Cannes Film Festival 2012

It's here! As the A-list flock to the French Riviera for this year's Cannes Film Festival, don't miss a moment with our picture round-up of all the dresses, all the stars and all the happenings...
PA PhotosHow to top ten days-worth of dream dresses? With Christian Dior Haute Couture, apparently. Jury member Diane Kruger stopped red carpet traffic in this organza and lace embroidered dress of epic proportions as she attended the Therese Desqueyroux premiere, which was coupled with the season’s Closing Ceremony.
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PA PhotosIt isn’t all glitz and glamour, though – sometime, there’s no helping the weather! Fortunately, Diane’s knight in shining armour, Joshua Jackson, was on hand with an umbrella to ensure that his leading lady didn’t get too wet.
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PA PhotosThe Artist star Jean Dujardin and his actress wife Alexandra Lamy cut a dash at the Therese Desqueyroux premiere and Closing Ceremony.
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Kylie Minogue in power blue Roberto Cavalli.
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PA PhotosJury member Jean Paul Gaultier wore a sombre suit jacket and tie with his trademark skirt for the festival’s Closing Ceremony.
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PA PhotosEwan McGregor’s moment of sartorial rebellion, meanwhile, came courtesy of his Closing Ceremony boots.
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PA PhotosCamila Alves made a dramatic entrance in Marchesa for the premiere of her beau Matthew McConaghy’s film, Mud.
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PA PhotosBonnie Wright has been one of the most controversial Cannes dressers, and it was no different at the gala screening of Mud as the young Brit actress opted for a simple shift dress with monogrammed Christian Louboutin loafers.
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PA PhotosTwo can play that game! A tuxed-up Elijah Wood turned the lens on the paps at the premiere of Maniac – to the delight of co-star Genevieve Alexandra.
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PA Photos20s-inspired gold Ralph Lauren was Nicole Kidman’s look of choice for the gala screening of Heminway & Gellhorn.
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PA PhotosAtelier Versace is a popular choice for pregnant stars on the red carpet, so we weren’t surprised to see that Reese turned to Donatella for this luxuriant electric blue confection, which she wore with Chopard jewellery for the premiere of Mud.
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PA PhotosShe wears heels! Bonnie Wright amped up the Cannes fabulousness in a Dolce & Gabbana mini and YSL Trib Toos at the Cosmopolis premiere.
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PA PhotosKristen Stewart, in Reem Acra, provided the moral support at the premiere of her beau Robert Pattinson’s new film, Cosmopolis. Work it!
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Rex FeaturesA Gucci-clad Rob waved to fans as he worked the red carpet with Cosmopolis co-star Juliette Binoche as the film made its long-awaited Cannes debut.
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PA PhotosWhile Robwas busy with his co-stars, Kristen hung out with hers – namely, Tom Sturridge, with whom she stars in On The Road.
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PA PhotosAudrey Tautou was the epitome of Riviera chic as she attended the photocall for her new film, Therese Desqueyroux, in cropped navy pants and a beruffled white top.
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PA PhotosMatthew McConaughey has been working hard while in Cannes, promoting not one but two upcoming films, but if he was feeling stressed out, he certainly didn’t let it show. We snapped the actor looking cool, calm and collected in Dolce & Gabbana at a photo call for Mud.
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PA PhotosReese Witherspoon may still be keeping mum on her pregnancy, but she wasn’t shy about showing off her baby bump to max effect in a Versace LBD teamed with hot pink heels to promote Mud. Check out that grin!
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PA PhotosKim Kardashian opted for a formidable formal pairing – canary yellow gown and red lip – for the biggest fundraising event of the festival, the amfAR Cinema Against Aids gala. The star to a moment to show off her eye-popping Elie Saab look to dramatic effect beside the Riviera as she headed into the exclusive Hotel Du Cap.
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Rex FeaturesCosmopolis is go! Emily Hampshire and Sarah Gadon made the most of a photocall with co-star Robert Pattinson – who looked relaxed in a white T-shirt and open-necked shirt – on the Riviera. And, frankly, who could blame them?
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Rex FeaturesDiane Kruger wore Chanel – what else? – to attend the amfAR Cinema Against Aids gala. The star later took to the stage with its designer, Karl Lagerfeld, to drum up funds at the annual event.
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Rex FeaturesOn The Road star Kirsten Dunst in statement Louis Vuitton.
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Rex FeaturesClutching an iconic Lulu Guinness lips clutch, Jessie J opted for a super-sexy slit-through gown by Louis Heal, which not only looked incredible on the event’s white carpet but also worked pretty well on stage, too; The Voice coach later performed her hit Price Tag, to the delight of the A-list crowd.
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Rex FeaturesOpulent: Bollywood mega-star Aishwarya Rai at the amfAR gala.
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Rex FeaturesPrint is always a daring choice when it comes to formal dressing, so we’re giving Bérénice Bejo extra style points for pulling off this beautiful Giambattista Valli Couture creation.
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Rex FeaturesMilla Jovovich worked a fashion forward peplum, courtesy of Atelier Versace.
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Rex FeaturesEver one to enjoy centre stage, Paris Hilton made a risqué choice in this sheer-panelled sheath.
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Rex FeaturesIt was a case of another day, another fishtail dress for Kylie Minogue, who is promoting her new film Holy Motors in Cannes this year. Her designer of choice? Emilio Pucci.
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Rex FeaturesEva Herzigova bucked the amfAR trend for full-length, opting instead for a feather-trimmed tube dress.
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Rex FeaturesNina Dobrev, meanwhile, shone in Elie Saab sequins.
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Rex FeaturesWay to make a Cannes entrance, Janet Jackson! The singer cut a svelte figure at the amfAR gala in Emilio Pucci.
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Rex FeaturesRose McGowan in Atelier Versace.
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PA PhotosCara Delevingne hit the white carpet in mean, moody in moss green.
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Rex Features...But the evening wasn’t all sultry poses for the camera for the hot young Brit. Cara also took a turn on the catwalk as part of the fundraising action. Mwah, darling!
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PA PhotosYou know you’ve made it when King Karl is who you turn to for advice! The Chanel designer gave Diane Kruger a few words of on-stage encouragement at the amfAR gala.
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Rex FeaturesCannes veteran Nicole Kidman turned to Alber Elbaz at Lanvin for her latest premiere look: a rose pink tulle asymmetrical draped gown with embroidered crystal detailing and matching sash. She was on the red carpet for The Paperboy, in which she controversially plays a “trailer-trash vixen”.
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Rex FeaturesHot couple alert! Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves were a glamorous addition to The Paperboy premiere.
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PA PhotosGosh darn it, he’s just so handsome! Zac Efron arrived at The Paperboy premiere sans moustache, and in a rather flawless tux.
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PA PhotosHeidi Klum hit the red carpet premiere of The Paperboy in 20s-inspired Marchesa.
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PA PhotosWe love a man in a skinny tie. Zac Efron smouldered as he poses at the photocall for his new movie, The Paperboy, in Cannes. The High School Musical actor stars alongside Nicole Kidman in the film.
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PA Photos...And there was no missing the lady herself. Nicole wore a zesty orange pencil dress by Antonio Berardi for the photocall.
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PA PhotosRom com staple Matthew McConaughey went for a casual tieless suit at the photocall for his new movie, The Paperboy.
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PA PhotosKristen Stewart glowed at the On The Road premiere yesterday, wearing a beautiful Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière gown. The full-length dress was decorated with green, silver and black embroidery and a skinny leather belt to emphasise Kristen's tiny waist. After the premiere, the actress headed off with her co-stars to an after party, hosted by Diesel.
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PA PhotosKirsten Dunst added a splash of fuchsia to the On The Road red carpet in this belted silk column dress by Dior.
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Rex FeaturesEver the red carpet renegade, Bonnie Wright eschewed a floor-sweeping dress – and, indeed, heels – in favour of this sunny Dolce & Gabbana two-piece and navy slippers. Well, as the saying goes, comfort is key!
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Getty ImagesIf you need convincing that Robert Pattinson was one of the hottest men alive, this Cannes red carpet snap should do the trick. Rob’s in town to promote his new flick Cosmopolis, but took a stop on the red carpet to support Kristen Stewart at the On The Road premiere. Cute!
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Rex FeaturesThe On The Road ensemble: Garrett Hedlund (in Prada), Walter Salles, Tom Sturridge, Kristen Stewart and Danny Morgan.
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PA PhotosPower couple Eve Mavrakis and Ewan McGregor arrive for the On The Road premiere.
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Rex FeaturesRob, sans sunglasses, for On The Road.
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PA PhotosRoxane Mesquida earned herself camera flashes aplenty in this daring gown by Roberto Cavalli.
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PA PhotosKate Upton played it safe in an off-the-shoulder black number at the On The Road premiere.
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PA PhotosPink lady: Milla Jovovich accessorised her crystal-embellished gown with a bag and jewellery by Swarovski.
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PA PhotosOn The Road star Sam Riley with his actress wife Alexandra Maria Lara, who wore Elie Saab couture, at the film’s Cannes premiere.
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XposurephotosThe look of love: R-Patz and Kristen Stewart looked relaxed and happy as they were driven away for dinner after their triumphant red carpet appearance for On The Road.
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PA PhotosJeans on the red carpet? Kanye can! He and his girlfriend Kim Kardashian hit the red carpet at the Cannes premiere of Cruel Summer.
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PA PhotosKylie Minogue oozed star quality at the premiere of her new film, Holy Motors, courtesy of this liquid gold dress by her go-to red carpet label, Dolce & Gabbana, and Chopard jewels.
Rex FeaturesAt The Chopard and L'Oreal party, everything Milla Jovovich touched turned to gold. She sparkled in a floor-length, gold sequin Prada gown, accessorising with a golden clutch, gold sandals and gold earrings.
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Rex FeaturesNatasha Poly wowed in a figure-hugging floor-length black Pucci gown at The Chopard and L'Oreal party in Cannes. This is sultry, smoky eye make-up at its best.
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Rex FeaturesShowgirl Kelly Brook gathered quite a lot of attention as she posed for a photoshoot on the streets of Cannes. We can’t imagine why...
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PA PhotosActor (or is he a rock star?) Jean Dujardin indulged in a spot of crowd surfing at Le Grand Soir party in Cannes. We don’t know what was going on here, but it looked like fun!
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PA PhotosStylish siblings Paris and Nicky Hilton were singing from different sartorial hymn sheets at the annual Cannes bash hosted by luxury jewellery label de Grisogono; while Paris opted for a formal gown, Nicky was dancefloor-ready in a leather LBD.
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PA PhotosWho says that red and green should never be seen? Kelly Brook made a case for the contrary at the de Grisogono party.
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PA PhotosFormer French Vogue editor Carine Roitfeld dazzled in sequins as she arrived for the festivities with de Grisogono.
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PA PhotosBlue steel: Adrien Brody at the de Grisogono party.
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PA PhotosJury member Diane Kruger – wearing head-to-toe Prabal Gurung, including shoes for the label by Nicholas Kirkwood – and tuxed up beau Joshua Jackson absented themselves from the Cannes action to attend the inaugural Nights In Monaco gala to benefit the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation and the William J. Clinton Foundation at the Hotel de Paris in Monte Carlo.
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PA PhotosAlso at the Nights In Monaco gala was Rose McGowan, who cut an ethereal figure in swathes of purple chiffon.
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PA PhotosBilly Zane stood out among the dapper chaps in Monte Carlo in a white jacket.
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Bigpicturesphoto.comDiane Kruger and Joshua Jackson grabbed a bite to eat in between red carpet moments in Cannes. Diane looks every inch as gorgeous with an off-duty ponytail and minimal make-up as she does on the red carpet. No wonder she stole Pacey’s heart.
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WennThe only way to travel in Cannes? By luxury yacht, of course. Just ask Adrien Brody if you can hitch a lift. And borrow that awesome straw trilby.
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Rex FeaturesBrad Pitt was obviously feeling as grey as the Cannes weather as he left the Carlton Hotel for another day of film festival action.
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WennR-Patz did his best James Bond impression as he arrived in Cannes by boat, wearing a super-sharp black suit.
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Getty ImagesMega-stars Kristen Stewart and Kirsten Dunst may have gone for opposing style statements but they looked the picture of friendship as they cuddled up for a photocall to promote On The Road.
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WennCheck those neon printed trousers! Kristen Stewart embraced one of spring’s biggest – and most daring – trends, courtesy of Balenciaga, as she arrived for her first Cannes photocall of the season. We're loving her Persol sunnies, too.
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WennIn contrast, sartorially speaking, Kirsten Dunst opted for an ultra-feminine cream midi dress by Dolce & Gabbana with a flower embellished up-do and sparkle courtesy of Van Cleef & Arpels.
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PA PhotosKristen, Kirsten and Kylie - perhaps it should be renamed Kannes?! The Louboutin-clad pop princess was on the Riviera to promote her new flick, Holy Motors.
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PA PhotosHi, Brad! Mr Pitt, in town to promote his new film Killing Them Softly, stuck to the Cannes dress code to the letter in black tie as he arrived for the film’s gala premiere.
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PA PhotosIrina Shayk upped the glamour quotient at the Killing Them Softly gala screening in Roberto Cavalli.
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PA PhotosMeanwhile, Kelly Brook lived out every girl’s fashion fantasy in this mermaid-inspired gown by The Blonds, which she teamed with towering pink heels.
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PA PhotosPositively angelic: jury member Diane Kruger in Nina Ricci at the Killing Them Softly premiere.
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PA PhotosKarolina Kurkova, in shimmering Roberto Cavalli, was a supermodel addition to the Killing Them Softly red carpet.
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PA PhotosMichelle Rodriguez showed off her toned arms in a flowing, bridal-style dress at the Killing Them Softly premiere.
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PA PhotosWeird Cannes spot alert! Tennis player Novak Djokovic turned up with his girlfriend, Jelena Ristic - who wore a one-shouldered dress by Roberto Cavalli - for the premiere of Killing Them Softly.
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PA PhotosFrom boyband frontman to polished movie star, Ronan Keating scrubbed up pretty darn well at the gala screening of Brad Pitt’s new movie, Killing Them Softly, in Cannes. The Irish singer makes his movie debut in Goddess at the festival.
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PA PhotosAlec Baldwin and his fiancée Hilaria Thomas soaked up the sunshine at the premiere of Killing Them Softly. Thomas made a wild statement in an off-the-shoulder leopard print gown.
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PA PhotosP Diddy stood out from the crowd at the Killing Me Softly premiere in a white tux. The rapper later hosted an exclusive party aboard a yacht, where he was joined by rising star Rita Ora and a host of other celebs.
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PA PhotosA few words of encouragement? Joshua Jackson whispered into girlfriend Diane Kruger’s ear at the premiere of Killing Them Softly.
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Rex FeaturesAll aboard! Captain Sean ‘P Diddy’ Combs straddled his vessel – a luxury yacht – as he welcomed guests to his star-studded Cannes party.
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Rex FeaturesFeeling coy, Kelly? Ms Brook covered up her party frock with a long white coat as she hopped aboard the Diddy yacht party.
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Rex FeaturesBut when it comes to playing dress up, Paris Hilton knows no such restraint! The socialite showed off her flowing red gown, which featured a gorgeous neckline embellishment, to the paps.
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Rex FeaturesDitto Cannes newcomer Rita Ora, who was working it to the max in a lace fishtail dress and Christian Louboutin’s Daffodile Strass heels. Smokin’!
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PA PhotosWhile boyfriend Kanye West was in concert in London, Kim Kardashian was making the most of the party atmosphere in Cannes. The one-woman empire slipped into a midriff-baring crop top and matching skirt to enjoy the the festivites on P Diddy’s yacht, but she didn’t have to fly solo for long – her beau jetted in to join the party post-performance. Sweet.
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Rex FeaturesOh, to have a figure like Kelly Brook’s. The model oozed glamour in a cut-away swimsuit as she struck a pose on a Cannes shoot. Bit hot for gloves though, wasn’t it?
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PA PhotosIrina Shayk slipped into a flirty peach Cavalli cocktail dress to help promote jeweller de Grisogono. We’re listening!
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PA PhotosKelly Brook flew the flag for the Brits at the Cannes premiere of Vous N’avez Encore Rien Vu, channelling old Hollywood in Project D's Italia gown accessorised with an up-do, red lips and diamonds.
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PA PhotosAlso at the premiere of Vous N’avez Encore Rien Vu was Li Bing Bing, who wore a fluid teal gown with intricate shoulder detail.
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PA PhotosGoldfinger! No, wait... New Bond girl Béréni ce Marlohe took the edge off a busy day promoting new 007 film Skyfall by slipping into this gold goddess gown for the premiere of Vous N’avez Encore Rien Vu.
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PA PhotosFashion designer Ozwald Boateng cut a fine figure on the Cannes red carpet when he turned up to the screening of Vous N'avez Encore Rien Vu.
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Rex FeaturesRed carpet buddies Kelly Brook and Hofit Golan added double the sparkle to proceedings at the premiere of You Ain’t Seen Nothin’ Yet - which, of course, is the film's English title (but you knew that, didn't you?)
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PA PhotosFrench actress Delphine Chaneac arrives on our style radar with a bullet, thanks to the daring cropped trouser suit she wore to the Cannes premiere of Like Someone in Love.
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Rex FeaturesAt last! The moment we’ve all been waiting for - Brad Pitt to turn up. The star went for a Gucci suit and a plain white T-shirt at the photocall for his new movie, Killing Them Softly.
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Rex FeaturesYes, you can believe your eyes – it’s Ronan Keating at Cannes! The former Boyzone frontman posed with his co-star Laura Michelle Kelly at the photocall for their new movie, Goddess.
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PA PhotosIn the absence of Daniel Craig, Bérénice Marlohe was wearing the trousers as she attended the the first public screening of the teaser trailer for new James Bond movie Skyfall. Atta girl.
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Rex FeaturesFazed by Cannes? Not on your life! Starlet Bonnie Wright was ice cool in Dolce & Gabbana at the IWC Filmmakers Dinner at the Hotel Du Cap.
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Rex FeaturesKarolina Kurkova, meanwhile, showed exactly why she earned her supermodel status in a LBD with towering heels.
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Rex FeaturesCannes jury member Ewan McGregor attended the IWC Annual Filmmakers dinner with his wife, Eve Mavrakis.
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Rex FeaturesLady in red: Petra Nemcova arrives at the Hotel Du Cap for the IWC Filmmakers Dinner.
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Rex FeaturesAdrien Brody shunned the traditional tux for a casual pair of jeans and a corduroy blazer for the IWC Annual Filmmakers dinner.
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WennRita Ora’s star just keeps on shining. She took to the stage at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival to perform hits including her current No.1 single, RIP. The singer is said to have been offered a judging spot on The X Factor by Simon Cowell, but has yet to confirm or deny the rumours.
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Rex FeaturesFresh from a sterling turn at the Vous N’avez Encore Rien Vu premiere, Kelly Brook slipped into a demure red gown to celebrate at the Chopard Mystery party.
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Rex FeaturesStar model Anja Rubik also attended the Chopard Mystery party, wearing a sheer top with matching low-waisted skirt.
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Rex FeaturesIt wouldn’t be a real knees-up without P Diddy! The rapper made a grand entrance to the Chopard Mystery party in a metallic blazer.
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Rex FeaturesAnd the stylist wore... Sequins. Caroline Sieber was a statuesque addition to Chopard’s Mystery party guest list.
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Rex FeaturesIt’s pretty hard to out-bust Kelly Brook, but Hofit Golan certainly gave it a good go at the Chopard Mystery party.
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Rex FeaturesHer beachy waves were the only clue to Erin Wasson’s style identity as she glammed up in a diamond choker and sequinned column dress for Chopard’s Mystery party.
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Rex FeaturesLiu Wen caused a splash in a cutaway aqua gown by Roberto Cavalli at the Chopard Mystery party.
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Rex Features...While coral was the colour of choice for Michelle Rodriguez.
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Rex FeaturesMystery? What mystery? British socialite Lady Victoria Hervey left nothing to the imagination at the Chopard party, baring her underwear in a flesh-flashing silver dress.
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Rex FeaturesHe just can’t stop showing her off, can he? Alec Baldwin proudly displayed his young fiancée Hilaria Thomas at the Chopard Mystery party.
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PA PhotosCheryl Cole brought proceedings to a standstill when she appeared in this lavish, feather-trimmed gown by Stéphane Rolland, which appeared to melt into the red carpet. Aptly, she was at the premiere of Amour. Nous l'adorons!
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PA PhotosIt’s not often that Diane Kruger wears Vivienne Westwood on the red carpet – and we wonder why, judging by how incredible the actress looked in this sequinned couture gown by the house at the premiere of Amour. Plus, her metallic Jimmy Choo sandals and clutch are the perfect accompaniment.
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PA PhotosFor the premiere of Madagascar 3, Jessica Chastain kept up her run of wow red carpet moments in a gold embroidered bustier dress courtesy of Giorgio Armani.
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PA PhotosIt’s the year of the fishtail in Cannes, and Naomi Watts joined the club at the Madagascar 3 premiere in peach Marchesa.
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PA PhotosSalma Hayek wore a shimmering bronze gown by Dolce & Gabbana with a serious amount of dramatic eye make-up as she took to the Cannes red carpet with her husband Francois-Henri Pinault. The actress was promoting her new movie, Madagascar 3.
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PA PhotosSilver surfer: Gemma Arterton on the Madagascar 3 red carpet.
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PA PhotosCheryl Cole wasn’t the only Cannes starlet to turn to Stéphane Rolland for her big red carpet moment. Paz Vega did, too, in monochrome, at the Madagascar 3 premiere.
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PA PhotosNatasha Poly sexed things up on the Madagascar 3 red carpet in an emerald-green thigh-split gown.
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PA PhotosA dark up-do, dark lip and long black dress made for a dramatic look for Jennifer Connelly on the Madagascar 3 red carpet.
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PA PhotosJane Fonda was also at the Madagascar 3 premiere, wearing a sequinned Roberto Cavalli gown.
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PA PhotosDown, tiger! Michelle Roderiguez went for a big cat, big dress in Dolce & Gabbana at the Haiti Carnival In Cannes gala.
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PA PhotosMeliisa George, gorgeous in printed Armani Privé, at the Haiti Carnival.
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PA PhotosDiane Kruger did a sterling job – as ever – of mixing up designer labels yet staying true to her edgy-yet-glamorous signature style in Cannes. This lace underlay dress by Jason Wu, which she wore to the Haiti Festival, was one of our favourite looks of the festival on her.
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PA PhotosArmani muse Petra Nemcova wore a wave design bustier dress in grey organza by the designer to the Haiti Carnival event. Pretty!
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PA PhotosBérénice Bejo bucked the trend for dark and dramatic gowns in this season’s ice-cream pastels at the gala screening of Lawless.
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PA PhotosMia Wasikowska put the sunshine into her sun dress, looking positively radiant at the Lawless photo call.
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PA PhotosJessica Chastain also wore a sun dress – albeit, a slightly more sombre one – for the Lawless photo call. Oh, to have her Cannes wardrobe!
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PA PhotosYou’re not seeing things – Pete Doherty really was at Cannes! The singer attended a screening of his new movie, Confession Of A Child Of The Century, based on the Alfred de Musset 19th Century novel. Pete plays the lead role of Octave and looked unusually dapper in two-tone brogues and a fedora hat.
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PA PhotosShort and sweet: Lily Cole in Simone Rocha at the Confession Of A Child Of The Century photocall.
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PA PhotosGoing for gold: all eyes were on Jessica Chastain (and her chiffon embellished Gucci Première dress) at the celebrations for Lawless.
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Rex FeaturesJury member Ewan McGregor made an appearance with his wife Eve Mavrakis at the Cannes Film Festival’s anniversary dinner. While the actor opted for the obligatory black tie, Eve tried something more daring, wearing a plunging satin black dress.
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PA PhotosMia Wasikowska’s plum J.Mendel gown proved the perfect piece for going from red carpet to after party. Great hair, too.
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PA PhotosShia LaBeouf made good use of his hair gel in Cannes, slicking back his usually curly locks. The actor was enjoyed the after party of Lawless, about a bootlegging gang in Depression-era America.
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PA PhotosThere’s no parting Tom Hardy from his fulsome beard, is there? The actor showed off his facial hair at the Lawless after party.
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PA PhotosIt’s crazy to think that Chris O’Dowd was only famous for his role in The IT Crowd a few years ago. Now look where he is... Cannes! The Irish actor was promoting his new movie, The Sapphires.
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PA PhotosKelly Brook provided a little light relief from the red carpet drama as she larked around poolside with British comedian Keith Lemon to promote the inspiringly entitled Keith Lemon The Film.
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PA PhotosDouglas Booth looks set to give Leonardo DiCaprio to run for his money in the Romeo stakes, as the new version of Shakespeare’s tragic tale premiered at Cannes. Hailee Steinfeld will play Juliet and Damien Lewis, her father.
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PA PhotosEd Westwick scrubbed up well to promote Romeo & Juliet. Expect to see many more Chuck Bass-esque stares; Ed is set to play Juliet’s villainous cousin Tybalt.
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PA PhotosSean Penn seemed to be particularly nonchalant at a press conference for the Haiti Carnival In Cannes. The actor proved that the film festival is not just about glitz and glamour, and raised over $2m for the country which was devastated by an earthquake in 2010.
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PA PhotosFunnyman Ben Stiller was another of the stars to support the Haiti Carnival In Cannes campaign, in Giorgio Armani...
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PA Photos...As was Gerard Butler (also in Armani).
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PA PhotosDiddy looked perfectly at ease in his black tie as he attended the after party of Lawless. The rapper had jetted over 50 of his friends to the festival, apparently causing a bit of a headache for the people in charge of the event’s guest lists.
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Rex FeaturesLily Cole arrived on the arm of co-star Pete Doherty for the Confession Of A Child Of The Century premiere, ensuring that she made an unmissable entrance in a fairytale taffeta full-skirted gown with furry bolero.
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Rex FeaturesCannes regulars Diane Kruger andJoshua Jackson really know how to dress for an occasion. Diane Kruger donned a sequinned Vivienne Westwood Couture gown while her beau opted for a navy take on black tie.
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PA PhotosYes, Cannes is about films – but it’s also about the fashion. So we weren’t surprised to see Giorgio Armani and model Petra Nemcova taking to the South of France red carpet.
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PA PhotosModel Petra Nemcova wore a classic blue sun dress with strappy sandals and loose locks to promote the Haiti Carnival In Cannes at the Palais Des Festivals.
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PA PhotosShia LaBeouf may have looked like he was protecting Jessica Chastain from the cold in this shot, but the pair were, in fact, just posing for a photocall of their new movie, Lawless.
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PA PhotosShia LaBeouf was all smiles as he enjoyed the attention – and sunshine – at the Palais Des Festivals.
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PA PhotosNo black tie for Guy Pearce. The Lawless star instead opted for a more laid-back look, wearing a plaid shirt and ripped jeans.
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PA PhotosShe may not have a film to promote, but that wasn’t to say Paris Hilton was slacking as she touched down in Cannes. The socialite was busy filming a segment for French TV show Le Grand Journal on Canal +.
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PA PhotosFlower power! Jessica Chastain was positively blooming at the Madagascar 3 photo call in this printed Dolce & Gabbana shift.
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PA PhotosMadagascar 3 star Jada Pinkett Smith pulled a classic turquoise and gold style one-two as she promoted the film for the press.
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Rex FeaturesEva Longoria stole the show at the Cannes premiere of Rust And Bone in a plunging white gown by Emilio Pucci. The actress opened up to reporters about her killer figure, admitting, “I'm on a very strict diet.”
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Rex FeaturesFreida Pinto was the boldest starlet, sartorially speaking, in attendance at the Rust And Bone premiere thanks to her chartreuse Atelier Versace gown.
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Rex FeaturesFashion muse Ines de la Fressange opted for a Grecian goddess look – replete with ivy belt – by Lanvin on the Rust And Bone red carpet.
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Rex FeaturesMarion Cotillard’s brief for the premiere of her new film Rust And Bone was, apparently, the bigger the better – and this dramatic gown by Christian Dior Couture more then fit the bill.
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Rex FeaturesFan Bing Bing is always one of the most exciting stars to watch on the Cannes red carpets, and this year is no exception. This Elie Saab Couture gown that she wore to the Rust And Bone premiere featured lashings of intricate lace and a dramatic cape detail. Swoon.
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Rex FeaturesJane Fonda caused a stir in this monochrome column dress, which gave her curves an optical illusion effect. Looking great and on trend? There’s no stopping her.
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Rex FeaturesCheeky! Beth Ditto lightened the red carpet mood as she accessorised her basque-detail LBD with a cartoon pout.
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Rex FeaturesLong black dress? Check. High maintenance hair? Check. Red lippy? Check. Virginie Ledoyen earned maximum classic style points at the Rust And Bone premiere.
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Rex FeaturesBeth Ditto was snapped enjoying a smooch with Sacha Baron Cohen (in his Dictator guise) earlier in the week but she turned her attentions to her fiancée, Kristen Ogata, at the Rust And Bone premiere.
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Rex FeaturesJane Fonda gave Freida Pinto a leg-up at the premiere of Rust And Bone.
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WennSurely it wasn’t that traumatic? Jada Pinkett-Smith and Jessica Chastain held each other’s hands during the photocall for Madagascar 3 yesterday.
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PA PhotosMarion Cotillard stopped to sign autographs for fans at the premiere of Rust And Bone.
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Rex FeaturesWorld, meet the Rust And Bone family! Director Jacques Audiard and the stars of the film, Marion Cotillard, Matthias Schoenaerts and Armand Verdure, looked practically related at the movie’s Cannes premiere.
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Rex FeaturesWatch that dress, Armand! Marion dodged a near-rip incident on the red carpet.
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Rex FeaturesToo cute! Matthias Schoenaerts got a hair ruffle from little Armand Verdure at the Rust And Bone premiere.
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Rex FeaturesNaomi Watts was on hand to celebrate Women In Film with Calvin Klein – wearing one of the house’s signature nude slip dresses, natch.
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Rex FeaturesAlso at the party was Jessica Chastain, in Calvin Klein coral accentuated by a steamlined ponytail and simple T-bar heels.
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Rex FeaturesDiane Kruger also opted for a coral dress and white shoes, showing off some cleavage in a plunging midi cocktail dress. Va-va-voom!
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Rex FeaturesShh! Don’t tell Brad and Ange, but when it comes to the red carpet, we struggle to think of a couple we love more than Joshua Jackson and Diane Kruger. The stylish pair posed for a picture at the Calvin Klein party.
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Rex FeaturesLet’s hear it for the pinks! Shailene Woodley and Jessica Chastain chose peach and salmon as their hues for the evening at the Calvin Klein party.
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Rex FeaturesLara Stone wore a simple silver slip dress for the Calvin Klein party, which she attended on the arm of her handsome hubby, David Walliams.
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Rex FeaturesUnlikely threesome? Lara Stone and
David Walliams posed with their star buddy, Friends actorDavid Schwimmer, at the Calvin Klein party.
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Rex FeaturesSheer gorgeousness: Melissa George.
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Rex FeaturesJada Pinkett-Smith bucked the trend at the Calvin Klein event, opting for a distinctly un-minimalist petrol-blue Paco Rabanne dress with a pair of serious power shoulders on it.
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Rex FeaturesAussie actresses Naomi Watts and Isla Fisher struck their best poses at the Calvin Klein party. Wonder what Fisher made of her husband Sacha Baron Cohen’s Cannes antics so far?
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WennFarewell, Diane! The festival judge gave a royal wave to onlookers as she boarded a yacht in Cannes.
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WennJessica Chastain looked super-sweet in a polka dot Dolce & Gabbana babydoll dress and Jimmy Choo's Louisa sandals at the photo call for Madagascar 3.
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Rex FeaturesRising star Shailene Woodley wowed in Jason Wu at the Chopard Trophy ceremony. (That’s a superstar leg if ever we saw one...)
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PA PhotosThere was no missing jury member Diane Kruger in her asymmetric mint green Giambattista Valli Couture gown, which featured a lavish cape detail that billowed out behind her in the Riviera breeze as she arrived for the gala premiere of Moonrise Kingdom to get the Cannes action started.
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PA PhotosMaking her Cannes debut, Lana Del Rey wore a silk black strapless dress with a pleated tulle side from Alberta Ferretti’s autumn/winter 2012 collection.
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Rex FeaturesEva Longoria opted to wear go-to label Marchesa for her first Cannes red carpet moment of the season. Her close-cut gown featured a gorgeously frothy train of corsage tulle.
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PA PhotosFreida Pinto took a red carpet risk that paid off in spades when she opted to wear this cut-to-the thigh Michael Angel dress with embellished bodice to the gala screening for Moonrise Kingdom. Wow!
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PA PhotosVeteran red carpet walker Jane Fonda ensured that she bagged her share of the paparazzi flashes at the Moonrise Kingdom premiere in this blush-pink Versace gown that showcased her impressive hourglass figure to perfection. Watch and learn, newbies!
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PA PhotosIn contrast to some of the more sumptuous creations on display at the Moonrise Kingdom premiere, French starlet Virginie Ledoyen wore a pared back emerald Elie Saab sheath.
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PA PhotosJessica Chastain and Alexander McQueen: a match made in fashion heaven.
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Rex FeaturesEva Herzigova went for classic screen siren in Dolce & Gabbana at the Moonrise Kingdom premiere.
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Rex FeaturesStatuesque: Tilda Swinton, in gold origami silk Haider Ackermann. Swoon.
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PA PhotosFrench actress Marie Gillain played it safe for Moonrise Kingdom in floor-sweeping black plus classic up-do and lashings of diamonds.
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PA PhotosAlec Baldwin showed off his fiancée Hilaria Thomas on the Moonrise Kingdom red carpet in Cannes. And we can’t say we blame him – the yoga instructor looked stunning in a gothic black gown.
PA PhotosForget Chris Pine, who’s that gorgeous plus one he’s bought with him? The tuxed up actor looked pretty smug to be accompanied by the beauty as he arrived for the opening ceremony.
PA PhotosHere’s a man who knows how to rock a quiff! Well-coiffered Cannes judge Ewan McGregor took a dapper turn on the red carpet at the opening ceremony.
PA PhotosCould there exist a more glamorous panel? The Cannes Film Festival jury – Nanni Moretti, Diane Kruger, Ewan McGregor and Jean Paul Gaultier – cut stylish figures as they took their seats together at the opening ceremony.
PA PhotosBeth Ditto paid tribute to the late movie siren Marilyn Monroe at the opening ceremony for the 65th Cannes International Film Festival. The Gossip star channeled Monroe's classic retro beauty, wearing a ruched cream dress to perform Candle In The Wind in front of the film festival jury - which comprises Diane Kruger, Emmanuelle Devos, Ewan McGregor, Jean-Paul Gaultier, Hiam Abbass, Italian director and president of the jury Nanni Moretti, Haitian director Raoul Peck, British director Andrea Arnold and Alexander Payne - and images of the actress, which were shown on a giant screen behind her.
PA PhotosLana Del Rey takes fan duty seriously. The Video Games singer stopped to sign autographs and take pictures were her legions of adoring followers, who turned out to see the star take a turn on the Cannes red carpet at the Moonrise Kingdom premiere.
PA PhotosIt didn’t take long for Sacha Baron Cohen to cause a scene at Cannes. The Dictator star, who arrived in full costume on a camel to the opening ceremony, enlisted the help of George Clooney's ex, Elisabeta Canalis, to help him drum up publicity. The pair - with Baron Cohen dressed as The Dictator - were seen frolicking on a yacht together, enjoying Champagne and seductive massages. But the romance was short-lived. The Dictator visibly tired of the Italian model, causing gasps from onlookers after he was seen dragging her around the deck by her feet. Canalis is then seen being taken deck, before one of Aladeen's advisors re-emerged with what appeared to be a black body bag, which was then thrown overboard. Yikes.
Rex FeaturesToo much hotness for one picture? Diane Kruger and Ewan McGregor ooze yet more glamour at the opening ceremony.
Rex FeaturesAw, too cute! Doting dad Tim Roth cuddled up to his daughter on the red carpet at the opening ceremony.
Rex FeaturesTilda Swinton, Bruce Willis and Edward Norton posed together for a snap at the opening ceremony.
Rex FeaturesUpping the cool kid stakes at Cannes was Willow Smith – pictured here with mumJada Pinkett Smith – who sported a shaved pink hairstyle, artfully clashing orange shorts and Converse for the occasion.
Rex FeaturesBill Murray debuted the world’s tiniest camera – and the world’s loudest jacket – at the Moonrise Kingdom film photocall in Cannes. Our eyes, it hurts our eyes!
Rex FeaturesAll change! As if one gorgeous gown per evening weren’t enough, Eva Longoria slipped into this slightly less cumbersome number by Alberta Ferretti for the famous film festival’s opening night gala celebrations.
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Rex FeaturesStill riding high on the critical success of The Artist, actress Bérénice Bejo was bewitching in hot red Louis Vuitton and Jimmy Choo accessories.
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Rex FeaturesPost-premiere, Freida Pinto took it down a notch in this black, beaded Versace dress.
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Rex FeaturesNobody does red carpet tailoring quite like Tilda Swinton. The actress changed into this timeless tux look for the opening night gala.
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Rex FeaturesDiane Kruger kicked off the first day of Cannes in an itsy-bitsy dress by Versace diffusion label Versus that was utterly befitting the Riviera location, plus a pair of sky-high Jimmy Choos. The actress is on this year’s prestigious Film Festival jury – so expect to see lots more fashion statements like this over the next couple of weeks.
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Rex FeaturesEwan McGregor ditched his usual, slightly scruffy attire for a retro Hollywood approach as he posed at the photocall for this year's Cannes jury in a suit, shirt and tie by Marni. Loving the white brogues, too.
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Rex FeaturesTilda Swinton is always one to watch on the red carpet – and the same applies on the Riviera, also. The flame-haired actress looked cool and confident in her on-trend pastel pencil skirt ensemble with caramel Nicholas Kirkwood heels as she attended a photocall for Moonrise Kingdom, the gala premiere of which kicks off the Film Festival for 2012.
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Rex FeaturesEdward Norton was the very image of calm and collected at the photocall for his new movie, Moonrise Kingdom. The actor shunned the traditional tuxe in favour of a crisp, white shirt, a tweed blazer and a pair of jeans.
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