Red carpet photos: Dexter's Julie Benz at the premiere of Boondock Saints II

She’s been kind of a nag all season on Dexter, but we forgive her since she’s so bubbly in real life.

Julie Benz was practically kvelling before the premiere of her action flick, The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day (forgive the yiddish, kids, gotta do my Jewish grandma proud). She sent a stream of cute-as-a-button tweets before the LA premiere, at Arclight Cinemas in Hollywood.

Among her updates before the event:

“Parents have arrived in LA for the BDS2 premier tomorrow night! Excited to have them be a part of a very special night!”

“starting the prep for the BDS2 premier…@kdeenihan is on hair and makeup duty..again..she rocks!!!”

And after:

“Going for a facial and a much needed foot massage!! Those new Louboutin boots hurt!!!”

Indeed, the thigh-high boots Benz sported under a purple strapless corset dress looked like a big commitment. She topped the look off with a classic clutch and minimal jewelry:

More Julie B. pics are after the jump. If you want even more photos of the adorable Dexter star, check out the red carpet pics of Benz this week at the TV Guide Hot List Party on her stylist’s blog, Haute Street.

Images: Fame Pictures