The Week in Red Carpet

Emily Blunt looked sexy but elegant at amfAR’s 2010 Cinema Against AIDS Gala at Cannes in a high-neck red Georges Chakra gown with a revealing, embellished lacy back.

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Naomi Campbell made gray look anything but drab at 2010 amfAR’s Cinema Against AIDS Gala at Cannes in an exquisite L’Wren Scott strapless gown with impeccable embellishments. The silver embroidery and three-dimensional feathers add an extra touch of glamour to her look.

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The first lady stole the show in this cobalt asymmetrical Peter Sorensen gown at the White House State Dinner on Wednesday. Michelle Obama’s single strap and silver belt completed her look to welcome Mexican President Felipe Calderon.

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Rolling Stones front man Mick Jagger looked dapper at a photo call for Stones in Exile at Cannes on Wednesday in a head-to-toe Versace look—his silver jacket shined with his black jeans.

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Actress Rachel Bilson attended the Art of Elysium Paradis Dinner and Party at Cannes on Wednesday in her own take on the classic tuxedo. The starlet wore a black and white vintage ensemble and added stunning Cartier 18-karat white gold and diamond flower Caresse d’orchidées earrings to add some sparkle.

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Country music darling Taylor Swift looked cute as can be in a sparkly sequined Alice + Olivia strapless dress at the BMI Pop Awards in Beverly Hills on Tuesday. The “Love Story” songstress added some metallic Jimmy Choo sandals and a matching clutch to complement the bodice of the cocktail dress.

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At the 2010 World Music Awards in Monaco on Tuesday, honoree Jennifer Lopez wore a deep-cut dress similar to her infamous Grammy gown years ago. The triple threat wore a Roberto Cavalli snow leopard printed gown as she arrived both to perform and accept an award as the Legend for Outstanding Contribution to the Arts.

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In addition to her numerous red carpet stunners at Cannes this week, jury member and actress Kate Beckinsale donned this amazing Balmain sequined dress with a thigh-high slit and wide gold studded belt for the premiere of Biutiful on Monday.

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Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time star Gemma Arterton attended the Los Angeles premiere of the new film on Monday in a nude Elie Saab Grecian gown. The asymmetrical look was beaded and studded on the single shoulder and draped beautifully on the actress.

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Marion Cotillard sparkled at the Chopard 150th Anniversary Party in France on Monday in a fitted, sequined Lefranc Ferrant jumpsuit. Opting for shoes and a clutch by Jimmy Choo, as well as Chopard jewelry, the French actress was in her element on the red carpet.

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To honor director Martin Scorsese at the Vanity Fair/Gucci party at Cannes on Saturday, starlet Camilla Belle stunned in a silver off-the-shoulder minidress by the Italian designer, of course, as well as gray platform heels.

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Charlize Theron turned heads in silver at the Dior Cruise 2011 fashion show in Shanghai, China on Saturday. The South African beauty sat in the front row wearing a sensational minidress, which she topped off with a bold statement necklace.

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Australian actress Naomi Watts looked beautiful in a pale pink Gucci Première embellished strapless gown at the Cannes screening of Woody Allen’s You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger at the Palais des Festivals on Saturday.

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For the world premiere of her upcoming film Wall Street 2: Money Never Sleeps at Cannes, Carey Mulligan looked like a 1950s movie star in her chic black and silver custom Azzaro look. With a beaded collar and bow detail, the young actress went all-out old Hollywood glamour.

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Model and literary legacy Dree Hemingway made herself seen at amfAR's Cinema Against AIDS Gala in a head-to-toe Valentino couture look that ranged from the most neutral of shades to the boldest of colors. The bright neon yellow touches at the bottom of her bandage dress certainly made Ernest Hemingway's great-granddaughter stand out amongst the glamorous crowd.

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The Week in Red Carpet

Kate Beckinsale is beautiful in Balmain, Rachel Bilson opts for an updated vintage tux, and Jennifer Lopez is radiant in Roberto Cavalli. VIEW OUR GALLERY of the best looks of the week.