An Australian Orange Is the New Black star was unrecognisable as she attended the opening night of the Melbourne International Festival on Thursday.
Yael Stone, who played the role of prisoner Lorna Morello in the hit Netflix series, shone as she walked the red carpet in a stunning gown.
The pink and gray silk dress fell loosely around her as she entered, with floral patterns on the bust and sleeves drawing attention.
In contrast to her dark hair and ruby lipstick in the women’s prison drama, Yael opted for a more natural makeup look and dyed her hair a brighter shade of red.
Stone turned away from Hollywood in 2020 for “ethical” reasons.
In response to the 2019-2020 bushfire season in Australia, the actress gave up her US green card and returned Down Under permanently to wage “climate war.”
Stone said she made the decision to give up her life in the United States in 2020 “after a long and deliberate process.”
“We’ve come to the realization that it’s unethical to build a life in two countries, knowing what we know,” Stone said in a video posted to social media at the time, describing the trip as “environmentally unjust.”
An Australian Orange Is the New Black star looked unrecognizable as she attended the opening night of the Melbourne International Festival on Thursday. (Photo: Yael Stone)
“Just the carbon emissions from flying — it’s unethical. It’s not right,” Stone said in her statement.
“So I’m going to go through the process of giving up my green card, and saying goodbye to a life in America. I’m going to do the work that I can here in Australia to make a difference here. Because the time is now.”
The brunette beauty worked extensively in Australian theatre, winning two Sydney Theatre Awards before moving to New York in 2011.
At the 2008 Sydney Theatre Awards, she won Best Newcomer and Best Supporting Actress for her role in The Kid.
Yael also starred in the Australian dramas All Saints and Spirited.
Stone, who played prisoner Lorna Morello on the hit Netflix series, stunned as she walked the red carpet in a lavish gown
Stone is an outspoken advocate for a variety of causes, including women’s rights and environmental activism.
Since returning to Australia she has appeared in several locally produced TV series including Wellmania opposite Celeste Barber, Bay of Fires and One Night.
Yael was joined on the red carpet by another internationally successful Australian actress: Sarah Snook (Succession).
In contrast to her dark hair and ruby lipstick in the women’s prison drama, Yael opted for a more natural makeup look and dyed her hair a brighter shade of red. Pictured on Orange Is The New Black
The 36-year-old Adelaide actress exuded elegance and charm as she walked the red carpet in a chic ensemble and beamed for the cameras.
Snook turned heads in a grey designer jacket, which was effortlessly combined with a crisp white shirt and tight black trousers.
She added a touch of glamour to her look with a silver bolo bow and pearl earrings and looked to be having the time of her life as she graced the exclusive event.
Success star Sarah Snook (pictured) also shone as she took to the stage for the Melbourne International Film Festival premiere on Thursday night
Her radiant makeup accentuated her flawless complexion, while her signature long red hair was perfectly styled in loose waves, which fell past her shoulders.
Snook shone on the red carpet with her infectious smile and effortlessly stole the show.
Sarah rose to fame in the series Succession, which ran from 2018 to 2023.
Her role in the critically acclaimed hit series earned the red-haired beauty a host of Best Actress awards, including an Emmy and two Golden Globes.