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Youthful looking Nicole Kidman, 49, flashes a hint of skin in a quirky polka dot dress with a thigh-high split as she attends Lion premiere in Paris

Published: 17:10 EST, 10 February 2017 | Updated: 17:41 EST, 10 February 2017

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Lion has been making waves this awards season, earning rave reviews from critics and nods at the most prestigious ceremonies.

And Nicole Kidman looked the picture of elegance as she attended the Paris premiere of the tear-jerking drama on Thursday, lighting up the red carpet at the Cinema Gaumont Opera.

The 49-year-old actress was joined by her talented and charming co-star Dev Patel at the event.

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Striking: Nicole Kidman looked the picture of elegance as she attended the Paris premiere of new film Lion on Thursday, lighting up the red carpet at the Cinema Gaumont Opera

Nicole looked sensational in an offbeat, polka dot dress with an asymmetric cut and a one-shoulder style.

She showed off just the right amount of skin in the black and gold number, which featured a thigh-high split and a semi-shirt skirt.

The Australian beauty wore her icy blonde locks down straight and highlighted her age-defying features thanks to matte, natural make-up.

Style savvy: Nicole looked sensational in an offbeat, polka dot dress with an asymmetric cut

Leggy lady: Nicole showcased her long legs in the dramatic gold and black dress

Glamorous: The Australian beauty wore her icy blonde locks down straight and highlighted her age-defying features thanks to matte, natural make-up

Joining forces: The 49-year-old actress was joined by her talented and charming co-star Dev Patel at the event

The film tells the tale of a five-year-old Indian boy who gets lost on the streets of Calcutta, thousands of kilometers from home.

He survives many challenges before being adopted by a couple in Australia, but 25 years later he sets out to find his lost family.

The film has already bagged a host of nominations at both the BAFTAs and the Academy Awards, with Nicole being nominated at the British awards and Oscars in the Best Supporting Actress category.

Dynamic duo: Dev, who found fame on teen show Skins, has been making waves in recent years with his critically-acclaimed film roles

Awards show glory: The film has already bagged a host of nominations at both the BAFTAs and the Academy Awards

Tear-jerking: The film tells the tale of a five-year-old Indian boy who gets lost on the streets of Calcutta, before being adopted by a couple in Australia, but 25 years later he sets out to find his lost family

Nicole's role as real-life character Sue Brierley has earned her plenty of recognition this season.

In January, the Eyes Wide Shut star was nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the Golden Globe Awards, but lost out to Fences star Viola Davis.

Nicole did, however pick up the AACTA International Award in December.

Emotional role: Nicole's role as real-life character Sue Brierley has earned her plenty of recognition this season

Beaming: The star was on fine form as she made her grand arrival at the cinema

Better luck next time? The Eyes Wide Shut star was nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the Golden Globe Awards, but lost out to Fences star Viola Davis