Cara Santana glows in a yellow gown at Women’s Cancer Research Fund’s benefit gala in LA


She split from her fiancé of 11 years Jesse Metcalfe last month, after he was caught getting close to two different women.

And Cara Santana looked to be settling into single life nicely when she turned up to show her support at the Women’s Cancer Research Fund’s event, An Unforgettable Evening, at the Beverly Wiltshire hotel in Beverly Hills on Thursday.

The American actress, 35, glowed in a stunning one shoulder yellow gown as she arrived at the event, complete with a very sexy thigh-split.  

Benevolent: Cara Santana turned up to show her support at the Women’s Cancer Research Fund’s event, at the Beverly Wiltshire hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on Thursday

Cara paired the look with a dainty barely there heel and a drop diamante earring.

Slicking back her long brunette tresses to showcase her clear complexion the designer and actress looked full of confidence as she posed for the cameras.

Opting for a natural make up look the actress stuck to earthy-toned eye shadow and completed the look with a mauve lip. 

Goddess: The 35-year-old actress glowed in a stunning one shoulder yellow gown as she arrived at the event

Sunny yellow: The gown was styled with shoes by designer Stuart Weitzman

Goddess: The 35-year-old actress glowed in a stunning one shoulder yellow gown as she arrived at the event. The gown was styled with shoes by designer Stuart Weitzman

Moving on: Last month, the Beverly Hills Chihuahua star ended her lengthy relationship with John Tucker Must Die actor Jesse Metcalfe

Moving on: Last month, the Beverly Hills Chihuahua star ended her lengthy relationship with John Tucker Must Die actor Jesse Metcalfe

Working her angles: The star paired the look with a dainty barely there heel and a drop diamante earring

Hello there: The actress made sure to fully showcase the dress

Working her angles: The star paired the look with a dainty barely there heel and a drop diamante earring

Reigning Best Actress winner Reneé Zellweger also lit up the evening in an elegant and sexy in a sheer-topped black gown, which featured a scalloped neck and beautiful lace detailing at the bust and along the sleeves.

At the event Renee was honored with the Courage Award, in a nod to her charitable contributions and philanthropic efforts throughout her lengthy career.

Another pair of famous blondes also attended the benefit event, in support of the early diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of women’s cancers: the Hilton sisters, as in Paris and Nicky.

Over the shoulder: The actress showed off her toned body with the backless number

Over the shoulder: The actress showed off her toned body with the backless number

Not great: Cara Santana was 'completely blindsided' by reports that her fiance, Jesse Metcalfe, stepped out with multiple women in January (pictured in January)

Not great: Cara Santana was ‘completely blindsided’ by reports that her fiance, Jesse Metcalfe, stepped out with multiple women in January (pictured in January)

Hand on hip: Cara was not letting anything hold her back as she showed up and put on the glamorous display despite her recent break up

Hand on hip: Cara was not letting anything hold her back as she showed up and put on the glamorous display despite her recent break up

Golden goddess: With a brown and gold eye-shadow complementing her deep hazel eyes the actress kept her hair slicked back to showcase her flawless skin

Golden goddess: With a brown and gold eye-shadow complementing her deep hazel eyes the actress kept her hair slicked back to showcase her flawless skin

Inside the event: Cara kept it simple, opting to forgo a bag or jacket throughout the gala evening

Inside the event: Cara kept it simple, opting to forgo a bag or jacket throughout the gala evening 

Both of the hotel heiresses chose brightly-colored frocks for the soiree, with a newly short-haired Paris in a cream sequinned turtleneck mini dress with long sleeves, and her younger sister Nicky in a strapless floral black-and-white wrap number.

Paris added matching glittering stilettos, while Nicky opted for flesh-colored pumps.

Model (and Mrs. Matthew McConaughey) Camila Alves also opted for sequins, but of the burgundy variety on a sumptuous, flowing and very low-cut gown.

Accepting an honor: Renee Zellweger was honored at the gala with the Courage Award

Accepting an honor: Renee Zellweger was honored at the gala with the Courage Award

Chic in black: Renee Zellweger, 50, was elegant and sexy in a sheer-topped black gown

Plunging: The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills star Lisa Rinna rocked a tux pant suit

Chic in black: Renee, 50, was elegant and sexy in a sheer-topped black gown while The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills star Lisa Rinna, 56, rocked a tux pant suit

Suited and booted: (left to right) Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills stars Lisa Rinna, Harry Hamlin, Kyle Richards, and Mauricio Umansky look dapper putting on a formal front

Suited and booted: (left to right) Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills stars Lisa Rinna, Harry Hamlin, Kyle Richards, and Mauricio Umansky look dapper putting on a formal front

Sisters: Another pair of famous blonds also attended the benefit event: the Hilton sisters, as in Paris and Nicky

Sisters: Another pair of famous blonds also attended the benefit event: the Hilton sisters, as in Paris and Nicky

Best looks: Both of the hotel heiresses chose brightly-colored frocks, with a newly short-haired Paris in a cream sequinned turtleneck mini dress with long sleeves

Best looks: Both of the hotel heiresses chose brightly-colored frocks, with a newly short-haired Paris in a cream sequinned turtleneck mini dress with long sleeves

Sparkle: Model (and Mrs. Matthew McConaughey) Camila Alves also opted for sequins, but of the burgundy variety on a sumptuous, flowing and very low-cut gown

Sparkle: Model (and Mrs. Matthew McConaughey) Camila Alves also opted for sequins, but of the burgundy variety on a sumptuous, flowing and very low-cut gown

Flower power: Camila's plunging bust line was adorned with a barely-there sheer panel, and she affixed a lovely flower behind her ear that stood out against her lush dark curls

Flower power: Camila’s plunging bust line was adorned with a barely-there sheer panel, and she affixed a lovely flower behind her ear that stood out against her lush dark curls

Camila’s plunging bust line was adorned with a barely-there sheer panel, and she affixed a lovely flower behind her ear that stood out against her lush dark curls.

Representing the Real Housewives contingent at the Beverly Hills event was RHBH star Lisa Rinna, who attended with her husband Harry Hamlin.

The pair cut formal figures in black tuxedos, with Lisa skipping a top in her daringly low-cut lapelled jacket.

Brothers in pink: Nick Jonas, Kevin Jonas, and Joe Jonas of The Jonas Brothers show their support in a coordinated colour palette of silk

Brothers in pink: Nick Jonas, Kevin Jonas, and Joe Jonas of The Jonas Brothers show their support in a coordinated colour palette of silk

Founders and chairs of The Women's Cancer Research Fund: Kate Capshaw, Kelly Chapman Meyer, Jamie Tisch, Rita Wilson, Myra Biblowit, Quinn Ezralow, and Marion Laurie (left to right)

Founders and chairs of The Women’s Cancer Research Fund: Kate Capshaw, Kelly Chapman Meyer, Jamie Tisch, Rita Wilson, Myra Biblowit, Quinn Ezralow, and Marion Laurie (left to right)

 

Dapper dude: Glen Powell, 31, opts for a vibrant navy checked suit

Classic: Martin Short, 69, wears a business suit

Dapper dudes: Glen Powell, 31, opts for a vibrant navy checked suit while Martin Short, 69, goes for a classic business suit

The evening focuses around tributes to survivors and the memory of those impacted by cancer with powerful honorees putting their name behind the cause

Many big name artists also give their time to perform at the event in the name of charity.  

The event was hosted by actor, comedian, and producer Ken Jeong. 

Love is in the air: ER vet Maria Bello and Dominique Crenn. The pair announced they were getting engaged earlier this month

Love is in the air: ER vet Maria Bello and Dominique Crenn. The pair announced they were getting engaged earlier this month

So close: The two posed arm in arm on the carpet while also gazing at each other lovingly

So close: The two posed arm in arm on the carpet while also gazing at each other lovingly

Leggy display: Model Gigi Paris wears a silk emerald mini-dress with balloon sleeves

Philanthropist: Tara Dollinger stuns in a sequined sea shell strapless dress

Leggy display: Model Gigi Paris wears a silk emerald mini-dress with balloon sleeves. While philanthropist Tara Dollinger stuns in a sequined sea shell strapless dress

Diamonds and silk: Nikita Allison looks ravishing in red as she wears a knee-high split gown with very high heels

Diamonds and silk: Nikita Allison looks ravishing in red as she wears a knee-high split gown with very high heels

Striking: Fashion designer Rachel Zoe wears a Grecian style red dress with a gold statement collar

Striking: Fashion designer Rachel Zoe wears a Grecian style red dress with a gold statement collar 

Sequins are forever: Mason Rudnick, Jonathan Tisch, and Lizzie Tisch (left to right)

Sequins are forever: Mason Rudnick, Jonathan Tisch, and Lizzie Tisch (left to right)

Looking good in grey: Casey Hanley in check

Subtle suit: Caleb Foote goes simple in grey

Looking good in grey: Casey Hanley (left) and Caleb Foote (right) grace the carpet in the cool colour

Power couple: Eloise Broady DeJoria (left) and John Paul DeJoria (right)

Power couple: Eloise Broady DeJoria (left) and John Paul DeJoria (right)