Kate Beckinsale traded in her “Tummy Troubles Survivor” T-shirt for something more glamorous when she returned to the red carpet on Thursday.
The English actor appeared at the star-studded King's Trust Global Gala in New York City, where she wore an abstract strapless dress, white platform heels, a bright emerald green bag and, atop her head, a black bow Large size. The “Prisoner's Daughter” star flaunted his fashion statement after sharing that she was hospitalized for a mysterious health issue in March.
The “Aviator” and “Pearl Harbor” actress also said she attended Thursday's gala after “a difficult year.” “My parents haven't been feeling well and my cat… it's been a lot of things,” she told People on the carpet.
“That's why it's nice to come and see friends and get a little perspective. “I think everyone has had a bit of a difficult year,” she added.
Beckinsale did not reveal any further details about the ailment that landed her in the hospital in March. In a since-deleted Instagram post, she announced that she was sick and shared a series of photos of herself from her medical-grade bed. She posted the hospital photos months after another hospitalization immediately after the Golden Globes in January, also for an undisclosed health issue.
Kate Beckinsale shows off her look at the King's Trust Global Gala in New York City on Thursday.
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It's still unclear why the 50-year-old star landed in the hospital in March, but she gave a possible clue in a since-deleted Instagram post from April. She posted a photo of herself, apparently in the luxurious comfort of her home, wearing a T-shirt that said “Tummy Trouble Survivor.” The top also featured an illustration of a bunny in armor holding a shield and sword.
Thursday wasn't the first time Beckinsale attended the King's Trust Global Gala, she told People. She explained that the event can be “moving and inspiring” when she highlights the children she seeks to uplift. The trust, established 48 years ago as the Prince's Trust by King Charles III, seeks to provide employment and educational opportunities to at-risk young people, its website says.
In her People chat, Beckinsale praised the trust's “important” work. Teyana Taylor, Lionel Richie, Chrissy Teigen, Ashley Graham and Laverne Cox were also among the stars who attended Thursday night's gala.
Times staff writer Nardine Saad contributed to this report.
