Thandie Newton - MET Ball 2011

Thandie Newton arrives in style at the MET Ball held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday (May 2) in New York City.

The 38-year-old British actress, who wore a Stella McCartney dress, walked the red carpet with Jimmy Choo Chief Creative Officer Tamara Mellon.

Thandie and Tamara both wore Solange Azagury-Partridge jewelry. Thandie also accessorized with Jimmy Choo “Louisa” platform sandals from the Choo 24:7 Collection and the fashion house’s “Mini Tube” clutch.

The Costume Institute Gala Benefit celebrates the opening of the “Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty” exhibition, featuring the late designer’s iconic work.