Because she's worth it! Eva Longoria flashes her bra in sheer lace top and shorts... before changing into a sexy LBD at Cannes

The Cannes Film Festival has barely started and Eva Longoria has wasted no time in kicking off the glamour.

The American actress was seen posing up a storm bright and early on Wednesday - the first day of the annual movie extravaganza - by the pool at the Hotel Martinez.

The 41-year-old actress looked fabulous in a white bra and sheer lace top, which she teamed with a pair of tailored matching shorts.

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Kicking off the glamour: Eva Longoria was seen posing up a storm bright and early on Wednesday by the pool at the Hotel Martinez in Cannes

Kicking off the glamour: Eva Longoria was seen posing up a storm bright and early on Wednesday by the pool at the Hotel Martinez in Cannes

Flashing her bling: The former Desperate Housewives star gave her outfit a splash of colour with her ruby and diamond engagement ring

Flashing her bling: The former Desperate Housewives star gave her outfit a splash of colour with her ruby and diamond engagement ring

The former Desperate Housewives star completed her look with a pair of towering nude strappy sandals, while she gave a splash of colour with her ruby and diamond engagement ring.

Ahead of the shoot, Eva shared a candid snap of herself and fellow L'Oreal spokesmodel Doutzen Kroes on Instagram, larking around while getting primped by hair and make-up artists.

She wrote: 'Having too much fun getting ready with Doutzen... and snapchatting, of course! Snapchat RealEvaLongoria #LorealCannes2016 #RedCarpetReady.'

See Cannes 2016 updates as Eva Longoria flashes her bra at a photoshoot

Ready for her close-up: An assistant on the shoot adjusts Eva's ensemble as she patiently waits on location

Ready for her close-up: An assistant on the shoot adjusts Eva's ensemble as she patiently waits on location

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An army of Hollywood stars have descended on Cannes Film Festival, which is one of the most glam events in the movie calendar- we can't wait to see all the red carpet looks!

Among them is Eva Longoria who kicked off her trip in style, posing up a storm in a gorgeous white ensemble at the Hotel Matinez for a photoshoot.

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Working it: Eva looked fabulous in a white bra and sheer lace top, which she teamed with a pair of tailored matching shorts

Working it: Eva looked fabulous in a white bra and sheer lace top, which she teamed with a pair of tailored matching shorts

She arrived on the French Riviera on Tuesday after hosting the Global Gift Gala in Paris on Monday night.

However, after flying into Nice airport, Eva was dismayed to find some of her luggage had gone missing.

Posting a photo on Instagram she wrote: 'Ok bad news is two pieces of luggage are lost... good news is WE ARE IN CANNES! #Lorealista #BecauseWeCannes.'

Eva has been a regular at Cannes for years due to her role as a L'Oreal spokesmodel.

She's worth it! Eva has been a regular at Cannes for years due to her role as a L'Oreal spokesmodel
She's worth it! Eva has been a regular at Cannes for years due to her role as a L'Oreal spokesmodel

She's worth it! Eva has been a regular at Cannes for years due to her role as a L'Oreal spokesmodel

Jet-setter: Eva was in Paris earlier this week to host her Global Gift Gala

Jet-setter: Eva was in Paris earlier this week to host her Global Gift Gala

L'Oreal make sure their famous models appear at the nightly premieres during the festival, as well at the amfAR: Cinema Against AIDS fundraising gala next week.

The actress is also due to host a Cannes event for the Global Gift Foundation on Friday, with her friend Victoria Beckham rumoured to attend.

Eva's close pal Victoria posted a photo of herself boarding a private plane for Cannes on Wednesday so fans will no doubt expect to see the two women hanging out together on the Croisette. 

All change: Eva later changed into fitted black dress with cut-out  sections

All change: Eva later changed into fitted black dress with cut-out  sections

Keeping busy: The actress is also due to host a Cannes event for the Global Gift Foundation on Friday
Keeping busy: The actress is also due to host a Cannes event for the Global Gift Foundation on Friday

Keeping busy: The actress is also due to host a Cannes event for the Global Gift Foundation on Friday

Pamper stations: Eva and supermodel Doutzen Kroes had fun with snapchat while getting ready for the day's events

Pamper stations: Eva and supermodel Doutzen Kroes had fun with snapchat while getting ready for the day's events

Luggage woes: The actress admitted the airline had lost of her some luggage as she arrived in Nice airport on Tuesday

Luggage woes: The actress admitted the airline had lost of her some luggage as she arrived in Nice airport on Tuesday

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