Woman of the hour Eva Longoria steals the show in striking white ruffled gown as she hosts THIRD Global Gift Gala of the week at the Cannes Film Festival

Published: 00:01 GMT, 20 May 2017 | Updated: 09:14 GMT, 20 May 2017

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She commanded attention in two show-stopping frocks at her events in Paris and Edinburgh earlier this week.

And Eva Longoria proved good things really do come in threes, as she pulled out all the style stops for her Global Gift Gala at the Cannes Film Festival on Friday night.

The 42-year-old actress ensured all eyes were on her in a striking white ruffled gown, which hugged her sensational figure from top to toe, as she arrived at her exciting charity event.

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Leading lady: Eva Longoria proved good things really do come in threes, as she pulled out all the style stops for her thied Global Gift Gala of the week at the Cannes Film Festival on Friday

The Desperate Housewives star looked truly stunning in the figure-hugging white gown, which highlighted her waist and hugged her slim frame all the way to its train.

Cutting across into a simple sweetheart neckline, the floor-length frock teased a hint of cleavage and showed off ample amounts of her smooth, tanned skin as she posed glamorously for cameras.

Making her look more striking however, the dress was then adorned with a big and bold frill on one side - secured on with a string of glittering navy sequins and pearls.

Sensationally slender: The Desperate Housewives star looked truly stunning in the figure-hugging white gown, which hugged her waist and slim frame all the way to its train

The Over Her Dead Body star swept her brunette hair back into a simple, messy up-do, to keep all attention on her eye-catching look - which she co-ordinated with matching pearl earrings.

Adding a soft pink lip and a sweeping of blusher to her face, Eva proved her striking natural beauty for all to see as she waved and beamed at fans on her way inside.

Eva is one of many stars to show their support as an acting ambassador of the Global Gift Foundation - a charity that works to raise funds for foundations, charities and organisations that share its vision and aims.

Making a statement: Making her look more striking however, the dress was then adorned with a big and bold frill on one side - secured on with a string of glittering navy sequins and pearls

Through events such as the various galas and fundraisers the charity funds several projects, including The Eva Longoria Foundation.

The charity, founded in 2012, aims to help Latinas build better futures through education and entrepreneurship, and confront the issue of poverty in their culture.

This week alone, Eva has enjoyed galas in both Paris and Edinburgh before jetting to the Riviera with her husband José Bastón for the Cannes edition.

The events are always star-studded affairs - with Pamela Anderson attending the bash in the French captial, and British stars Vogue Williams, Ashley James and Katie Piper venturing to bonny Scotland for the UK edition.

Leading lady: Adding a soft pink lip and a sweeping of blusher to her face, Eva proved her striking natural beauty for all to see as she waved on her way in to the charity event she hosts

A helping hand: Eva needed a little assistance to navigate the stairs in her towering heels

Incredible: The structure of Eva's dress was wonderfully striking, cementing her place as one of the best dressed

Third time's a charm: Eva showed no signs of fatigue in Cannes - having already dazzled at her own Global Gift Galas in Paris (L) and Edinburgh (R) this week alone

Eva posed on the red carpet in Cannes alone however despite arriving in the stunning beach hot spot with husband José, who she is celebrating her first wedding anniversary with on Sunday.

Speaking ahead of their big day, Eva told People magazine: 'We're going to try to make it a mini-vacation.

'My husband is the best part of life, like, people get really annoyed with us because we love each other so much!'

Eva and José, 49, got married in a romantic ceremony in Mexico in May 2016 after a six-month engagement, before enjoying a honeymoon in Cambodia.

Sheer-ly not! Eva was joined by a number of glamorous stars for the big event - including Kimberley Garner, who certainly turned heads in her daring semi-sheer gown

Saucy: The blonde confidently flaunted her impressively slender figure in the skin-tight gown, formed of mesh and gold glitter to flash her thong and bare skin beneath

Eva was joined by a number of glamorous stars for the big event - including Kimberley Garner, who certainly turned heads in her daring semi-sheer gown.

The blonde, who had a fleeting role on E4's Made In Chelsea, confidently flaunted her impressively slender figure in the skin-tight gown, formed of mesh and gold glitter to flash her thong and bare skin beneath.

Secured with a sweeping Grecian-style strap across her decolletage, the dress was then made even saucier with its statement cups across her chest, separated by a daring plunge.

Sexy: Secured with a sweeping Grecian-style strap across her decolletage, the dress was then made even saucier with its statement cups across her chest, separated by a daring plunge

All eyes on me: Kimberley pulled her hair into a loose ponytail and added a slick of liquid eyeliner in a finishing touch of glamour

Keeping her elaborate look simple elsewhere, Kimberley pulled her hair into a loose ponytail and added a slick of liquid eyeliner in a finishing touch of glamour.

The British reality star was joined by model and actress Amy Jackson, who flaunted her killer body in a slinky white maxi number.

The 25-year-old, born on the Isle Of Man, displayed her tiny waist and enviably long legs in the dress, which featured a saucy thigh-high split on one side and jagged cut-outs across the front.

Slicking her hair back to match Kimberley's, the Bollywood film star tied her look together with a thick slick of red lipstick as she supported Eva on her big night.

Model material: The British reality star was joined by model and actress Amy Jackson, who flaunted her killer body in a slinky white maxi number

Thigh's the limit: The 25-year-old, born on the Isle Of Man, displayed her tiny waist and enviably long legs in the dress, which featured a saucy thigh-high split on one side

Girls night out: Slicking her hair back to match Kimberley's, the Bollywood film star tied her look together with a thick slick of red lipstick as they supported Eva on her big night