Jennifer Lawrence has been named as a co-chair of next year's Met Gala.

The Hunger Games star - who has been laying low since the nude photos hacking scandal - will preside over what is considered to be one of the glitziest nights of the US showbiz calendar, the Metropolitan Museum of Art said.

Jen, 24, will chair the event alongside others including actress Gong Li and Vogue's Anna Wintour.

The theme is set to be Chinese Whispers: Tales Of The East In Art, Film And Fashion.

Jennifer should be able to pick up some tips from her Silver Linings Playbook co-star Bradley Cooper, as the actor was a co-chair this year.

The Met Gala - to be held on May 4 next year - is known as the Oscars for the fashion industry and always attracts a dazzling line-up of celebrities.