The best red carpet looks as 2024's Cannes Film Festival opens

The red carpet has been rolled out in the South of France where the 77th annual Cannes Film Festival is under way. Greta Gerwig, Lily Gladstone, Meryl Streep, Jane Fonda and Lea Seydoux are among the stars in attendance.

Tuesday 14 May 2024 21:14, UK

Pic: Invision/AP
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Greta Gerwig, Meryl Streep and Lea Seydoux led the way on the Cannes Film Festival red carpet on Tuesday night as Hollywood's annual trip to the French Riviera got under way.

The two-week long festival will see premieres, parties and news conferences take place as some of the most hotly-anticipated films of 2024 are debuted.

Barbie writer and director Gerwig is president of this year's Cannes jury - who will decide which movie wins the prestigious Palme d'Or.

Read more: The Cannes 2024 films to look out for

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Tuesday night's festivities included the official opening ceremony and the premiere of French film Le Deuxieme Acte, or The Second Act.

Gerwig was also joined on the red carpet by the likes of Lily Gladstone, Jane Fonda and Heidi Klum.

See all the best looks from the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival's opening night below.

Greta Gerwig's Barbie era is over - the Cannes judge swaps bright pink for burgundy sequins. Pic: Reuters
Image: Greta Gerwig's Barbie era is over - the Cannes judge swaps bright pink for burgundy sequins. Pic: Reuters
No Time To Die's Lea Seydoux brings the glitz in a sequinned gown. Pic: PA
Image: No Time To Die's Lea Seydoux brings the glitz in a sequinned gown. Pic: PA
Meryl Streep sports sunnies and a flowing white dress. Pic: Reuters
Image: Meryl Streep sports sunnies and a flowing white dress. Pic: Reuters
Breaking Bad actor Giancarlo Esposito looked dapper as he sported a black bow tie and hat. Pic: Invision/AP
Image: Breaking Bad actor Giancarlo Esposito looked dapper as he sported a black bow tie and hat. Pic: Invision/AP
Jane Fonda dons a black suit with sequinned detailing as she poses on the red carpet. Pic: Reuters
Image: Jane Fonda dons a black suit with sequinned detailing as she poses on the red carpet. Pic: Reuters
Lily Gladstone also received the glitter memo and dons a shimmering gown. Pic: Reuters
Image: Lily Gladstone also received the glitter memo and dons a shimmering gown. Pic: Reuters
Messi - the breakout star of Anatomy Of A Fall - threatens to steal the show, after doing so at the Oscars. Pic: Reuters
Image: Messi - the breakout star of Anatomy Of A Fall - threatens to steal the show, after doing so at the Oscars. Pic: Reuters
Valkyrie actor Matthias Schweighöfer also wore a bow tie and a black suit. Pic: Future Image/Cover Images/AP
Image: Valkyrie actor Matthias Schweighöfer also wore a bow tie and a black suit. Pic: Future Image/Cover Images/AP
Heidi Klum in a red off-the-shoulder dress with a train. Pic: Reuters
Image: Heidi Klum in a red off-the-shoulder dress with a train. Pic: Reuters
Casino Royale star Eva Green sports a beehive 'do and strapless gown as she joins her fellow Bond star. Pic: PA
Image: Casino Royale star Eva Green sports a beehive 'do and strapless gown as she joins her fellow Bond star. Pic: PA
Legendary supermodel Helena Christensen goes for a sculpted look complete with a cape. Pic: Reuters
Image: Legendary supermodel Helena Christensen goes for a sculpted look complete with a cape. Pic: Reuters
Lupin star Omar Sy opted for a white suit and black tie. Pic: Invision/AP
Image: Lupin star Omar Sy opted for a white suit and black tie. Pic: Invision/AP
Juliette Binoche waves to the crowds of fans. Pic: Reuters
Image: Juliette Binoche waves to the crowds of fans. Pic: Reuters

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