And the breakout star certainly commanded attention as she arrived early on the red carpet stunning in a red Valentino gown.
The Ethiopian-Irish actress, who is nominated for her role in Loving, stopped to talk with E! Entertainment's Giuliana Rancic for a second while showing off her breathtaking crimson couture.
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The details: The Loving actress complimented her showstopping red gown with a matching jeweled headband and crimson lip The details: The Loving actress complimented her showstopping red gown with a matching jeweled headband and crimson lip
Speaking about her film Loving, the 35-year-old actress said, 'I think there are films that you watch, that you've been in that stay with you. It's gonna stay with me, I feel it.'
On the red carpet, the Trinity College alum wowed in the floor-sweeping gown by Valentino that was trailed by a subtly elegant train.
She complimented her sartorial showstopping with a dazzling ruby headband and matching drop earrings by jewelry designer Irene Neuwirth.
The details: The Loving actress complimented her showstopping red gown with a matching jeweled headband and crimson lipShowing support: The Ethiopian-Irish actress wore a light blue ribbon on her dress in support of the American Civil Liberties Union
On her face, the former stage actress wore flawless skin with a red-tinted smoky eye and bold brick colored lip.
There was a pop of contrasting color in the Preacher star's ensemble.
Ruth was the first star of the night to appear with a light blue ribbon on her dress, worn as a sign of solidarity with the American Civil Liberties Union.
Firey figure: The former stage actress looked elegant in the long gown with flowing train
Ruth made her mark this year in the historical drama Loving, where the beautiful actress played Mildred Loving.
The film follows the story of the interracial couple who were the center of 1967's groundbreaking Loving vs. Virginia case which overturned laws which forbid interracial marriage.
Ruth is nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role against Isabelle Huppert, Natalie Portman, Emma Stone and three-time Oscar winner Meryl Streep.
Lovely in Loving: The 35-year-old actress made her mark with this year's historical drama Loving with follows the story of the couple who's Supreme Court case eventually overturned state laws forbidding interracial marriage
The details: The Loving actress complimented her showstopping red gown with a matching jeweled headband and crimson lip The details: The Loving actress complimented her showstopping red gown with a matching jeweled headband and crimson lip
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Showing support: The Ethiopian-Irish actress wore a light blue ribbon on her dress in support of the American Civil Liberties Union
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Firey figure: The former stage actress looked elegant in the long gown with flowing train
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Lovely in Loving: The 35-year-old actress made her mark with this year's historical drama Loving with follows the story of the couple who's Supreme Court case eventually overturned state laws forbidding interracial marriage
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Ruth Negga looks like a princess in one-of-a-kind Valentino gown
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