Greta Gerwig, Meryl Streep and Lea Seydoux led the way on the Cannes Film Festival red carpet on Tuesday night as Hollywood’s annual trip to the French Riviera got under way.
The two-week long festival will see premieres, parties and news conferences take place as some of the most hotly-anticipated films of 2024 are debuted.
Barbie writer and director Gerwig is president of this year’s Cannes jury – who will decide which movie wins the prestigious Palme d’Or.
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Tuesday night’s festivities included the official opening ceremony and the premiere of French film Le Deuxieme Acte, or The Second Act.
Gerwig was also joined on the red carpet by the likes of Lily Gladstone, Jane Fonda and Heidi Klum.
See all the best looks from the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival’s opening night below.

Greta Gerwig’s Barbie era is over – the Cannes judge swaps bright pink for burgundy sequins. Pic: Reuters

No Time To Die’s Lea Seydoux brings the glitz in a sequinned gown. Pic: PA

Meryl Streep sports sunnies and a flowing white dress. Pic: Reuters

Jane Fonda dons a black suit with sequinned detailing as she poses on the red carpet. Pic: Reuters

Lily Gladstone also received the glitter memo and dons a shimmering gown. Pic: Reuters

Messi – the breakout star of Anatomy Of A Fall – threatens to steal the show, after doing so at the Oscars. Pic: Reuters

Heidi Klum in a red off-the-shoulder dress with a train. Pic: Reuters

Casino Royale star Eva Green sports a beehive ‘do and strapless gown as she joins her fellow Bond star. Pic: PA

Legendary supermodel Helena Christensen goes for a sculpted look complete with a cape. Pic: Reuters

Juliette Binoche waves to the crowds of fans. Pic: Reuters