Caitriona Balfe sported a glamorous Carolina Herrera black dress at the premiere of Outlander’s sixth season, which took place in London, but she still managed to get dressed up for a special remote event at the Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles in Beverly Hills on Thursday.
The 42-year-old actress looked worlds away from her character Claire Beauchamp Randall Fraser as she rocked an eye-catching outfit to pose for solo photos before explaining her reasoning for staying behind in LA.
She took to Twitter to explain that she couldn’t be at the in-person event due to her status as a new mother, and asked her fans for a little grace as she navigates ‘adapting’ to a new world.
Showing up: Caitriona Balfe sported a glamorous Carolina Herrera dress at the premiere of Outlander’s sixth season, which took place in London, but she still managed to get dressed up for a special remote event at the Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles in Beverly Hills on Thursday
Doing her best: She told fans on Wednesday that she wouldn’t be able to attend the event across the pond, but she would still attempt to dial in remotely
Balfe donned a puffy black blouse that featured popped-out sleeves during the evening.
The Belfast actress also wore a slim-fitting maxi skirt and high-heeled shoes, both of which matched the color of her top.
The performer added a bit of shine to her outfit with a set of sparkling earrings and carried a small rose gold clutch with her at the event.
Her typically free-flowing brunette locks were tied up into a tight bun for the length of the premiere.
Fashionable: Balfe donned a puffy black blouse that featured popped-out sleeves during the evening
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In the last few months, we’ve spotted the likes of Diane Kruger, Sarah Paulson, Mandy Moore, Zawe Ashton and Meghan Markle wearing dreamy dresses by the designer, and now it’s Caitriona Balfe’s turn.
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Keeping it consistent: The Belfast actress also wore a slim-fitting maxi skirt and high-heeled shoes, both of which matched the color of her top
Balfe has led the cast of Highlander ever since its premiere, which took place in 2014.
The performer portrays Claire Beauchamp Fraser, a World War II nurse who finds herself transported back in time to the 18th century.
She stars alongside Sam Fraser, who plays Jamie Fraser, a Scottish warrior and her romantic interest.
The program is based on Diana Gabaldon’s book series of the same name, with its first installment being published in 1991.
Star of the show: Balfe has led the cast of Highlander ever since its premiere, which took place in 2014
She was later forced to quell social media chatter after being criticized for not showing up at the physical premiere.
She was later forced to quell social media chatter after being criticized for not showing up at the physical premiere.
‘To all those saying it’s shameful I’m not there in person, I understand you’re disappointed but I also ask for some understanding as a new mom,’ she wrote. ‘I’m trying to do the best I can and not being able to fly across the world like I used to is a change but we are adapting.’
Outlander has received much critical acclaim ever since its initial release, and the performances of its cast have been singled out for praise.
Balfe has been the recipient of several awards for her work on the program, and she has been nominated for a Golden Globe on several occasions.
She noted that Fraser was particularly driven by the idea of creating her own future during an interview with Elle.
Offering insight: The performer spoke about her character during an interview with Elle, where she expressed that Fraser was particularly driven by the idea of creating her own future
‘Claire thrives on the unknown, and is forging her way through that by going forward,’ she said.
Balfe said that fans of the program had much to look forward to in the forthcoming season, when the character would experience various changes of heart.
‘It’s really lovely to actually finally unpick her in a way, and find her core vulnerabilities,’ she said.
Building hype: Balfe then expressed that fans of the program had much to look forward to in the forthcoming season, when the character would experience various changes of heart
‘There’s really great stuff for Claire this season. We’ve got some great directors back, and I think we’re playing around again with the style of the show, so that’s really exciting,’ she said.
She said that being pregnant while working on the new set of episodes was not particularly easy to manage, although she was proud of her work. Balfe welcomed her son in August.
‘There was COVID, it was winter, shooting every single day for 14-hour days…it wasn’t the easiest six months, but it was good,’ she recalled.
The sixth season of Outlander is currently set to premiere on Starz on March 6th.
Roughing it: Balfe concluded by noting that being pregnant while working on the new set of episodes was not particularly easy to manage, although she was proud of her work
