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Shy Sia Furler puts her best face forward at the premiere of Annie in New York

SIA Furler is notorious for performing with her back to the audience, owned the red carpet of the world premiere of Annie in New York.

"Annie" World Premiere
"Annie" World Premiere

IT’S a side of Sia Furler we don’t usually see these days — her face.

The 38-year-old Aussie recluse walked the ruby rug alongside her husband Erik Anders Lang. She also posed with Cameron Diaz and Australian actress Rose Byrne.

Fuelling suggestions the singer’s shyness may be a publicity stunt, Furler looked quite at home while she smiled and posed for photographers.

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 07: Singer-songwriter Sia attends the "Annie" World Premiere at Ziegfeld Theater on December 7, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 07: Singer-songwriter Sia attends the "Annie" World Premiere at Ziegfeld Theater on December 7, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)

She was notable by her absence from the recent ARIAs and American Music Awards, despite taking out numerous gongs.

Furler has previously explained the reason for her shunning public life was the hope of protecting her mental health. Last year she told America’s Billboard that she had battled an addiction to painkillers and alcoholism while struggling to cope with the pressure of fame.

Sia attends the Annie premiere in New York / Picture AFP
Sia attends the Annie premiere in New York / Picture AFP
Sia attends the Annie premiere in New York / Picture Getty Images
Sia attends the Annie premiere in New York / Picture Getty Images

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