Charlize Theron Dazzles in Plunging Corset Gown as She Is Honored at Baby2Baby Gala

Charlize Theron is shining bright on the red carpet. 

The actress, 49, wore a plunging ivory gown with contrasting external corset by Schiaparelli to the Baby2Baby Gala, where she was honored with the Giving Tree Award for her work preventing gender-based violence and HIV among young people and promoting LGBTQ+ rights and youth development. The Los Angeles gala, presented by Paul Mitchell, took place on Nov. 9. 

The stylish dress, which featured a plunging halter neckline, had a black corset with white detailing and a long, Grecian-style skirt,

Theron accessorized with bold statement earrings in gold, several rings and wore her mid-length locks straight and with a side parting. Her subtle glam for the night included a peachy blush and matching peach-pink lipstick.

"Finally out of my sweats. Thanks @schiaparelli and @danielroseberry 🖤," Theron wrote in the caption of a post on Instagram that included several snaps of her posing in the striking look.

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Theron is the founder of the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project, which invests in the health and safety of young people in Southern Africa. She said in a statement before the event she was “deeply honored” to receive the award from Baby2Baby. 

"Their dedication to serving women, children and families across the country is nothing short of inspiring,” the actress said. “Through my work with CTAOP, I have seen first hand the power we all can have when we invest in young people and their communities, and completely share in their mission to work towards a more equitable world."

Theron wore a dazzling look to a philanthropic event earlier this year as well.

At the 2024 Block Party for CTAOP in July, Theron looked glamorous in an all-black outfit with some unique details. She wore a black blazer with a black bralette underneath, which she paired with a midi-length black skirt covered in sparkling detailing. The bottom of the skirt featured a sheer, sparkly fringe. She accentuated the stylish look with Dior black and white slingback heels, which featured a white strap with “J’ADIOR” written on it.

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Her glam was understated but composed, featuring pink lipstick. She wore her hair up and pulled out a front piece. 

Earlier this year, she graced the red carpet in another elegant look at the 2024 Oscars in March. 

Theron stunned in a Dior Haute Couture pale silver floor-length gown featuring a twist detail on one sleeve and along the bust. She added to the dazzling effect with Boucheron rings, bracelets, chokers and earrings.

Her glam was equally pristine. She wore a slicked-back hairstyle and subtle rosy touches on her cheeks and lips.

Theron said in 2023 that she doesn’t regret many, if any, of her fashion choices. 

“I really feel like if you just go by how you feel and how much you love it, then it's not a faux pas,” the Mad Max: Fury Road actress told PEOPLE.