Jessica Chastain oozes Old Hollywood glamour at Cannes wearing royal blue gown with her hair in vintage waves

By Justin Enriquez

Published: 19:11 EST, 17 May 2014 | Updated: 16:57 EST, 18 May 2014

She is set to play Marilyn Monroe in the upcoming biopic Blonde.

So it is no wonder Jessica Chastain looks like a natural when done up like a classic beauty.

The 37-year-old actress was seen arriving at a gala during the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France on Saturday.

The next Marilyn? Jessica Chastain, 37, looked quite glamorous upon her arrival at a Cannes Film Festival screening on Saturday

The next Marilyn? Jessica Chastain, 37, looked quite glamorous upon her arrival at a Cannes Film Festival screening on Saturday

Jessica stunned in a blue frock at the red carpet screening of Argentine dark comedy Relatos Salvajes (Wild Tales) during the 67th annual festival.

The floor-length royal blue gown featured a diagonal neckline revealing her left shoulder and also included a high slit to show off her legs and matching blue heels.

She completed the old Hollywood glamour look with her champagne red locks down into a wave, red lipstick, and dangling diamond shaped earrings.

Classic beauty: The Zero Dark Thirty actress stunned in a blue frock at the red carpet screening of Relatos Salvajes (Wild Tales)

Classic beauty: The Zero Dark Thirty actress stunned in a blue frock at the red carpet screening of Relatos Salvajes (Wild Tales)

Feeling blue? Jessica donned a royal blue frock featuring a diagonal neckline and high slit which revealed her legs and matching heels
Feeling blue? Jessica donned a royal blue frock featuring a diagonal neckline and high slit which revealed her legs and matching heels

Feeling blue? Jessica donned a royal blue frock featuring a diagonal neckline and high slit which revealed her legs and matching heels

Red hot! The actress completed the look with her champagne red locks down into a wave, red lipstick, and a pair of dangling diamond-shaped earrings

Red hot! The actress completed the look with her champagne red locks down into a wave, red lipstick, and a pair of dangling diamond-shaped earrings

Jessica was joined at the red carpet screening by her The Disappearance Of Eleanor Rigby co-star James McAvoy.

The two stars looked quite happy to appear together as they embraced and even shared a laugh together.

The British actor looked dapper in a black tuxedo and had his hair elegantly deshevled at the event.
Jessica and James even posed for a few shots with director Ned Benson and co-star Jess Weixler.

Dynamic duo: Jessica was joined by co-star James McAvoy at the red carpet premiere

Dynamic duo: Jessica was joined by co-star James McAvoy at the red carpet premiere

Happy affair: The two stars embraced and even shared a laugh together at the event

Happy affair: The two stars embraced and even shared a laugh together at the event

On-screen chemistry: No doubt Jessica and James working on three films together has created a good rapport between the two actors

On-screen chemistry: No doubt Jessica and James working on three films together has created a good rapport between the two actors

Dapper: The X-Men: Days Of Future Past star looked good in a black tuxedo with his hair elegantly disheveled

Dapper: The X-Men: Days Of Future Past star looked good in a black tuxedo with his hair elegantly disheveled

Gentleman: James wore a black bow-tie at the event and had a bit of scruff on his face

Gentleman: James wore a black bow-tie at the event and had a bit of scruff on his face

Promotion: The two stars even stopped to speak to some of the press at the gala event

Promotion: The two stars even stopped to speak to some of the press at the gala event

The Disappearance Of Eleanor Rigby is the collective title of three films written and directed by Ned broken down by: Him, Her, and Them.

It centres around a story that reveals both perspectives on a couple finding their own paths to rebuild their own lives and love.

Him and Her were screened at the 2013 Toronto Film Festival in September of last year and Them premiered in the Un Certain Regard section of the 2014 Cannes Film Festival.

Teamwork: Jessica and James were joined by The Disappearance Of Eleanor Rigby director Ned Benson (left) and co-star Jess Weixler (right)

Teamwork: Jessica and James were joined by The Disappearance Of Eleanor Rigby director Ned Benson (left) and co-star Jess Weixler (right)

Three's a crowd: James was sandwiched in between his female co-stars as they walked down the red carpet

Three's a crowd: James was sandwiched in between his female co-stars as they walked down the red carpet

At the helm: The Wanted actor did his best tough guy pose next to the director Ned

At the helm: The Wanted actor did his best tough guy pose next to the director Ned

Ambitious project: The Disappearance Of Eleanor Rigby is a collective title of three films the foursome did together

Ambitious project: The Disappearance Of Eleanor Rigby is a collective title of three films the foursome did together

Earlier that day, Jessica was seen arriving at Nice Côte d'Azur Airport canoodling with beau Gian Luca Passi de Preposulo.

The couple looked happy to get to France with one another as they wrapped their arms around each other and held hands as they left the airport.

Eventful: On the same day, Jessica was seen at her film's pre-screening reception at the JW Marriott rooftop

Eventful: On the same day, Jessica was seen at her film's pre-screening reception at the JW Marriott rooftop

Mellow yellow: The Mama actress wore a different outfit as she donned a beaded yellow top and a patterned skirt with yellow heels

Mellow yellow: The Mama actress wore a different outfit as she donned a beaded yellow top and a patterned skirt with yellow heels

Friendly: Jessica and James posed for a playful photo of them pointing at each other at the pre-screening

Friendly: Jessica and James posed for a playful photo of them pointing at each other at the pre-screening

Second appearance: Ned and Jess once again joined the duo at the event

Second appearance: Ned and Jess once again joined the duo at the event

Costume change: The two men wore the same ensembles as the Relatos Salvajes screening but both the ladies wore different duds

Costume change: The two men wore the same ensembles as the Relatos Salvajes screening but both the ladies wore different duds

Jessica was dressed casual chic as she donned a black biker jacket over a black top, light grey jeans, and black strappy leather sandals.

Her boyfriend Gian wore a grey double-breasted jacket over a white T-shirt, navy blue trousers, and a pair of grey sneakers.

Leading man: Jessica was seen earlier in the day arriving at Nice Côte d'Azur Airport with her boyfriend Gian Luca Passi de Preposulo

Leading man: Jessica was seen earlier in the day arriving at Nice Côte d'Azur Airport with her boyfriend Gian Luca Passi de Preposulo

Friendly to fans: The Help star even signed autographs for followers at the international travel hub

Friendly to fans: The Help star even signed autographs for followers at the international travel hub

Casual chic: The actress donned a black biker jacket over a black top, light grey skinny jeans, and a pair of strappy leather black sandals
Casual chic: The actress donned a black biker jacket over a black top, light grey skinny jeans, and a pair of strappy leather black sandals

Casual chic: The actress donned a black biker jacket over a black top, light grey skinny jeans, and a pair of strappy leather black sandals

Doting couple: Jessica and Gian peered into each others eyes and canoodled with each other as they made their exit out of the airport terminal

Doting couple: Jessica and Gian peered into each others eyes and canoodled with each other as they made their exit out of the airport terminal

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