Ariana DeBose rocks an edgy white gown while leading the glamour at the GLAAD Media Awards in NYC

Oscar-winning actress Ariana DeBose put on a sensational display in a curve-hugging white gown with a sexy  cutout across the midriff and silver beading around the neck to the 33rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards.

As she arrived to the star-studded ceremony at the New York Hilton Midtown, located in the heart of Manhattan, the West Side Story star oozed confidence as she flashed her incredibly toned legs and silver pumps.

Her glamorous makeup look consisted of a berry-toned lip gloss, black liquid eyeliner, a sultry smoky eyeshadow and blush for a healthy glow less than two months after making history as the first Afro Latina and first openly queer woman of color to win an Academy Award for acting.

Looking good! Ariana DeBose put on a sensational display as she led the glamour in a curve-hugging white gown with a sexy cutout across the midriff and silver beading around the neck to the 33rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards

The Hamilton actress, who was recently announced to be hosting the 75th Annual Tony Awards next month, wore her dark black tresses in a straight pixie bob with layered bangs.

There was no shortage of chic fashion among the other attendees, including actress and singer Dove Cameron, who turned heads in a black crop top and a pink and white ruffled skirt and shoulder-length gloves.

The former Disney Channel star rocked her brunette tresses in a sleek ponytail with a few strands framing her face and heavy winged eyeliner for an edgy twist on her otherwise very feminine and dainty look.

Representation matters: Just two months ago, she made history as the first Afro Latina and first openly queer woman of color to win an Academy Award for acting

Working it! There was no shortage of chic fashion among the other attendees, including actress and singer Dove Cameron, who turned heads in a black crop top and a pink and white ruffled skirt and shoulder-length gloves

Rebellious: The former Disney Channel star rocked her brunette tresses in a sleek ponytail with a few strands framing her face and heavy winged eyeliner for an edgy twist on her otherwise very feminine look

Beautiful: 13 Reasons Why’s Tommy Dorfman looked exuded elegance in a floral embroidered semi-sheer gown with a coordinating cape adorned with blue beaming at its hem

13 Reasons Why’s Tommy Dorfman looked exuded elegance in a floral embroidered semi-sheer gown with a coordinating cape adorned with blue beaming at its hem.

The 29-year-old actress, who came out as a trans woman last July, waved at photographers as she posed for solo shots ahead of the event.

Meanwhile, Cynthia Nixon opted for a classic yellow leather suit with a bright turquoise blue ampersand pin on the right lapel.

Bright: Cynthia Nixon opted for a classic yellow leather suit with a turquoise blue ampersand pin on the right lapel

Radiant: All eyes were on Laverne Cox as she made a stylish entrance in a plunging copper brown dress with a massive black statement necklace

Longtime LGBT advocate: The Orange Is the New Black star, 49, completed her look with a pair of semi-sheer black rhinestones gloves

Trendy: Her waist-length ombré waves were styled in a half-up, half-down style and a chic pouf

Braunwyn Windham-Burke stood out from the crowd in a sparkly jumpsuit and black heels

All eyes were on Laverne Cox as she made a stylish entrance in a plunging copper brown dress with a massive black statement necklace.

The Orange Is the New Black star, 49, completed her look with a pair of semi-sheer black rhinestones gloves.

Per GLAAD‘s website, the annual ceremony is aiming to ‘recognize and honor media for their fair, accurate and inclusive representations of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) community and the issues that affect their lives.’

Major honor: While activist Judith Light received the Excellence in Media Award, presented by DeBose

Dapper: Model Nyle DiMarco looked handsome in a grey suit

Night to remember: Per GLAAD ‘s website, the annual ceremony is aiming to ‘recognize and honor media for their fair, accurate and inclusive representations of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) community and the issues that affect their lives’

Making a statement: Cody Rigsby cut a dapper figure in a funky suit with comic strips on it and bowling shoes

While activist Judith Light received the Excellence in Media Award, presented by DeBose.

The title was previously awarded to Ava DuVernay, Robert De Niro, Kelly Ripa, Patti LaBelle, Debra Messing and Tyra Banks.

Also there to celebrate was White House Principal Deputy Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, who wore a low-cut white dress with a high slit and black heels with diamond straps.

Meanwhile writer Evan Ross Katz looked dapper in a grey suit worn over a black shirt.

White hot: Also there to celebrate was White House Principal Deputy Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, who wore a low-cut white dress with a high slit and black heels with diamond straps

Pals: Meredith Marks and Angie Harrington posed for a picture together

Group shot: Meanwhile, Margaret Josephs, Braunwyn Windham-Burke, Meredith Marks and Angie Harrington also were spotted mingling inside

Meanwhile, Margaret Josephs, Braunwyn Windham-Burke, Meredith Marks and Angie Harrington also were spotted mingling inside.

Later in the evening, Cameron performed her queer anthem Boyfriend, after publicly revealing she is bisexual after fans accused her of ‘queerbaiting.’

‘I’ve hinted about my sexuality for years,’ the singer told the Gay Times last year, though the confusion was the impetus she needed to share her truth.

Classic: Sheryl Lee Ralph wore a white suit and hot pink heels

Part of why the Descendants star held off on coming out was a fear that her coming out would be brushed aside.

‘I was never confused about who I was,’ she clarified. ‘I felt like I wouldn’t be accepted and I had this strange narrative that people wouldn’t believe me.

‘I hope it helps, that’s why I came out,’ she continued. ‘It felt like something that I could never talk about.

‘I feel like the industry has changed a lot in terms of having room for people with platforms to be human and not to be picked apart,’ she said. ‘I was really nervous to come out and, one day, I dropped it because I was behaving like somebody who was out and I realized I wasn’t. When you are who you are, you assume people see that and then you realize, “No, I have to come out otherwise people aren’t gonna know.”‘

Smiling: Murray Hill beamed as he posed for pictures in a grey checkered three-piece suit and black loafers

Handsome: Writer Evan Ross Katz looked dapper in a grey suit worn over a black shirt

Dove was also at an inflection point when it came to her romantic relationships, which made it more important than ever to open up about her sexuality.

Back in October 2020, she and her Descendants costar Thomas Doherty announced the end of their nearly four-year relationship.

‘I was at the end of a very big chapter closing in my life and I was struggling to focus on myself, so when the relationship ended, I was having a hard time stepping back into my power and focusing on where I was,’ she explained.

Putting on a show: Later in the evening, Cameron performed her queer anthem Boyfriend, after publicly revealing she is bisexual after fans accused her of ‘queerbaiting’

‘I’ve hinted about my sexuality for years,’ the singer told the Gay Times last year, though the confusion was the impetus she needed to share her truth

Out and proud: Back in October 2020, she and her Descendants costar Thomas Doherty announced the end of their nearly four-year relationship

Lilac: Miss Fame, 37, best known as a contestant on season 7 of RuPaul’s Drag Race, wore a skin-tone latex suit with a frilly cape that featured a lavender lining which matched her violet hair

A sweet kiss: Actor Wilson Cruz, 48, was seen giving American civil rights leader Rashad Robinson a tender kiss on the temple

American model Miss Fame (Kurtis Dam-Mikkelsen), 37, best known as a contestant on season 7 of RuPaul’s Drag Race, was also spotted at the event.

The reality television personality wore a skin-tone latex suit with a frilly cape that featured a lavender lining which matched her violet hair.

Inside the event, popular drag performer CT Hedden, Josephs, and Windham-Burke were seen snapping a selfie together, while actor Wilson Cruz, 48, was pictured giving American civil rights leader Rashad Robinson a tender kiss on the temple.

Meanwhile performers Trinity The Tuck (Ryan Taylor), 37, and Yvie Oddly (Jovan Bridges), 28, spoke onstage while wearing colorful outfits.

Having fun: Popular drag performer CT Hedden, Josephs, and Windham-Burke snapped a selfie at the event

Colorful: Performers Trinity The Tuck, 37, and Yvie Oddly, 28, spoke onstage while wearing colorful outfits

Britney? American fitness instructor and dancer Cody Rigsby, 34, performed onstage in a Britney Spears inspired costume

Laughing it up: American actress Peppermint, 43, was pictured laughing it up onstage with DeBose

Good show: Peppermint then changed her outfit to a black dress, and was seen performing a routine with a male dancer

American fitness instructor and dancer Cody Rigsby, 34, performed onstage in a Britney Spears inspired costume.

Actress and singer Peppermint, 43, looked incredible in a sparkling blue bodysuit, and was pictured laughing it up onstage with DeBose.

She then changed her outfit to a black dress, and performed a dynamic routine with a male dancer.

Enjoying the show: DeBose clapped while watching the stage