Emma Watson is always one to light up the red carpet.

And the Harry Potter alum did exactly that as she attended the 2016 Museum Of Modern Art Film Benefit – A Tribute To Tom Hanks in New York on Tuesday.

The light brunette actress wowed in a classy velvet black dress, as she accessorized with an edgy black choker necklace.

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British beauty: Emma Watson attended the 2016 Museum Of Modern Art Film Benefit – A Tribute To Tom Hanks in New York on Tuesday

The Beauty And The Beast star tied her ombre locks away from her face and went for a natural palette of make-up.

Of course the man of the hour was in attendance with his beautiful wife Rita Wilson.

Rita looked beautiful in a black lace number, while Hanks dressed up in a navy suit.