Mary J. Blige dazzles on the red carpet in a ruffled aqua dress with a beaded heart-shaped bodice as she attends the Time 100 Gala in NYC
Honoree Mary J. Blige stunned onlookers as she arrived to this year's Time 100 Gala held at Lincoln Center in New York City on Wednesday evening.
The 51-year-old rapper strolled the red carpet in a ruffled aqua gown by designer Gaurav Gupta.
The dazzling number had a beaded heart-shaped bodice with side cut-outs that gave a glimpse at Mary's impressively toned abs.
![Stunning: Honoree Mary J. Blige stunned onlookers as she arrived to this year's Time 100 Gala held at Lincoln Center in New York City on Wednesday evening](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/06/09/03/58852283-0-Scene_stealer_Mary_J_Blige_stole_the_show_as_she_arrived_to_the_-a-1_1654740180587.jpg)
Stunning: Honoree Mary J. Blige stunned onlookers as she arrived to this year's Time 100 Gala held at Lincoln Center in New York City on Wednesday evening
The ruffles hung off her shoulders and flowed down onto the floor creating a glamorous train.
The Family Affair hitmaker's bleached blonde hair was styled in a sleek bun.
She accessorized her ultra glam look with a heart-shaped diamond choker necklace and a variety of diamond stud earrings.
![Designer darling: The 51-year-old rapper strolled the red carpet in a ruffled aqua gown by designer Gaurav Gupta](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/06/09/03/58852279-10898921-image-a-16_1654741596987.jpg)
Designer darling: The 51-year-old rapper strolled the red carpet in a ruffled aqua gown by designer Gaurav Gupta
![Dazzling: The dazzling number had a beaded heart-shaped bodice with side cut-outs that gave a glimpse at Mary's impressively toned abs](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/06/09/03/58852281-10898921-image-a-15_1654741594937.jpg)
Dazzling: The dazzling number had a beaded heart-shaped bodice with side cut-outs that gave a glimpse at Mary's impressively toned abs
Mary wore silver bangles on both her wrists that matched her platform heels.
As for makeup, Mary rocked a bold black smokey eyeshadow look and she drenched her plump pout in clear lip gloss.
Before arriving to the star-studded soiree, Mary shared a slideshow of glamour shots in her designer getup with her 6.1million followers.
![Sleek: The Family Affair hitmaker's bleached blonde hair was styled in a sleek bun](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/06/09/03/58854869-10898921-image-a-17_1654741608384.jpg)
Sleek: The Family Affair hitmaker's bleached blonde hair was styled in a sleek bun
![Decked out: She accessorized her ultra glam look with a heart-shaped diamond choker necklace and a variety of diamond stud earrings](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/06/09/03/58854875-10898921-image-a-18_1654741611785.jpg)
Decked out: She accessorized her ultra glam look with a heart-shaped diamond choker necklace and a variety of diamond stud earrings
The ageless beauty posed up against a nude backdrop for the snaps, which have since amassed nearly 60,000 likes on the platform.
In another shot, Mary posed with her back partially to the camera so she could show off her gown's dramatic ruffles.
The Grammy Award winner is featured among the 'Icons' on the 2022 Time 100 list, which also features the likes of Euphoria star Zendaya and British singer Adele.
![Glamour shots: Before arriving to the star-studded soiree, Mary shared a slideshow of glamour shots in her designer getup with her 6.1million followers](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/06/09/03/58854923-10898921-image-a-19_1654741659129.jpg)
Glamour shots: Before arriving to the star-studded soiree, Mary shared a slideshow of glamour shots in her designer getup with her 6.1million followers
![Strike a pose: The ageless beauty posed up against a nude backdrop for the snaps, which have since amassed nearly 60,000 likes on the platform](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/06/09/03/58854927-10898921-image-a-20_1654741662936.jpg)
Strike a pose: The ageless beauty posed up against a nude backdrop for the snaps, which have since amassed nearly 60,000 likes on the platform
![Full glory: In another shot, Mary posed with her back partially to the camera so she could show off her gown's dramatic ruffles](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/06/09/03/58854921-10898921-image-a-21_1654741665725.jpg)
Full glory: In another shot, Mary posed with her back partially to the camera so she could show off her gown's dramatic ruffles
After learning she'd made this year's list, Mary took to Instagram to share her Time cover and to express her gratitude for the inclusion.
'Proud to be included in the 2022 #TIME100 list,' captioned the Be Without You singer.
She also thanked rapper Nas for the complimentary essay her wrote about her for the magazine.
Along with being named as one of Time's Most Influential People, Mary received the Billboard Icon Award at this year's Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas last month.
![Icon: The Grammy Award winner is featured among the 'Icons' on the 2022 Time 100 list, which also features the likes of Euphoria star Zendaya and British singer Adele](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/06/09/03/58854925-10898921-image-a-22_1654741668661.jpg)
Icon: The Grammy Award winner is featured among the 'Icons' on the 2022 Time 100 list, which also features the likes of Euphoria star Zendaya and British singer Adele
The prestigious award was presented to her by fellow music legend Janet Jackson.
Since the award's inauguration in 2011, past recipients include Neil Diamond, Stevie Wonder, Prince, Jennifer Lopez, Celine Dion, Cher, Janet Jackson, Mariah Carey, Garth Brooks, and P!NK.
'My career has been such an incredible and unexpected journey that has included many turns into avenues I never could have imagined like acting, producing, launching businesses and now even my own music festival,' Blige recently told Billboard.
'Through it all, I always one way or another gravitated back to my first love, music. To be recognized in this way at this moment, with the Icon Award at the Billboard Music Awards, is an incredible honor and one that I am truly humbled by.'
![On a roll: Along with being named as one of Time's Most Influential People, Mary received the Billboard Icon Award at this year's Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas last month (pictured)](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/06/09/03/58855123-10898921-image-a-23_1654742033780.jpg)
On a roll: Along with being named as one of Time's Most Influential People, Mary received the Billboard Icon Award at this year's Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas last month (pictured)
![Legends: The prestigious award was presented to her by fellow music legend Janet Jackson (pictured right)](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/06/09/03/58855125-10898921-image-a-24_1654742037381.jpg)
Legends: The prestigious award was presented to her by fellow music legend Janet Jackson (pictured right)
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