Emma Watson in Backless Ralph Lauren gown.
IN PHOTO: Cast member Emma Watson arrives for the UK premiere of "Noah", Leicester Square, London, March 31, 2014. REUTERS

One of TIME Magazine’s most influential people, UN Women Goodwill Ambassador Emma Watson turned a lot of heads with her fashion forward ensemble when she attended 2015 TIME 100 Gala in New York on Tuesday evening, April 21. While enjoying the presence of this year’s icons, Watson was photographed chatting with “American Sniper” star Bradley Cooper.

The Hollywood’s stars were pictured as they giggled and engaged in conversation while they were honoured at the TIME 100 Gala, TIME’s 100 Most Influential People In The World at Jazz at the Lincoln Center. Both stars were photographed leaning against the wall as they put their hand in their pocket while engaging in a good conversation.

Styled by NYC-based Sarah Slutsky, Watson looked chic in a fitted black open-back blouse and an unusual, ankle grazers that came with high waistline and a charcoal fabric draped around her waist. The actress paired her fashion forward ensemble with asymmetrical earrings, a silver cuff and a unique rectangular clutch. She finished her attire with a pair of black pumps that laced in the front.

The “Perks of the Wallflower” star is not slowing down these days as she is about to release her new political thriller “Colonia Dignidad” with “Rush” actor Daniel Bruhl. The 25-year-old Belle plays Lena, a fiercely loyal wife of a German citizen who get kidnapped by the police.

She is also set to play one of Disney’s princess as she stars alongside Dan Stevens (“Downtown Abbey”) and Luke Evans (“Dracula Untold”) in Bill Condon’s live-action “Beauty and the Beast.” The movie is scheduled to start its production in May with stars like Emma Thompson, Ewan McGregor, Kevin Kline, Josh Gad and Audra McDonald.

Meanwhile, Watson and Cooper joined other honourees of the annual event including American fashion designer Diane von Furtenberg who was listed under the “icons” category, actress Julianna Margulies, comedian John Oliver and transgender actress Laverne Cox who is named as one of the pioneers.

TIME’s 100 Most Influential People list is divided into five categories of titans, pioneers, artists, leaders and icons. Other celebrities in attendance include reality star Kim Kardashian with husband Kanye West, Martha Stewart and Karlie Kloss.

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