanikos in Tim Story's Shaft, which hits US theaters this Friday and UK theaters June 28
Airing June 23! Regina will next host the 19th Annual BET Awards at LA's Microsoft Theater, and she'll also compete for the best actress trophy
Make-up artist Heith Chanel applied the Arizona-born biracial beauty's shimmery eye shadow and wine-colored pout.
Shipp portrays FBI agent John 'JJ' Shaft Jr.'s love interest Sasha Arias in the multi-generational three-quel, which reunites Samuel L. Jackson and Richard Roundtree.
Curiously, there's only a six-year age difference between 76-year-old Roundtree and 70-year-old Jackson, who play retired PI Shaft I and his PI nephew Shaft II.
Ride star Jessie T. Usher - who plays JJ, the cyber security expert with a degree from MIT - looked swag in a pink-and-black patterned suit.
Corseted: Alexandra flaunted considerable cleavage in a strapless maroon bustier gown and gold stilettos
Updo: Hairstylist Hos Hounkpatin coiffed the Dark Phoenix star's sleek, middle-parted ponytail
Ample assets: Make-up artist Heith Chanel applied the Arizona-born biracial beauty's shimmery eye shadow and wine-colored pout
Shut yo' mouth! Shipp portrays FBI agent John 'JJ' Shaft Jr.'s (2-L) love interest Sasha Arias in the multi-generational three-quel, which reunites Samuel L. Jackson (2-R) and Richard Roundtree (R)
Black don't crack! There's only a six-year age difference between 76-year-old Roundtree (R) and 70-year-old Jackson (L), who play retired PI Shaft I and his PI nephew Shaft II
Samuel sported his signature backwards Kangol cap as he posed with his wife since 1980, Tony-nominated thespian LaTanya Richardson.
Richard looked dapper in a blue suit and black hat as he posed alongside his former onscreen love interest, Sherri Brewer, who played Marcy in the original 1971 Shaft.
Dexter alum Luna Lauren Vélez - who plays Bennie Rodriguez - wore a black keyhole top with b&w harem pants selected by stylist Andre Austin.
Now Apocalypse star Avan Jogia - who plays Karin Hassan - skipped the movie in favor of watching the Raptors game in his brown suit and 'gator' loafers.
Star power: The main cast got together for a group shot
Shaft Jr.: Ride star Jessie T. Usher - who plays JJ, the cyber security expert with a degree from MIT - looked swag in a pink-and-black patterned suit
Shaft II: Samuel sported his signature backwards Kangol cap as he posed with his wife since 1980, Tony-nominated thespian LaTanya Richardson
OG Shaft: Richard looked dapper in a blue suit and black hat as he posed alongside his former onscreen love interest, Sherri Brewer (R), who played Marcy in the original 1971 Shaft
Dexter alum! Luna Lauren Vélez - who plays Bennie Rodriguez - wore a black keyhole top with b&w harem pants selected by stylist Andre Austin
Basketball fan: Now Apocalypse star Avan Jogia - who plays Karin Hassan - skipped the movie in favor of watching the Raptors game in his brown suit and 'gator' loafers
At the helm: Shaft director Tim Story rocked a blue leather jacket alongside his wife since 2003, Vicky Mara, with whom he has three children
Shaft director Tim Story rocked a blue leather jacket alongside his wife since 2003, Vicky Mara, with whom he has three children.
Shaft was date night for Tina Knowles and her second husband - In Contempt actor Richard Lawson - whom she wed in 2015.
The 65-year-old mother of pop diva Beyoncé wore a black fringed dress over matching split-hem trousers and peep-toe heels.
Oscar nominee Cicely Tyson easily defied her 94 years in a green pencil dress beneath a purple maxi-cardigan and pink scarf.
'Shaft is amazing!' Shaft was date night for Tina Knowles and her second husband - In Contempt actor Richard Lawson - whom she wed in 2015
Grandmother-of-four: The 65-year-old mother of pop diva Beyoncé wore a black fringed dress over matching split-hem trousers and peep-toe heels
Sunglasses at night: Oscar nominee Cicely Tyson easily defied her 94 years in a green pencil dress beneath a purple maxi-cardigan and pink scarf
Sporty: Oscar-winning filmmaker Spike Lee sported all athleisure attire - a white jersey-style T-shirt, black Nike sweats, and matching Nike sneakers
Breaking news! CNN Tonight anchor Don Lemon looked sharp as ever in a cobalt-blue suit and shiny brown loafers
'So excited and happy to be here!' Two-time Tony winner Bebe Neuwirth looked eccentric in a black beret, leopard-print lined jacket, b&w-floral top, and b&w-dotted scarf
Oscar-winning filmmaker Spike Lee sported all athleisure attire - a white jersey-style T-shirt, black Nike sweats, and matching Nike sneakers.
CNN Tonight anchor Don Lemon looked sharp as ever in a cobalt-blue suit and shiny brown loafers.
Two-time Tony winner Bebe Neuwirth looked eccentric in a black beret, leopard-print lined jacket, b&w-floral top, and b&w-dotted scarf.
Comedian Cedric the Entertainer struck an eighties pose in his yellow Kangol bucket hat as Tonight Show bandleader Questlove Gomez wore his blue heart pin on his sleeve.
Black-clad duo: Comedian Cedric the Entertainer (L) struck an eighties pose in his yellow Kangol bucket hat as Tonight Show bandleader Questlove Gomez (R) wore his blue heart pin on his sleeve
She blue it: Orange Is the New Black star Adrienne C. Moore showcased her cleavage in a blue halter top, matching pants, and silver stilettos
Birthday girl! MacGyver starlet Tristin Mays - who turned 29 on Monday - flashed a hint of cleavage in a cut-out mini-dress and she toted a watermelon clutch
Twinning: America's Next Top Model 20 alum Don Benjamin coordinated in not-so-basic black with his girlfriend, Liane Valenzuela
'Shaft is iconic!' New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan dressed his 6ft4in athletic form in a golden bomber, black skinny jeans, and leopard-print sneakers
Orange Is the New Black star Adrienne C. Moore showcased her cleavage in a blue halter top, matching pants, and silver stilettos.
MacGyver starlet Tristin Mays - who turned 29 on Monday - flashed a hint of cleavage in a cut-out mini-dress and she toted a watermelon clutch.
America's Next Top Model 20 alum Don Benjamin coordinated in not-so-basic black with his girlfriend, Liane Valenzuela.
New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan dressed his 6ft4in athletic form in a golden bomber, black skinny jeans, and leopard-print sneakers.
