She was preparing to headline one of the biggest music events of the year at the 2013 Sound of Change concert.
And Beyoncé made sure to positively light up the red carpet as she arrived at London’s Twickenham Stadium on Saturday night in a mesmerising metallic ensemble.
The 31-year-old singer turned heads as she led the glamour at the star-studded event in a shimmering leopard print minidress as she posed alongside Hollywood A-lister Salma Hayek and creative director of Gucci, Frida Giannnini.
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Lighting up the red carpet: Beyonce turned heads in a shimmering leopard print minidress as she posed alongside Salma Hayek and creative director of Gucci, Frida Giannnini, at the Sound Of Change concert on Saturday night
Wearing her blonde locks swept to the side in a dramatic cascade of tumbling curls, the Crazy Right Now hitmaker teamed her sexy short dress with a pair of towering gunmetal heels.
The global superstar completed her look with a slick of dark berry lipstick and otherwise low-key make-up to complement her naturally stunning features – before later vamping it up in a sexy leather leotard as she took to the stage for her headline performance.
Not to be outdone by the singer, Salma, 46, showed off her stunning curves in an eye-catching emerald green leather dress, featuring a plunging neckline and a cinched in waist – before later changing into a black sequin minidress.
Showbiz pals: The 31-year-old singer teamed her sexy short dress with a pair of towering gunmetal silver heels as she posed up a storm at London’s Twickenham Stadium
Strutting their stuff: Beyonce certainly commanded attention as she took the red carpet at the star-studded event ahead of her performance
Meanwhile, actress Freida Pinto flaunted her fashion credentials in sexy white cigarette pants and a matching blazer with chic black trim, while injecting a pop of colour with a bright coral clutch bag.
Fellow actress Thandie Newton followed her sartorial lead on the red carpet, similarly opting for a black trouser suit and statement T-shirt as she posed alongside Salma and her French businessman husband, François-Henri Pinault.
Jessie J was first to take to the stage, making an impact as she opened the show with a typically energetic set.
A-list glam: The superstar completed her look with a slick of dark berry lipstick and otherwise low-key make-up to complement her naturally stunning features
Natural beauty: Beyonce looked utterly flawless as she posed up a storm on the red carpet before headlining the charity concert
Transformed: The Halo hitmaker later dazzled in a daring leather leotard as she took to the stage to perform a set of her biggest tracks
Girl on top! Beyonce wowed the crowd as she showed off her incredible figure in her racy stage ensemble
The 25-year-old singer opted for an uncharacteristically simple ensemble for her stage outfit, flashing a hint of her taut stomach in a black crop top and high-waisted leggings.
Writing on her Twitter page, she said: ‘Walking to stage with @md1886 for “Chime for Change” opening was an honour! Thank you.’
Showcasing the very best of British talent, Rita Ora followed her fellow artist’s lead as she took to the stage at Twickenham shortly after Jessie.
Effortless elegance: Gemma Arterton showed off her fashion credentials in a shimmering black off-shoulder midi-dress
Power dressing: Thandie Newton looked stylish in a black trouser suit and chic motif T-shirt
Monochrome madness: Actress Freida Pinto dazzled in a white trouser suit with black detailing, while singer John Legend looked slick in his immaculately tailored ensemble
The 22-year-old singer certainly didn’t hold back as she showed off her incredible abs in a skimpy crop top and dazzling sequinned suit.
Jessica Chastain and James Franco were some of the first celebrity presenters to take to the stage, and were soon followed by fellow A-listers Madonna and Blake Lively.
The two female stars couldn’t have gone for more different looks if they’d tried, with the 54-year-old singer covering up from head-to-toe in black, while Gossip Girl actress Blake showed off her toned and tanned pins in a sexy white minidress.
And the blonde actress later delighted the crowds as she made a rare public appearance on stage with her hunky husband, Ryan Reynolds.
Date night: Salma later changed into a black sequin minidress as she posed alongside her French businessman husband Francois Henri Pinault and fellow actress Thandie on the red carpet