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'Chewing Gum' Star Michaela Coel Has Her Mom to Thank for Stunning BAFTA Look

The star rocked a gorgeous printed dress made by her mom for the annual U.K. award show.
'Chewing Gum' Star Michaela Coel Has Her Mom to Thank for Stunning BAFTA Look
Michaela Coel
By Dominique Hobdy · Updated October 26, 2020
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We count on our mothers to give us life and love, but a new level is reached when your mom is the reason behind your latest style slay.

The 29-year-old Chewing Gum creator and star Michaela Coel stepped out for the BAFTA TV awards and shut the red carpet down in a show-stopping, deep v-neck ankara printed frock made by her mom — and we have googly eyes over the look.

 

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The star paired the dress with simple, strappy, rose gold sandals and minimal accessories and gave major face with a super natural yet striking beauty look that perfectly complemented her ensemble.

Now this is how you gear up for summer! Work, Michaela!