Cannes Film Festival: Jodie Foster hits red carpet with wife Alexandra Hedison at Annette premiere

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    Jodie Foster exuded elegance as she hit the star-studded red carpet for the Annette premiere at the Cannes Film Festival on Tuesday.

    The actress, 58, looked incredible in a figure-hugging white dress which boasted silver embellishments and a stylish slit at the back. 

    Joining the star was her wife Alexandra Hedison, 51, with the couple putting on a loved-up display as they posed for snaps at the event.

    Looking good: Jodie Foster exuded elegance as she hit the star-studded red carpet with her wife Alexandra Hedison for the Annette premiere at the Cannes Film Festival on Tuesday

    Looking good: Jodie Foster exuded elegance as she hit the star-studded red carpet with her wife Alexandra Hedison for the Annette premiere at the Cannes Film Festival on Tuesday

    Jodie dazzled in her striking gown which featured a fitted skirt and cut-outs on her shoulders. 

    She teamed the look with a pair of gold open-toe heels and added a stunning silver ring for an extra touch of bling.

    Alexandra also ensured to look her best for the big night, rocking a navy ensemble with flat sandals. 

    It was an especially big night for Jodie as she was presented with the Palme d’Or Life Achievement Award by Spike Lee and Bong Joon-Ho.

    Incredible: The actress dazzled in a fitted white dress with silver embellishments on the front

    Incredible: The actress dazzled in a fitted white dress with silver embellishments on the front

    Here she comes: Jodie accessorised with strappy gold heels and a small white bag

    Sparkle: She also donned a pair of drop diamond earrings

    Here she comes: Jodie accessorised with strappy gold heels and a small white bag

    Jodie and Alexandra tied the knot in 2014 after one year of dating. Alexandra was previously in a relationship with comedian Ellen DeGeneres.

    Meanwhile, Jodie was in a relationship with Cydney Bernard from 1993 until 2003, and the former couple share two sons, Charles, 22 and Kit, 19.

    She referenced her sexuality at the Golden Globes in 2013 when she was 51, subtly declaring she was ‘out and proud’ while accepting the Cecil B. DeMille award.

    Couple: Jodie and Alexandra could not stop smiling as they posed on the red carpet

    Couple: Jodie and Alexandra could not stop smiling as they posed on the red carpet

    Larking around: They put on an animated display in front of the cameras

    Larking around: They put on an animated display in front of the cameras

    Hello! Jodie waved while holding hands with her stylish love who rocked a navy ensemble

    Hello! Jodie waved while holding hands with her stylish love who rocked a navy ensemble

    ‘I hope you’re not disappointed that there won’t be a big coming-out speech tonight, because I already did my coming out about a thousand years ago back in the stone age,’ Jodie said  

    Earlier in the day, the star’s of Annette – Marion Cotillard and Adam Driver – posed together at Cannes Film Festival during a photocall for the upcoming movie.

    The French actress, 45, showed off her sense of style in a black and white Chanel blouse and black shorts. 

    All smiles! Jodie looked effortlessly glam for the event

    All smiles! Jodie looked effortlessly glam for the event

    Hello! Jodie flashed a wave while standing with her arm around Alexandra

    Hello! Jodie flashed a wave while standing with her arm around Alexandra

    Stunning: Jodie took a moment to post for shots alone

    Stunning: Jodie took a moment to post for shots alone

    She looked chic in the shirt which had a high-neck design and print detailing while showing off her legs in the midi shorts. 

    The film star completed the look with a pair of matching black ad white heeled boots and wore her brunette tresses in a sleek side parting.

    Meanwhile Adam, 37, cut a dapper figure in a black suit and navy shirt as he posed next to his co-star Marion.  

    Adam and Marion raise a daughter with a mysterious destiny in the first trailer for Amazon Studios’ Annette.

    Strut: She owned the red carpet while making her way into the event

    Strut: She owned the red carpet while making her way into the event

    Legs 11! Jodie flashed her toned thigh as she made her way into the event

    Legs 11! Jodie flashed her toned thigh as she made her way into the event

    French filmmaker Leos Carax returns with his first feature film since the critically-acclaimed 2012 film Holy Motors for this new musical.

    The Sparks Brothers members Ron Mael and Russell Mael write both this original story and the music for this film, chosen as the Opening Night selection at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival on July 6. 

    The trailer opens with Henry (Adam Driver) and Ann (Marion Cotillard) frolicking in a field, with Henry stating, ‘The first time I fell in love I woke up next to the girl and escaped, fast and far.’

    Aw! Jodie and Alexandra put on an affectionate display as they held hands

    Aw! Jodie and Alexandra put on an affectionate display as they held hands

    Taking the mic: Jodie took to the stage at one point with a microphone

    Taking the mic: Jodie took to the stage at one point with a microphone

    All eyes on me! Jodie stood at the centre of a bright red carpet

    All eyes on me! Jodie stood at the centre of a bright red carpet

    Hello! She waved her arm in the air while addressing the audience

    Hello! She waved her arm in the air while addressing the audience

    Ann is seen eating an apple in bed while Henry rides his motorcycle through Los Angeles. 

    Ann is a world-famous opera singer, with Henry a stand-up comedian in Los Angeles, as he adds, ‘What I see in her is obvious, what she sees in me… hmm, that’s a little more puzzling.’ 

    Henry, who is described as, ‘a stand-up comedian with a fierce sense of humor,’ is seen performing on stage, before Henry and Ann’s daughter is born, Annette. 

    Elegant: The star's dress highlighted her svelte physique

    Elegant: The star’s dress highlighted her svelte physique

    Talking away: Jodie said a few words during the star-studded ceremony

    Talking away: Jodie said a few words during the star-studded ceremony 

    Amazing! Jodie looked delighted after being given her Palme d'Or Life Achievement Award by Spike Lee and Bong Joon-Ho

    Amazing! Jodie looked delighted after being given her Palme d’Or Life Achievement Award by Spike Lee and Bong Joon-Ho

    Celebrations: The crowd clapped and cheered for the star actress as she made her way onto the stage

    Celebrations: The crowd clapped and cheered for the star actress as she made her way onto the stage

    The doctor is seen using a comically large pair of scissors to clip the umbilical cord as the couple welcome their first child.

    Henry is seen cradling the newborn with one arm while blowing cigarette smoke away from her in their backyard. 

    The trailer continues with a number of shots of Driver, Cotillard and Simon Helberg, who plays a musical conductor simply known as The Conductor.

    Annette’s popularity has seemingly grown beyond both Henry and Ann, with the couple seen running with the child from a mob of fans.

    Beauty: The French actress, 45, showed off her sense of style in a black and white Chanel blouse and black shorts as she posed for the camera

    Beauty: The French actress, 45, showed off her sense of style in a black and white Chanel blouse and black shorts as she posed for the camera

    Radiant: She teamed her black and white Chanel blouse with a pair of black cycling shorts for the photocall

    Radiant: She teamed her black and white Chanel blouse with a pair of black cycling shorts for the photocall

    Sense of style: The screen star looked edgy in the shirt and shorts combination

    Sense of style: The screen star looked edgy in the shirt and shorts combination 

    Other fans in a packed building hold up signs that read, ‘We love Annette,’ as the couple are seen on a boat as Ann says, ‘Is nothing sacred to you?’ 

    Ann is seen shielding her face from an oncoming car collision, as Henry is being lead through the Los Angeles County Jail.  

    The trailer winds down with a number of dramatic shots including Driver yelling to a crowd, ‘What’s your problem?’

    The final shot finds a distraught Henry telling presumably Annette that, ‘Everything will be all right.’

    The film will be released in theaters on August 6, before debuting on the Amazon Prime Video streaming service on August 20.  

    Talent: Adam, Annette director Leos Carax and Marion pose at the Cannes Film Festival

    Talent: Adam, Annette director Leos Carax and Marion pose at the Cannes Film Festival 

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