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Melissa George looks sensational in a flowing white gown with lace detailing as she saunters along the red carpet with beau Jean-David Blanc at Cannes Film Festival's gala opening night

Published: 19:49 GMT, 11 May 2016 | Updated: 20:36 GMT, 11 May 2016

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She arrived on the French Riviera dressed down with her two young children earlier on Wednesday.

But Melissa George, 39, transformed into a glamorous blonde siren in the evening as she hit the red carpet for the Cannes Film Festival opening gala premiere with her partner Jean-David Blanc.

The actress looked sensational in a flowing white gown with floral lace detailing and a lengthy train which made quite the contrast with the red carpet.

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A bit of all white: Melissa George, 39, transformed into a glamorous blonde siren in the evening as she hit the red carpet for the Cannes Film Festival opening gala premiere with her partner Jean-David Blanc

The mother-of-two scraped her golden locks into a tidy ponytail which fell down the centre of her back. She decorated her eyes with intricately applied black eyeliner and her plump lips were given a slick of red matte lipstick.

She picked out a couple of statement items to accessorise her outfit with. An extravagant pair of dangly earrings glistened as she made her way along the runway and they matched a huge sparkler on her ring finger.

Melissa held her longtime partner Jean-David Blanc's hand as they walked together. The French entrepreneur was more than happy to let his girl steal the limelight, proudly leading her towards the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès.

Loved-up: Melissa held her longtime partner Jean-David Blanc's hand as they walked together. The French entrepreneur was more than happy to let his girl steal the limelight, proudly leading her towards the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès

Jean-David looked dapper in a traditional black suit complete with bow tie and a pair of circular specs. He sported some greying designer stubble and wore his short dark hair in a quiff style.

The film given the honour of being screened on the festival's opening night was Woody Allen's Café Society.

Speaking earlier at the festival, the famous director said he had no plans to retire despite being 80-year-old and the picture his 49th.

He explained: 'I'm 80 and I can't believe it! I'm so youthful, agile, nimble, spry, mentally alert that it's astonishing.'

Elegant: The actress looked sensational in a flowing white gown with floral lace detailing and a lengthy train which made quite the contrast with the red carpet

Café Society, a romantic tale of 1930s Hollywood, is the third Allen film to open the festival, following Hollywood Ending in 2002 and Midnight in Paris in 2011.

'It's great but I don't feel old,' he said. 'Now I'm sure one day I'll wake up in the morning and I'll have a stroke ... and I'll be one of those people you see in a wheelchair and you'll say: "Remember him? He was Woody Allen."'

'Until it happens I was going to continue to make films as long as people are foolish enough to put up the money to support me.'

Happy family: Melissa arrived on the French Riviera dressed down with her two young children and Jean-David earlier on Wednesday

The decision makers: Australian director and President of the Jury George Miller (L) and jury members (from 2ndL) Hungarian director Laszlo Nemes, Danish actor Mads Mikkelsen, French actress and singer Vanessa Paradis, Iranian producer Katayoon Shahabi, Canadian actor Donald Sutherland, French director Arnaud Desplechin, US actress Kirsten Dunst and Italian actress and director Valeria Golino

Talented lot: The jury took to the stage as the 69th annual film festival officially kicked off

Strike a pose: Lily drew attention to her modest cleavage in the low-cut gown which she teamed with a trendy black choker

Suited up: Susan Sarandon oozed class in her stylish black suit worn over a pristine buttoned-up white blouse

Stunner: Former VS model Doutzen Kroes also chose to kick off her red carpet appearances at the film festival in a revealing black gown as showcased her enviable frame at the premiere

Keeping it simple: Victoria Beckham arrived in a typically stylish ensemble, a pair of high-waisted trousers with a bustier top

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All-star lineup: Blake arrived with Cafe Society's director Woody Allen, 80, and the rest of his cast for his 49th movie, including Jesse Eisenberg, a glam Kristen Stewart and Corey Stoll