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Cannes Opening Night

Hollywood stormed the Croisette for the film festival's opening. From Robin Hood stars Russell Crowe and Cate Blanchett to jurors Tim Burton and Kate Beckinsale, VIEW OUR GALLERY.

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Robin Hood star Cate Blanchett took center stage at the film's premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in a black and white Alexander McQueen gown with an eagle motif. The actress added Van Cleef & Arpels jewels to complete her red-carpet look.

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With wife Danielle Spencer on his arm in Giorgio Armani Prive, Robin Hood himself, Russell Crowe, walked the red carpet in a striking tuxedo from the Italian designer.

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Actress Salma Hayek had the honor of donning the very first couture gown from the Gucci Première collection for the Robin Hood premiere in Cannes. The one-shoulder Bordeaux floor-length gown stood out on the red carpet with its chic simplicity.

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Looking like the queen of Cannes, actress and film festival juror Kate Beckinsale stunned in a Marchesa strapless, pale-blue ball gown with an extravagant ruffle skirt.

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Though she avoided the red carpet, Maîtresse de Ceremony Kristin Scott Thomas shined at Cannes in her strapless Giorgio Armani Privé embroidered mermaid dress with shimmering dégradé sequins.

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Kate Beckinsale's fellow jury member Benicio Del Toro didn't let the rain stop him from looking his best in a Giorgio Armani tuxedo.

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Dame Helen Mirren looked elegant as ever in a black asymmetrical Elie Saab gown, adding some sparkle with one embroidered strap.

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Director Tim Burton was in his own wonderland at the opening night of the Cannes Film Festival, where he's serving as president of the jury. "We've all been judged, so I think we're going into it with a certain kind of spirit of openness and hopefully compassion for any filmmaker," he told the Associated Press.

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Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria brought the fashion drama on the red carpet. She wowed at Cannes in a pristine white Emilio Pucci chiffon gown with an incredible train. She added a silver Swarovski clutch and some coral jewelry to give her look finishing touches.

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Though it's been many years since the public has seen "Torn" singer Natalie Imbruglia on the red carpet, she came back on top with a magnificent Alberta Ferretti gown at the opening night of Cannes. With cascading crystals draping down her dress' champagne bodice and a bronze Salvatore Ferragamo clutch, Imbruglia made a fashionable comeback impression.

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Oscar-winning actor Cuba Gooding Jr. looked dapper in his modern tux as he smiled on the red carpet for the opening night of the Cannes Film Festival.

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