Jess Impiazzi dazzles in a silver gown while ex Hollyoaks star Amanda Clapham looks chic in a LBD at the 2021 National Film Awards

Jess Impiazzi and Amanda Clapham put on a showstopping display on Thursday as they led the stars at the 2021 National Film Awards, held at London's Porchester Hall. 

The actress and reality star, 31, dazzled in a shimmering silver strapless gown as she walked the red carpet for the sixth annual ceremony, which celebrates the achievements of both established and independent filmmakers, actors and actresses as well as production teams and crew. 

Meanwhile, former Hollyoaks actress, 30, looked effortlessly chic as she turned heads in a stunning little black dress. 

Glam: Jess Impiazzi put on a showstopping display on Thursday at the 2021 National Film Awards, held at London's Porchester Hall
Looking good: Amanda Clapham cut a stylish figure as she walked the red carpet

Glam: Jess Impiazzi (left) and Amanda Clapham put on a showstopping display on Thursday as they led the stars at the 2021 National Film Awards, held at London's Porchester Hall

Jess pulled out all the stops on the night as she wowed in her glittering silver number which featured a structured bodice and flowing skirt.

The stunner wore her brunettes tresses in glam waves over her shoulder, while she kept her accessories to a minimum, opting form simple diamond earrings.

Amanda meanwhile wowed in a plunging black gown with ruching detailing throughout. 

Lovely: The actress and reality star, 31, dazzled in a shimmering silver strapless gown as she walked the red carpet for the sixth annual ceremony

Lovely: The actress and reality star, 31, dazzled in a shimmering silver strapless gown as she walked the red carpet for the sixth annual ceremony

Flawless: Jess pulled out all the stops on the night as she wowed in her glittering silver number which featured a structured bodice and flowing skirt.

Flawless: Jess pulled out all the stops on the night as she wowed in her glittering silver number which featured a structured bodice and flowing skirt.

All that glitters: The stunner wore her brunettes tresses in glam waves over her shoulder
Simple but stunning: She kept her accessories to a minimum, opting form simple diamond earrings

All that glitters: The stunner wore her brunettes tresses in glam waves over her shoulder, while she kept her accessories to a minimum, opting form simple diamond earrings

Glamorous: Jess looked wonderful as she modelled her glittering silver gown

Glamorous: Jess looked wonderful as she modelled her glittering silver gown

The TV star, who played Holly Cunningham in the Channel 4 show, fixed the cameras with a sultry stare as she posed up a storm on the red carpet.

The ladies were in good company at the event, as former politician and Strictly star Anne Widdecombe was also in attendance.

The TV personality donned a royal blue top with a matching long skirt, with both featuring a ruffled hem.

Showstopping: Amanda meanwhile wowed in a plunging black gown with ruching detailing throughout

Showstopping: Amanda meanwhile wowed in a plunging black gown with ruching detailing throughout

So chic:  The TV star, who played Holly Cunningham in the Channel 4 show, fixed the cameras with a sultry stare as she posed up a storm on the red carpet

So chic:  The TV star, who played Holly Cunningham in the Channel 4 show, fixed the cameras with a sultry stare as she posed up a storm on the red carpet

Look who it is: The ladies were in good company at the event, as former politician and Strictly star Anne Widdecombe was also in attendance

Look who it is: The ladies were in good company at the event, as former politician and Strictly star Anne Widdecombe was also in attendance

Very nice: The TV personality donned a royal blue top with a matching long skirt, with both featuring a ruffled hem
Finishing touches: Anne added a silver handbag to her look and stylish shoes, while at some points she posed wearing a protective visor

Very nice: The TV personality donned a royal blue top with a matching long skirt, with both featuring a ruffled hem

Dapper: Elsewhere Strictly winner Bill Bailey also attended, with the star looking dapper in a sharp black suit

Dapper: Elsewhere Strictly winner Bill Bailey also attended, with the star looking dapper in a sharp black suit

Anne added a silver handbag to her look and stylish shoes, while at some points she posed wearing a protective visor. 

Elsewhere Strictly winner Bill Bailey also attended, with the star looking dapper in a sharp black suit.

Bill was joined by his beloved wife Kristin, who rocked a black ensemble teamed with a leopard print headpiece and carried what appeared to be stuffed dog toy. 

Just the THREE of us? Bill was joined by his beloved wife Kristin, who rocked a black ensemble teamed with a leopard print headpiece and carried what appeared to be stuffed dog toy

Just the THREE of us? Bill was joined by his beloved wife Kristin, who rocked a black ensemble teamed with a leopard print headpiece and carried what appeared to be stuffed dog toy

Still got it: The comedian even appeared to pull off a couple of dance moves on the carpet as he put his Strictly skills to the test

Still got it: The comedian even appeared to pull off a couple of dance moves on the carpet as he put his Strictly skills to the test

Slick: Another alumni of the BBC show was Danny John-Jules, who cut a suave figure in a blue patterned suit with pink shoes and tie

Slick: Another alumni of the BBC show was Danny John-Jules, who cut a suave figure in a blue patterned suit with pink shoes and tie

The comedian even appeared to pull off a couple of dance moves on the carpet as he put his Strictly skills to the test.

Another alumni of the BBC show was Danny John-Jules, who cut a suave figure in a blue patterned suit with pink shoes and tie. 

Elsewhere, it was the cast of the EastEnders legends as three former actors from the soap also graced the red carpet.

'Ello Nick: Elsewhere, it was the cast of the EastEnders legends as three former actors from the soap also graced the red carpet, with John Altman leading the way

'Ello Nick: Elsewhere, it was the cast of the EastEnders legends as three former actors from the soap also graced the red carpet, with John Altman leading the way

Chuffed: The 'Nasty' Nick Cotton actor appeared thrilled to be there as he excitedly jumped up and down in front of the cameras
Smart: Meanwhile, Derek Martin, who played Charlie Slater also scrubbed up well in a smart black blazer, shirt and trousers

Chuffed: The 'Nasty' Nick Cotton actor appeared thrilled to be there as he excitedly jumped up and down in front of the cameras

Legend: While Peter Dean, well known for playing Albert Square's Pete Beale, made up the trio of Walford stars

Legend: While Peter Dean, well known for playing Albert Square's Pete Beale, made up the trio of Walford stars

Style: Helen Lederer was also there to enjoy the awards, with the TV star donning an all black outfit teamed with cork wedges

Style: Helen Lederer was also there to enjoy the awards, with the TV star donning an all black outfit teamed with cork wedges

First up was John Altman, who is famously known for portraying 'Nasty'Nick Cotton.

The actor appeared thrilled to be there as he excitedly jumped up and down in front of the cameras.

Meanwhile, Derek Martin, who played Charlie Slater also scrubbed up well in a smart black blazer, shirt and trousers.

Safety first: Gavin and Stacey star Mathew Horne was also in attendance, with the actor teaming his black suit with a face mask

Safety first: Gavin and Stacey star Mathew Horne was also in attendance, with the actor teaming his black suit with a face mask

Glamorous: Other attendees included Vicky Night, who cut a chic figure in halterneck black dresses
Radiant: Lauren Cofie wowed in a LBD

Glamorous: Other attendees included Vicky Night (left) and Lauren Cofie, who cut chic figures in halterneck black dresses

Eye-catching: Mayeda Berges and Gurinder Chadha put on a colourful display on the red carpet

Eye-catching: Mayeda Berges and Gurinder Chadha put on a colourful display on the red carpet

While Peter Dean, well known for playing Albert Square's Pete Beale, made up the trio of Walford stars. 

Helen Lederer was also there to enjoy the awards, with the TV star donning an all black outfit teamed with cork wedges. 

Gavin and Stacey star Mathew Horne was also in attendance, with the actor teaming his black suit with a face mask. 

Winners: Shila Iqbal (second left) Jack Carroll (second right), Natalie Davies (R) and guests pose with the Best Comedy award for Eaten by Lion

Winners: Shila Iqbal (second left) Jack Carroll (second right), Natalie Davies (R) and guests pose with the Best Comedy award for Eaten by Lion

All white: Shilpa dazzled in a white dress
Gorgeous: Roxanne wowed in a patterned navy and green dress

Radiant: Shilpa Iqbal (left) and Roxanne Scrimshaw pose on the red carpet

Funnyman: BGT's Jack Carroll looked dapper as he posed for pictures

Funnyman: BGT's Jack Carroll looked dapper as he posed for pictures

Congratulations: T'Nia Miller and Shelagh McLeod pose with their awards
Congratulations: T'Nia Miller and Shelagh McLeod pose with their awards

Congratulations: T'Nia Miller (left) and Shelagh McLeod pose with their awards

Wow: Amel Rachedi puts on a very busty display in a colourful sequinned dress

Wow: Amel Rachedi puts on a very busty display in a colourful sequinned dress

Thrilled: Director Lavinia Simina and actress Fiona Whitelaw couldn't keep the smiles off their face as they posed with their gong

Thrilled: Director Lavinia Simina and actress Fiona Whitelaw couldn't keep the smiles off their face as they posed with their gong

Other attendees included Vicky Night, Lauren Cofie, Mayeda Berges and Gurinder Chadha. 

Roxanne Scrimshaw, Max Fincham, BGT's Jack Carroll, Charlie Lightening, former Emmerdale star Shila Iqbal, Louis Ashbourne Serkis and Lavinia Simina also graced the red carpet.

Last year's National Film Awards, hosted by the  National Film Academy, was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. 

Like father like son: Louis Ashbourne Serkis, son of film star Andy Serkis, posed with his award

Like father like son: Louis Ashbourne Serkis, son of film star Andy Serkis, posed with his award

Great night: Andrew Loveday and Steven M. Smith proudly hold up their awards
Great night: Andrew Loveday and Steven M. Smith proudly hold up their awards

Great night: Andrew Loveday (left) and Steven M. Smith proudly hold up their awards

Well done: Blue story star  Khali Best posed on the red carpet with his co-stars

Well done: Blue story star  Khali Best posed on the red carpet with his co-stars

Jess Impiazzi and ex Hollyoaks star Amanda Clapham lead the stars at the 2021 National Film Awards

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