Charlize hasn't got much Ther-on
The star looked confident and glamorous as she posed in the black and white halter-neck frock, complete with a split to the navel.
Walking down the red carpet at the Gotham Independent Film Awards in New York, statuesque Charlize showed off a hint of side-boob for fans and paparazzi who had gathered.
And it appears some trusty boob-tape came to Charlize's rescue to save her modesty when when she took a tumble over a light fixing on the way into the party.
Beautiful ... Charlize Theron
Charlize, who won an Oscar for her role in Monster in 2004, added another top award to her name as she received a special tribute gong at the event, held at the Cipriani Wall Street venue.
Charlize's mother Gerda proudly watched on as her daughter spoke on stage.
Blunder ... Charlize trips over light fixing
Splash NewsGary Oldman, A Dangerous Method director David Cronenberg and Fox Filmed Entertainment CEO Tom Rothman also received prestigious gongs.
The Tree of Life, starring Brad Pitt, and Ewan McGregor's Beginners shared the top prize for best feature film.
Keeping composed .... Charlize remains steady
Splash NewsCharlize is currently filming scenes for her role as the Evil Queen in Snow White & The Huntsmen alongside Twilight star Kristen Stewart.
The Gotham Awards is a key event for independent movies which also marks the start of the film-awards season culminating in the Oscars in February.
Chic ... Tilda Swinton
Tilda Swinton, Alec Baldwin, and Melissa Leo were also at the event.
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