Audrey Tautou keeps it low key in pretty floral dress as she prepares to kick off Cannes Film Festival as mistress of ceremonies
By J J ANISIOBI
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The French actress looked picture perfect in a rather low key outfit as she began her duties as mistress of ceremonies at the Cannes Film Festival.
The 36-year-old did her best to appear plain, but even in a relatively simple dress her natural beauty shone through.
Low key: Mistress of ceremonies, French actress Audrey Tautou poses for photographs on the eve of the 66th annual Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France on Tuesday
Pretty woman: Audrey's natural beauty shone through even though she chose to not go glamorous to the photocall in a floral dress
The beautiful brunette looked amazing in her white dress which was covered in a small daisy flower print.
With her pixie-like cropped hair contrasting well against her pale skin tone, the Amelie actress walked down the red carpet with class and grace.
Her diminutive frame was heightened slightly by her nude colour heels as she took centre stage in front of a large number of photographers.
Star power: The mistress of ceremonies will open and close the ceremony, despite not liking the spotlight
Stepping out: Audrey has a tough act to follow as last year's mistress of ceremonies was star of The Artist, Bérénice Béjo
Audrey's role at Wednesday's night's opening ceremony will require her to put on the glitz and set aside self-effacement as she welcomes some of the biggest names in the industry, from Steven Spielberg to Nicole Kidman.
She will again have to be centre of attention when she officially closes the ceremony on 26 May.
Audrey has a tough act to follow as last year's mistress of ceremonies was star of The Artist, Bérénice Béjo.
Just in: Actress Julianne Moore was seen on the balcony of her suite at Hotel Martinez in Cannes on Monday
Blending in: Julianne looked like a local as she walked around town without being noticed
Prepared: The Carlton Intercontinental already has Great Gatsby and After Earth poster hanging from the outside
Jurassic Park director Spielberg will serve as the president of this year's jury, and Palme d’Or winner Jane Campion will preside over the short film jury.
No doubt one of the biggest and most anticipated films at this year's competition is Baz Luhrmann's The Great Gatsby, which will see heavyweight names such Leo DiCaprio and Tobey Maguire pass through.
Being surrounded by such big movie stars and having the glare of the movie industry on her may be awkward for the shy Audrey.
A big deal: Lana Del Rey was surrounded by fans as she tried to exit Nice Airport on Tuesday
Beach babe: The singer took the sight of manic fans in her stride as she walked to her waiting car
Soon to be star-studded: The Palais du Festival will become a hub of A-listers and industry execs in just a few days
Jet setting: English actress Emma Watson arrived at Nice Airport on Tuesday ready for a few days at the festival
So chic: Carey Mulligan and Marcus Mumford were seen arriving in Nice on Tuesday afternoon
Amelie, in which a quirky Montmartre waitress played by Tautou decides to dedicate herself to helping others, took over $173 million worldwide and remains the highest-grossing French-language film ever released in the US.
One recent interviewer, Isabelle Girard, concluded that although famous everywhere from 'Hollywood to Kyrgyzstan', Tautou was a shrinking violet who took pleasure in making herself appear invisible.
After her role as mistress of ceremonies is over all eyes are certain to be on her once again as her latest film L'Ecume des Jours about a woman whose illness can only be treated surrounded by flowers has just been released in France to rave reviews.
Some celebrities that have already touched down in Cannes are Julianne Moore, Emma Watson and Lana Del Rey.
Calm before the storm: The Grand Hyatt Cannes Hotel Martinez on the eve of the opening of the 66th Cannes Film Festival before the stars descend
Cool couple: The pair didn't give away any sign of excitement as they arrived with their sunglasses on
Doting: Marcus pushed the suitcases for his wife while she just carried her large black leather bag
Lady in black: Carey kept it very simple in her all black outfit complete with ballet flats
Not long now: The photographer's stepladders are already in place outside the Palais des Festivals
Last minute details: Teams thronged outside the main venue as the last minute preparations were put into place
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