Bella Hadid, Emily Ratajkowski and Lily-Rose Depp rule the red carpet in racy champagne gowns as the 70th Cannes Film Festival Opening Gala gets off to a dazzling start... but there's ALREADY been a wardrobe malfunction!
It was one of the most hotly-anticipated events of Hollywood's social calendar - only made more exciting this year by its milestone 70th anniversary.
So it is no wonder Bella Hadid, Emily Ratajkowski and Lily-Rose Depp pulled out all the stops in matching champagne show-stopping gowns, as they paraded the red carpet of the Annual Cannes Film Festival's Opening Gala.
The models, known for stunning appearances, captivated all attention in their strikingly similar silk gowns, complete with thigh-high splits, on the famous Palais des Festivals red carpet - before supermodel Bella sadly suffered a fashion faux-pas, as she accidentally flashed her knickers while posing for cameras.
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Glam girls: It is no wonder Bella Hadid, Emily Ratajkowski and Lily-Rose Depp (L-R) pulled out all the stops in matching champagne show-stopping gowns, as they paraded the red carpet of the 70th Cannes Film Festival's Opening Gala
In the nude: Supermodel Bella, 20, first commanded attention in a stunning pink gown, which skimmed her enviably slender figure from head to toe
nd backless detailing, before extending into the statement overlayer at her waist, which enhanced her enviably petite frame
Adding some colour to the star-studded affair was Bella's model pal Hailey Baldwin, who packed a punch against the red carpet in a bright blue peplum gown.
The young model, 20, certainly turned heads in her show-stopping navy number, which featured a quirky oversized peplum at her petite waist.
The satin number was sure to flash plenty of skin with its low cut V neckline and backless detailing, before extending into the statement overlayer at her waist, which enhanced her enviably petite frame.
Skimming her famously leggy figure all the way to its soft train, Hailey then matched her dramatic outfit with a co-ordinating beauty look - which saw her blonde hair styled into a blunt bob, and her facial features accentuated with deep bronzer and a strong brow.
Stunning: Next to arrive was Hollywood actress Jessica Chastain, who contrasted her famously fiery locks with a stunning embroidered black gown
You caught me off guard! The Zero Dark Thirty star oozed natural glamour as she posed effortlessly on the carpet
Chic: Cutting off at her mid-thigh, the gown then extended down into a sexy but sophisticated semi-sheer skirt, lined with a matching velvet ruffle at the hem, as she posed up a storm on the carpet
Next to arrive was Hollywood actress Jessica Chastain, who contrasted her famously fiery locks with a stunning embroidered black Alexander McQueen gown.
The Zero Dark Thirty star exuded old-Hollywood glamour in her strapless frock, which was formed of a statement velvet bodice embroidered with delicate red, yellow and white flowers all over.
Cutting off at her mid-thigh, the gown then extended down into a sexy but sophisticated semi-sheer skirt, lined with a matching velvet ruffle at the hem, as she posed up a storm on the carpet.
Tying her look together effortlessly and beautifully, the Oscar nominee added a delicate silver choker to her neck and styled her hair into big and bouncy waves, to let its gorgeous red hue steal the show.
All-black everything: Marion Cotillard soon followed suit in a quirky black dress with a daring short hem at the front, as she made her statement arrival at the event in her home country
Trendy: The dress was formed of a raunchy strapless bodice, secured by racy lace-u
Trendy: The dress was formed of a raunchy strapless bodice, secured by racy lace-up corset detailing and a chunky buckled belt at her waist
Beautiful: eaving her hair and make-up natural, the French actress, who stars in the film Ismael's Ghosts making its debut at the opening, looked truly radiant as she posed with her co-stars
Marion Cotillard soon followed suit in a quirky black dress with a daring short hem at the front, as she made her statement arrival at the event in her home country.
The dress was formed of a raunchy strapless bodice, secured by racy lace-up corset detailing and a chunky buckled belt at her waist.
While the dark pinstriped material smoothly skimmed down the back of her legs, the frock remained a flirty mini style at the front, to leave her leggy figure underneath on show.
Adding height to her frame with metallic heels and leaving her hair and make-up natural, the French actress, who stars in the film Ismael's Ghosts making its debut at the opening, looked truly radiant as she posed with her co-stars - showing no signs of fatigue, having only given birth to her second child mere weeks ago.
One Elle of a dress! Opting for an ensemble more akin to that of a princess was fashion darling Elle Fanning, who soon stole the show in a regal cream gown
Statement: However never without a hint of her modern style, the actress then turned to reveal the dress' striking water colour detailing on the back of the skirt, depicting a selection of bright red and pink flowers for a pop of colour
All grown up: The Super 8 star, who rose to fame at the tender age of four years old, looked every inch the glamorous young woman as she posed fiercely with a hand on her hip
Candid: Jessica, Elle and Marion (L-R) proved their striking beauty as they captured more natural shots on the carpet
Packing a punch: Elle commanded serious attention from photographers and fans alike in the gown, by iconic British designer Vivienne Westwood
Opting for an ensemble more akin to that of a princess was fashion darling Elle Fanning, who soon stole the show in a regal cream gown by Vivienne Westwood.
At first glance the stunning number was of delicate ivory silk from head to toe, and remained classic in style with its stiff strapless neckline and figure hugging corset, which puffed out into a bold and beautiful full skirt.
However never without a hint of her modern style, the actress then turned to reveal the dress' striking water colour detailing on the back of the skirt, depicting a selection of bright red and pink flowers for a pop of colour.
The Super 8 star, who rose to fame at the tender age of four years old, looked every inch the glamorous young woman as she posed fiercely with a hand on her hip - tying the look together with a slicked back bun and red lipstick.
Queen of the red carpet: Having been a Hollywood icon for decades however, Susan Sarandon, 70, showed her younger counterparts how to work a red carpet at the Cannes Opening Night Gala on Wednesday
Work it: The actress looked phenomenal in a green velvet gown as she strutted her way down the famous Palais des Festivals red carpet for the opening screening
So good to meet you! Stars rushed over to greet Susan, including model Bella Hadid
Fan girling: Bella had a huge smile on her face as she rushed over for a chat
Can you believe it! Elle Fanning also put on amorous display with the Hollywood great as she cuddled Susan excitedly for cameras
In demand: Susan looked delighted as she happily posed with her A-List admirers, such as Elle and fellow redhead Julianne Moore (R)
Having been a Hollywood icon for decades however, Susan Sarandon, 70, showed her younger counterparts how to work a red carpet with her own superior style.
The actress looked phenomenal in a green velvet gown as she strutted her way down the famous Palais des Festivals red carpet, with a pair of dark sunglasses glamorously tying the look together.
The Thelma and Louise icon showed off her incredible figure in the jaw-dropping dress, which featured an off-the-shoulder cut to highlight her ample assets.
The fitted number also boasted a daring thigh-high split to flash Susan's amazing legs, with the screen star working her poses like a pro.
A pair of classic black pumps and statement shades were all the accessories the beauty needed, with the star ditching the jewels, aside from some stunning sapphire drop earrings, to put all the emphasis on her figure.
Can't miss her! Moonlight star Naomie Harris added a touch of vibrancy to the evening with her eye-catching striped tulle frock of pink, orange and green
Show-stopping: The 40-year-old British beauty certainly could not be missed on the carpet in her multi-coloured gown, which fell into candy stripes of contrasting horizontal and vertical style on the bodice and skirt
Stunning: Never without a hint of glamour however, she layered a delicate silver necklace across her decolletage, and swept her tousled tresses behind her shoulders to leave her enviably youthful and glowing complexion on display
Moonlight star Naomie Harris added a touch of vibrancy to the evening with her eye-catching striped tulle frock of pink, orange and green, by Gucci.
The 40-year-old British beauty certainly could not be missed on the carpet in her multi-coloured gown, which fell into candy stripes of contrasting horizontal and vertical style on the bodice and skirt.
Known for her typically form-fitting and glittering dresses, the frock marked a change for Naomie, as it cinched in at her waist with a netted ruffle, before expanding out into a unique A-line tulle skirt.
Never without a hint of glamour however, she layered a delicate silver necklace across her decolletage, and swept her tousled tresses behind her shoulders to leave her enviably youthful and glowing complexion on display.
Colour scheme: Actress Uma Thurman also clearly received the nude memo as she arrived at the star-studded event in a classically glamorous figure-hugging pink gown
Star quality: The blonde was the picture of elegance as she blew kisses at fans on the carpet
Matching: Julianne Moore matched the red carpet in an intricate scarlet Givenchy Couture gown, formed of a lace floral bodice and striking feathered skirt
Sexy sophistication: The dress cut into a quirky choker neckline, layered over a semi-sheer mesh panel, before skimming her figure to the floor
Make way! The beauties all tried to hold the attention of cameras as they posed mere distances away from each other
Actress Uma Thurman also clearly received the nude memo as she arrived at the star-studded event in a classically glamorous figure-hugging pink gown by Atelier Versace.
The 5'9 beauty displayed her famously statuesque figure in the exquisite gown, which pulled into a chic off-the-shoulder style to give a glimpse of her smooth, sun-kissed skin and a hint of her womanly curves.
Cinching in at her impossibly tiny waist with the shoulder straps, which extended into a large ruffle across her chest, the pleated skirt then hugged her enviably long legs and slender frame like a second skin all the way to the floor.
Paired with simple metallic heels and a matching choker, the blonde was the picture of elegance as she blew kisses at fans on the carpet.
Victoria's Secret model Sara Sampaio put on a playful display on the carpet as she arrived in a Spanish-inspired red gown of glittering red material, by Zuhair Murad.
Golden girl: Eva Herzigova, 44, truly dazzled in a shimmering golden strappy maxi gown as she made her glamorous arrival
Czech me out! The model, who hails from the Czech Republic, showed off her show-stopping figure in the crochet frock, formed of woven gold sequins and thread
Still got it: The beauty, who rose to fame in the 1990s, proved she only got better with age as she flashed her winning smile at the cameras
Red hot: Victoria's Secret model Sara Sampaio put on a playful display on the carpet as she arrived in a Spanish-inspired red gown of glittering red material, by Zuhair Murad
Gorgeous: Falling into a saucy semi-sheer V neck at the top, the dress then upped the glamour with its stunning tulle skirt, which fell beneath a chiffon layer of shimmering red crystals
In fine feather! Chompoo Araya dazzled in a figure-hugging white gown, with a bold white feathered cape
The brunette stunner stole the show as she jokingly posed with her arms in the air on the carpet - letting her incredibly intricate gown do the talking.
Falling into a saucy semi-sheer V neck at the top, the dress then upped the glamour with its stunning tulle skirt, which fell beneath a chiffon layer of shimmering red crystals.
Sweeping her hair into a loose up-do and accessorising with glittering silver earrings, the model looked utterly stunning as she beamed widely and waves for cameras among the Hollywood stars.
Meanwhile doing it for the boys was Will Smith, who appeared his usual spirited self as he waves and threw a thumbs up at his adoring fans.
The actor looked typically suited and booted in a classic black tuxedo and traditional bow tie as he chatted and laughed on the carpet, ahead of his duties on this year's judging Jury at the festival.
Man of the hour: Meanwhile doing it for the boys was Will Smith, who appeared his usual spirited self as he waves and threw a thumbs up at his adoring fans
Dressed to the nines: The actor looked typically suited and booted in a classic black tuxedo and traditional bow tie as he chatted and laughed on the carpet
Big deal: Will showed no signs of nerves, despite arriving at the event ahead of his important duties on this year's judging Jury at the festival
Good-looking couple: Adrien Brody also represented the handsome males at the bash, as she laughed with cameras alongside his girlfriend Lara Lieto (L)
Where it all began: The pair looked more loved-up than ever as the posed on the carpet - having met first at the Cannes Film Festival almost four years ago
A bit of all-white: Socialite Hofit Golan, 30, also joined the fray - certainly drawing attention to herself among the big names of cinema in a saucy backless jumpsuit
Fit to bust! The striking white on-piece pulled into a ruched bodice, secured by a beaded choker neckline, before falling completely open at the back to leave plenty of sun-kissed skin and an eye-popping flash of sideboob on show
Socialite Hofit Golan, 30, also joined the fray - certainly drawing attention to herself among the big names of cinema in a saucy backless jumpsuit.
The striking white on-piece pulled into a ruched bodice, secured by a beaded choker neckline, before falling completely open at the back to leave plenty of sun-kissed skin and an eye-popping flash of sideboob on show.
Cinching in at her slim waist, the trousers skimmed her slender pins all the way down to their flared hem - before a chiffon skirt was then attached to the back to make the look more of a statement, with the chiffon material billowing behind her as she paraded the red carpet.
Keeping all eyes on her dramatic look, Hofit left her blonde tresses in sexy, tousled waves, and added a bright slick of scarlet lipstick in a glamorous finishing touch.
All that glitters: She was joined by Victoria Bonya, clad in a regal pink embroidered gown as she smouldered for cameras
Let's do this: The girls oozed glamour as they posed on the famous Palais des Festivals alongside the endless movie stars - who were preparing for their time at the 70th Cannes Film Festival
She was joined by Victoria Bonya, clad in a regal pink embroidered gown, as they posed on the famous Palais des Festivals alongside the endless movie stars - who were preparing for their time at the 70th Cannes Film Festival.
The star-studded opening gala however doubled up as a screening for one of this year's contenders - French film Ismael's Ghosts, by Arnaud Desplechin.
Starring Oscar winner Marion Cotillard, the flick follows a filmmaker whose life is sent into chaos by the return of a former lover - who arrives just as he is about to get to work on his new blockbuster.
This year's festival runs from May 17-28, and includes 49 films in total, two of which are produced by streaming service Netflix - Okja and The Meyerowitz Stories.
However the decision to include them didn't go down well with film purists and since the cinematic event has announced that from 2018 only movies set to be released on the big screen will be considered for selection.
Like a pro: Hofit looked more than comfortable as she posed on the carpet of the festival, which runs from May 17-28
Unconventional: However two of the films in this year's line-up were produced by produced by streaming service Netflix - including Korean drama Okja, starring Tilda Swinton and Lily Collins (L-R)
In the running: The Meyerowitz Stories, starring Emma Thompson and Dustin Hoffman (above) is the second Netflix project up for a prize - but the decision to include them was somewhat controversial as it didn't go down well with film purists
Headed up by Volver director Pedro Almodóvar, members of this year's judging panel from the Feature Films category include actors Jessica Chastain, Will Smith and Fan Bingbing, as well as directors Paolo Sorrention and Gabriel Yared, of The English Patient fame.
Making this year's event more exciting is the fact that it marked its 70th year of running, which luxury jeweller Chopard is commemorating by creating a diamond-set edition of the coveted Palme d'Or - the highest prize that can be won at Cannes.
Known for her work on popular films such as Kill Bill and Pulp Fiction, actress Uma Thurman has been named as the President in the Un Certain Regard arena - awarding a top prize and up to two other awards for show-stopping pieces of smaller budget, indie cinema.
Aside from films however, A-list stars are set to attend a number of star-studded bashes throughout the festival including the AmFar Gala at Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc and Chopard's annual bash at Port Pierre Canto, co-hosted by Rihanna.
Meanwhile returning to the hotspot, Cheryl's ex husband Jean-Bernard Fernandez-Versini will launch his new pop up restaurant Versini on the rooftop of the Five Seas Hotel.
Ready to party: Aside from films however, A-list stars are set to attend a number of star-studded bashes throughout the festival including the AmFar Gala at Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc and Chopard's annual bash at Port Pierre Canto, co-hosted by Rihanna
Dazzling: Tiziana Rocca stunned in a black strapless gown, while Delphine Wespiser added some colour in a coral embroidered fishtail gown - before Coco Konig upped the sex appeal in a daring sheer number (L-R)
A vision in black: Monica Bellucci worked her irresistible charms while fulfilling a prestigious role as Master of ceremonies at the 70th annual Cannes Film Festival opening ceremony on Wednesday
Here we go: The Italian model and actress, 52, entertained guests ahead inside the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès by passionately kissing her co-host, French comedian Alex Lutz, during a playful exchange
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