Zoe Saldana turned heads at the TIME100 Gala in a black Givenchy dress with a thigh-high slit that exposed her legs. The Academy Award winner was one of the four honorees at the star-studded event held at Jazz at Lincoln Center on April 23. She took the stage to honor her family history in her toast.

Zoe Saldana takes on TIME100 Gala in Givenchy dress with super bold high slit

Zoe Saldana opted for a black dress from Givenchy’s Fall/Winter Ready-to-Wear 2026 collection. The black velvet, one-shoulder gown featured a dramatic, sculptural drape that cascaded down her frame. A bold, shimmering silver sequin pattern wound around the dress like an abstract lace ribbon. The silver embroidery sharply contrasted the dress’s deep matte black color, catching the light with every step on the red carpet. Further, the daring thigh-high slit on one side added a sense of movement to the heavy velvet fabric.

Saldana kept her accessories minimal to maintain the focus on the intricate details of her outfit. She paired the gown with minimalist black T-strap stiletto sandals and a structured black satin clutch. The sandals were the same as the ones that the runway model had sported for Sarah Burton’s Givenchy presentation at Paris Fashion Week.

Styled by Petra Flannery, the “Avatar” actress opted for jewelry pieces from Cartier. On her ears were the Panthere de Cartier hoop earrings. She was also sporting the Panthere bangle bracelet and the Panthere de Cartier ring. The diamond jewelry added the right amount of sparkle to echo the silver motifs of her gown.

Saldana wore her hair in a sleek, slicked-back bun. The hairstyle highlighted her features and put the spotlight on the gown’s architectural neckline. She kept her makeup minimal and luminous, featuring a neutral lip and soft, earthy tones on the eyes.

Nikki Glaser hosted the TIME100 Gala. Actor and producer Alan Cumming, Olympian Chloe Kim, and WHO’s Intergovernmental Negotiating Body co-chair Precious Matsoso also delivered toasts at the event.