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Naomi Watts Channels Her Inner Princess At 'Diana' Premiere (PHOTOS)

Naomi Watts Channels Princess Diana
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If Princess Diana were watching Naomi Watts saunter around the red carpet on Thursday evening, we're sure she would give a royal nod of approval towards the actress' outfit.

Watts channeled her inner princess on Thursday at the premiere of her upcoming movie "Diana" in none other than London, where the late royal lived, wearing a simple but show-stopping white dress.

And though both women had/have excellent taste in clothes (how could we forget Diana's iconic pearl-encrusted gown?) that's where the similarities end.

The 44-year-old Watts flaunted her red carpet-ready bod in the dress which featured a thigh-high slit and a key-hole cutout which showed off "The Impossible" star's enviable assets.

While the People's Princess wasn't opposed to flashing some skin, Prince William and Harry's mum never wore her neckline too low or her skirt too high. After all, we are talking about the woman who danced with John Travolta wearing a fairly modest gown.

Having to embody the stylish icon would be hard for any actress but Watts seems to be keeping it all in stride, although she admitted to feeling a bit anxious as to how the princess will react.

Watts told the UK's Sunday Times:

"I do care deeply about how the princes feel, of course. I am a mum of two boys. But it was a story that was bound to be told at some point, and it's possibly fresher than people expected."

We can't wait to see the movie!

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We miss you, Diana:

Princess Diana's Iconic Outfits
Princess Diana(01 of25)
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It was the LBD seen around the world. A 32-year-old Princess Di stole the show at the Superpentine Gallery benefit wearing a curve-hugging minidress and her famous pearl choker in 1994. (credit:Jayne Fincher/Getty Images)
Princess Diana(02 of25)
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A heavily pregnant Diana watches Prince Charles play polo in 1982 in a long pink button-up nightgown. Even Di could make sleepwear look cute. (credit: David Levenson/Getty Images)
Princess Diana(03 of25)
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A sexy one-shoulder gown was the epitome of Di's flair for fashion. We can't picture Kate Middleton wearing anything like this. (credit:Patrick Riviere/Getty Images)
Princess Diana(04 of25)
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This is the outfit that Di wore when she announced she was pregnant with her first child, Prince William, in 1981. We love the fringe! (credit:Jayne Fincher/Princess Diana Archive/Getty Images)
Princess Diana(05 of25)
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The Princess of Wales wears a stunning one-shoulder white and silver gown designed by Catherine Walker. We wish we could wear massive tiaras too. (credit:Tim Graham/Getty Images)
Princess Diana(06 of25)
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Di's great friend, the late fashion designer Gianni Versace, designed the Jackie Onassis-inspired pink suit and Philip Somerville designed her chic pillbox hat in 1995. (credit:Getty Images)
Princess Diana(07 of25)
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Every woman wanted to wear this navy velvet dress after Diana was photographed dancing with John Travolta in 1987 at the White House. (credit:Getty Images)
Princess Diana(08 of25)
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The Princess channels Grace Kelly while making an appearance at the Cannes Film Festival. (credit:Tim Graham/Getty Images)
Princess Diana(09 of25)
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This sparkler, designed by Catherine Walker, makes us want to go to the disco. (credit:Tim Graham/Getty Images)
Princess Diana(10 of25)
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Back when she was known as Lady Diana, before her marriage to Prince Charles, she rocked a piecrust frill, which became a Diana trademark. (credit:Anwar Hussein/WireImage)
Princess Diana(11 of25)
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It was the wedding dress that was copied around the world. Not only does the gown have the longest train for a royal wedding in history but it is also made of six fabrics including 100 yards of tulle crinoline, 25 yards of silk taffeta and 150 yards of netting for the veil. (credit:Anwar Hussein/Getty Images)
Princess Diana(12 of25)
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Pink gingham trousers and a matching pink jumper? You go, girl! (credit:Tim Graham/Getty Images)
Princess Diana(13 of25)
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The Princess favoured dresses that showed off her svelte frame. Di wore this Versace dress to a charity concert in Italy. We doubt the Queen would allow Kate Middleton to wear dresses like this. (credit:Tim Graham/Getty Images)
Princess Diana(14 of25)
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Dubbed the "Elvis dress," Diana wore this pearl-encrusted bolero and gown at the British Fashion Awards in 1989. (credit:Getty Images)
Princess Diana(15 of25)
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As rumours of her romance with Prince Charles were beginning to swirl, a covered up Lady Diana Spencer was spotted leaving the Ritz Hotel in London after attending Princess Margaret's 50th birthday party in 1980. We love the hint of pleated pink under her coat. (credit:Jayne Fincher/Princess Diana Archive/Getty Images)
Princess Diana(16 of25)
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Attack of the purple! Diana wore this beaded ball gown and her Spencer tiara at a banquet in London. (credit:Tim Graham/Getty Images)
Princess Diana(17 of25)
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The lady is a vamp! Diana goes matchy-matchy in Argentina, 1995. (credit:Tim Graham/Getty Images)
Princess Diana(18 of25)
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Diana knew the value of wearing a hat for sun protection. Of course, the hat had to match her suit. (credit:Anwar Hussein/WireImage)
Princess Diana(19 of25)
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Wearing another Catherine Walker creation, the Princess of Wales donned a strapless floral evening gown while in Australia, 1988. (credit:Tim Graham/Getty Images)
Princess Diana(20 of25)
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Diana really did love to match her accessories to her dress. (credit:Julian Parker/UK Press via Getty Images)
Princess Diana(21 of25)
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She kind looks like a flight attendant, no? (credit:Georges DeKeerle/Getty Images)
Princess Diana(22 of25)
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Diana made military wear chic before Michael Jackson. (credit:Georges DeKeerle/Getty Images)
Princess Diana(23 of25)
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Even when she's dressed down, Diana still looks effortlessly chic in tanned slacks, loafers, a button-up white shirt and sunnies. Classic! (credit:TIM GRAHAM/AFP/Getty Images)
Princess Diana(24 of25)
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On the day they announced their engagement in 1981, Lady Di wore a blue blazer with a matching skirt and a white blouse with a chic neck bow, bought from Harrods, while Charles wore a traditional grey wool suit and tie. (credit: Tim Graham/Getty Images)
Princess Diana(25 of25)
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Princess Di was rocking power suits way before Hillary Clinton. (credit:Anwar Hussein/WireImage)

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