One Elle of a dress! Ms. Fanning looks sensational in sweeping pink gown as she makes a bold entrance at the 70th annual Cannes Film Festival opening ceremony
With two films vying for the coveted Palme d’Or it was a suitably elegant Elle Fanning who made a memorable entrance as the 70th annual Cannes Film Festival opening ceremony got underway on Wednesday evening.
The American actress, 19, stunned in a sweeping off-the-shoulder gown from Vivienne Westwood Couture as she joined a host of stars for the premiere of new French drama Ismael’s Ghost.
With a striking patterned train following in her wake, the satin dress ensured Elle claimed the spotlight as she sashayed across the Cannes Croisette ahead of the opening ceremony curtain raiser.
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Stunning: With her latest film vying for the coveted Palme d’Or it was a suitably elegant Elle Fanning who made a memorable entrance as the 70th annual Cannes Film Festival opening ceremony got underway on Wednesday evening
Accentuating her porcelain skin tone, its subtle, soft pink colour caught the eye as the upbeat star posed for a gathering of waiting photographers.
Ensuring her gown was not overshadowed, Elle notably opted for no accessories on the night, while her willowy blonde hair was pulled into a tight, functional bun.
Generously applied red lipstick provided an extra splash of vibrancy, offset by the teenage star’s choice of soft foundation and subtle eyeliner.
Every inch the princess: The American actress, 19, stunned in a sweeping off-the-shoulder gown from Vivienne Westwood Couture as she joined a host of stars for the premiere of new French drama Ismael’s Ghost
Look like a princess in Elle's Vivienne Westwood gown
Elle Fanning was the belle of the ball as she stepped on to the red-carpet at the Opening Gala at Cannes Film Festival.
Ensuring all eyes were on her she opted for a breathtaking creation by Vivienne Westwood Couture and we love the princess style gown that playfully contrasted with the whimsical illustrations embellishing the train of her dress.
Elle is never afraid to mix it up on the red-carpet and she pulled off this humdinger of a gown like a total pro. It's high-fashion couture at its very best and exactly what we want to see!
It's a couture piece, darlings, so unfortunately you can't get your hands on anything quite like it. However you can click right to check out Vivienne Westwood's awesome current collection at Net-a-Porter.
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Unmissable: With a striking patterned train following in her wake, the satin dress ensured Elle claimed the spotlight as she sashayed across the Cannes Croisette
Say cheese: Accentuating her porcelain skin tone, its subtle, soft pink colour caught the eye as the upbeat star posed for a gathering of waiting photographers
Evidently in high spirits, Elle beamed as she greeted fellow guests on the night, among them Hollywood veteran Susan Sarandon.
The star is in Cannes to promote new films, romantic comedy How To Talk To Girls At Parties - in which she stars alongside Nicole Kidman - and The Beguiled, which tells the story of an injured solider who seeks shelter in an all girls' boarding school.
As the drama unfolds and the serviceman (Colin Farrell) tries to win the hearts of the women who nurse him, dangerous rivalries begin to form as a result of sexual temptation.
The innocent looking star slips into the role of the 'bad girl', alongside Nicole Kidman and Kirsten Dunst in the remake of the 1971 film starring Clint Eastwood.
Tasteful: Ensuring her gown was not overshadowed, Elle notably opted for no accessories on the night, while her willowy blonde hair was pulled into a tight, functional bun
Over here Elle! The actress was surrounded as she posed in her striking patterned gown
Finishing touches: Generously applied red lipstick provided an extra splash of vibrancy, offset by the teenage star’s choice of soft foundation and subtle eyeliner
Signature style: Dress designer Westwood's name was visible on Elle's train as she made her way across the red carpet
All eyes on me: The young actress stole the show as the opening ceremony got underway
While she is the younger sister of established star Dakota Fanning, The Sleeping Beauty princess has made a name for herself in the spotlight.
But she explained their sisterhood is full of love and there is no sibling rivalry or competition as there is no one she wants to succeed more.
Describing their close relationship, she told Vogue magazine: 'You think, Gosh, if I didn’t have a sister who started acting, would I be acting?
'People sometimes want us to feel weird jealousy or competition. It will never happen. There’s no one I want to see succeed or soar more.'
A grand design: Ascending a set of steps ahead of the opening night screening. Elle gave onlookers a good look at her patterned train
Fancy meeting you here! Evidently in high spirits, Elle beamed as she greeted fellow guests on the night, among them Hollywood veteran Susan Sarandon
So close: The two actresses greeted one another like old friends as they reunited on the red carpet
Co-stars: The pair have previously worked together on 2015 drama 3 Generations
Delighted: Elle couldn't contain her after bumping into Susan ahead of the Cannes curtain raiser on Wednesday evening
All eyes on her! The actress stole the spotlight in her dramatic gown
This year's festival runs from May 17-28, and includes 49 films in total, two of which are produced by streaming service Netflix - Okja and The Meyerowitz Stories.
However the decision to include them didn't go down well with film purists and since the cinematic event has announced that from 2018 only movies set to be released on the big screen will be considered for selection.
Headed up by Volver director Pedro Almodóvar, members of this year's judging panel from the Feature Films category include actors Jessica Chastain, Will Smith and Fan Bingbing, as well as directors Paolo Sorrention and Gabriel Yared, of The English Patient fame.
Plenty to smile about: Both stars will feature prominently at this year's festival, with Elle starring in two listed films
Promotional trail: Elle is in Cannes for the official launch of her two latest films - The Beguiled and How To Talk To Girls At Parties
Popular: While she is the younger sister of established star Dakota Fanning, The Sleeping Beauty princess has made a name for herself in the spotlight
In you go: Elle was ushered into the screening room atThe Palais des Festivals et des Congrès
The perfect model: Ella made sure her dress was on full display
What a view: The blonde beauty lined up alongside Julianne Moore and Susan Sarandon on the vast red carpet
Say cheese! The cameras couldn't get enough of the gorgeous actress
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