Lily Collins wows in a daring gown with husband Charlie McDowell as she and a  glamorous Elizabeth Hurley lead the glitzy departures from The Devil Wears Prada: The Musical afterparty

Lily Collins wows in a daring gown with husband Charlie McDowell as she and a  glamorous Elizabeth Hurley lead the glitzy departures from The Devil Wears Prada: The Musical afterparty

As a long-time admirer of the enchanting world of theater and film, I find myself utterly captivated by the glamorous and star-studded event that unfolded before our eyes at the recent red carpet premiere of “The Devil Wears Prada” musical. The energy was palpable as the original cast members graced us with their presence, reminding us of the iconic moments they had given us in the classic film.

As a lifestyle enthusiast, I had the pleasure of attending the after-party for “The Devil Wears Prada: The Musical” in London last weekend. Notably, it was none other than Lily Collins and Elizabeth Hurley who graced us with their presence as they exited the event, leaving quite an impression on everyone in attendance.

The stars gathered for the glitzy world premiere of Sir Elton John’s new show, with a gala performance in aid of the iconic singer’s Aids Foundation.

Actress Lily Collins, aged 35, turned heads in a striking sequined Vivienne Westwood Couture dress as she left arm-in-arm with her suave spouse Charlie McDowell, 41, creating quite an impression.

In her captivating attire featuring a daring thigh-high slit and a Bardot neckline that accentuated her chest, the actress drew attention with her stylishly revealing ensemble while performing in the play “Barcelona” on the West End stage.

Lily walked with a cheerful demeanor on her way home with her spouse, Charlie, who they married in 2021.

Lily Collins wows in a daring gown with husband Charlie McDowell as she and a  glamorous Elizabeth Hurley lead the glitzy departures from The Devil Wears Prada: The Musical afterparty

Lily Collins wows in a daring gown with husband Charlie McDowell as she and a  glamorous Elizabeth Hurley lead the glitzy departures from The Devil Wears Prada: The Musical afterparty

In the meantime, Elizabeth, the actress at 59 years old, attracted attention in a striking, semi-transparent beadwork dress that showcased a deep neckline and hinted at her stunning physique underneath.

She donned a chic, black cropped fur jacket and held a golden metallic clutch with her things, leaving the party alongside companions.

Elizabeth’s son, Damian, was seen leaving not long after her, wearing a pair of sunglasses and a leather jacket.

In this rephrased version: The eagerly awaited show, reminiscent of the 2006 comedy featuring Meryl Streep, features Vanessa Williams portraying Miranda Priestly, a character said to have been loosely based on fashion editor Anna Wintour from Vogue.

Lizzie Cundy grinned while being snapped in a mini-dress made of crimson velvet, adorned with matching gloves, and swathed in a luxurious scarf of the same fur texture.

Previously, the WAG gracefully lifted herself with a pair of sky-high red shoes, while she casually slung her matching bag beneath her arm.

On a cheerful note, Amber Davies greeted fans warmly before departing for the night.

The victor of Love Island, aged 28, made an impact in a daring black leather outfit that included a lengthy wool coat, identical high heels, and a bag to match.

Lily Collins wows in a daring gown with husband Charlie McDowell as she and a  glamorous Elizabeth Hurley lead the glitzy departures from The Devil Wears Prada: The Musical afterparty
Lily Collins wows in a daring gown with husband Charlie McDowell as she and a  glamorous Elizabeth Hurley lead the glitzy departures from The Devil Wears Prada: The Musical afterparty
Lily Collins wows in a daring gown with husband Charlie McDowell as she and a  glamorous Elizabeth Hurley lead the glitzy departures from The Devil Wears Prada: The Musical afterparty
Lily Collins wows in a daring gown with husband Charlie McDowell as she and a  glamorous Elizabeth Hurley lead the glitzy departures from The Devil Wears Prada: The Musical afterparty
Lily Collins wows in a daring gown with husband Charlie McDowell as she and a  glamorous Elizabeth Hurley lead the glitzy departures from The Devil Wears Prada: The Musical afterparty
Lily Collins wows in a daring gown with husband Charlie McDowell as she and a  glamorous Elizabeth Hurley lead the glitzy departures from The Devil Wears Prada: The Musical afterparty
Lily Collins wows in a daring gown with husband Charlie McDowell as she and a  glamorous Elizabeth Hurley lead the glitzy departures from The Devil Wears Prada: The Musical afterparty

Amber, with her past roles in films like “Pretty Woman,” “Back to the Future,” and “9 to 5” on Broadway, chose to pull back her long, dark hair into an elegant bun and applied a striking shade of red lipstick.

At the conclusion of the glamorous, starlit event, Dylan Mulvaney gracefully lifted the hem of her dazzling, strapless shimmering dress before exiting.

She stood tall in a pair of high heels, adorned with a stunning silver necklace for a touch of elegance.

As Pegah Pourmand made a bold statement, she opted for a see-through gold gown without a bra, adorned with several black bows at the back.

As she left the party, the fashion designer held tightly to her program and gave a bright smile to the camera.

Elsewhere Claire Sweeney headed home with her son and mum following the glamorous evening. 

Previously at the crimson-hued carpet event, Claire chose to speak only with TopMob regarding her separation from Ricky Hatton, while gracing the carpet with an elegant presence.

In the past few weeks, I found myself navigating the end of an eight-month journey shared with someone special, who I had the pleasure of dating discreetly following our time together on ITV’s Dancing On Ice. We even managed to steal some sunshine during a wonderful holiday in Tenerife back in May.

Ever since that enchanting summer escapade, I find myself inexplicably drawn to the captivating boxer, 46, and the mesmerizing actress from Brookside, 53 – two individuals who seemed to have found a unique connection amidst their shared laughter over the legendary TV sitcom Only Fools and Horses. However, it seems our tale of camaraderie has taken an unexpected turn as they’ve decided to part ways – a revelation that leaves me with a sense of melancholy months later.

They were last seen together on November 13, in Manchester, during their visit to the musical adaptation of the popular sitcom that’s currently touring the UK.

For the first time discussing the separation, she shared with TopMob, “Everything is fantastic! We remain friends, as we always have been. We dated, then broke up, but now we’re friends once more. Everything’s just peachy!

At the gathering, Claire attracted attention in a dazzling, white, sequined dress that she paired with a see-through cape of the same color and silver pumps.

Previously, I, being a devoted follower, mentioned that my friend Claire and I had been acquainted for a remarkable 25 years. It wasn’t until the conclusion of our individual relationships that sparks began to fly between us, as she shared. Meanwhile, the esteemed boxing champion found it ‘pleasant’ that we were able to find a connection after those relationships ended.

Lily Collins wows in a daring gown with husband Charlie McDowell as she and a  glamorous Elizabeth Hurley lead the glitzy departures from The Devil Wears Prada: The Musical afterparty
Lily Collins wows in a daring gown with husband Charlie McDowell as she and a  glamorous Elizabeth Hurley lead the glitzy departures from The Devil Wears Prada: The Musical afterparty
Lily Collins wows in a daring gown with husband Charlie McDowell as she and a  glamorous Elizabeth Hurley lead the glitzy departures from The Devil Wears Prada: The Musical afterparty
Lily Collins wows in a daring gown with husband Charlie McDowell as she and a  glamorous Elizabeth Hurley lead the glitzy departures from The Devil Wears Prada: The Musical afterparty
Lily Collins wows in a daring gown with husband Charlie McDowell as she and a  glamorous Elizabeth Hurley lead the glitzy departures from The Devil Wears Prada: The Musical afterparty
Lily Collins wows in a daring gown with husband Charlie McDowell as she and a  glamorous Elizabeth Hurley lead the glitzy departures from The Devil Wears Prada: The Musical afterparty
Lily Collins wows in a daring gown with husband Charlie McDowell as she and a  glamorous Elizabeth Hurley lead the glitzy departures from The Devil Wears Prada: The Musical afterparty
Lily Collins wows in a daring gown with husband Charlie McDowell as she and a  glamorous Elizabeth Hurley lead the glitzy departures from The Devil Wears Prada: The Musical afterparty
Lily Collins wows in a daring gown with husband Charlie McDowell as she and a  glamorous Elizabeth Hurley lead the glitzy departures from The Devil Wears Prada: The Musical afterparty
Lily Collins wows in a daring gown with husband Charlie McDowell as she and a  glamorous Elizabeth Hurley lead the glitzy departures from The Devil Wears Prada: The Musical afterparty
Lily Collins wows in a daring gown with husband Charlie McDowell as she and a  glamorous Elizabeth Hurley lead the glitzy departures from The Devil Wears Prada: The Musical afterparty
Lily Collins wows in a daring gown with husband Charlie McDowell as she and a  glamorous Elizabeth Hurley lead the glitzy departures from The Devil Wears Prada: The Musical afterparty
Lily Collins wows in a daring gown with husband Charlie McDowell as she and a  glamorous Elizabeth Hurley lead the glitzy departures from The Devil Wears Prada: The Musical afterparty

Claire found herself single after splitting up with her ex-partner Daniel Reilly, the father of their son Jaxon, in 2017. Similarly, Ricky, who also has three children, was available as he and beauty specialist Angela Blemmings parted ways two years earlier.

After Vanessa Williams, the 61-year-old actress starring as the fashionable Miranda Priestly in the show, embodied elegance by donning a stunning black dress for the lavish party. Notably, MINI made an impressive and trendy arrival with its renowned car installation featuring a red stiletto heel.

The dress featured an underlying structure like a boned corset, and see-through sections that tantalizingly revealed her sculpted figure. Additionally, it had a long, sweeping train that elegantly trailed behind her while she moved.

In the meantime, at the age of 75, Anna from Vogue appeared elegantly chic wearing a navy jeweled dress adorned with sequins and an emerald satin coat, accessorized with sparkling diamonds and her signature dark sunglasses.

As a seasoned connoisseur of all things style-related, I’ve often pondered over the captivating character portrayed by the legendary Meryl Streep in “The Devil Wears Prada.” Many fans have speculated that her role was inspired by Anna, the character played by Vanessa in the musical adaptation. After all, the striking similarities between their professional demeanor and fashion influence are hard to ignore!

In 2019, my beloved co-star Emily Blunt revealed that the Oscar winner explicitly communicated to Anna Wintour, the Vogue editor, that she didn’t draw inspiration from her. Instead, she based her portrayal on two unnamed men in Hollywood whose identities I am privy to. That’s the truth as I understand it.

The movie, titled like Lauren Weisberger’s book, was rumored to have been only somewhat influenced by the author’s actual work experiences at a high-fashion magazine.

The movie grossed more than 250 million pounds at the ticket counter, leading to Meryl Streep receiving an Academy Award nomination for her role as the chilly fashion magazine editor. There are whispers of a follow-up film being planned.

After the performance, Sir Elton stepped onto the stage where he emotionally shared with a distinguished crowd that his vision had deteriorated.

The legendary musician, who was accompanied by husband David Furnish, made the surprise admission as he took to the stage, weeks after revealing an infection had left him partially sighted. 

He mentioned that he’s had difficulties, among which is losing his sight. Unfortunately, he couldn’t watch the show, but he has found pleasure in it nonetheless.

Lily Collins wows in a daring gown with husband Charlie McDowell as she and a  glamorous Elizabeth Hurley lead the glitzy departures from The Devil Wears Prada: The Musical afterparty
Lily Collins wows in a daring gown with husband Charlie McDowell as she and a  glamorous Elizabeth Hurley lead the glitzy departures from The Devil Wears Prada: The Musical afterparty
Lily Collins wows in a daring gown with husband Charlie McDowell as she and a  glamorous Elizabeth Hurley lead the glitzy departures from The Devil Wears Prada: The Musical afterparty
Lily Collins wows in a daring gown with husband Charlie McDowell as she and a  glamorous Elizabeth Hurley lead the glitzy departures from The Devil Wears Prada: The Musical afterparty
Lily Collins wows in a daring gown with husband Charlie McDowell as she and a  glamorous Elizabeth Hurley lead the glitzy departures from The Devil Wears Prada: The Musical afterparty
Lily Collins wows in a daring gown with husband Charlie McDowell as she and a  glamorous Elizabeth Hurley lead the glitzy departures from The Devil Wears Prada: The Musical afterparty

Sir Elton John, aged 77, required help from David, who is also 62, to leave the stage recently. In appreciation, he acknowledged his husband’s support during his recent struggles with vision loss, stating: “To my rock of a husband, who has been by my side as I couldn’t attend many previews… It might be hard for me to see it, but I love hearing it and tonight it sounded great! Thank you for being here!

The movie grossed more than 250 million pounds at the ticket counter, landing Meryl Streep an Academy Award nomination for her role as the frosty fashion magazine editor. Whispers of a follow-up production are circulating.

In another part of the red carpet, Arlene Phillips, who served as a judge on Strictly Come Dancing for four years and is now 81, openly expressed her appreciation for Pete Wicks.

Expressing her opinions about the remaining competitors, she openly confessed her admiration for the fearlessly funny Chris McCausland and the captivating Love Island contestant Tasha Ghouri.

Even though Arlene found herself at the lower end of the standings for three consecutive weeks, she commended Pete for his self-deprecating humor and applauded his talent for poking fun at himself. In fact, she referenced his iconic pink latex trousers from Blackpool Week as an example.

At the glamorous debut of the musical, she shared with TopMob: “I truly appreciate Pete. He puts in a tremendous effort, and let me tell you, anyone who dares to wear such snug pink pants, flaunting a bare chest – it’s simply comical! And he doesn’t shy away from poking fun at himself.

Speaking about the approaching finale and who she’s backing to claim the Glitterball, Arlene shared: “I’m really looking forward to it. I believe anyone could emerge as the winner.

As a fervent admirer, I’m captivated by Chris and Tasha for their unparalleled courage and breathtaking charm respectively. Yet, every contestant brings something extraordinary to the table, making the outcome truly unpredictable. The essence of this competition lies not in who starts off as a favorite, but rather in who manages to win over the hearts of the audience.

As a devoted fan, I eagerly await news about the possible return of the original cast for the sequel. However, according to Variety’s reports, the plot description seems to suggest that Meryl Streep (Miranda Priestley) and Emily Blunt (Emily Charlton) might reprise their roles in the upcoming movie.

In modern times, the narrative of the sequel centers around Priestley and her professional journey, given that conventional print magazine publishing is experiencing a significant downturn.

She squares off with Charlton, who is said to be a high-powered executive for a luxury group, as Priestley is chasing that company’s ad dollars.

It hasn’t been revealed in any of the updates whether Anne Hathaway will reprise her role as Andy Sachs, or if other notable actors like Stanley Tucci, Simon Baker, Adrian Grenier, Gisele Bündchen, and Tracie Thoms will be back for the next installment.

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