The 21-year-old said in a statement: "This is such an amazing dress and I am really pleased to be able to donate it to Oxfam. "I have seen the TV reports on the horrendous drought in East Africa and I know how desperate things have become, so I am happy to be able to do something to help." Designer Wang said she’s thrilled her creation will help raise funds for a good cause. She is quoted on the USA Today website as saying: "Keira represents the essence of youth, intelligence and beauty. "She is a young woman with a conscience."

Keira is going on a month-long drinking binge - Mar 28, 2006
Keira Knightley is reportedly going on a month-long drinking binge around the US - courtesy of boyfriend Rupert Friend. The actor - who started romancing the actress after they met while filming ’Pride & Prejudice’ last year - set up the booze crawl to celebrate the actress turning 21, which is the legal drinking age in America. He is said to have splashed out on a luxury yacht and a jet to take Keira to bars around New York, Chicago, Las Vegas, Hollywood and Hawaii.

A source told the Daily Star newspaper: "It’s such an original idea. She’s been so busy filming ’Pirates of the Caribbean 3’ and ’Silk’ back-to-back, she needs a break and time with Rupert." The screen beauty - who celebrated her birthday at a 1920s themed bash at London’s Paper nightclub on Sunday (26.03.06) see photo - couldn’t wait to reach the milestone birthday so she could drink alcohol with her pals in the US. She recently said: "It seems ridiculous. Over here I can drink myself silly. "But I go back to my adolescence when I’m shooting in America. I’m on the Shirley Temples while my mates are getting pissed."

Keira celebrated her 21st birthday in style - Mar 27, 2006
Keira Knightly celebrated her 21st birthday in style last night (26.03.06) - at a 1920’s themed party. The stunning actress emerged from her West London flat dressed as a Flapper. She wore a glittering gold gown and furry stole and had her hair tightly curled. see photo

A passer-by told the Daily Mail newspaper: "Keira was absolutely glowing. She seemed pretty emotional, and a girlfriend gave her massive hug as she came out of her home." The glitzy party was held at London’s Paper nightclub and around 120 guests joined the frivolities. The guest of honour was Keira’s new boyfriend, Rupert Friend. The pair met while filming ’Pride and Prejudice’ last year and have been an item since December.

Rupert stuck to the roaring twenties theme, opting for a dark suit, black tie and black trilby. He was not the only man helping Keira celebrate her milestone birthday. Hollywood actor Johnny Depp and ex-boyfriend Jamie Dornan all helped to make the star’s special day unforgettable. An insider told the Daily Star newspaper: "Johnny Depp is close pals with Keira and sent her flowers, while Jamie Dornan has bought her some designer luggage."