Streams of A-listers had turned up, all vying for the limelight.
But it was human rights barrister Amal Clooney who stole the show at the Cannes Film Festival last night.
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The 38-year-old looked dazzling in a yellow silk couture Versace gown - thought to be worth up to £50,000 (NZ$105,900) - in her first appearance at the 12-day festival for the premiere of her husband George's latest film Money Monster.
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