Dakota Johnson cuts an elegant figure in a fitted scarlet dress as she promotes Fifty Shades Darker on Jimmy Fallon's Tonight Show 

By Jj Nattrass For Mailonline and Kirby Kristen For Dailymail.com

Published: 03:56 EST, 1 February 2017 | Updated: 06:17 EST, 1 February 2017

Her latest movie will see her resuming the seriously steamy role of Anastasia Steele in the Fifty Shades series.

But Dakota Fanning left her racy heroine at home on Tuesday, as she cut a demure figure in a scarlet gown for an appearance on Jimmy Fallon's Tonight Show.

The 27-year-old breezed onto the stage in a fitted floor-length number, which showcased the actress' slim line figure as well as her fashion credentials.

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Lady in red: Dakota Fanning left her racy heroine, Anastasia Steele, at home on Tuesday, as she cut a demure figure in a scarlet gown for an appearance on Jimmy Fallon's Tonight Show

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Sashaying onto the set of the beloved late night chat show, the Black Mass star cut a breath-taking figure.

Dakota still looked every inch the scintillating screen siren, despite opting for a rather demure and restrained number for her appearance,

She opted for a long-sleeved, floor-brushing number, which allowed the actress to showcase her incredible figure whilst retaining her modesty.

Demure dame: The 27-year-old breezed onto the stage in a fitted floor-length number, which showcased the actress' slim line figure as well as her fashion credentials

The ankle-brushing dress featured a layered hemline as well as pleated detailing from the neck down.

Sticking to that well-worn but always successful rule, Dakota kept things simple, and only chose to accessorise her look with a black belt which featured a bow buckle.

The lone accouterment served to highlight and define the Texan-born beauty's trim and toned waistline.

Rounding off her look with a fashion staple, the How To Be Single actress teamed her frock with a pair of towering black peeptoe heels.

Red hot fashionista? She opted for a long-sleeved, floor-brushing number, which allowed the actress to showcase her incredible figure whilst retaining her modesty

Keeping it simple: The ankle-brushing dress featured a layered hemline as well as pleated detailing from the neck down.

Stylish: Sticking to that well-worn but always successful rule, Dakota kept things simple, and only chose to accessorise her look with a black belt which featured a bow buckle.

Silver screen siren: Wearing her chestnut locks in tumbling waves down around her shoulders, Dakota let her lustrous mane frame her pretty face 

The actress opted to let her naturally striking features shine through, with the silver screen beauty choosing a pale and natural palette of make-up.

Wearing her chestnut locks in tumbling waves down around her shoulders, Dakota let her lustrous mane frame her pretty face.

Clearly delighted to be on the show, Dakota flashed a gleaming white smile as she sat down opposite Jimmy.

But true to the show's format it wasn't long before the funnyman, 42, had her in stitches. 

Here we go! In honour of her latest role, Dakota and Jimmy played a Fifty Shades Darker edition of Mad Lib Theater, which let the star with a case of the giggles 

Spoofing it up: The 'dramatic mad lib scene' was a spoof reenactment from the movie, Fifty Shades Of Grey, where Anastasia Steele meets Christian Grey for the first time in his office

Can't keep a straight face! It didn't take long for Dakota to lose her composure opposite the SNL alum, as the lines came thick and fast

In honour of her latest role, the pair played a Fifty Shades Darker edition of Mad Lib Theater, which let the star with a case of the giggles.  

Dakota happily played along with the game, first listing a number of adjectives, verbs, and other random silly words to fill in the blanks that would later go on cue cards for the scene Jimmy and Dakota would then act out together.

The 'dramatic mad lib scene' was a spoof reenactment from the movie's prequel, Fifty Shades Of Grey, where Anastasia meets protaganist Christian Grey for the first time.

For the late night skit, Jimmy took the role of Jamie Dornan's Christian Grey while Dakota played her famous character. 

Don't break! Jimmy couldn't contain his laughter either as he played the part of Christian Grey

Keep your hands to yourself! At one point Jimmy started to tickle Dakota during the skit

Silly: With words like 'Mrs. Barf Barf, 'pinching,' 'socks,' 'Beyonce' and 'Penguins' it's no wonder the performers got a case of the giggles

It didn't take long for the actress to lose her composure opposite the renowned funnyman. 

With words like 'Mrs. Barf Barf, 'pinching,' 'socks,' 'Beyonce' and 'Penguins' it's no wonder the performers got a case of the giggles. 

The much-anticipated second film in the Fifty Shades Of Grey trilogy - titled Fifty Shades Darker - hits theaters on February 10.

Meanwhile, her hunky co-star, Jamie Dornan, was on the opposite coast promoting their upcoming film. 

The handsome actor, who recently shaved his head, was spotted as he arrived for his appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live in Hollywood on Tuesday. 

Coming soon! The much-anticipated second film in the Fifty Shades Of Grey trilogy - titled Fifty Shades Darker - hits theaters on February 10

 

 

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