Nicole Kidman exuded Hollywood glamour as she arrived at the premiere of Grace of Monaco last night (May 14) to open the 67th Cannes Film Festival.

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The 46-year-old actress, who kicked off proceedings with a photocall for the royal biopic yesterday, sparkled in a blue beaded Armani Prive gown with sweetheart neckline and crystal studded bodice as she graced the red carpet.

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Kidman was joined at the extravagant opening by co-stars Tim Roth, who plays on-screen husband Prince Rainier III, and Paz Vega, who looked elegant in a sheer white dress with floral embellishments. Director Olivier Dahan was also in attendance.

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Producer Harvey Weinstein, who has been publicly criticised by Dahan over the film's final edit, had already confirmed that he would not be attending due to charity commitments.

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Other glittering guests included Blake Lively, who smouldered in a burgundy Gucci premiere floor-length dress, and Jane Fonda, dazzling in a crimson beaded Elie Saab gown, as they represented Cannes' official sponsors L'Oreal.

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Zoe Saldana arrived in a chic white Victoria Beckham pleated gown, while model Kendall Jenner donned a monochrome Chanel dress.

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The regal film has so far received scathing reviews from critics in Cannes, with some opining that it is even worse than Naomi Watts's Diana.

Watch Nicole Kidman in the Grace of Monaco trailer below:

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