Miley Cyrus stealing the spotlight in plunging yellow gown at CNN Heroes Awards Ceremony

Miley Cyrus puts 'dope-smoking' controversy behind her stealing the spotlight in plunging yellow gown

By Mike Larkin

Last updated at 9:59 AM on 12th December 2011


Just over a week ago she was fighting off controversy after joking she was a 'stoner' at her birthday party.

But if Miley Cyrus was affected by the uproar surrounding her 'gag' about smoking marijuana, she managed to put on a brave front at a charity event in Los Angeles last night.

The Hannah Montana star, who recently turned 19, looked all grown up as she slipped into a daring yellow gown for the CNN Heroes Awards Ceremony.

Up front: Miley Cyrus showed off her curves in a daring dress at the CNN Heroes event in Los Angeles last night

Pleased: The singer was grinning like a Cheshire in the silky yellow ensemble as she posed with her handsome boyfriend Liam Hemsworth

Grinning like a Cheshire cat she showed off plenty of cleavage and décolletage in the silky canary yellow ensemble with pleated bust and embellished detailing.
She accessorised with a dripping of diamonds, including chandelier earrings and tennis bracelet.
But the singer and actress also showed a hint of her renowned bohemian side, by wearing her hair in a casual fish-tail plait.

Happy couple: With his arm wrapped around his ladylove's waist, Liam posed for several pictures with the Hannah Montana star as they made their way down the red-carpet

One of the reasons she looked so cheerful could have been the fact that she was on the arm of her hunky boyfriend Liam Hemsworth at the star-studded event.

The 21-year-old Australian actor looked dapper as he escorted her to the prestigious ceremony.

With his arm wrapped around his ladylove's waist, the couple posed for several pictures as they made their way down the red-carpet.

Stunning: From front to back, Miley looked gorgeous in the yellow confection

Leading the way: Miley grabbed her boyfriend's hand as she eagerly lead him down the red-carpet

Hint of boho: The singer and actress also showed a hint of her renowned bohemian side, by wearing her hair in a casual fish-tail plait

Other top stars who made an appearance included sexy Sofia Vergara, 90210 star AnnaLynne McCord, Sports Illustrated model Brooklyn Decker, Weeds star Mary-Louise Parker and supermodel Christy Turlington.
Sophia Vergara showed off her stunning curves in a fitted black lace shift, and took a walk on the wild side in a pair of leopard print pumps.
The 39-year-old Modern Family star certainly got the tick of a approval from her businessman beau Nick Loeb, who accompanied the Colombian actress to the event.

Dangerous curves: Sophia Vergara showed off her stunning curves in a fitted black lace shift, and took a walk on the wild side in a pair of leopard print pumps

Handsome date: The 39-year-old Modern Family star certainly got the tick of a approval from her businessman beau Nick Loeb, who accompanied the Colombian actress to the event

Looking demure in an almost Twenties-style gold and cream mini-dress was Sports Illustrated model and actress Brooklyn Decker.
The 24-year-old wore her hair in a soft old-Hollywood style curl and slipped on some shimmering strappy sandals.
90210 star AnnaLynne McCord went for a prom-style strapless navy frock with glittering bodice and tulle skirt.

Flapper chic: Looking demure in an almost Twenties-style gold and cream mini-dress was Sports Illustrated model and actress Brooklyn Decker

Also going for the strapless look was actress Emma Roberts, the 20-year-old showing off her slim figure in a black sheer ensemble with frill detail around the top of the bodice.
Basic black was a popular choice for the night, with actresses Laura Dern and Mary-Louise Parker and Simon Cowell's former girlfriend Terri Seymour all opting for the monochrome shade.
Christy Turlington looked bronzed and beautiful in a fawn-coloured sheath dress, while actress Eliza Dushku looked summery for the wintery conditions in a printed maxi-dress.

Prom queen: 90210 star AnnaLynne McCord went for a prom-style strapless navy frock with glittering bodice and tulle skirt

Frilling: Also going for the strapless look was Emma Roberts, who showed off her slim figure in a black sheer ensemble with frill detail around the top of the bodice

Beautiful in black: Basic black was a popular choice for the night, with actresses Laura Dern and Mary-Louise Parker and Simon Cowell's former girlfriend Terri Seymour all opting for the monochrome shade

Infamous X Factor contestant Rachel Crow managed to avoid a red carpet meltdown, holding back the tears in a tartan blazer paired with a black tutu.
The 13-year-old accessorised the look with some heavy duty combat boots and sparkly leggings.
Anderson Cooper hosted the ceremony at the city's Shrine Auditorium, and revealed at the end of the night that Robin Lim had been named as the 2011 CNN Hero of the Year.

Diverse choices: Christy Turlington looked bronzed and beautiful in a fawn-coloured sheath dress, while actress Eliza Dushku looked summery for the wintery conditions in a printed maxi-dress

Bold: All My Children actress Eva La Rue, Punky Brewster star Soleil Moon Frye and Dancing With The Stars dancer Anna Trebunskaya all went for bejewelled colours

His nonprofit Bumi Sehat Foundation will receive a $25,000 grant, provides medical assistance to pregnant low-income women in Indonesia.
Also each of the top 10 CNN Heroes will receive $50,000.

Dressed up: Annalynne's sister Rachel McCord, Tabatha Coffey, Emily Procter and Charlotte Ross all attended the event

Dressed up: Annalynne's sister Rachel McCord, Tabatha Coffey, Emily Procter and Charlotte Ross all attended the event

During the event Miley performed her hit single The Climb, while Kid Rock sang Care.
She also also presented to youths who were recognized and honored by CNN as Young Wonders, along with Chris Colfer and Julia Roberts' niece Emma Roberts

Chums: Piers Morgan greets rapper 50 Cent on the red-carpet

Holding back the tears: Infamous X Factor contestant Rachel Crow managed to avoid a red carpet meltdown

Lord of the dance: Dancing With the Stars favourite J.R Martinez also attended the prestigious awards show with a date

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