Green goddess! Dakota Fanning shines in an emerald gown and $250,000 of precious jewels to match at the American Pastoral premiere

The Toronto International Film Festival is chock-a-block full of big name stars so a celebrity needs to twinkle just that little bit harder to stand out.

Dakota Fanning dazzled literally and figuratively at the TIFF premiere of her new film American Pastoral.

From the moment the 22-year-old stepped out in the red carpet in Toronto, Canada, on Friday, she sparkled.

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Easy being green: Dakota Fanning dazzled literally and figuratively at the Toronto International Film Festival premiere of her new film American Pastoral on Friday

Easy being green: Dakota Fanning dazzled literally and figuratively at the Toronto International Film Festival premiere of her new film American Pastoral on Friday

Her nature lustre was bolstered by her shimmering outfit and shiny accessories.

For the premiere, the young actress wore a glistening green gown that was both red carpet-ready and fun and playful.

Dakota gown featured a spaghetti strapped ruched bodice with a long flowing skirt created by soft layers of tulle.

As she walked, The Runaways actress' dress flowed behind her adding some drama but still allowing her to move effortlessly.

Shine bright: For the premiere, the young actress wore a glistening green gown that was both red carpet-ready and fun and playful
Shine bright: For the premiere, the young actress wore a glistening green gown that was both red carpet-ready and fun and playful

Shine bright: For the premiere, the young actress wore a glistening green gown that was both red carpet-ready and fun and playful

Going with the flow: As she walked, The Runaways actress' dress flowed behind her adding some drama but still allowing her to move effortlessly

Going with the flow: As she walked, The Runaways actress' dress flowed behind her adding some drama but still allowing her to move effortlessly

Tulle-y fantastic: Dakota gown featured a spaghetti strapped ruched bodice with a long flowing skirt created by soft layers of tulle

Tulle-y fantastic: Dakota gown featured a spaghetti strapped ruched bodice with a long flowing skirt created by soft layers of tulle

Helping her to shine even brighter, the dress was covered in tiny luminescent silver spots which caught the light with every step.

Dakota did not have to worry about wearing a necklace as the top featured a giant round Art Deco-inspired brooch.

Sparkle! The beauty wore three Tiffany & Co. rings which were worth just under $250,000

Sparkle! The beauty wore three Tiffany & Co. rings which were worth just under $250,000

The diamonds in dark silver settings also encircled her tiny waist with a matching belt.

While she did not wear a necklace or ant earrings for that matter, the actress still managed to rock some very pricey jewels.

The beauty wore three Tiffany & Co. rings which were worth just under $250,000.

The priciest of which was a platinum ring with a 10-carat sapphire and diamonds which costs $165,000.

The star also wore another smaller sapphire plus a diamond surrounded 3-carat green tourmaline, which matched her gown perfectly.

Different approach: In contrast to Dakota's flowing soft gown, her co-star and on-screen mother Jennifer Connellywore a sleek edgy black dress
Different approach: In contrast to Dakota's flowing soft gown, her co-star and on-screen mother Jennifer Connellywore a sleek edgy black dress

Different approach: In contrast to Dakota's flowing soft gown, her co-star and on-screen mother Jennifer Connellywore a sleek edgy black dress

Dare to bare: Constructed from leather, the gown featured a zip which ran the length of it and the Labyrinth star un-zipped it almost to the top of her thighs in a daring style move

Dare to bare: Constructed from leather, the gown featured a zip which ran the length of it and the Labyrinth star un-zipped it almost to the top of her thighs in a daring style move

Taking the plunge: The top of the dress had a plunging sequinned neckline with bone-like beads stitched on

Taking the plunge: The top of the dress had a plunging sequinned neckline with bone-like beads stitched on

Her co-star and on-screen mother Jennifer Connelly took a very different approach.

In contrast to Dakota's flowing soft gown, the 45-year-old actress wore a sleek edgy black dress.

Constructed from leather, the gown featured a zip which ran the length of it and the Labyrinth star un-zipped it almost to the top of her thighs in a daring style move.

Well suited: Taking an even bigger fashion risk was the director and star, Ewan McGregor

Well suited: Taking an even bigger fashion risk was the director and star, Ewan McGregor

Changing it up: The 45-year-old wore a bone suit with a classic-fit jacket but with cropped trousers which tapered in at the ankles

Changing it up: The 45-year-old wore a bone suit with a classic-fit jacket but with cropped trousers which tapered in at the ankles

Stars of the show: Ewan and Jennifer embraced at the screening 

Stars of the show: Ewan and Jennifer embraced at the screening 

The top of the dress had a plunging sequinned neckline with bone-like beads stitched on.

The unusual detail seemed to have been created by a designer drawing inspiration from tradition breastplates wore by Native Americans.

The actress accessorized her look with a pair of strappy heals with metal studs across the foot and a hard rectangular case-like clutch.

Date night: Valorie Curry and  Sam Underwood snuggled up on the film festival's red carpet

Date night: Valorie Curry and  Sam Underwood snuggled up on the film festival's red carpet

Twinkle twinkle: The 30-year-old actress wore a striking silver gown which highlighted her svelte shape 

Twinkle twinkle: The 30-year-old actress wore a striking silver gown which highlighted her svelte shape 

But taking an even bigger fashion risk was the film's director and star, Ewan McGregor.

The 45-year-old wore a bone suit with a classic-fit jacket but with cropped trousers which tapered in at the ankles.

Highlighting the unusual length of his suit pants, the actor skipped wearing socks.

Classic look: Molly Parker stepped out in an easy to wear Little Black Dress for the event

Classic look: Molly Parker stepped out in an easy to wear Little Black Dress for the event

Say cheese: The film's stars posed up together inside the venue (L-R) Uzo Aduba, Valorie, Peter Riegert, Jennifer, Ewan, Dakota, Rupert Evans, Molly, Mark Hildreth and David Strathairn

Say cheese: The film's stars posed up together inside the venue (L-R) Uzo Aduba, Valorie, Peter Riegert, Jennifer, Ewan, Dakota, Rupert Evans, Molly, Mark Hildreth and David Strathairn

The star's shoes also were eye-catching, with Ewan wearing white and tan alligator hide lace ups.

Ewan helmed American Pastoral which is based on the Philip Roth novel by the same title.

In the film, his character's perfect Middle class American world collapses after his daughter (played by Dakota) radicalizes and blows up a post office.

 Handsome pair: Sam and Valorie happily posed for a picture with Valorie looking stunning in a silver dress

 Handsome pair: Sam and Valorie happily posed for a picture with Valorie looking stunning in a silver dress

Promotional push: Rupert Evans and Andre Lamal caught up at the screening

Promotional push: Rupert Evans and Andre Lamal caught up at the screening

The bombing was in protest of the Vietnam War and kills a man, leading to nation-wide hunt for Dakota's character. 

The film is set in the late 1960s as the country is thrown into social and political turmoil during Lyndon B Johnson's presidency both in terms of America's international policies and also its treatment of its own non-white citizens.

American Pastoral will be in theatres October 28. 

Literally masterpiece: Ewan helmed American Pastoral which is based on the Philip Roth novel by the same title. In the film, his character's perfect Middle class American world collapses after his daughter (played by Dakota) radicalizes and blows up a post office

Literally masterpiece: Ewan helmed American Pastoral which is based on the Philip Roth novel by the same title. In the film, his character's perfect Middle class American world collapses after his daughter (played by Dakota) radicalizes and blows up a post office

 

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