Love & Friendship indeed! Single Kate Beckinsale flashes her abs in elegant plum coloured gown as she cosies up to her co-star Tom Bennett at film premiere in London

She's reported to have split from from her husband of 11 years, Len Wiseman, last November.  

And Kate Beckinsale was the centre of attention at the Love & Friendship premiere at the Curzon Mayfair in London on Tuesday night, looking sensational in a gorgeous gown with a cut-out at the waist.

 

The 42-year-old actress put on a very animated display with her co-star Tom Bennett at the screening, sharing an amicable hug as they walked the red carpet together.

 Joining forces: Kate Beckinsale posed with her delighted-looking co-star Tom Bennett at the Love & Friendship premiere at the Curzon Mayfair in London on Tuesday night

Tom, best known for appearing in PhoneShop and Family Tree, looked delighted to be posing alongside the A-list beauty, beaming from ear-to-ear. 

Kate opted for a unconventional, plum-coloured dress which was equal parts daring and demure. 

She showed off her classic beauty in the floor-length number, offering a glimpse of her tanned legs thanks to a side-split.

The brunette beauty's striking dress was given a quirky touch thanks to a bright red panel on the left hand side.

Hugging it out: Kate and Tom, best known for appearing in PhoneShop and Family Tree, shared a friendly embrace on the red carpet 

Look who it is! Tom looked delighted to be posing alongside the A-list beauty, beaming from ear-to-ear

Close bond: The pair seemed on great terms as they led the cast arrivals at the screening 

Chuffed: The British actor, who plays Sir James Martin in the period drama, couldn't contain his excitement 

The bandeau style strip showcased Kate's trim waist thanks to a large cut-out section, revealing her gym-honed abs. 

The elegant dress was held together by gold halterneck detailing, and Kate drew attention to the quirky neckline thanks to her elegant updo.

Love And Friendship is directed by Whit Stillman and also stars Chloë Sevigny, Xavier Samuel and Stephen Fry.

All together now: Jemma Redgrave, Morfydd Clark, Emma Greenwell, Whit Stillman, Kate, Tom, Justin Edwards, Jenn Murray, James Fleet and Kelly Campbell posed for a group shot 

Stunning: Kate was looking better than ever, displaying her youthful complexion with barely-there make-up

Reunited: Kate posed with acclaimed director Whit Stillman, who she first worked with in 1998

Nancy seeing you here! Kate and Tom were in high spirits as they promoted their new romantic comedy

Kate plays the widowed Lady Susan Vernon, who has a reputation as a woman that will stop at nothing to find both herself and her daughter a husband.

Set in the 1790s, the romantic comedy takes its plot inspiration from Jane Austen's epistolary novel Lady Susan.

Love & Friendship, which has been met with positive reviews from critics, is out in limited release on May 13.

Gorgeous as ever: Kate looked incredible in a dark purple dress as she made her grand arrival 

Daring to bare: The brunette beauty's striking dress was given a quirky touch thanks to a bright red panel on the left hand side

Perfection: Kate showed off her classic beauty in the floor-length number, offering a glimpse of her tanned legs thanks to a side-split