Rosamund Pike joins chic Gemma Arterton at the UK premiere of Radioactive

She plays the legendary physicist and chemist Marie Curie, who became the first woman to receive a Nobel Prize for her pioneering research on radioactivity. 

And Rosamund Pike was the picture of glamour as she joined Gemma Arterton at the UK premiere of biographical film Radioactive, held at The Curzon Mayfair on Sunday morning.

The leading actress, 41, caught the eye as she slipped into a red satin suit, which came complete with a structured blazer and straight-leg trousers.

A-list crowd: Gemma Arterton was also in attendance

Style savvy: Rosamund Pike (L) was the picture of glamour as she joined Gemma Arterton (R) at the UK premiere of biographical film Radioactive, held at The Curzon Mayfair on Sunday

Flashing a hint of her fresh pedicure, the State of the Union star boosted her frame in a pair of strappy black heels.

The award-winning thespian made quite the fashion statement as she styled her number with one quirky dangle earring.

With her blonde tresses styled into a chic updo, the media personality accentuated her youthful-looking visage with matte foundation and classic mascara.

Chic: The leading actress, 41, caught the eye as she slipped into a red satin suit, which came complete with a structured blazer and straight-leg trousers

Chic: The leading actress, 41, caught the eye as she slipped into a red satin suit, which came complete with a structured blazer and straight-leg trousers

Radiant: With her blonde tresses styled into a chic updo, the media personality accentuated her youthful-looking visage with matte foundation and classic mascara

Cheery: She beamed as she strutted her stuff at the event

Radiant: With her blonde tresses styled into a chic updo, the media personality accentuated her youthful-looking visage with matte foundation and classic mascara

Busy bee: Rosamund appeared deep in thought as she spoke to news outlets at the screening

Busy bee: Rosamund appeared deep in thought as she spoke to news outlets at the screening

All in the details: The award-winning thespian made quite the fashion statement as she styled her number with one quirky dangle earring

Standing tall: Flashing a hint of her fresh pedicure, the State of the Union star boosted her frame in a pair of strappy black heels

All in the details: The award-winning thespian made quite the fashion statement as she styled her number with one quirky dangle earring

Screen star Gemma, 34, mixed smart attire with casual chic as she teamed a cream blazer with a pair of light-wash, ankle-grazing jeans.

Maintaining her elegant display, the Quantum of Solace actress turned heads in a pussybow blouse, and cinched in her waist with a plain buckle belt.

The St Trinian’s star opted for a pair of crocodile-textured loafers as her choice of footwear, while sporting minimal accessories to ensure attention remained on her stylish outfit.  

Straight, fringed tresses framed her stunning features, and her radiant complexion with enhanced with a touch of neutral-toned make-up. 

Suave: Radioative star Sam Riley, who plays chemist Marie Curie's husband Pierre, also hit the red carpet

Suave: Radioative star Sam Riley, who plays chemist Marie Curie’s husband Pierre, also hit the red carpet

In good company: The co-stars cosied up to the film's director, Iranian-born French filmmaker Marjane Satrapi, 50

In good company: The co-stars cosied up to the film’s director, Iranian-born French filmmaker Marjane Satrapi, 50

Warm display: The gal pals shared a cosy hug as they prepared to watch their new project

Warm display: The gal pals shared a cosy hug as they prepared to watch their new project

Stars galore: Actress Sian Brooke wowed in a white blouse and black trousers

Catching the eye: Ballet dancer Drew Jacoby looked sensational in a black maxi dress

Stars galore: Actress Sian Brooke (L) wowed in a white blouse and black trousers, while ballet dancer Drew Jacoby (R) looked sensational in a black maxi dress

Sweet: Ariella Glaser, who plays Young Irene Curie, made an appearance at the star-studdent premiere

Sweet: Ariella Glaser, who plays Young Irene Curie, made an appearance at the star-studdent premiere

Stars in the making: Child actress and singer Harriet Turnbull opted for a flowy dress

Co-star: Indica Watson plays six-year-old Irene in the movie

Stars in the making: Child actress and singer Harriet Turnbull (L) and Indica Watson (R) plays six-year-old Irene in the movie opted for flowy dresses

The movie is based on the graphic novel ‘Radioactive: Marie & Pierre Curie: A Tale of Love and Fallout’ by Lauren Redniss and was acquired by Amazon Studios in February 2018. 

Radioactive, which also stars Sam Riley as Curie’s husband Pierre and Anya Taylor-Joy as her daughter Irene, is due to be released in the UK on March 20 and in the US on April 24.

On her role, actress Rosamund told WWD: ‘I loved that character. Marie Curie was formidable, passionate but in a very individual and unique way, fierce in her commitment to what she believed in. 

‘She never let other people’s opinions guide her life, which is something I really value.’ 

Looking good: Screen star Gemma, 34, mixed smart attire with casual chic as she teamed a cream blazer with a pair of light-wash, ankle-grazing jeans

Looking good: Screen star Gemma, 34, mixed smart attire with casual chic as she teamed a cream blazer with a pair of light-wash, ankle-grazing jeans

Hitting the red carpet with style: Maintaining her elegant display, the Quantum of Solace actress turned heads in a pussybow blouse

Hitting the red carpet with style: Maintaining her elegant display, the Quantum of Solace actress turned heads in a pussybow blouse

All in the details: She sported minimal accessories to ensure attention remained on her stylish outfit

Ditching her signature heels: The St Trinian's star opted for a pair of crocodile-textured loafers as her choice of footwear

All in the details: The St Trinian’s star opted for a pair of crocodile-textured loafers as her choice of footwear, while sporting minimal accessories

Gemma’s appearance comes after her candid interview in the December edition of Harper’s Bazaar, where she claimed women have been ‘pitted against each other’ in the film industry because of the ‘fewer opportunities’ afforded to them. 

The brunette explained: ‘I think the film industry has definitely changed for the better – it’s generally very supportive.

‘I’ve always said, the only reason women are pitted against each other is because they have fewer opportunities, so they feel threatened. 

‘There’s more opportunity today, and in my experience, when there are lots of women together in a crew or cast, it’s great.’  

Watch her glow: Straight, fringed tresses framed her stunning features, and her radiant complexion with enhanced with a touch of neutral-toned make-up

Watch her glow: Straight, fringed tresses framed her stunning features, and her radiant complexion with enhanced with a touch of neutral-toned make-up

In character: In the film, Rosamund plays legendary physicist and chemist Marie Curie, the first woman to receive a Nobel Prize for her pioneering research on radioactivity

In character: In the film, Rosamund plays legendary physicist and chemist Marie Curie, the first woman to receive a Nobel Prize for her pioneering research on radioactivity

Who was Marie Curie? 

Renowned: Marie Curie was voted the most influential woman ever by BBC History Magazine in 2018

Renowned: Marie Curie was voted the most influential woman ever by BBC History Magazine in 2018

  •  Born Marie Skłodowska, Marie Curie (1867-1934) was a Polish-French physicist and chemist who conducted pioneering research into radioactivity.
  • Her achievements include the development of the theory of radioactivity, the discovery of the elements polonium and radium and techniques for isolating radioactive isotopes.
  • She had a tough childhood in her native Poland, then under oppressive Russian rule. Going on to study at the Sorbonne in Paris, she met fellow physicist Pierre Curie, and the pair dedicated their lives to science.
  • She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and the first person and only woman to win the Nobel Prize twice (once in physics and once in chemistry)