“Snow White and The Huntsman” star, Charlize Theron, wore a stunning and elegant red cocktail dress by Lanvin on the red carpet of the 2012 MTV Movie Awards held at the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, California on Sunday (June 3)- more pictures below.

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The 36 year-old actress, who has recently become a proud mama to adopted baby Jackson, confessed the key for red carpet success is to stay away from trendy and opt for something elegant yet comfortable instead. Charlize looked gorgeous!

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