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Kirsten Dunst looks pretty in pink as she dresses in a glamorous poppy emblazoned gown and hits the red carpet alongside her fellow festival judges for the Cannes opening night gala premiere

By Dan Cain and Rebecca Lawrence For Mailonline

Published: 13:05 EST, 11 May 2016 | Updated: 18:20 EST, 11 May 2016

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She's been honoured with the task of judging the talent at this year's Cannes Film Festival.

And Kirsten Dunst, 34, took to the red carpet for the first time at the high-profile event on Wednesday for the premiere of Woody Allen's Café Society along with her fellow jurors - directors Arnaud Desplechin, Laszlo Nemes, George Miller, actresses Vanessa Paradis and Valeria Golino, actors Donald Sutherland and Mads Mikkelsen, and film producer Katayoon Shahabi.

The Fargo actress was at her glamorous best in an elegant Gucci dress adorned with large poppy detailing and tied at the waist in a bow with some delicate black fabric.

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Pretty in pink: Kirsten Dunst, 34, took to the red carpet for the first time at this year's Cannes Film Festival on Wednesday for the premiere of Woody Allen's Café Society along with her fellow jurors

She made her way to the event from the five-star Hotel Martinez and appeared to in fine spirits ahead of one of the biggest nights in the film world's calendar.

Posing on the crimson runway in front of the world's media, Kirsten looked beautiful with a full face of make-up expertly applied to ensure she was at her very best.

Smoky eyeshadow and subtle contouring to enhance the definition in her cheeks worked perfectly together for a super-glamorous finish, while her blonde locks were styled in an effortless updo.

Stood for the most part with her arms by her side, Kirsten took the opportunity between poses to elegantly twirl her arms in her lightweight gown.

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Stepping out: She made her way to the event from the five-star Hotel Martinez and appeared to in fine spirits ahead of one of the biggest nights in the film world's calendar

Eye-catching: Smoky eyeshadow and subtle contouring to enhance the definition in her cheeks worked perfectly together for a super-glamorous finish, while her blonde locks were styled in an effortless updo

Perfect peepers: Kirsten's piercing eyes were brought out by the lashings of dark mascara and the purplish hue of her eyeshadow

Graceful: Kirsten looked fantastic from every angle as she elegantly made her way up the famous steps

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The people to impress: The entire nine-person judging panel assembled side by side on the red carpet for photographs with Kirsten positioned first on left while Vanessa Paradis, 43, was two places to her right

Quirky: Vanessa was all smiles as she arrived in an artistic white lace dress with pale pink and yellow undertones

Striking: Her dark eye make-up and bold red lipstick provided quite the contrast with the light tones in her gown

Vanessa Paradis, 43, was all smiles as she arrived in an artistic white lace dress with pale pink and yellow undertones. The ex of Johnny Depp wore her blonde locks in loose waves from a middle-parting.

Her dark eye make-up and bold red lipstick provided quite the contrast with the light tones in her gown, and when the star smiled she displayed the distinctive gap in her teeth.

The entire nine-person judging panel assembled side by side on the red carpet for photographs with Kirsten positioned first on left while Vanessa was two places to her right.

All that glitters... The inside of the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès had been decorated in a suitably grandiose fashion for the occasion

Centre stage: Kirsten's bold ensemble stood out against the black and gold backdrop inside the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès

Happy! Kirsten couldn't stop smiling during the opening of the world famous festival

From above: A photographer captured the moment the actress made her way onto the stage

Sitting comfortably: The judges took their seats on an extravagant cream settee atop the stage

Oozing glamour: Bella looked sensational in glamorous nude gown as she wowed on the red carpet for the premiere of Café Society

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

Extreme close-up: The former Desperate Housewives star looked superb even when the cameras got up-close and personal

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

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

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

Fashion fan: Kristen stuck to her typically edgy sense of style in a head-turning look, with her bold dress featuring an almost completely sheer top

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

Beauty in black: Julianne, 54, stunned in an all-black gown, adorned with glittering cobra designs

The inside of the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès had been decorated in a suitably grandiose fashion for the occasion, with the judges taking their seats on an extravagant cream settee atop the stage.

Kirsten's bold ensemble stood out even more so against the black and gold backdrop, and she couldn't stop smiling during the opening of the world famous festival.

Earlier in the day, Kirsten was the epitome of classic French glamour as she joined Vanessa at a photocall.

Clad in a summery yellow dress, the 34-year-old actress was a vision of beauty as she posed for snaps ahead of the iconic movie screening week.

French fancy: Kirsten Dunst was the epitome of classic French glamour as she joined fellow juror Vanessa Paradis, 43, at the Cannes Film Festival on Wednesday alongside George Miller and Valeria Golino

Cinched in at her tiny waist with a gold belt, the Fargo star looked effortlessly glamorous in the chic gown which fell just below the knee.

With a collared neckline exposing a flash of decolletage, Kirsten exuded elegance and style whilst remaining demure.

Adding some height to her petite frame and tying in the gold and yellow colour scheme, she donned a pair of metallic wedges with a curved heel which featured delicate straps across the ankle and toe.

Not so mellow yellow! Clad in a summery yellow dress, the 34-year-old actress was a vision of beauty as she posed for snaps ahead of the iconic movie screening week where she will act as a juror

Best foot forward! Adding some height to her petite frame and tying in the gold and yellow colour scheme, she donned a pair of metallic wedges with a curved heel which featured delicate straps across the ankle

Allowing her dress to remain the focal point of her ensemble, she opted to wear no jewellery, and kept her hands inside the gown's cleverly concealed pockets.

Wearing her honey coloured locks swept into a side parting, she framed her pretty face with a side fringe, whilst her glossy tresses rested on her shoulders.

Tying together all the elements of her ensemble, she injected another splash of colour with a slick of crimson lipstick across her plump pout, whilst her sparkling blue eyes were framed with a sweep of mascara.

Parisian chic: With a collared neckline exposing a flash of decolletage, Kirsten exuded elegance and style whilst remaining demure, and short sleeves allowed her to show off her defined and toned arms

Leggy lady! Cinched in at her tiny waist with a gold belt, the Fargo star looked effortlessly glamorous in the chic gown which fell just below the knee and flared past her lithe limbs

Under wraps: Allowing her dress to remain the focal point of her ensemble, she opted to wear no jewellery, and kept her hands inside the gown's cleverly concealed pockets

Legs eleven: Vanessa looked stunning in her leggy gown with her cheeky gown and high rise hem

Getting lippy: Tying together all the elements of her ensemble, she injected another splash of colour with a slick of crimson lipstick across her plump pout, whilst her sparkling blue eyes were framed with mascara

Blonde beauty: Wearing her honey coloured locks swept into a side parting, she framed her pretty face with a side fringe, whilst her glossy tresses rested on her shoulders and brushed lightly across Vanessa

Fabulous from all angles: Vanessa looked sensational in her intriguing gown

Meanwhile, Vanessa also oozed glamour on the day, slipping her lithe frame into a patterned taupe dress.

Falling just below the knee, the star - who has two children with ex-partner Johnny Depp - flashed a hint of her tanned and toned pins which were elongated by a pair of nude sandals.

Adding to the sophistication of her ensemble, she wore a silver tasseled pendant on a long train that traced the curves of her lean physique.

Dressed to impress: Vanessa also oozed glamour on the day, slipping her lithe frame into a patterned taupe dress. Falling just below the knee the star flashed a hint of her tanned and toned pins

Blinged up: Adding to the sophistication of her ensemble, she wore a silver tasseled pendant on a long train that traced the curves of her lean physique and hung from her slender neck

Three's company: Kirsten seemed in good spirits as she posed for snaps alongside Vanessa and Valeria

Fantastic four: The team seemed in good spirits on the evening as they posed for snaps

Jurors: The festival will be presided over by (L-R) Director Arnaud Desplechin, Kirsten Dunst, director Laszlo Nemes, Vanessa Paradis, actor Donald Sutherland, Director George Miller, film producer Katayoon Shahabi, actor Mads Mikkelsen and actress Valeria Golino

Emotional: The group snuggled up together in a warm embrace

The photocall officially kicked off the anunual festival and Australian director George Miller will lead the eight-member jury to preside over this year's competition.

Alongside Kirsten and Vanessa, the jury consists of Arnaud Desplechin, Valeria Golino, Mads Mikkelsen, László Nemes, Katayoon Shahabi and Donald Sutherland.

The first film to be screened will be Woody Allen's new movie Café Society, starring Twilight's Kristen Stewart, and will see the judges preside over 55 features in the official selection and 30 more in umbrella programmes until the festival concludes on May 22.