Nigella Lawson's red carpet return

Celebrity chef Nigella Lawson hit the red carpet at the opening night of the new theatre production of Fatal Attraction at the Theatre Royal on March 25 in London.

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The queen of the kitchen, who has been keeping a low profile since her highly-publicised divorce from ex-husband Charles Saatchi, looked went for an understated all-black ensemble at the event.

Nigella Lawson steps out at the opening night of Fatal Attraction in London on March 25. Source: Getty

The 54-year-old also wore a wide smile on her face, a stark change from recent months following her divorce and testimony at the explosive trial of her former personal assistants, Elisabetta and Francesca Grillo.

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Following the show, Nigella tweeted,'@TRH_London for #FatalAttraction . Natasha MacElhone gives best performance on stage in living memory. Bowled over by her. Bravo all round!'

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In recent months, Nigella has returned to TV screens in the US and UK versions of cookery show The Taste.