From see-through slips to billowing ballgowns: Aussie star Claire Holt channels movie star glamour at the Cannes Film Festival
Aussie actress Claire Holt stole the spotlight at this year's Cannes Film Festival.
The Vampire Diaries star dressed to impress, making a number of fashionable appearances at the event.
For the premiere of Wes Anderson's latest film The Phoenician Scheme, Claire wore a billowing Carolina Herrera frock featuring a floral design comprising of pink and red poppies.
The strapless dress accentuated her tiny waist and hugged her curves.
The mother-of-three accessorised with a dazzling diamond necklace by New York jeweller Marli.
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Wearing her signature blonde locks in waves across her shoulders, she finished off the look with a smoky eye and blushed cheeks.
The night before the annual film festival, the H20: Just Add Water alum attended a swanky do hosted by Campari.
Claire donned an all black ensemble, opting for a patterned mini dress and matching blazer for the event.
The star was spotted posing up a storm with stylist Amarsana Gendunova, Aussie model Shanina Shaik and Emily in Paris' Lucien Laviscount.
Earlier that day, the blonde bombshell took to the streets of Cannes in an off-duty Giulia Gurman slip dress.
The sheer brown dress, which featured a white lace detail on the chest, left little to the imagination, showing off the star's trim pins and cleavage.
She channeled summer with a sun-kissed, glowy makeup look and tousled hair.
Later on, Claire attended the Fiuggi party wearing a sparkly Missoni blazer with a matching mini skirt, finished off with strappy heels.
Claire's recent visit to the French Rivera comes after her quick trip to the US, where she watched her H20: Just Add Water and Vampire Diaries co-star Phoebe Tonkin tie the knot.
The Aussie actress, 35, married her fiancé Bernard Lagrange in a chic ceremony in New York City.
Phoebe and her art dealer beau announced their engagement in October 2024 after keeping their relationship completely under wraps.
Several big name Aussie stars, including Margot Robbie, Teresa Palmer, Samara Weaving and Lara Worthington, joined the happy couple for what appeared to be a weekend of festivities.
Bella Heathcote, Jessica McNamee and Ilona Hamer also made their way onto the guest list for the two-day celebrations.
Other high-profile guests included British actress Annabelle Wallis, former bass player of The Donnas Maya Ford, Canadian actress Nesta Cooper and Mexican singer and actress Eiza González.
During one wedding festivity, Phoebe flaunted her figure in a newsprint gown, similar to Carrie Bradshaw's 1998 Dior number in Sex and the City.
Several big name Aussie stars, including Margot Robbie, Teresa Palmer, Samara Weaving and Lara Worthington, joined the happy couple for what appeared to be a weekend of festivities
Meanwhile, the bride rocked two very chic looks for her big day.
For her nuptials, Phoebe wore a stunning white sequined Chanel dress with floral detailing, while Bernard opted for a classic black suit.
One happy photo of the couple, taken by actress Maya, saw Phoebe and Bernard posing together in a vintage photo booth.
'Happily ever after,' said one caption, while another said: 'What a weekend celebrating this angel.'
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