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Scroll down for video Striking: Anne Hathaway wore an understated ensemble for her appearance at a Los Angeles screening of her new film, Song One, on Tuesday afternoon The Oscar-winner added to her sophisticated look with a pair of gold peep-toe heels that worked well alongside an array of gold accoutrements

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