By ANDREA MAGRATH

Dazzling: Katy Perry arrives at the world premiere of The Smurfs in a very little white dress emblazoned with her character, Smurfette

It is her big screen debut tonight, so Katy Perry would have wanted to ensure nobody stole the spotlight.

The quirky signer arrived at the premiere of The Smurfs movie in New York wearing a cute white dress emblazoned with a picture of her character, Smurfette, in sparkling sequins on the front.

Her newly blonde locks also made their red carpet debut at the event, where Katy was joined by he co-stars, both human and Smurf.


Co-stars: The singer voices the character of Smurfette in the family film


The 26-year-old E.T. singer showed off plenty of her porcelain skin in the tiny frock which she was with blue pumps and matching eye make-up.

Katy also accessorised with a Smurf manicure - the star had the cartoon characters painted on to her nails for the event.

Perry tweeted on her way to the screening: 'Headed to SMURF VILLAGE for the premiere of The Smurfs!!! I'm SMURFETTE!!! I'm blue... aba de aba die aba de aba di aba de aba di! YAY!'

Joining Katy at the screening were the film's human stars, Sofia Vergara and Jayma Mays.


Quirky: Even Katy's nails were themed, with a different Smurf on each finger


Modern Family actress Sofia was typically stunning in a long purple gown with stacked bangles and turquoise earrings.

Glee star Jayma Mays, who plays the wife of Neil Patrick Harris in the family film, rivalled Katy's tony frock in her own strapless green mini.

Neil Patrick Harris, looking dapper in a suit, brought along partner David Burtka.

In the movie, the evil wizard Gargamel, voiced by Hank Azaria, exiles the Smurfs from their village into the real world.



Purple patch: Sofia Vergara looked stunning as usual in a long purple gown, and flirted with the Smurfs


Gleek in green: Glee star Jayma Mays rivalled Katy in a tiny green dress


The Smurfs are voiced by Perry as Smurfette, Alan Cumming as Gutsy, Jonathan Winters as Papa Smurf and George Lopez as Grouchy.

It is Katy's debut on film, after her small cameo role in husband Russell Brand's film Get Him to the Greek ended up on the cutting room floor.

The larger-than-life performer also has a role in another upcoming family film, The Muppets.


Star power: Neil Patrick Harris, who stars as Patrick Winslow in the film, brought along partner David Bartka


Celebrity guests: Reality star Olivia Palermo (left) Brooke shields both watched the film


Katy will appear alongside a host of stars including Amy Adams, Jason Segel, Mila Kunis, Selena Gomez, Zach Galifianakis and her Smurfs co-star Neil Patrick Harris.

Reality star Olivia Palermo turned up to the event and looked elegant in a sheer white skirt and off the shoulder nude top.

Brooke Shields brought along her husband Chris Henchy and their children Rowan, eight, and Grier, five.

The actress wore a sleeveless white top with a bright blue skirt to match the theme of the evening.


Family fun: Melissa Joan Hart and Brooke Shields both brought along their families


Make it work: Tim Gunn, who has a cameo in the film posed on the blue carpet, and Alan Cumming cuddles up to a Smurf


source: dailymail