Actress Gong Li commanded the red carpet Wednesday night at the New York premiere of "Hannibal Rising" with the fierceness of a cheetah that inspired her form-fitting gown.

But it was the platinum-set diamond Chopard earrings that grabbed photographers' attention .

It was a happy reunion with director Peter Webber - although I can't tell if he's laughing or squinting from the glare of the almost 73 carats decorating her ears.

I guess it was the latter because Li continued the evening without them...

Jay Z to self: Did someone just dim the lights?

With Webber promising to bring his shades next time, the celebration continued. No hard feelings I guess!