Celebrities attend opening ceremony of Cannes film festival in France

Stars have hit the red carpet on the opening night of the Cannes film festival, where all eyes were on US supermodel Bella Hadid’s show-stopping gown.

Bella Hadid attends the Annette screening and opening ceremony during the 74th annual Cannes Film Festival. Picture: Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images for Kering

France is painting a glamorous picture of what life is like on the other side of the world right now, with the A-list flocking to the red carpet of the Cannes opening ceremony.

After not going ahead in its traditional form last year, the glitzy film festival has returned in style for the screening of the Adam Driver-led musical film Annette, with US supermodel Bella Hadid leading red carpet arrivals today.

The 24-year-old donned old Hollywood glamour in a vintage Jean Paul Gaultier white gown with a sheer black train and connecting halter-neck.

Bella Hadid attends the Annette screening and Cannes opening ceremony. Picture: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images

Bella on the red carpet. Picture: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images

The former Victoria’s Secret model styled her hair in a tight bun and accessorised with Chopard diamonds totalling more than 30 carats.

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The supermodel styled her hair in an elegant updo. Picture: Kate Green/Getty Images

Bella accessorised with a girl’s best friend, diamonds. Picture: Andreas Rentz/Getty Images

Joining her was South African supermodel Candice Swanepoel, who walked the red carpet in a dazzling flared pantsuit with a slim-fitting bodice.

The custom semi-sheer Etro suit featured sparkling embroidery and fringed sleeves.

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Candice Swanepoel. Picture: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images

This year’s recipient of the Honorary Palme d’Or, Jodie Foster, was also at opening night, wearing an elegant white dress with jewel embellishments.

US actress and director Jodie Foster. Picture: Valery Hache/AFP

Dame Helen Mirren, Jessica Chastain and Carla Bruni were among the other A-list arrivals:

Dame Helen Mirren. Picture: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images

US actress Jessica Chastain. Picture: Valery Hache/AFP

Chastain wore a red lip. Picture: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images

French-Italian model and musician Carla Bruni. Picture: John Macdougall/AFP

Ester Exposito. Picture: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images

Blanca Blanco. Picture: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images

Patricia Gloria. Picture: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images

Iris Berben. Picture: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images

Adam Driver, who stars in Annette, attends Cannes opening ceremony. Picture: Kate Green/Getty Images

Elisa Sednaoui. Picture: Stephane Cardinale/Corbis via Getty Images

Soko. Picture: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images

The 74th edition of the iconic festival is served by Oscar winner Spike Lee as president of the jury this year.

Lee is accompanied on the jury by director Mati Diop, singer-songwriter Mylène Farmer, actress-director Maggie Gyllenhaal, writer-director Jessica Hausner, actress-director Mélanie Laurent, writer-director Kleber Mendonça Filho, actor Tahar Rahim, and actor Song Kang-ho.

Jury president and director Spike Lee at the Annette screening at the Cannes Film Festival. Picture: Kate Green/Getty Images

The cohort will reveal its list of winners on July 17 during the closing ceremony.