In pictures: Stars hit the red carpet in Cannes
Meryl Streep is being awarded an Honorary Palme d'Or during the festival
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The Cannes Film Festival got under way on Tuesday, with a host of stars walking the red carpet ahead of the opening ceremony.
Greta Gerwig, Lily Gladstone, Meryl Streep, Jane Fonda and Lea Seydoux were among the stars who posed for pictures.
The festival opened with the premiere of French film Le Deuxieme Acte (The Second Act).
The two-week festival will see other premieres, parties and press conferences take place, as pundits watch to see which movies might become Oscar contenders.
Barbie director Greta Gerwig is heading up the Cannes jury this year, which decides the winner of the prestigious Palme d'Or prize
Supermodel Heidi Klum wore a dress which colour co-ordinated with the red carpet
Another Hollywood legend, Jane Fonda, attended the opening ceremony and screening of The Second Act
Messi, the dog from Anatomy of A Fall, which debuted at Cannes last year and recently won an Oscar, won hearts on the red carpet
Lily Gladstone, who was Oscar-nominated for her role in Killers of the Flower Moon, is also a member of the jury
Israeli influencer Hofit Golan was among the guests at the opening ceremony
The Gentlemen and Breaking Bad star Giancarlo Esposito also posed for pictures
James Bond star Léa Seydoux stars in the opening film of this year's Cannes Festival, The Second Act
French actress Virginie Ledoyen was among the other stars on the red carpet
Indian actress and singer Deepti Sadhwani's Met Gala-worthy dress was on display on the red carpet steps
Meryl Streep received the Palme d'Or d'Honneur for her long and distinguished career in film
The morning after the opening ceremony, actor Elin Hall attended the premiere for Ljosbrot (When the Light Breaks)
Other jury members this year include (left to right) Asmae El Moudir, Vicky Krieps and Maimouna Doucoure
Belgian rapper and film director Baloji is the co-President of the jury