Kate Beckinsale’s close-call on the red carpet at British GQ Awards

SHE spent five films fighting werewolves, but yesterday Hollywood star Kate Beckinsale was battling to keep her own privates under wraps at the GQ Awards. There was also a strong Aussie contingent in attendance.

SHE spent five films fighting werewolves, but yesterday Hollywood star Kate Beckinsale was battling to keep her own Underworld under wraps.

Clad in what seemed to be a scarlet, tie-dyed bedsheet wrapped over burlesque-style undies, the 45-year-old star of the Underworld movies walked the British GQ Men of the Year Awards red carpet at London’s Tate Modern.

Kate Beckinsale almost had a wardrobe malfunction on the red carpet at the British GQ Awards. But luckily her assistant was on hand to help avoid that. Picture: MEGA

After composing herself, she posed for the cameras in what looked like a bedsheet. Picture: MEGA

Luckily a wardrobe assistant helped her avoid any awkward malfunctions.

The swimsuit-sarong was created by Welsh designer Julien Macdonald as part of his 2018 spring collection.

Prince Charles was also in attendance. Picture: Yui Mok/WPA Pool/Getty Images

There was a strong contingent of Aussies including Chris Hemsworth. Picture: Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images

Kylie Minogue. Picture: Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images)

Isla Fisher with her husband Sacha Barren Cohen. Picture: MEGA

American singer Zendaya. Picture: Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images)

It wasn’t the only eyebrow-raiser at the event, attended by the likes of Prince Charles, Kylie Minogue, Zendaya, Chris Hemsworth, Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher.

American actor Rose McGowan, who helped kick off the #MeToo movement, became the first woman to receive the Inspiration prize.