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Hilary Swank cuts an effortlessly elegant figure in billowing white gown with lilac petal decoration as she arrives at Tokyo International Film Festival

Published: 08:13 EST, 22 October 2015 | Updated: 10:33 EST, 22 October 2015

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Hilary Swank was the picture of elegance and grace as she arrived at the Tokyo International Film Festival on Thursday.

The Academy Award winner looked simply heavenly as she slipped into a billowing white gown for the opening ceremony of the star-studded annual event.

The 41-year-old's feminine frock was bandeau in style and the neckline was decorated with a frilled hem which was fashioned out of gathered silk.

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Simply heavenly: Hilary Swank cut an effortlessly elegant figure in a billowing white gown as she arrived at the Tokyo International Film Festival on Thursday

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As the Tokyo Film Festival gets underway, the stars are arriving ready to promote their latest movies. Among the throng was Hilary Swank who twirled on the red carpet in her strapless white gown.

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It was also cinched at the waist and featured a flowing skirt which only served to highlight her hour-glass body shape.

Although Hilary's gown was simple in style, lilac petal decoration on the bodice offered a statement touch.

There was no denying she turned heads as she walked the length of the red carpet, smiling and waving to the crowds.

Pretty as a petal: Although Hilary's dress was simple in style, lilac petal decoration on the bodice offered a statement touch

Red-carpet queen: The 41-year-old Academy Award winner stunned from every angle in the form-flattering piece

The Karate Kid star's choice of footwear was hidden by the full-length of the light-weight silk layers but she consciously matched her dress when it came to her other accessories.

She carried a deep purple box clutch and wore subtle drop-diamond earrings in her ears.

Hilary allowed her natural beauty to shine through by going easy on the make-up while her hairstyle was appropriately glam.

Crowd-pleaser: The Karate Kid actress beamed from ear-to-ear as she delighted the crowd with her very presence

Hilary is promoting her film, You're Not You, at the 28th festival which closes on October 31.

She was joined on the red carpet by film legend Helen Mirren who emulated a real-life princess in her fairytale-style dress.

The 70-year-old Hollywood hero too opted for florals and slipped on a sweeping nude-coloured gown which was adorned with a delicate petal pattern and featured embellished sleeves.

Helen is raising awareness of her new movie - Woman in Gold in which she stars alongside Ryan Reynolds - at the 10-day glittering festival.

Real-life princess: Helen Mirren, who is promoting her drama with Ryan Reynolds Woman in Gold at the 10-day festival, chose a fairytale-style dress for her turn on the red carpet

The original red-carpet winner: The 70-year-old delighted the crowds as she twirled down the length of the red carpet in her show-stopping dress which was adorned with a delicate pattern and featured a short train