Shine bright: Naomie Harris shone at the premiere of Mandela in South Africa on Sunday''
She has a crucial role in the film, playing the part of Nelson Mandela’s second wife Winnie Madikizela-Mandela.So it’s no surprise that Naomie Harris wanted to dress to impress as she attended the premiere of Mandela – Long Walk To Freedom in Johannesburg, South Africa on Sunday.
Shinning like the star she is the 37-year-old slipped into an elegant one shouldered Donna Karan Atelier gown, made from draped white silk gauze over gold silk lame, with an exposed under skirt made of silk tulle.
The necklace and skirt were embellished with antique gold metal embroidery, catching the light as she walked.
Making sure nothing distracted from her dress, her hair was worn loose in a simple style and she opted to keep her make-up relatively simple.
The beautiful star seemed in high spirits as she made her appearance on the red carpet, chatting away in a very animated style.
Elegant: Naomie's dress had a very elegant yet sexy feel to it, showing off her toned arms''
Delicate: The dress featured a tulle skirt section and plenty of sequins which caught the light as she walked''
Close: Naomie held hands with Zindzi Mandela, one of Nelson and Winnie Mandela's daughters during the premiere''
Vocal: Naomie seemed to have plenty to say to waiting journalists as she made her way along the carpet''
Talking about meeting Winnie for the first time, she said: ‘It was intimidating at first but a real privilege. One of the things you’re really scared about when you are playing someone who is such an icon and such a formidable kind of character – is how do they want to be seen?’
Discussing her character’s controversial nature, she continued: ‘That’s the joy of playing a character who is so controversial and so misunderstood as well. You have to understand that she is a product of a particular time in history and circumstances and it’s very difficult now to judge those circumstances. She had a terrible time.’
Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, directed by Justin Chadwick is adapted from Mandela's 1994 autobiography.
Proud: The actress applauded as she sat in front of George Bizos, Nelson Mandela's lawyer'' HIYO CHENI SHINGONI NI HATAREE''
Something to laugh about: Idris, who plays Nelson in the film has a giggle with Winnie and her daughter Zindzi''
It chronicles the iconic leader's journey from childhood in a rural South African village, his days as an anti-apartheid revolutionary, which led to a 27-year prison sentence, and his inauguration as the first democratically elected president of the country.
The film is produced by the Weinstein Co. and also stars Riaad Moosa, Terry Pheto, Lindiwe Matshikiza and Deon Lotz.
The film will be released in the UK on January 3. YANI I CANT WAIT'' SOMETHING TO ANZA MWAKA 2014 WITH ''
TUMECHOTA NA KUMIMINA KUTOKA DM''
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