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Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Ellie Bamber led the stars in attendance at the first ever Soho House Award at the private member’s club in London on Thursday.
The ceremony, which was hosted by actor Stanley Tucci, 61, saw emerging talent and established figures, in film, art and TV honoured for their work over the last 12 months.
Loki actress Gugu, 39, looked incredible while hitting the red carpet in a sequinned mini dress as she flashed a glimpse of her toned legs.
Stars: Gugu Mbatha-Raw (left) flashed a glimpse of her toned legs in a red sequinned mini dress as she joined Ellie Bamber (right) at the Soho House Awards in London on Thursday
The scarlet ensemble featured a chic square neck and was also embellished with silver beads.
Gugu accentuated her natural beauty with a hint of make-up as she wore her raven tresses in a bun.
Carrying the colour story into her jewellery, the stunner opted for large silver and diamond earrings which she teamed with a striking cocktail ring.
Strike a pose: The actress posed up a storm as she flashed a glimpse of her toned legs at the star-studded awards event
Gorgeous: Gugu accentuated her natural beauty with a hint of make-up as she wore her raven tresses in a bun
With ten categories there will be two award winners per category, one awarded to an established name and a success star. The winners were selected by a committee of Soho House experts from film, art, music, content and creative.
Meanwhile actress Ellie, 25, who won best actress, posed up a storm in a black halterneck dress with pleated and distressed detailing.
The Nocturnal Animals star wore her red locks in a gentle wave as she slipped her feet into silver heels.
Recipients included John Boyega for Best Actor, Yasmin Finney for Breakthrough actress, make-up mogul Charlotte Tillsbury won for her entrepreneurship and actor Paapa Essiedu received the trailblazer award.
Toned: Ellie flashed her toned arms in the strapless dress which featured white seamed details as she posed at the awards event
Posing: The Nocturnal Animals star wore her red locks in a gentle wave as she slipped her feet into silver heels
Ab-tastic: Elsewhere, Frankie Bridge opted for a more laid-back ensemble, teaming a cropped white shirt with light-washed jeans as she arriced for the awards
Relaxed: The star donned her relaxed white blouse and jeans look as she arrived solo for the awards
Off she goes! Following the awards, Frankie was spotted leaving with her gift bag in tow
Host: The evening was hosted by Hollywood star Stanley Tucci who was joined by his wife Felicity Blunt
Hollywood stars Daniel Kaluuya, 33, joined best actor winner John Boyega, 30, at the inaugural event.
The actors both appeared to have decided on a dress code as they donned similar double-breasted coats for the evening.
Tom Daly looked smart in a white suit and was joined by actress Michaela Coel as well as Heartstoppers’ Kit Connor and Yasmin Finney, who won the best breakthrough actress prize.
Matching: Hollywood stars Daniel Kaluuya, 33 (left) and John Boyega, 33 (right) also attended the inaugural event and appeared to wear similar ensembles
Beaming: John appeared to be in high spirits before taking his seat at the event
Smart: He layered the jacket over a Versace t-shirt and smart black trousers
Congratulations! John was awarded the coveted Best Actor award and took to the stage to make a speech
Cheers: He later raised a glass in celebration after his win
Stunning: Actress Michaela Cole looked gorgeous in a Spice Girls’ inspired outfit
Heartstopper: Stars of the Netflix series Hearstopper Kit Connor and Yasmin Finney hit the red carpet
Pals: Kirsty Young and Nick Jones, Chief Executive Officer of the Soho House
Model credentials: Model Eva Apio flashed her long elegant pins in a silver co-ord that featured a skirt with a thigh-high split
Lovebirds: Claudia Winkleman was joined by her husband Kris Thykier
The special evening featured lively musical performances from Soho House Award winners including Self Esteem opening the ceremony as well as Michael Kiwanuka.
Nick Jones, Founder and CEO of Soho House, said: ‘Members supporting other members are at the heart of Soho House. Our membership allows those who are established in their careers, to connect with emerging talent, their The Soho House Awards are the perfect way for us to celebrate people at all stages of their creative journey, I can’t wait to see the nominations.’
Winners will be chosen by a committee of Soho House experts across film, art, music, content and creative, with one specific award – the Breakthrough Entrepreneur Award – selected from a shortlist, which includes nominees submitted by participants of Soho Mentorship and Soho Chance. Both initiatives are part of House Foundations, Soho House’s ESG programme, which has a focus on providing opportunities to access the creative industries for people from lower-socioeconomic or underrepresented backgrounds.
Winner: Actor Paapa Essiedu was awarded the Trailblazer award
Smart suit: Tom Daley looked smart in a white suit as he toted a micro mini handbag, before leaving the awards with a huge swag bag of gifts
Striking: Make-up mogul Charlotte Tilsbury turned heads on the red carpet in a black lace dress
Hello! Radio 1’s Greg James also attended the event to honour up and coming talent