Blooming Mad! Christina Hendricks wraps her famous curves in a floral dress as she vows to lose weight



After making several dowdy appearances of late, it is refreshing to see Christina Hendricks back to her sartorial best.

The Mad Men star wore a figure-hugging black dress with a red rose pattern to the season four finale screening at the 21 Club in New York.

Her minimalist make-up and simple black heels let the attention-grabbing Dolce & Gabbana dress do the talking.



Floral tribute: Christina Hendricks blooms in a rose-patterned dress at the Mad Men season four finale screening in New York

But despite proudly showing off her stunning 39-30-39 figure in the tight dress, the actress, who plays sexy secretary Joan on the 1960s cult show, is said to be dieting in order to lose the curves that have made her a household name.

‘Christina has got sick of all the talk of her being the curviest woman in Hollywood. For her it basically meant she was being called fat,’ says a source.



‘Now she’s gone against everything she believed in before by going on the first diet of her life.



Just lovely: Co-stars Cara Buono and Elisabeth Moss dazzle in short dresses at the event, held at the 21 Club

‘Christina’s cut out carbs, and alcohol, although she’s not a big drinker. She’s eating fish oil to break down fat and pak choi and edamame nearly every meal. She hopes the first stone will fall off in the next month or so.’



The 35-year-old was joined by her female co-stars Elisabeth Moss and Cara Buono at the event.

Moss, who plays Peggy Olsen, shimmered in a Alice + Olivia silver sheath and bouncy curls.

Cara Buon, who appears as Faye Miller in the series, wore a short emerald green dress with long sleeves, a gold necklace and nude Christian Louboutin platform heels.

Dapper: Star of the cult show Jon Hamm, who plays Don Draper, was there with partner Jennifer Westfeldt

Their cast mate January Jones, who plays Betty, wasn't at the screening as she is currently filming the next X Men film in the UK, but her onscreen ex-husband Jonn Hamm, who plays Don Draper, made an appearance.

The 39-year-old actor looked dashing in a black suit, while his partner, actress Jennifer Westfeldt, wore a simple black dress.

The cast posed before the screening of the season four finale on the red carpet with writer/executive producer Matthew Weiner.

Finale: The cast of Mad Men pose with writer and executive producer Matthew Weiner at the event

Competition: Christina's husband Geoffrey Arend 'thinks it's odd that women hit on her'

A viewing of the episode was followed by drinks at the 21 Club, where Christina was joined by husband, Devil actor Geoffrey Arend.

The actress recently told how her husband 'thinks it's odd' that women, as well as men, hit on her.

And despite her apparent decision to shed some weight, Christina's amazing figure attracts fans that usually wouldn't be attracted. She said gay men have told her: ''Well, I'm not straight, but if I was...'" Hendricks laughs.



'I think it's so flattering.'

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