Actor Ethan Hawke was also honored that evening.

The suit is by designer Jordan Grossman,per Daviss stylist, Jamika Wilson, and is unexpectedly trendy.

Davis has always had excellent taste but has tended to favor classical silhouettes and styles rather than fads.

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This is a delightful surprise.

Which kinda makes us love it even more?

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Glowing and she knows it.

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