Beyoncé stole the show for the European premiere of the live action remake of the Lion King, held at the ODEON Luxe Cinema in Leicester Square on Sunday night.
The singer, 37, who plays Nala in the Disney screenplay, channeled her inner lioness in a gold asymmetric gown which came complete with a daring thigh-high split.
Joined by her husband Jay-Z, Beyoncé led the fashion pride as she made one of her most daring red carpet appearances to date.
Lioness: Beyoncé stole the show for the premiere of the live action remake of the Lion King, held at the ODEON Luxe Cinema in Leicester Square on Sunday night
The Crazy In Love hitmaker opted to shun the cardinal legs-or-cleavage rule in favour of full on glamour, flaunting her lithe limbs as she prowled down the orange paw print carpet.
Featuring a cut-out keyhole design at the bust and a one-shouldered neckline, Beyoncé ensured all eyes were on her as she showcased her jaw-dropping curves for the premiere of the remake of the classic Disney film.
Styling her brunette locks in a sleek straight centre-parting, the actress amped up the glamour with diamond earrings and silver Jimmy Choo stilettos.
Leading the pride: Beyoncé was joined by her husband Jay-Z, 49, who looked dapper in a smart black suit and matching bow tie
Busty display: The Crazy In Love hitmaker opted to shun the cardinal legs-or-cleavage rule in favour of full on glamour, flashing plenty of leg as she strutted down the orange carpet in the show-stopping dress and her Jimmy Choo heels
Busty: Featuring a cut-out keyhole design at the bust and a one-shouldered neckline, Beyoncé ensured all eyes were on her as she showcased her jaw-dropping curves for the premiere of the remake of the classic Disney film
Sweet: Jay-Z looked every inch the doting husband as he took his wife’s hand and led her into the cinema
The whole cast: (L-R) Beyoncé joined Keegan-Michael Key, Florence Kasumba, Seth Rogen, Elton John, Lebo M,Pharell Williams, Sir Tim Rice, Billy Eichner, Jon Favreau and Hans Zimmer for a cast photo
After posing up a storm for cameras, Beyoncé shared a hug with The Duchess of Sussex.
Meghan, 37, attended the star-studded event with husband Prince Harry, 34, brushing shoulders with some of Hollywood’s most famous stars.
The former Suits actress looked at home as she embraced popstar Beyoncé, before the two chatted with husbands Jay-Z and Harry.
Regal: After posing up a storm for cameras, Beyoncé shared a hug with The Duchess of Sussex. Meghan, 37, attended the star studded event with husband Prince Harry, 34, brushing shoulders with some of Hollywood’s most famous stars
Sophisticated: Meghan donned a stunning £3,454 mid-length black gown by designer Jason Wu for the occasion, with a sheer panel across the top of the bodice and sleeves, while Prince Harry looked dapper in a two-piece suit
Here come the boys! Vin Diesel, director Jon Favreau, Elton John and Pharrell Williams (L-R) joined the stars for the glittering premiere
Hot to trot: The actor, 51, looked sharp in a two-piece suit, while his partner Paloma Jiménez, 35, showed off her model figure in a gorgeous pale pink mini dress with a dramatic cape
Family movie: Vincent and Paloma brought the whole family to watch the exciting remake
Despite walking plenty of red carpets in her former days as an actress, the Lion King’s film premiere is Meghan’s first as a royal.
Meghan donned a stunning £3,454 mid-length black gown by designer Jason Wu for the occasion, with a sheer panel across the top of the bodice and sleeves.
Also making an appearance was Vin Diesel, who brought his family along to the glittering premiere.
Hitting the right style notes: Sir Elton John beamed as he posed alongside husband David Furnish at The Lion King premiere
Couple goals: Sir Elton John and David Furnish donned smart black suits for the evening out at the Lion King premiere. Sir Elton is said to have performed ‘Circle of Life’ at Meghan and Harry’s wedding reception
Starring role: Pumba actor Seth Rogen was one of the first to grace the red carpet posing alongside his wife Lauren Miller
Vision in purple: Lauren showcased her natural beauty in a plunging purple gown
Their special moment: The boys posed with Beyoncé ahead of the unveiling of the film
Edgy: While Pharrell opted for personalised shoes, his wife Helen Lasichanh rocked a gothic black tulle dress
Waving goodbye: After opening the film, Beyoncé made a quiet exit from a side door
Dressed to impress: Hans Zimmer attended the star-studded premiere
The actor, 51, looked sharp in a two-piece suit, while his partner Paloma Jiménez, 35, showed off her model figure in a gorgeous pale pink mini dress with a dramatic cape.
Vin was joined by Elton John and his husband David Furnish. The couple donned smart black suits for the evening out at the Lion King premiere.
Sir Elton is said to have performed ‘Circle of Life’ at Meghan and Harry’s wedding reception.
Glamorous: Guy Ritchie, 50, and his wife Jacqui, 37, looked more loved-up than ever as they joined the family at the Lion King premiere in London on Sunday
Close knit: Guy and ex-wife Madonna’s son David Banda, 13, also graced the carpet
Family: The English director looked dapper in a black tuxedo and bowtie as he joined his stunning actress wife and their children Rafael, seven, Rivka, six and five-year-old Levi
And the legendary singer said he ‘never thought’ he would see a remake of The Lion King.
The 72-year-old singer – who penned and performed some of the movie’s biggest hits including Circle of Life and Can You Feel the Love Tonight – is thrilled the Disney movie has got a live action remake, but admits he didn’t ever think it could have happened until the success of Jon Favreau’s The Jungle Book.
Speaking at the European premiere, he said: ‘It’s astonishing. I never thought it would ever happen but because ‘The Jungle Book’ was so wonderfully done and reinvented by Jon Favreau, this one has been done the same.
‘It will give a new, more realistic view of ‘The Lion King, the other one was obviously an animation, this one is not. And it’s just another notch up there for Disney and ‘The Lion King’. I’ve seen the movie, it’s fantastic.’
Here come the girls! Myleene Klass, Maya Jama and Tess Daly (L-R) brought the glamour to the premiere of the live action remake of the Lion King held at the ODEON Luxe cinema in Leicester Square on Sunday night
Heavily pregnant: Myleene, who has daughters, Ava, 11, and Hero, eight from her previous marriage, is expecting her first child with boyfriend Simon Motson
Expecting: The television personality, 34, cradled her blossoming baby bump in a sophisticated midnight blue satin gown
Wow factor: Maya Jama looked every inch a princess in a plunging opalescent gown with a sheer ruffle skirt
Pharrell Williams meanwhile has likened working on The Lion King to ‘college’.
The Happy hitmaker collaborated on the soundtrack to the new live action remake of the Disney animated hit and he admits it was a ‘gift’ to be around such ‘legendary’ musicians and work on their versions of the iconic songs.
He said: ‘It is a gift. It is one of the best apprenticeships. It is one of the best – I didn’t go to college but this is college to me.
‘I was working around nothing but legends. It’s such an interesting thing because I know the original but to see the actual thing, what we’ve been working on for this new version, it just continues to blow my mind because you know where it came from and you know where it’s heading. It’s like what is this life.’
Demure: Tess Daly exuded elegance as she dressed her slender physique in a blue and pink patterned gown by Reiss, as styled by James Yardley
Myleene Klass also brought the glamour as she cradled her blossoming baby bump in a sophisticated midnight blue satin dress, while Maya Jama, 24, and Tess Daly, 50, pulled out all the stops in plunging floor-length gowns.
The television personality, 41, was joined by a slew of stars on the orange carpet, including; Elton John, Guy Ritchie, Rochelle Humes and Jess Wright.
The talented pianist, who is nearing the end of her pregnancy, wowed as she took to the orange carpet in the silky gown, which sheathed over her bump while accentuating her curves with its deep V neckline.
Suits the spotlight! Louise Redknapp made a stunning arrival in a white suit when she attended the premiere
Singing sensations! Louisa Johnson showed off her very intimate tattoo on her chest in a plunging suit, Raye flashed a lot of leg when she held up the trail of her dress in dramatic fashion and Alexandra Burke offered a look at her bra in a LBD as well as Ella Eyre who looked amazing in a zebra print minidress
Myleene, who has daughters, Ava, 11, and Hero, eight from her previous marriage, is expecting her first child with boyfriend Simon Motson.
Maya Jama looked every inch a princess in a opalescent gown with a sheer ruffle skirt, which teased a glimpse of her tremendous pins.
The radio DJ, 24, flashed plenty of skin in the head-turning dress, tottering into the cinema showing off plenty of cleavage due to its plunging neckline.
Maya swept her raven tresses up and off her face to show off the stunning backless design of the dress.
Game Of Robes! GOT star Nathalie Emmanuel shed her military-inspired dresses for a feminine red dress featuring a frilled cream neckline and a pleated hemline
Sam Faiers turned heads in a feathered minidress which featured a tie-dye colouring with sunset yellows and warm reds to catch the eye.
As the brainchild behind The Mummy Diaries, the reality star proved she was a natural for the red carpet by working all her best angles.
Flirty in feathers: Sam Faiers turned heads in a feathered minidress which featured a tie-dye colouring with sunset yellows and warm reds to catch the eye
Fashionable and fun: Sam added inches to her tiny frame when she twirled around in nude heels which had killer heels
Family fun: While she spent an extended amount of time on the red carpet alone for solo shots, it became apparent that Sam was enjoying the premiere with her son Paul and her love, also Paul
Three’s a party! The trio looked incredibly close as Paul held their son and pulled his love into him while they posed up a storm for the pictures on the yellow carpet
Mummy duties: Kimberley Walsh looked on her son lovingly when the posed on the red carpet together
Sam tamed her golden locks into a single plait which she let fall behind her back and she let wisps fall around her face to form a frame.
While she spent an extended amount of time on the red carpet alone for solo shots, it became apparent that Sam was enjoying the premiere with her son Paul and her love, also Paul.
The trio looked incredibly close as Paul held their son and pulled his love into him while they posed up a storm for the pictures on the yellow carpet.
Suits you! Laura Whitmore pulled out all the stops on her Disney-themed outfit as she wore a Simba and Nala print top with a black suit and cut-off trousers
Styling her brunette locks in soft curls and donning a pair of black velour platform heels, Myleene accentuated her pregnancy glow with a radiant make-up look.
Laura Whitmore pulled out all the stops on her Disney-themed outfit as she wore a Simba and Nala print top with a black suit and cut-off trousers.
As Ian Stirling films Love Island out in Mallorca, Laura has been hitting the showbiz circuit most nights of the week showing off her signature style.
So glam: Laura added a red lipstick to her lips for a dramatic look that contrasted with her black suit
Fabulous: The Irish personality toyed with her golden mane as she run her fingers through her hair
Love Island rejects! Montana Brown, of 2016 series fame, took the plunge in a silver minidress and heels while Kaz Crossley, of 2017 fame, struggled to contain her cleavage in a very low-cut orange minidress featuring bold frills
For the frills: Lucy Mecklenburgh showed off the fruits of her fitness labours in a figure-hugging white minidress featuring flirty ruffles cascading down the sleeves and body of the dress as she joined her man Ryan Thomas
Loved-up! GBBO star Nicola Adams looked incredible in crushed navy suit while her girlfriend Ella Baig wowed in a green slip-on dress and heels at the star-studded premiere
Tess Daly exuded elegance in a blue and pink patterned gown, which featured a plunging neckline and a-line skirt.
Rochelle Humes also turned heads as she strutted down the orange paw print carpet in a bright pink power suit.
The This Morning presenter, 30, who was joined by her husband Marvin, 34, made a bold fashion statement as she opted to forego a top underneath her tailored blazer, which nipped her in at the waist with flower studded buttons.
Fashion maven: Rochelle Humes also turned heads as she strutted down the red carpet in a bright pink power suit
Besotted: Marvin couldn’t take his eyes off his wife as they headed to watch the remake of the 1994 classic
In the live-action movie, Donald Glover voices the lead role of Simba, and fans will hear both Donald and Beyoncé sing the classic song Can You Feel The Love Tonight, as well as a series of other tracks.
The Lion King reboot will be released on July 19. In the movie, a young Simba is forced out of the Pride Lands after the death of his father, Mufasa, who was killed at the hands of his own brother, Scar.
Simba flees into the jungle and eventually, reunites with his childhood friend Nala, who urges him to return to Pride Lands in order to reclaim his rightful throne.
The original Disney film was released in 1994, and starred Matthew Broderick as Simba, James Earl Jones as Mufasa, and Moira Kelly as Nala.
True love: Jess Wright and her new man William Lee-Kemp made their love red carpet official as they made their debut at The Lion King premiere
Red carpet reveal: Jess dazzled in gold as she made her first red carpet appearance with beau William Lee-Kemp
Timon is voiced by Billy Eichner and Pumbaa by Seth Rogen; Beyonce voiced Nala, Simba’s best friend. Donald Glover is the voice of Simba, with Chiwetel Ejiofor as Scar and John Kani as Rafiki.
James Earl Jones, who voiced Simba’s father Mufasa in the original 1994 animated film, returns as the voice of him in the remake. The 2019 film was directed by Jon Favreau.
Reviews have been pouring in for the long-awaited movie and it seems that critics are somewhat divided, with many heaping it with praise and many claiming to have found it disappointing and somewhat drab.
Review curator Rotten Tomatoes list the film with a just-above-average 58 percent, reflecting the consensus that, while it’s visually beautiful, there is only so much emotion the audience can feel towards CGI animals.
Rawr! In the live-action movie, Donald Glover voices the lead role of Simba, and fans will hear both Donald and Beyoncé sing the classic song Can You Feel The Love Tonight, as well as a series of other tracks
