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Nicole Kidman sparkles on Cannes red carpet in sequinned dress

Nicole Kidman and Elle Fanning’s new film has been screened at Cannes.
Nicole Kidman and Elle Fanning’s new film has been screened at Cannes. Nicole Kidman and Elle Fanning’s new film has been screened at Cannes.

Nicole Kidman lit up the Cannes red carpet, stepping out for a screening of her new film in a glittering sequinned dress.

The Australian actress, 49 – who has been called “the Queen of Cannes” – looked every inch the movie star as she arrived to see her film How To Talk To Girls At Parties.

Elle Fanning and Nicole Kidman (Alastair Grant/AP)
Elle Fanning and Nicole Kidman (Alastair Grant/AP)
Elle Fanning and Nicole Kidman (Alastair Grant/AP)

The sparkling midi-dress featured eye-catching white ruffle detailing and a keyhole neckline.

Nicole, who has four films at the festival on the French Riviera, teamed it with an elegant up-do and metallic sandals.

But the actress had competition in the style stakes from her co-star Elle Fanning.

Elle Fanning (Alastair Grant/AP)
Elle Fanning (Alastair Grant/AP)
Elle Fanning (Alastair Grant/AP)

The 19-year-old oozed youthful sophistication in a green gown with a deep halter neckline, adorned with delicate silver leaves.

This year’s festival has already seen some big fashion moments in its opening days.

US supermodel Kendall Jenner was a big hit in a mini-dress with a vast train at the premiere of 120 Beats Per Minute, while model Bella Hadid left little to the imagination in a daring satin number on opening night.

Kendall Jenner (Alastair Grant/AP)
Kendall Jenner (Alastair Grant/AP)
Kendall Jenner (Alastair Grant/AP)