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Gabrielle Union Gets Gorgeous In Green For The Alvin Ailey Gala (PHOTOS)

LOOK: Gabby Gets Gorgeous In Green
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NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 04: Actress Gabrielle Union attends the 2013 Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's opening night benefit gala at New York City Center on December 4, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images)

" Being Mary Jane " actress, Gabrielle Union, was just being downright gorgeous Wednesday night while attending the 2013 Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s opening night benefit gala in New York City.

The 41-year-old beauty stepped out in a showstopping emerald-green Prada gown, black t-strap heels, a dazzling diamond necklace and a mega-watt smile. And that dangerously high silt definitely turned heads.

The only think missing was Gabby's NBA baller beau, Dwyane Wade. But we're sure he was just busy with the launch of his "Way of Wade 2.0" sneakers, which officially hit America this week.

Nevertheless, there were plenty of other fab stars -- including Taye Diggs, Misty Copeland and supermodel Joan Smalls -- that were on the hand for the fancy affair.

Here's a look at all the fun...

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2013 Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Gala
2013 Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's Opening Night Benefit Gala(01 of20)
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NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 04: Actress Gabrielle Union attends the 2013 Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's opening night benefit gala at New York City Center on December 4, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2013 Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's Opening Night Benefit Gala(02 of20)
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NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 04: Actress Gabrielle Union attends the 2013 Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's opening night benefit gala at New York City Center on December 4, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2013 Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's Opening Night Benefit Gala(03 of20)
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NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 04: Actress Gabrielle Union attends the 2013 Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's opening night benefit gala at New York City Center on December 4, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2013 Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's Opening Night Benefit Gala(04 of20)
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NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 04: Actor Taye Diggs attends the 2013 Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's opening night benefit gala at New York City Center on December 4, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2013 Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's Opening Night Benefit Gala(05 of20)
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NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 04: Actor Taye Diggs attends the 2013 Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's opening night benefit gala at New York City Center on December 4, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2013 Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's Opening Night Benefit Gala(06 of20)
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NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 04: Dancer Misty Copeland attends the 2013 Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's opening night benefit gala at New York City Center on December 4, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2013 Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's Opening Night Benefit Gala(07 of20)
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NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 04: Tristan Wilds attends the 2013 Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's opening night benefit gala at New York City Center on December 4, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2013 Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's Opening Night Benefit Gala(08 of20)
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NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 04: Tristan Wilds attends the 2013 Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's opening night benefit gala at New York City Center on December 4, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2013 Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's Opening Night Benefit Gala(09 of20)
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NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 04: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Artistic Director Robert Battle attends the 2013 Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's opening night benefit gala at New York City Center on December 4, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 04: Judith Jamison attends the 2013 Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's opening night benefit gala at New York City Center on December 4, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 04: BET Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Debra Lee (L) and actress Gabrielle Union attend the 2013 Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's opening night benefit gala at New York City Center on December 4, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2013 Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's Opening Night Benefit Gala(12 of20)
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NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 04: Daria Wallach (L) and Eric Wallach attend the 2013 Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's opening night benefit gala at New York City Center on December 4, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 04: Designer B. Michael attends the 2013 Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's opening night benefit gala at New York City Center on December 4, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 04: Jillian Manus (L) and Elaine Wynn attend the 2013 Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's opening night benefit gala at New York City Center on December 4, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 04: Kathryn Chenault (L) and American Express President Kenneth Chenault attend the 2013 Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's opening night benefit gala at New York City Center on December 4, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 04: Lisa Johnson-Willingham attends the 2013 Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's opening night benefit gala at New York City Center on December 4, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 04: Journalist Maurice DuBois attends the 2013 Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's opening night benefit gala at New York City Center on December 4, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 04: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater dancers attend the after party for the 2013 Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's opening night benefit gala at the Hilton New York on December 4, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Stewart/Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 04: Dancer Renee Robinson attends the after party for the 2013 Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's opening night benefit gala at the Hilton New York on December 4, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Stewart/Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 04: Model Joan Smalls attends the after party for the 2013 Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's opening night benefit gala at the Hilton New York on December 4, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Stewart/Getty Images)
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