Angelina Jolie exudes glamour in an elegant cream gown as she joins Natalie Portman, Julia Garner and Emma Stone at the Eddington premiere during Cannes Film Festival

Angelina Jolie, Natalie Portman, Julia Garner and Emma Stone led the stars attending the premiere of Eddington at the Cannes Film Festival on Friday.

The western horror movie, which releases July 18, stars Emma, Pedro Pascal, Austin Butler, Joaquin Phoenix, Michael Ward and Luke Grimes.

The film, by Midsommar and Hereditary director Ari Aster, is set during the COVID-19 pandemic, seemingly at the onset of the Black Lives Matter riots.

Eddington stars Joaquin as a small-town sheriff in New Mexico and Pedro as the local mayor, locked in a battle of wills that drags in the people around them. 

Actress Angelina, 49, ensured all eyes were on her as she arrived to the event in a Brunello Cucinelli dress with a cinched waist that highlighted her incredible figure.

The film star added height to her frame with a pair of heels and she let her blonde locks fall loose down her shoulders.

Angelina Jolie, 49, looked incredibly glamorous in a strapless cream dress as she led the stars attending the premiere of Eddington at the Cannes Film Festival on Friday

Natalie Portman (L) drew attention with her look as she sported a black dress with a silver shimmering detail, while Julia Garner (R) captured the audience with her feather purple gown

Emma Stone, who plays Louise Cross in the western horror movie, looked out of this world in a pale pink gown, featuring a dramatic circular detailing

Accessorising with a simple gold necklace, the Oscar winner completed her look with a pair of classic drop earrings.

Natalie drew attention with her look as she sported a black dress with a silver shimmering detail.

The garment also featured a black ribbon tied around the chest and Natalie added to her outfit with an eye-catching silver necklace.

Wearing her brunette tresses in a sleek updo, the May December star accentuated her natural beauty with a light palette of makeup. 

Emma, who plays Louise Cross in the western horror movie, turned heads as she arrived on the carpet. 

Alessandra Ambrosio, 44, was the epitome of Hollywood glamour in a satin black gown, featuring a ruffled long train. 

Alexa Chung, 41, looked effortlessly chic in a voluminous black gown and elevated her frame with classic court heels. 

This year’s Cannes Film Festival is taking place in the wake of Trump´s vow to enact tariffs on international films.

The western horror movie, which releases July 18, stars Michael Ward, Joaquin Phoenix, Luke Grimes, Pedro Pascal, Emma and Austin Butler (pictured L-R)

Actress Angelina ensured all eyes were on her as she arrived to the event in a white strapless dress with a cinched waist that highlighted her incredible figure

The film star added height to her frame with a pair of heels and she let her blonde locks fall loose down her shoulders

Accessorising with a simple gold necklace, the Oscar winner completed her look with a pair of classic drop earrings

Angelina couldn’t wipe the smile off her face as she posed for pictures

Angelina waved to the crowd

The garment also featured a black ribbon tied around the chest and Natalie added to her outfit with an eye-catching silver necklace

The actress appeared in great spirits as she arrived on the star-studded carpet

Wearing her brunette tresses in a sleek updo, the May December star accentuated her natural beauty with a light palette of makeup

Julia wore a striking fringed gown for night four of the film festival, paired with black strappy court heels

Emma, who stars in the twisted movie, turned heads as she arrived on the carpet 

The movie’s leading lady joined her cast mates on the carpet

Austin oozed sophistication in a black tailored tux

Ari Aster followed shortly behind Micheal Ward and Austin Butler as they shared a sweet moment

Emma couldn’t contain her laughter as Pedro stuck up a peace sign, pictured with Austin, left, and Clifton Collins, right

Pedro was in fits of laughter next to Emma

Emma flashed her toned physique in the backless number

L-R) Cameron Mann, Matt Gomez Hidaka, Amelie Hoeferle, Micheal Ward, Emma Stone and Luke Grimes posed arm in arm

Pedro and Emma linked arms as they walked the carpet next to Austin

Austin looked incredibly handsome as he made his entrance

Pedro and Austin cut dapper looks in black tuxedos

The cast of Eddington pictured

Emma was spotted leaving her hotel with husband Dave McCary

The couple headed to the premiere together to celebrate her movie success

Alessandra Ambrosio was the epitome of Hollywood glamour in a satin black gown, featuring a ruffled long train

The Brazilian model ensured all eyes were on her in the midst of a plenty famous faces

Alexa Chung, 41, looked effortlessly chic in a voluminous black gown and elevated her frame with classic court heels

Joaquin’s fiancée Rooney Mara opted for a classic strapless midi dress as she posed solo at the event

Pedro Pascal’s younger sister Lux exuded glamour as she attended the premiere to support her brother

Pedro previously admitted he’s fiercely protective of his transgender sister, and he’s won praise from fans for his LGBTQ advocacy

Sabrina Elba exuded elegance in a white satin long sleeve dress as she sultry posed on the carpet

Cannes, where filmmakers, sales agents and journalists gather from around the world, is the Olympics of the big screen, with its own golden prize, the Palme d´Or, to give out at the end. 

Filmmakers come from nearly every corner of the globe to showcase their films while dealmakers work through the night to sell finished films or packaged productions to various territories.

‘You release a film into that Colosseum-like situation,’ says Brazilian director Kleber Mendonça Filho, who´s returning to Cannes with ‘The Secret Agent, a thriller set during Brazil´s dictatorship. 

‘You´ve got to really prepare for the whole experience because it´s quite intense – not very far from the feeling of approaching a roller coaster as you go up the steps at the Palais.’

Trump sent shock waves through Hollywood and the international film community when he announced on May 4 that all movies “produced in Foreign Lands” will face 100% tariffs.

The White House has said no final decisions have been made. Options being explored include federal incentives for U.S.-based productions, rather than tariffs. But the announcement was a reminder of how international tensions can destabilize even the oldest cultural institutions.

The Cannes Film Festival originally emerged in the World War II years, when the rise of fascism in Italy led to the founding of an alternative to the then-government controlled Venice Film Festival. 

In the time since, Cannes´ resolute commitment to cinema has made it a beacon to filmmakers. Countless directors have come to make their name.

Luke recently shared a poster for the film on Instagram, which features the cheeky hashtag ‘Hindsight is 2020,’ a clear nod to the coronavirus era

This year is no different, though some of the first-time filmmakers at Cannes are already particularly well-known. Kristen Stewart (The Chronology of Water), Scarlett Johansson (Eleanor the Great) and Harris Dickinson (Urchin) will all be unveiling their feature directorial debuts in Cannes´ Un Certain Regard sidebar section.

Over recent years the star-studded extravaganza has arguably won more attention for the outfits worn by its celebrity guests than the roster of feature films being screened on the Croisette. 

But new nudity rules, devised for ‘the sake of decency,’ have been implemented at this year’s festival.  

According to organisers, the austere move is an attempt to stifle the celebrity trend for ‘naked dresses’ – namely provocative outfits that reveal considerably more than they conceal – on the red carpet.

‘For decency reasons, nudity is prohibited on the red carpet, as well as any other area of the festival,’ states a Cannes festival document.

‘The festival welcoming teams will be obligated to prohibit red carpet access to anyone not respecting these rules.’ 

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