Emma Watson In Braless Slit Dress Is 'The Hottest Woman In Showbiz'

Emma Watson continues to prove that understated elegance wins in the end. The British actress, 33, made 2014 headlines for rocking a floor-length, column dress to the premiere of movie Noah, with both fans and fashion media outlets largely considering it to be her best look to date. Stunning in a leggy, backless number as she went braless in a Ralph Lauren gown, the Harry Potter star dazzled on the red carpet as she nailed her look, also checking boxes for flaunting her enviable figure. The images, kept live on an Instagram fan account, still have fans gushing, and one even dubbed Emma "the hottest woman in showbiz."

Scroll for the photos. Attending the London premiere of her movie and aged 23 at the time, Emma reminded fans that she's well out of her Hermione Granger era. Looking drop-dead gorgeous in her white, halterneck gown as she rocked a couture number, Emma showed off her slender back, arms, and shoulders, also flashing hints of curve as she went braless beneath her down.

All dolled up in matching court stilettos as she kept her look coordinated, The Blast favorite kept chic with a chignon bun hairdo, with a discreet, warming face of makeup bringing out her features.

Wearing funky gold arm bangles around her wrists, Emma kept her accessories to a minimum, opting for low-key flourishes instead of a dripping-in-diamonds finish. One user called the much-loved actress "magnificent," with another fan saying: "Hottest woman in showbiz? Raise your hands." Emma has continued to make fashion headlines, although recent ones see her earning mega cash from it. Emma is signed to Prada Beauty, dedicating much of her Instagram to the brand. She also often updates outfitted head-to-toe in the Italian designer label.

The above photo gained plenty of fan love as Emma rocked a skimpier look for a garden-set shot plugging Prada Beauty. Going bandeau-style in a black tube top and slinky, loud orange skirt, the Hollywood star posed clutching a Prada purse, making sure to tag the brand in her post.

"Fashion is something that I love, and I find it to be so expressive and creative, and it’s obviously a way into my characters, so I’m always deeply engaged with it. What I find difficult about photo shoots is the line between playing a character—you’re being asked by the photographer to take on a role like you would in a movie—and being a fancier version of yourself," Emma told Interview Magazine.

There were beach babe vibes in this Prada snap, one showing Emma wet-haired and lying on a surfboard as she rocked a skintight swimsuit.