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Poetry in motion! Salma Hayek looks utterly exquisite in a plunging silver gown for the premiere of Kahlil Gibran's The Prophet

Published: 12:39 EST, 27 April 2015 | Updated: 23:47 EST, 27 April 2015

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Salma Hayek put on a sensational display at the Beirut premiere of her new film The Prophet on Monday night.

The 48-year-old looked exquisite in a floor-sweeping silver gown as she prepared to showcase her new production about the famous poetry works of Kahlil Gibran.

Actress Salma not only voices one of the characters in the enchanting animated tribute, but she also produced the film before leading the red carpet in the late writer's native Lebanon.

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Exquisite: Salma Hayek lead the red carpet at the Beirut world premiere of Kahlil Gibran's The Prophet on Monday night, which she produced and lent her voice to

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Salma put in a memorable appearance as the evening marked the first time Lebanon has ever hosted the world premiere of any film.

The actress may have tipped her toe into the fountain beside Gibran's commemorative statue on Sunday, but it might as well have been a fountain of youth when she stunned in silver on Monday.

Brunette beauty Salma boasted a blemish-free visage with immaculate make-up and a delighted smile as she sent photographers into a frenzy on the world's stage.

Show-stopper: Salma has been in Lebanon promoting her new film, picking the perfect place because it is the late poet Gibran's native

Youthful: Salma, at 48, looked utterly flawless with decolletage on show and a face full of impeccable make-up

Leading the premiere: Salma brought the premiere to Lebanon to make it the first time they've ever shown a world premiere of a film

Perfect from every angle: As she turned, her elegant train followed to show off the stunning dress

Photographer frenzy: The Mexican-American actress caused a frenzy in front of the photographers on Monday

Salma Hayek is sexy in silver at premiere of The Prophet

She was petite with her decolletage on show in a belted, plunging number that drew her in neatly at the middle before kicking into an elegant skirt.

As she turned, Salma showed off a full train that followed faithfully behind her, while giving a look at her tight ringlet curls that swept across her bare back.

The new film has been a labour of love for the dedicated Hollywood starlet, who as begun her promotional tour for the movie in the best place possible, the poet's birth place.

Making an impact: The actress showed off her petite frame with a dress that plunged at the front and back

All eyes: Salma had everyone's attention as she waved proudly to the audience on Monday

Telling a story: The Prophet tells the story of a young girl who finds the voice she lost through her friendship with a poet imprisoned for his ideas.

Making an announcement: Salma was keen to have her voice heard amongst the Lebanese crowd

Labour of love: The actress has called the movie a 'love letter to my heritage'

The Prophet tells the story of a young girl who finds the voice she lost through her friendship with a poet imprisoned for his ideas.

Salma, who called the film a 'love letter to my heritage', was obviously keen to talk about her work of art when she hit the red carpet.

The actress was seen hushing the crowd as she broke into a speech and even embraced the bustling crowd of reporters waiting to hear her input ahead of the special film preview.

Having her moment: It was evidently an honour for the actress to take the red carpet for the event

Hear this: Salma hushed the crowd as she prepared to have her say about the film and the legacy

A legacy: The movie star wanted to divert the focus back to the late writer, for whom the film is dedicated

My time: Onlookers tried to capture Salma as she made her speech on the carpet

In charge: As an independent woman, the beauty appeared to be very much in charge on Monday

Chat happy: Salma couldn't resist chatting away about her labour of love, The Prophet

The 48-year-old has been overwhelmed by the support she's received for bringing the masterpiece to the big screen and even shared a picture of the gifts that she had received while visiting Lebanon this week.

On her Instagram page she wrote: 'Thanks to all the people in Lebanon for sending me all these wonderful gifts. Your reputation for generosity is well deserved,' and followed it with the tags 'Lebanon,' 'Family' and 'Gratitude'.

Earlier in the day, Salma brought some flower power to the press conference as she talked more about the masterpiece and the origins of her new film.

Bringing it to the big screen: Kahlil Gibran's works are some of the biggest selling poetry collections of all time

Kiss kiss: The stunning starlet was without her faithful husband François-Henri Pinault on the trip

Youthful: Salma appeared to have tapped into the fountain of youth while in Lebanon

Classic beauty: The Mexican-American actress smiled as she took a moment in the spotlight

Family: The film has been a labour of love for the beauty, who wanted to be in Lebanon as a tribute to her heritage

Stunning starlet: Salma was the centre of attention and was the focus of everyone's camera lens

Seflies with Salma: The group tried to document the moment that Lebanon held its first world premiere

The Prophet will serve as Salma's fifth time in a producer capacity after films such as Frida and The Maldonado Miracle, as well as producing episodes of Ugly Betty, in which she also played a small part between 2006 and 2007.

The film is an adaptation of Gibran's 1923 collection of 26 prose poetry essays by the Lebanese artist, philosopher and writer.

Salma lends her voice to the character of Kamila, while Taken actor Liam Neeson will voice Mustafa and John Krasinski is Halim.

Flower power Salma Hayek wears blue, white and black floral-print dress to The Prophet press conference in Beirut

Stylish: The dress featuring a cross-strap back and knee-length skirt and she added a pair of peep-toe black heels

Busy: Lots of fans had turned up to see the actress at the media screening on Monday

The book, which Salma says is 'about the courage to speak up, to believe you are worth being listened to,' has already sold 100m copies worldwide, despite receiving little publicity.

Salma told The Guardian's G2 magazine recently: 'It's not a religious book, it's poetic and philosophical.

'It's a book written by an Arabic man,' she continued. 'Which unites all religions. That itself I think is important.'

Coiffed: Salma opted for a glossy curled hairdo to complete her chic ensemble

Big day: Salma co-produced the movie as well as voiced to lead character

Roots: The Mexican-American actress has Lebanese heritage

Chat: She spoke to members of the press about the animated featur

The Mexican-American actress posed for photographers next to a poster for The Prophet wearing a blue, white and black floral-print dress featuring a cross-strap back and knee-length skirt.

Salma opted for a bouncy blow dry and towering black heels to complete her chic ensemble.

It had been an especially big week for the starlet, who also made a pilgrimage to Bcharre, Lebanon on the day before to pay homage to the late philosopher at the dedicated museum.

The sophisticated brunette visited the Khalil Gibran museum which is dedicated to the poet's legacy and whose collection of works is the basis for her new film.

Paying a visit: Salma Hayek pays a visit to Bcharre, Lebanon, where she went to see the Khalil Gibran museum

Salma Hayek visits Khalil Gibran museum in Lebanon

Sophisticated: The brunette wore sunglasses as she attended an outdoor service in the poet's hometown

Paying homage: Salma, who recently produced a movie The Prophet about the writer's collection of works, dipped her toes in the fountain next to his statue

Paying tribute: The actress and producer went to see the writer's legacy ahead of her film's release

Salma - who has Mexican and Lebanese heritage from her parents - immersed herself in the experience, meeting a Lebanese Member of Parliament and receiving a guided tour of the museum.

During her visit, the actress dipped her toe into a fountain beside a statue of late writer Gibran and even paid homage to him when she sung the Mexican national anthem outside the museum.

Salma, whose new animated tribute is slated for US release in August 2015, was introduced to politician Sethrida Geagea, who bore a striking resemblance to her.

Special attention: Salma was introduced to the museum with a guided tour

Service: Salma (right) visited alongside Lebanese Member of Parliament Sethrida Geagea (left)

Guided tour: The politician bore a striking resemblance to actress Salma as she walked her around the site

Special guest: Salma was told about the writer's heritage in greater detail by the politician

Special welcome: Sethrida stayed close to the actress all day, giving her a warm reception in Lebanon

Gibran is still widely regarded as one of the world's best selling poets.

The manuscripts, original paintings, furniture, personal belongings and private library were recovered from his New York studio in 1932 to be displayed in the Bsharreh museum of his native town.

Its popularity peaked in the 1930s and again in the 1960s when it became the bible of the counter culture.

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On the campaign trail: Salma was in town to promote her new film, which she produced and also voiced for one of the parts

Special tribute: The animated film as features acting heavyweights Liam Neeson and John Krasinski

Honouring his legacy: Salma's film is an adaptation of the well-known poet's 26 prose poems

Salma proved just how dedicated she was to her charity work and her career when she took time out to visit an informal Syrian refugee camp in Lebanon's eastern Bekaa Valley earlier that weekend.

She was there on behalf of Unicef to raise funds for Syrian refugees and see the children currently living in poor conditions and lacking food.

Salma looked visibly upset as she hugged a young child and a baby during her visit but insisted on getting as close to the underprivileged children as she could, helping them with their art work and smiling as they enjoyed pictures outside the protection centre.

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Help: On Saturday, Salma visited an informal Syrian refugee camp in Lebanon's eastern Bekaa Valley

Support: She was there on behalf of Unicef to raise funds for Syrian refugees and see the children currently living in poor conditions and lacking food