Ashley Judd: Belle of the Purple Ball

Ashley Judd is all smiles in a beautiful Monique Lhuillier gown at the Inaugural Purple Ball at the Fairmont Hotel on Tuesday (January 20) in Washington, D.C.

The 40-year-old actress selected a mist grey crinkle gazar one shoulder gown, which features an asymmetrically draped bodice and soft bubble tier skirt.

A few hours earlier, Ashley stood in the chilly stands below the inauguration podium where President Barack Obama took his oath.

“I did layer,” Ashley said of her long underwear and blanket wrapped around her. “And I did get cold, but I expected that. It was all part of the experience.”

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