How Old Was America Ferrera as Helen in Cesar Chavez?

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America Ferrera wasn’t the main star of the 2014 Mexican-American biographical film Cesar Chavez, but her sense of style made her the center of attention at the film’s Hollywood premiere.

America Ferrera curls her hair at the premiere of her latest film, "Cesar Chavez"America Ferrera curls her hair at the premiere of her latest film, “Cesar Chavez,” held on March 20, 2014, at TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California (Credit: FayesVision / WENN)

The movie tells the story of Cesar Chavez, a labor leader and civil rights activist who co-founded the United Farm Workers (UFW) and fought for the rights of farm workers in California.

Michael Peña as Cesar Chavez and America Ferrera as his wife Helen in the 2014 Mexican-American biographical film Cesar ChavezMichael Peña as Cesar Chavez and America Ferrera as his wife Helen in the 2014 Mexican-American biographical film Cesar Chavez (Credit: Pantelion Films)

America Ferrera portrays Helen Chávez, Cesar’s wife and a key figure in the UFW movement. When the film premiered in the Berlinale Special Galas section of the 64th Berlin International Film Festival on February 12, 2014, she was 29 years old.

On the red carpet at the premiere in Hollywood, the Curb Your Enthusiasm actress was a vision of sophistication and grace in a dreamy strapless dress from the Sportmax Spring 2014 collection.

America Ferrera shows off her décolletage in a strapless dress from the Sportmax Spring 2014 collectionAmerica Ferrera shows off her décolletage in a strapless dress from the Sportmax Spring 2014 collection (Credit: FayesVision / WENN)

The pastel tulle dress accentuated her slim figure and complemented her glowing olive skin.

She finished her ensemble with bright pink Rupert Sanderson pumps, matching her lips and nails.

America Ferrera's feet in glossy pink Rupert Sanderson pumpsAmerica Ferrera’s feet in glossy pink Rupert Sanderson pumps (Credit: FayesVision / WENN)

These glossy “Elba” pumps feature pointed toes and stiletto heels.

America Ferrera's feet in bright pink "Elba" pumpsAmerica Ferrera’s feet in bright pink “Elba” pumps (Credit: FayesVision / WENN)

What do you think of America’s ensemble? We’re adding her to the long list of celebs who’ve worn these popular Rupert Sanderson “Elba” pumps.