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Hilary Swank dazzles in bridal-style gown at Cannes premiere of The Homesman ... as it is showered with rave reviews by critics

Published: 13:43 EST, 18 May 2014 | Updated: 02:34 EST, 19 May 2014

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She is dating Frenchman Laurent Felury and Hilary Swank has clearly been picking up some style tips on her frequent visits to his native country where she lives part of the year.

The 39-year-old double Oscar winner caused a stir on the red carpet at the premiere for her new movie The Homesman at the 67th Annual Cannes Film Festival on Sunday.

Her bridal Ateliere Versace gown flattered her slim figure and was the perfect choice for the screening at the Palais des Festivals.

Stunning: Hilary Swank wowed in a bridal style Atelier Versace gown at the Homesman premiere at Cannes on Sunday

Elegant: Swank was chic and elegant in her designer gown as she stole the show on the red carpet

The strapless dress featured some extra material draped over one shoulder for an elegant look.

Hilary swept her long brown hair to the side and styled it with loose waves.

Her accessories were simple with dangling earrings and a bracelet along with a small clutch bag.

Tommy Lee Jones and Hilary Swank at Cannes Festival

Looking good from every angle: Swank bared her back in the long white gown, which displayed her trim figure

Stealing the show: All eyes were on Hilary as she dazzled in her silk gown on Sunday evening

What a difference: Hilary's glamorous appearance is vastly different to her drab look in the movie

Other stars on the red carpet included Freida Pinto, who stood out in a huge red dress.

The strapless gown featured gold detailing and flowed out around her slim waist.

Suki Waterhouse, Adriana Lima and Hilary's co-stars including Tommy Lee Jones, Miranda Otto and Sonja Richter also walked the carpet.

Hollywood stars invade the red carpet in Cannes

Proud: [R-L] Hilary, director Tommy Lee Jones, Cannes film festival President Gilles Jacob,Lee Jones' wife Dawn Laurel-Jones, Sonja Richter and Miranda Otto arrived for the premiere on Sunday

Chemistry: Swank and director/star Tommy Lee Jones won rave reviews for their onscreen chemistry in the flick

Earlier in the day Hilary also wowed in a tricolour Bottega Veneta number which flattered her slim figure.

She kept the look simple with a pair of cream heels.

Period drama The Homesman tells the story of a claim jumper and a pioneer woman [Swank's Mary Bee Cuddy] who team up to escort three insane women from Nebraska to Iowa.

Strike a pose: Bradley Cooper's model girlfriend Suki Waterhouse showed off her skills on the red carpet

Fresh faced: After partying with Justin Bieber on Saturday night, Waterhouse looked refreshed on the red carpet at Cannes

Having a ball: She may not be an actress but Suki was clearly enjoying herself at the annual film festival

Hilary previously told the Inquirer about shooting it: 'I was on the prairie for 60 days. My character (Mary Bee Cuddy) is a farmer -I plow the fields and pump for water. My hands are all beat up.'

And it's not surprising she had a huge smile on her face at the photocall as the movie was warmly received by critics at Cannes.

Giving it four stars, the Guardian tipped it for a prize at the festival.

Beauty queen: Freida Pinto showed off her elegant style in this dramatic dress on Sunday

Did you get my good side? Pinto was surrounded on all sides by photographers as she posed up a storm

Dramatic: Pinto made sure she stood out on the carpet in her huge strapless gown with oriental trim

The British newspaper said: 'This is a frontier tale with something of the classic style of Stagecoach or 3:10 to Yuma.

'But also the consciously grimmer, austerer feel of Kelly Reichardt's Meek's Cutoff and indeed Lee Jones's own The Three Burials Of Melquiades Estrada.'

And The Telegraph also lavished four stars on the flick while praising the chemistry between Swank and Jones.

Single and ready to mingle: Newly single Adriana Lima showed off her flawless physique in a daring dress

Total opposites: While Vanessa Hessler chose a sparkly pale gown, Svetlana Khodchenkova stood out in a long green dress

Showing their support: Expendable 3 stars Kellan Lutz, Sylvester Stallone, Harrison Ford, Wesley Snipes and Mel Gibson made an appearance at the premiere

He's back: Despite renouncing his French citizenship and moving to Russia, Gerard Depardieu was happy to attend the festival with FIFA president Sepp Blatter

They wrote: 'Swank and Jones are a sensational pairing – this is Swank’s meatiest role in a long time, and she plays it like she knows it – and their peculiar chemistry places the film at almost the precise mid-point between two more modern Westerns: the smoky whimsy of the Coen brothers’ True Grit and the tougher, drier Meek’s Cutoff, from Kelly Reichardt.

While HitFix noted some problems with the movie, Hilary was praised.

No wonder she's smiling: Hilary Swank looked thrilled at the photocall for her new movie The Homesman in Cannes after it received rave reviews from critics

Soaking up the applause: The double Oscar winner couldn't have looked happier as she promoted the critically acclaimed flick

Simple chic: Hilary has clearly been picking up some style tips on her frequent trips to France where she lives part of the year with her boyfriend

Professional high: It's no wonder Hilary was smiling as new movie The Homesman shows her back to her best

Their reviewer wrote: 'Ever a stern, empathic performer, she conveys Cuddy's decency and concern for others in a way that makes especially heartbreaking the lack of love she receives in return.'

Meanwhile, Hilary's co-stars looked equally chic in their cute summer dresses in Cannes.

Miranda glowed in an orange short sleeved dress while Sonja's belted patterned dress was perfect for the balmy day in the south of France.

Tragi-comedy: Period drama The Homesman tells the story of a claim jumper and a pioneer woman who team up to escort three insane women from Nebraska to Iowa

Girls on tour: Hilary posed with co-stars Miranda Otto and Sonja Richter as they promoted the flick, which had its premiere at Cannes

Celebrate: The trio were joined by actor/director Tommy Lee Jones as they promoted The Homesman

Stylish and chic: The trio were stylish in their simple day dresses as they arrived at the Cannes photocall

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Jude, Klondon, 1 day ago

Hilary Swank is one of the great actresses of her generation, she was absolutely incredible in Boys Don't Cry. Loved her in Million Dollar Baby too. I'm looking forward to seeing her new film. She looks stunning in these photos, what a lovely figure she has, great legs, such a tiny waist and full (natural!) breasts. Very feminine.