Camila Mendes stole the spotlight alongside Marisa Tomei at the Upgraded premiere in New York City on Wednesday.
The Hollywood beauties turned heads in stylish black outfits as they dominated the Big Apple screening for Amazon Studios’ latest romantic comedy, in which they both have starring roles.
The Riverdale alum, 29, impressed in a stylish jumpsuit with a plunging neckline, opting for a virtually makeup-free look that allowed her natural beauty to shine.
Looking as if she just stepped off the runway, Spider-Man actress Marisa, 59, stunned in a skintight, strapless dress.
The star-studded soiree also featured the movie’s director Carlson Young, and cast members Archie Renaux, Rachel Matthews, Lena Olin and Saoirse-Monica Jackson.
Camila Mendes stole the spotlight alongside Marisa Tomei at the Upgraded premiere in New York City on Wednesday
The Riverdale alum impressed in a stylish jumpsuit with a plunging neckline, opting for a virtually makeup-free look that allowed her natural beauty to shine
Looking as if she just stepped off the runway, Spider-Man actress Marisa stunned in a skintight, strapless dress
Carlson was the talk of the town in her cream-colored satin frock which she paired with a simple black suit jacket and matching military boots.
Rachel dared to impress in a sparkling pink baby doll dress featuring a black feathered bow at the neckline.
One of Kim Kardashian’s besties, Jonathan Cheban, took over the red carpet on an olive jacket and faded denim.
Upgraded was written by Christine Lenig, Justin Matthews and Luke Spencer Roberts.
In it, Camila takes on the role of Ana, an art enthusiast stuck in the ungrateful position of an assistant to the formidable art tycoon Claire DuPont (Marisa).
A serendipitous moment leads Ana to accompany Claire to London for an auction arrangement.
During her first-class flight, Ana encounters the charming Englishman William (Archie Renaux), and their connection sparks after a meet-cute involving a spilled drink.
However, complications arise in their budding romance when Ana tells a harmless fib about being her company’s director.
Marisa added a set of gold heel to the mix
The Hollywood beauties turned heads in stylish black outfits as they dominated the Big Apple screening for Amazon Studios’ latest romantic comedy, in which they both have starring roles
In the movie, Camila takes on the role of Ana, an art enthusiast stuck in the ungrateful position of an assistant to the formidable art tycoon Claire DuPont (Marisa)
The stars’ friendship was evident as they shared laughs on the red carpet
The complication includes William’s mother, Catherine Laroche (Lena Olin), being the owner of the auctioned collection.
Last week, Camila opened up about wanting the role during an interview with Gayle King on CBS Mornings.
‘I was an intern once for a talent agency, so in some ways I can relate, but also I wanted to play her ’cause I just find her to be so ambitious and passionate about her work and I feel the same way about acting,’ she said.
When asked by Gayle to elaborate about her passion for acting, the star replied, ‘I just feel like I’ve known that I’ve loved acting ever since I was like five years old. So I never had to go through that phase of like, what do I wanna do?’
‘It was very clear to me that I wanted to be an actor, so I’ve always been very headstrong about that goal.’
Carlson was the talk of the town in her cream-colored satin frock which she paired with a simple black suit jacket and matching military boots
Rachel dared to impress in a sparkling pink baby doll dress featuring a black feathered bow at the neckline
Nicole Travolta showed off her décolletage with aplomb
One of Kim Kardashian’s besties, Jonathan Cheban, took over the red carpet on an olive suede jacket and black denim
As the movie deals with ‘chance happenings’, Camila was then asked if she can relate to those in her own life.
‘I definitely relate to that. I think chance moments happen all the time that change the course of my life and this movie is a big example of that.’
Camila also revealed why she wanted to do a romantic comedy in the vein of the 90s romcoms.
‘People always love to talk about romcoms from the nineties and people are very nostalgic towards that, so anytime I do a rom-com I’m really trying to hone in on what was so magical about rom-coms in the past,’ she began.
Camila opened up about wanting the role during an interview with Gayle King on CBS Mornings
‘I was an intern once for a talent agency, so in some ways I can relate, but also I wanted to play her ’cause I just find her to be so ambitious and passionate about her work and I feel the same way about acting,’ she said
Camila also revealed why she wanted to do a romantic comedy in the vein of the 90s romcoms
When asked by Gayle to elaborate about her passion for acting, the star replied, ‘I just feel like I’ve known that I’ve loved acting ever since I was like five years old. So I never had to go through that phase of like, what do I wanna do?’
‘And I think a huge part of it is having chemistry, having good witty banter between the characters and trying to keep it as nuanced as possible,’ she continued.
‘I think rom-coms have sort of gotten very cookie cutter these day and it’s nice to try to find how you can be a little different and break away from that mold.’
Camila also revealed how she learned the ropes of Hollywood with Riverdale.
‘It was like an acting bootcamp because shows like that don’t really exist and may not ever exist in that way: teen shows, teen network shows that just kind of go for years and years’, she explained.
‘I don’t think that happens much anymore,’ she continued.
Camila and her mom Giselle Mendes had a bonding moment at the screening
Betheny Frankel showed off her toned arms on the red carpet
The former Real Housewives of New York star looked sensational in all black
Mingus Lucien Reedus (R) and guest looked like a cute couple on the red carpet
Camila arrived to the shindig in a stylish black overcoat
‘So I feel very grateful that I had that experience of being able to show up every day and do what I love and deliver and learn and grow and develop my skill set.
‘It taught me so many technical things that I realize when I go on other projects I’m like, ‘OhI learned that because of Riverdale’.
Upgraded will stream globally on Prime Video on Feb. 9
