Met Gala 2024: Naomi Watts cuts an elegant figure in custom Balenciaga dress as actress turns heads at all-star event

Naomi Watts looked every inch a graceful beauty on Monday as she made her grand entrance on the red carpet at the Met Gala in New York City.

The esteemed actress, 55, made sure all eyes were on her in a dazzling custom sheer black Balenciaga dress with a flowing train.

The stunning dress featured a puffy black floral pattern worn down her back and was adorned with shimmering sequins.

Naomi amped up her allure with a black mesh veil worn over her striking facial features.

Watts accessorized with stylish diamond earrings and rings that added a touch of elegance to her striking look.

Naomi Watts (pictured) looked every bit a graceful beauty as she made her grand entrance at the Met Gala in New York City on Monday

The British-born star wore her blonde hair in a ponytail and a radiant layer of blush makeup and smoky eyeshadow gave her look that extra oomph.

Her outfit appeared to pay tribute to American novelist Truman Capote, as it was a nod to her starring role as socialite Babe Paley in the streaming series Feud: Capote vs The Swans, which Aussies have been devouring on Binge.

The gorgeous actress seemed to be having the time of her life at the exclusive event as she showed off her best angles for the cameras.

The esteemed actress, 55, made sure all eyes were on her in a striking custom sheer black Balenciaga dress

The esteemed actress, 55, made sure all eyes were on her in a striking custom sheer black Balenciaga dress

The stunning off-the-shoulder dress featured a puffy black floral pattern worn down her back and was adorned with shimmering sequins

The stunning off-the-shoulder dress featured a puffy black floral pattern worn down her back and was adorned with shimmering sequins

Naomi amped up her allure by adorning herself with a black mesh veil over her striking facial features

Naomi amped up her allure by adorning herself with a black mesh veil over her striking facial features

The gorgeous actress seemed to be having the time of her life at the exclusive event as she showed off her best angles for the cameras

The gorgeous actress seemed to be having the time of her life at the exclusive event as she showed off her best angles for the cameras

In addition to her ornate ensemble, she donned ivory gloves that caressed her arms.

The look was topped off with sleek, pointed black heels.

Naomi beautifully captured timeless elegance and captivating allure at the event, embodying the essence of Sleeping Beauty in her ethereal ensemble.

Watts accessorized with stylish diamond earrings that added a touch of elegance to her already striking look

Watts accessorized with stylish diamond earrings that added a touch of elegance to her already striking look

The British-born star wore her blonde hair tied in a ponytail and a radiant coat of blush makeup and smoky eyeshadow gave her look that extra oomph.

The British-born star wore her blonde hair tied in a ponytail and a radiant coat of blush makeup and smoky eyeshadow gave her look that extra oomph.

Her outfit appeared to pay tribute to American novelist Truman Capote, as it was a nod to her starring role as socialite Babe Paley in the streaming series Feud: Capote vs The Swans, which Aussies have been devouring on Binge

Her outfit appeared to pay tribute to American novelist Truman Capote, as it was a nod to her starring role as socialite Babe Paley in the streaming series Feud: Capote vs The Swans, which Aussies have been devouring on Binge

Her signature style and commanding presence have undoubtedly set the standard for glamour, turning heads and showing fellow stars how it’s done.

The Costume Institute’s Spring Exhibition falls on the first Monday in May each year and is held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

This year the event is called Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion, while the dress code is The Garden of Time.

Dressed as a swan, Naomi also wore a net veil, white elbow-length gloves and pointy black heels

Dressed as a swan, Naomi also wore a net veil, white elbow-length gloves and pointy black heels

Naomi beautifully captured timeless elegance and captivating allure at the event, embodying the essence of Sleeping Beauty in her ethereal ensemble

Naomi beautifully captured timeless elegance and captivating allure at the event, embodying the essence of Sleeping Beauty in her ethereal ensemble

Her distinctive style and commanding presence have undoubtedly set the standard for glamour, turning heads and showing fellow stars how it's really done on the Met Gala red carpet.

Her distinctive style and commanding presence have undoubtedly set the standard for glamour, turning heads and showing fellow stars how it’s really done on the Met Gala red carpet.

The Costume Institute's Spring Exhibition falls on the first Monday in May each year and is held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City

The Costume Institute’s Spring Exhibition falls on the first Monday in May each year and is held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City