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Hannah Waddingham leads the stars at Variety Power Of Women event

A host of stars turned up to Variety’s Power Of Women event for the first time in London on Wednesday night. 

Hannah Waddingham, Suki Waterhouse and Emilia Clarke brought the glamour to the red carpet at The Chancery Rosewood. 

Ted Lasso star Hannah, 51, showcased her hourglass figure as she went braless in a plunging halterneck gown which also had a daring thigh-high split. 

The actress made her red carpet debut with hunky surgeon Nick Beresford-Cleary. 

Last month, Hannah revealed she is in her first relationship in eight years.

Hannah became a single mother after her relationship with her partner Gianluca Cugnetto broke down when their daughter was two, and since then she has remained focused on her life with Kitty, now 11.

A host of stars turned up to Variety's Power Of Women event for the first time in London on Wednesday night, with Hannah Waddingham leading the glamour

A host of stars turned up to Variety’s Power Of Women event for the first time in London on Wednesday night, with Hannah Waddingham leading the glamour 

Model and actress Suki Waterhouse opted to wear a chic pale pink silk dress to the glamorous evening

Model and actress Suki Waterhouse opted to wear a chic pale pink silk dress to the glamorous evening

Actress Emilia Clarke looked effortlessly stylish in a pleated black dress for the occasion

Actress Emilia Clarke looked effortlessly stylish in a pleated black dress for the occasion

‘It’s taken me eight years,’ Hannah admitted, when asked about getting into a new relationship. ‘I didn’t really have the space mentally or emotionally for that.’ 

‘I’ve hunkered down and focused on my girl and me. [But] now I’m ready to stick my head above the parapet a bit more.’ 

Both Suki and Emilia opted to wear silk dresses to the glamorous evening.  

Stand-up comedian Ania Magliano hosted the event after honorees Emilia, Emma Corrin (Recognised as the franchise’s first nonbinary honoree), Cynthia Erivo, Hannah and Suki hit the red carpet. 

The group who will each be featured on five different covers of the accompanying issue.

They are celebrated for their creative achievements and their dedication to charitable causes. 

Variety has partnered with Lifetime to donate directly to each honoree’s chosen foundation. 

Emilia is celebrating her SameYou charity for brain injury recovery, while Cynthia is highlighting the Shameless Fund, which raises money for non-profits benefiting LGBTQ+ causes.

Hannah is representing Make-A-Wish UK to grant wishes for critically ill children, while Suki is raising awareness for Facing the World, an organisation providing surgeries for children with facial disfigurements

Emma is supporting War Child to help children in conflict zones.

Ted Lasso star Hannah, 51, showcased her hourglass figure as she went braless in a plunging halterneck gown which also had a daring thigh-high split

Ted Lasso star Hannah, 51, showcased her hourglass figure as she went braless in a plunging halterneck gown which also had a daring thigh-high split

The actress made her red carpet debut with hunky surgeon Nick Beresford-Cleary Cheltenham

The actress made her red carpet debut with hunky surgeon Nick Beresford-Cleary Cheltenham

Last month, Hannah revealed she is in her first relationship in eight years and she certainly had plenty to smile about as she brought him along to the event

Last month, Hannah revealed she is in her first relationship in eight years and she certainly had plenty to smile about as she brought him along to the event

Emma Corrin is the franchise's first nonbinary honoree

Emma Corrin is the franchise’s first nonbinary honoree 

Cynthia Erivo commanded attention as she strutted onto the red carpet in huge platform heels

Cynthia Erivo commanded attention as she strutted onto the red carpet in huge platform heels 

Keeley Hazell looked glamorous in a red chiffon dress which she teamed with matching heels

Keeley Hazell looked glamorous in a red chiffon dress which she teamed with matching heels 

Aisling Sharkey cut a quirky look in a white lace skirt and vintage corset top

Aisling Sharkey cut a quirky look in a white lace skirt and vintage corset top

Dame Joan Collins, 93, continued to showcase her youthful looks as she enjoyed a night out

Dame Joan Collins, 93, continued to showcase her youthful looks as she enjoyed a night out

She was just by her husband Percy Gibson

She was just by her husband Percy Gibson

Joan dazzled as she picked up an award

Joan dazzled as she picked up an award

Director Sam Taylor-Johnson looked effortlessly chic in an all black suit

Director Sam Taylor-Johnson looked effortlessly chic in an all black suit 

Sophie Habboo looked incredible in a figure-hugging white floor-length gown
The former Made In Chelsea star took a night off from parenting duties to attend the event

Sophie Habboo looked incredible in a figure-hugging white floor-length gown 

Sophie and her sister Georgia looked glamorous as they hit the red carpet

Sophie and her sister Georgia looked glamorous as they hit the red carpet

Lucy Halliday turned heads in her bright red dress and sparkly black shoes

Lucy Halliday turned heads in her bright red dress and sparkly black shoes 

Angourie Rice opted for a brown striped dress

Angourie Rice opted for a brown striped dress

Romola Garai attended the event in a pretty red dress

Romola Garai attended the event in a pretty red dress

Trinny Woodall dazzled in a silver gown as she joined her daughter Lyla Elichaoff

Trinny Woodall dazzled in a silver gown as she joined her daughter Lyla Elichaoff

Emilia is celebrating her SameYou charity for brain injury recovery

Emilia is celebrating her SameYou charity for brain injury recovery

Cynthia is highlighting the Shameless Fund, which raises money for non-profits benefiting LGBTQ+ causes

Cynthia is highlighting the Shameless Fund, which raises money for non-profits benefiting LGBTQ+ causes

Cynthia shared a sweet embrace with former Vogue Editor-In-Chief Edward Enninful

Cynthia shared a sweet embrace with former Vogue Editor-In-Chief Edward Enninful 

Cynthia and Hannah chatted inside the event before taking to the stage

Cynthia and Hannah chatted inside the event before taking to the stage

Cynthia opted for striking platform heels for the occasion

Cynthia opted for striking platform heels for the occasion

Emma is supporting War Child to help children in conflict zones

Emma is supporting War Child to help children in conflict zones

Suki is raising awareness for Facing the World, an organisation providing surgeries for children with facial disfigurements

Suki is raising awareness for Facing the World, an organisation providing surgeries for children with facial disfigurements

Suki performed on stage during the special event

Suki performed on stage during the special event 

Hannah and Dame Joan posed for a snap

Hannah and Dame Joan posed for a snap 

Cynthia looked delighted with her glass trophy as she posed with Edward Enninful

Cynthia looked delighted with her glass trophy as she posed with Edward Enninful 

Hannah and her partner looked like they were enjoying the ceremony

Hannah and her partner looked like they were enjoying the ceremony 

Emilia looked so proud after accepting her award. Here she is pictured with Thea Sharrock

Emilia looked so proud after accepting her award. Here she is pictured with Thea Sharrock 

Emma was awarded the trophy by Josh O'Connor, who also starred on The Crown

Emma was awarded the trophy by Josh O’Connor, who also starred on The Crown

Sam presented the award to Suki

Sam presented the award to Suki 

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