Mia McKenna-Bruce cut a strikingly stylish figure in a suede co-ord as she led a constellation of stars at the exclusive Miu Miu afterparty during Paris Fashion Week on Tuesday. The actress, aged 28, looked absolutely incredible as she was joined by model Barbara Palvin, 32, and Bridgerton star Yerin Ha, also 28, with both companions putting on very leggy and fashionable displays.
Mia McKenna-Bruce's Sensational Ensemble
Mia appeared sensational in a chic brown suede mini skirt, which she expertly teamed with a matching waistcoat and a vibrant, colourful satin neck scarf. The Seven Dials star draped a cool blue jacket casually over her shoulders and maintained comfort in a pair of stylish brown flat boots. Styling her locks in a neat, sleek updo, Mia flashed a huge, radiant smile as she posed enthusiastically for photos outside the glamorous bash.
Barbara Palvin's Sunny Yellow Statement
Meanwhile, Barbara Palvin showcased her long pins in a summery yellow minidress, which she layered elegantly under a brown suede jacket. The model and actress elevated her frame with a pair of sophisticated stilettos and toted her essentials in a large, fashionable tan handbag. Barbara completed her evening ensemble by accessorising with a pair of trendy glasses and a chic black cowgirl hat, adding a unique twist to her look.
Yerin Ha's Leggy Black Co-ord
Netflix star Yerin Ha also put on a very leggy display, modelling a stylish pleated black mini skirt paired with a matching bomber jacket. She looked amazing in the co-ord, which she layered over a grey checked shirt and added inches to her frame with a pair of sleek black heels. Yerin carried a gorgeous chocolate suede handbag by the designer and donned a pair of red-framed glasses as she posed confidently for photos.
Other Notable Attendees and Their Styles
Gillian Anderson cut a sophisticated figure in a pleated checked red knee-length skirt, which she teamed with a crisp blue shirt. The actress layered a navy cardigan over the ensemble and toted a brown leather handbag. Styling her blonde locks pushed back in a headband, she elevated her figure in a pair of classic black heels.
Elsewhere, The Summer I Turned Pretty actress Lola Tung was all smiles as she arrived wearing a chic beige trench coat. Alexa Chung cut a cool figure by tucking a crisp white shirt into a pair of blue denim wide-legged jeans. The model, aged 42, added a blue bomber jacket over the shirt and cinched in her waist with a chunky black belt.
Sofia Carson dressed to impress in a brown suede mini skirt and a checked skirt, turning heads on arrival. The actress opted for a long trench coat and added inches to her frame with a pair of elegant brown stilettos. Joey King kept it more low-key in a pair of jeans, which she teamed with a blue jacket and towering heels.
Baz Luhrmann cut a dapper figure in a blue shirt and matching trousers as he posed for photos wearing a pair of red-framed sunglasses, adding a touch of Hollywood flair to the event.
Mia McKenna-Bruce's Journey from Child Star to Fashion Icon
This glamorous appearance comes after Mia revealed she spent nearly a decade partying and spending her savings from her role on Tracy Beaker Returns, following years of being 'careful' as a BBC child star. The actress starred in the series until she was 18 and has now shared that after struggling with the 'hell' of auditions, she moved to Australia, where she spent eight years travelling and partying.
Mia revealed that her wild 20s were a stark contrast to the pressure of being seen as 'an ambassador to the BBC' during her time on Tracy Beaker, which forced her to be careful about her behaviour and comments on social media. The star had decided to quit acting after leaving the family show but returned to the profession in 2019.
Following that, she landed a critically-acclaimed role in the film How To Save Sex, for which she was awarded the BAFTA Rising Star Award. This year, she is starring in the Netflix series Agatha Christie's Seven Dials. Reflecting on her time as a child star, Mia said she decided to leave her agent and quit acting when she finished work on Tracey Beaker Returns, telling The Sunday Times Culture Magazine: 'I was doing auditions and it was hell. Absolute hell.'
'I was auditioning with people that had been to drama school and I didn't know how to talk about character or how to approach a script,' she says. 'I'd be having a panic attack before and after. My dad said to me one day, 'Why are you still doing it?'' The actress said she quit her agent and moved to Australia with her best pal Georgia, and despite plans to only spend a month there, ended up living Down Under for eight years.
Detailing how she let loose after years of being careful, she added: '[On Tracy Beaker] we were constantly told, even when we're not on the job we're ambassadors for the BBC. I think someone once posted a swear word on my Instagram and the BBC got in touch with my agent and said, 'She needs to take it down.''
Mia landed the leading role of Lady Eileen 'Bundle' Brent in Netflix's adaptation of Agatha Christie's Seven Dials, as she sets out to solve an enigmatic murder. Helena Bonham Carter stars as Bundle's mother, Lady Caterham, and Martin Freeman is the stoical Superintendent Battle of Scotland Yard, whom Bundle is always trying to outmanoeuvre.
