Monica Barbaro Stuns With Ethereal Look at ‘Crime 101’ Premiere
Monica Barbaro arrived in London last night for the gala screening of Crime 101, held at the Odeon Luxe Leicester Square. For the occasion, she opted for a Marmar Halim Pre-Fall 2026 gown that felt like a deliberate return to her stylistic roots. While her recent appearances in Dior have been a point of debate among fashion critics, this ivory ensemble felt like a refreshing reset.
The strapless, softly draped gown possesses a fluid elegance that highlights her natural poise. With a gathered bodice and a gently wrapped skirt, the dress creates a sculpted but unforced silhouette. The pale ivory tone keeps the look light and refined, perfectly suited for the prestige of a London gala.
Monica Barbaro stuns for 'CRIME 101' premiere. 📷 pic.twitter.com/MiBTnEmcuA
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The design carries a quietly classical energy, with drapery that feels inspired by Grecian statuary. It also evokes the aesthetic of Maria Grazia Chiuri’s earlier work, making it easy to see why the actor was drawn to such a piece. Styled with gold sandals and Bvlgari jewels, the simplicity of the look allowed the actor to truly shine.
The film, Crime 101, is a sleek crime thriller from writer-director Bart Layton, based on the novella by Don Winslow. It stars Chris Hemsworth as a master thief with a strict moral code, facing off against a determined detective played by Mark Ruffalo. The ensemble cast is rounded out by heavyweights like Halle Berry, Barry Keoghan, and Jennifer Jason Leigh.
Surprise! 😉 Here’s our new trailer for #Crime101 starring Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Barry Keoghan and myself. Retweet if you’re seated for this on Feb 13. pic.twitter.com/owbNGAt944
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Barbaro’s career has been on a meteoric rise since her breakout role as Phoenix in Top Gun: Maverick. Most recently, she garnered critical acclaim and an Academy Award nomination for her portrayal of Joan Baez in the Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown. She is also set to appear in the upcoming romantic comedy One Night Only, starring opposite Callum Turner.
Beyond her film work, the actor is preparing for her stage debut in a West End revival of Les Liaisons Dangereuses. She will perform at the National Theatre alongside Lesley Manville and Aidan Turner later this year. Between her upcoming theater run and her post-production projects, Barbaro is solidifying her status as one of Hollywood’s most versatile talents.
This latest red carpet appearance suggests she is finding her footing not just in her craft, but in her public image.
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