America’s most prominent celebs and public figures gathered together in NYC for the Time 100 Gala Tuesday night.

And while the room was filled with some of the year’s ‘most influential’ people, no one could take their eyes off superstar Jennifer Lopez.

The singer/actress, 48, made sure she was the center-of-attention in a shimmering Zuhair Murad dress which dipped low to flaunt her full chest while climbing high on her leg to offer up maximum amounts of thigh for the affair at the Lincoln Center.

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Breathtaking! Jennifer Lopez made sure all eyes were on her during Tuesday’s Time 100 Gala, where she stunned in a plunging Zuhair Murad gown with thigh-high slit

It was clear that J.Lo was Hollywood royalty from the look of her lush champagne-colored gown, which was adorned with metallic embroidery.

The Second Act star styled her honey blond locks in a long, smooth ponytail while playing up her natural beauty with long eyelash extensions and a bit of rose gold shadow across her lids.

A chrome clutch, simple drop earrings, diamond bracelets and countless rings added another dimension to her already dazzling look.

Princess perfect! It was clear that J.Lo was Hollywood royalty from the look of her lush champagne-colored gown, which was adorned with metallic embroidery

Her beau: Of course she brought along her handsome arm-candy, retired baseball pro and current ESPN commentator Alex Rodriguez

Up and down: The singer/actress’s dress dipped low to flaunt her full chest while climbing high on her leg to offer up maximum amounts of thigh for the affair at the Lincoln Center

Timeless: The MLB alum was classically handsome in a black suit with bow tie

Of course she brought along her handsome arm-candy, retired baseball pro and current ESPN commentator Alex Rodriguez.

The MLB alum was classically handsome in a black suit with bow tie.

Jennifer brought her mom Guadalupe Rodriguez and sister Linda Lopez as guests.

The look of love: Jennifer shot a loving look at Alex who seemed to have no trouble making his girlfriend laugh

Pony up! The Second Act star styled her honey blond locks in a long, smooth ponytail

Glam! The starlet played up her natural beauty with long eyelash extensions and a bit of rose gold shadow across her lids

A bit of glitz! Simple drop earrings, diamond bracelets and countless rings added another dimension to her already dazzling look

Giggles: Jennifer couldn’t contain her laughter as charismatic Alex joked on the red carpet

Both ladies fit in elegantly, with Jenny’s mom matching her in metallics while sister Linda went for classic glamour in light-blue silk.

Inside, the Shades Of Blue actress crossed paths with comedian Leslie Jones, who made no effort to hide her reaction to J.Lo’s knock-out gown.

The SNL star looked sharp herself, sporting a white suit-dress that showed off her legs, as she threw up her hands and admired the bombshell’s gown.

Family matters: Jennifer brought her mom Guadalupe Rodriguez (right) and sister Linda Lopez (far left) as guests

In the clutch! The Shades Of Blue actress carried a chrome clutch for more gold in her look

Way with words: Scandal star Kerry Washington wrote the piece of writing for Lopez’s Time 100 feature

Greetings! A. Rod was happy to be at his love’s side, smiling and waving at onlookers as they made their way inside

Cover girl! Jennifer is one of the cover stars for Time’s annual issue, along with Nicole Kidman, tennis player Roger Federer, activist Tarana Burke, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, and Tiffany Haddish

Jennifer is one of the cover stars for Time’s annual issue, along with Nicole Kidman, tennis player Roger Federer, activist Tarana Burke, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, and Tiffany Haddish.

Her stunning cover, where she wore a low-cut white dress, was shot by photographer Peter Hapak and inside Kerry Washington wrote the star’s bio for the issue.

‘Jennifer Lopez is an iconic performer,’ began the Scandal actress.

Just like J.Lo! Both ladies fit in elegantly, with Jenny’s mom (far right) matching her in metallics while sister Linda (far left) went for classic glamour in light-blue silk

Watch your step! Lopez was careful not to trip over the long train of her dress during the affair

Wowed! Inside, the Shades Of Blue actress crossed paths with comedian Leslie Jones, who made no effort to hide her reaction to J.Lo’s knock-out gown

Not too shabby: The SNL star looked sharp herself, sporting a white suit-dress that showed off her legs, as she threw up her hands and admired the bombshell’s gown

Impressive: Kerry Washington listed just some of J. Lo’s accomplishments in the piece accompanying her Time cover, saying: ‘She’s the first Latina actor to earn over $1 million for a film and the first woman to have a No. 1 album and a No. 1 movie in the same week’

Lots of hats: The Scandal star’s ode to Lopez continued, saying: ‘She is an undeniable force and a powerful example’

Exit in style: The trio left in style as Jennifer changed her outfit

White hot: Jennifer dazzled in a white ensemble as she stood by her man

Eyes on it: She stole the spotlight in a a white fur coat that wrapped her enviable figure

Besotted: Jennifer appeared enamored with her man as she locked on to his arm on their way out of the bash

Gracious superstar: Jennifer posed with her fans and gave a megawatt smile

Hair story: She changed her slick ponytail in to a modern bouffant

PDA: The loved up couple wrapped shared an intimate moment

Gush: Alex gushed about his amazing partner

‘She’s the first Latina actor to earn over $1 million for a film and the first woman to have a No. 1 album and a No. 1 movie in the same week.

‘But she’s also a mother, an entrepreneur, an activist, a designer, a beauty icon, a philanthropist and a producer.

‘She is an undeniable force and a powerful example – not just for women of color but for anyone who has been made to feel ‘other’ and for everyone who carries the burden and the privilege of being a first.’

Shhh! A Quiet Place power couple Emily Blunt and John Krasinski were a perfect pair at the gala, as he complemented her ruffling floral look with a silver-y grey jacket

In bloom! Stranger Things darling Millie Bobby Brown was elegant in a white Dolce & Gabbana dress embroidered with colorful flowers

Tik tok! Kesha went for goddess-like glamour in a dress with caped sleeves and pewter beading in an intricate botanical design

Sheer wonder! Nicole Kidman was chic in a long-sleeved black Proenza Schouler gown with a sheer sheath at the event, where she was joined by hubby Keith Urban

‘To me, no matter how successful she becomes, she will always be Jenny from our block. And I will always be a grateful witness to her journey.’

Inside the affair, Jennifer was surrounded by the top names in film, music, politics and news.

Nicole Kidman was chic in a long-sleeved black Proenza Schouler gown with a sheer sheath atop a low cut dress with gold embellishments.

Behind the look: Jones was joined by fashion designer Christian Siriano, who dressed her and Top Chef hostess Padma Lakshmi

What a look! Olympic skier Lindsay Vonn went for a unique style, pairing a billowy blue taffeta skirt with a criss-crossing black crop top and smokey eye-makeup

Chip off the old color-block! Padma Lakshmi looked bright in a color-blocked red and pink gown by Christian Siriano

She was joined by hubby Keith Urban.

Stranger Things darling Millie Bobby Brown was elegant in a white Dolce & Gabbana dress embroidered with colorful flowers.

Power couple Emily Blunt and John Krasinski were a perfect pair at the gala, as he complemented her ruffling floral look by Brook Collection with a silver-y grey jacket.

Sharp dresser: Lena Waithe was handsome in a burgundy jacket offset with black lapels with a wrap of braids atop her head

Suit up! Shawn Mendes looked dapper in a slim cut suit with blue shirt beneath while Broadway actor Ben Platt stuck with standard black-tie apparel

A bit of color! This Is Us star Sterling K Brown went for your typical black tie look, save for purple socks peeking out from the hem of his trousers

Kesha went for goddess-like glamour in a dress with caped sleeves and pewter beading in an intricate botanical design.

Shawn Mendes looked dapper in a slim cut suit with blue shirt beneath.

Broadway actor Ben Platt and This Is Us star Sterling K Brown stuck with standard black-tie apparel.

She shines! Janet Mock dazzled in gunmetal-silver sequins with a plunging neckline

Bows and arrows! Wonder Woman Lynda Carter stood out in blue pants and a black jacket with a pink satin bow up front

Gold standard! RuPaul stood out from the sea of black suits in a gold jacket with purple flowers and was joined by husband Georges LeBar at the party

Padma Lakshmi was bright in a color-blocked red and pink gown by Christian Siriano, who was also at the event.

Olympic skier Lindsay Vonn went for a unique style, pairing a billowy blue taffeta skirt with a criss-crossing black crop top and smokey eye-makeup.

Lena Waithe was handsome in a burgundy jacket offset with black lapels with a wrap of braids atop her head.

Cute couple: Keegan-Michael Key and fiance only had eyes for each-other on the red carpet

Stand out! Yara Shahidi was stylish in a sleeveless Reem Acra gown with a drop waist, bedazzled front and scarf-like red silk neckline

Wonder Woman Lynda Carter stood out in blue pants and a black jacket with a pink satin bow up front.

RuPaul stood out from the sea of black suits in a gold jacket with purple flowers and was joined by husband Georges LeBar at the party.

Janet Mock dazzled in gunmetal-silver sequins with a plunging neckline.

Date night! Elsewhere comedian Samantha Bee looked lovely in a blue suit with sparkling heels while bringing husband and Daily Show alum Jason Jones as her date

Morning people! NBC’s Today show hosts Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb teamed up for an elegant photo, with Guthrie donning a two-tone organza number while Kotb wore asymmetrical white lace

Yara Shahidi was stylish in a sleeveless Reem Acra gown with a drop waist, bedazzled front and scarf-like red silk neckline.

Keegan-Michael Key and fiance only had eyes for each-other on the red carpet, where they shared a tender kiss together.

Elsewhere comedian Samantha Bee looked lovely in a blue suit with sparkling heels while bringing husband and Daily Show alum Jason Jones as her date.

Mom and son! Journalist Ronan Farrow and actress mom Mia matched in dapper tuxedos

Groovy! It looks like Martha Stewart’s green thumb wasn’t limited to her garden, as the lifestyle expert and ex-con donned sequined lime bell bottoms and a cream blouse to the party

NBC’s Today show hosts Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb teamed up for an elegant photo, with Guthrie donning a two-tone organza number while Kotb wore asymmetrical white lace.

Journalist Ronan Farrow and actress mom Mia matched in dapper tuxedos.

And Jennifer Lopez changed into a dazzling white gown as she left the fete with Alex and her mother Guadalupe.

Time’s list of ‘100 Most Influential People Of 2018’ is on newsstands now.

Young and the restless: Student activists and survivors of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting Alex Wind, Emma Gonzalez, Cameron Kasky, Jaclyn Corin, and David Hogg were invited after making the top 100

White out! Actress Deepika Padukone went for full drama in a beaded ivory number featuring sewn-on pearls and a cape-like train

Feeling plum! Actor Susan Kelechi Watson radiated simple elegance in an orchid purple dress with pleats across the bodice