Cannes Film Festival Kick-Off

Diane Kruger, 2009

Diane Kruger can do no wrong in our eyes, but this incredible draped back Marchesa number is one of our all time favorite looks.

Penelope Cruz, 2009

Penelope Cruz looks anything but broken at the Broken Embraces film premiere in this lilac Marchesa gown with beaded bodice.

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Marion Cotillard, 2009

Marion Cotillard captured our hearts as Edith Piaf in La Vie en Rose. We love this 40s-inspired beaded Christian Dior gown, perhaps inspired by her costumes from the film.

Dita Von Teese, 2009

Dita Von Teese was definitely dressed like a star in this intricate Jean Paul Gaultier gown.

Tilda Swinton, 2009

We love Tilda Swinton’s avant-garde style, but it’s also nice to see her in a very wearable outfit for once. The rich color and minimalistic shape of this Haider Ackerman dress, accented with a jacket, would look great for any fancy occasion.

Paris Hilton, 2009

“Paris Hilton terrorizes Cannes” was just one of the headlines when the socialite touched down in the South of France last year. We think that's too dramatic, but this Basil Soda dress does seem a bit much.

Natalie Portman, 2008

Natalie Portman chose the Cannes carpet to premiere a dress from Lanvin’s famous “color” collection that was instantly coveted by women around the world.

Madonna, 2008

Fashion film critics applauded Madonna’s shimmering Chanel Haute Couture gown. Her film, I Am Because We Are, about the plight of Malawian orphans, was also well received.

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Angelina Jolie, 2008

We like this simple sheath by Thomas Wylde, but that scorpion print might have been a signal from the extremely private star. …

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Cate Blanchett, 2008

Cate Blanchett shows us precisely how a movie star should hit the Cannes carpet: in a stunning gray Armani Privé gown and decadent beaded necklace.

Bar Refaeli, 2007

Model Bar Refaeli is just plain gorgeous in this strapless Elie Saab gown. Glowing skin, hair and dress — no wonder this golden goddess graces the cover of so many magazines.

Kirsten Dunst, 2006

As Queen Marie Antoinette, Kirsten Dunst wore over-the-top gowns with lace and jewels, so it was wonderful to see her in a simply elegant pale violet dress with swallow details by Rochas.

Beyoncé Knowles, 2006

Beyoncé sure looks like a dream girl to us in this floral print dress from her own line, House of Deréon.

Audrey Tautou, 2006

Adorable Audrey Tautou wins in this playful white Balmain dress with shoulder ruffle and gold shoes.

Halle Berry, 2006

As Storm in X-Men: The Last Stand, Halle Berry wore a high-necked, long-sleeve leather costume — perhaps that’s why she chose this revealing Reem Acra dress for the film’s premiere.

Charlize Theron, 2004

Charlize Theron wasn’t in De-Lovely, but she sure looked the part at the film’s premiere in this sea foam green satin Christian Dior Couture creation.

Nicole Kidman, 2003

Nicole Kidman epitomized red carpet glamour in this floor length Christian Lacroix for Emilio Pucci gown, accented by some seriously sparkling Bulgari cuff bracelets.