Heidi Klum and her daughter Leni join Demi Moore for amfAR Gala

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Heidi Klum and her daughter Leni led the glamorous arrivals as they graced the red carpet for the annual amfAR Cinema Against AIDS gala during the 77th Cannes Film Festival on Thursday.

The charity event is one of the star-studded highlights in the Cannes Film Festival schedule and supermodel Heidi ensured she pulled out all of the stops in a pink tulle gown as she posed for snaps with her daughter, 18, before planting a sweet kiss on her cheek.

As a slew of A-Listers graced the red carpet for the event, some couples used it as a chance to pack on the PDA, with Cher and her boyfriend Alexander Edwards enjoying a steamy smooch on the red carpet, while Robin Thicke also shared a kiss with his fiancée April Love Geary.

As always the night began with champagne and cocktails under the stars and the sweeping hotel walkway was transformed into a carpet of red glitter down to the ocean.

Guests were offered champagne, margaritas, palomas and vodka martinis as they posed for cosy snaps together and schmoozed their way around the stunning gardens of the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc.

Heidi Klum cut a glamorous figure in a dramatic dusky pink gown as she joined her daughter Leni (second left), Demi Moore (second right) and Bella Thorne (far right) for the annual amfAR Cinema Against AIDS gala during the Cannes Film Festival

As a slew of A-Listers graced the red carpet for the charity event, some couples used it as a chance to pack on the PDA, with Cher and her boyfriend Alexander Edwards (left), and Robin Thicke and April Love Geary enjoying steamy smooches

The model put on an extravagant display in a dusky pink tulle gown as she posed for snaps with her daughter, 18, before planting a sweet kiss on her cheek

Showing off her incredible figure, Heidi posed up a storm in a beautiful pink gown which boasted a voluminous tulle skirt and a matching train

Many of the works of art and sculptures from the event’s auction were on display around the grounds including an iconic hand signed Andy Warhol lithograph of Elizabeth Taylor, which later raised 350,000 euros (£298,274.51).

A specially commissioned hand drawn picture of the Queen with Swarovski crystals on an aluminium frame, from royal artist Chris Levine, reached 475,000 euros (£404,844.88) for the charity.

Sarah Ferguson took to the podium to help auction this lot with a plea of ‘this was my mother-in-law’ and ‘stop being so bored, stop looking at your phone’ to the diners in the audience.

Guests were served a starter of truffled zucchini flower with cream of mushroom to the live soundtrack of Jess Glynne’s opening performance, followed by beef brulee with a potato emulsion and a strawberry and elderflower profiterole dessert while auctioneers called for bids.

Part way through the dinner guests paused and took to their feet to line the temporary catwalk through the tables for the fashion runway show curated annually by Carine Roitfeld and auctioned off to the highest bidder. 

This year’s collection, entitled Fairy Tales included 26 looks from Chanel, Dior, Louis Vuitton, Saint Laurent, Vivienne Westwood and Prada to name a few. After the models gathered on stage to help the auctioneer up the bids, the collection finally went for 500,000 euros (£426,158.20).

As part of the experiences on offer, a walk on part in Emily in Paris series 5, plus an invite to the season 4 Los Angeles premiere went for 250,000 euros (£213,078.31).

Nick Jonas brought brother Joe on stage for a medley that got the room dancing before singing icon Cher closed the show with a high-octane performance of Believe complete with gyrating dancers.

The afterparty carried on by the hotel’s swimming pool with Diplo on the decks and more drinks as guests danced outdoors until the early hours.

AmfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research is dedicated to the support of AIDS research, HIV prevention, treatment education and advocacy, raising nearly $900 million in support of it’s programs since 1985.

The star posed up a storm with her daughter, who contrasted her mother by slipping into a daring sheer black gown with dramatic roses to define her trim waist

Hours after enjoying a spot of sunbathing at their hotel, Heidi and Leni looked incredible in their show-stopping gowns

As they posed for snaps together, Heidi planted a sweet kiss on her daughter’s cheek

Leni is the daughter of Vogue model Heidi and her businessman ex Flavio Briatore, 73

Heidi has been a fixture at this year’s Cannes Film Festival with a slew of dramatic outfits

Heidi and Leni were every inch the glamorous mother-daughter duo as they graced the glitzy gala together

After arriving on the red carpet, Heidi changed into a revealing white ruffled gown, opting to go braless under the sexy look

The America’s Got Talent judge added height to her frame with a pair of sparkly open toe heels and complimented her outfit with a white clutch

Heidi, Leni Olumi Klum, Mohammed Al Turki and Yasmine Sabri posed for a snap inside the event 

During the evening, Heidi posed up a storm in a beautiful pink gown which boasted a voluminous tulle skirt and a matching train.

The star posed up a storm with her daughter, who contrasted her mother by slipping into a daring sheer black gown with dramatic roses to define her trim waist.

It comes just hours after Heidi and Leni displayed their jaw-dropping physiques in skimpy bikinis as they lark around on a diving board at famous Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in France.

Leni is the daughter of Vogue model Heidi and her businessman ex Flavio Briatore, 73, but as he was based in London they did not see each other.

TMZ first reported in 2018 that Leni and Flavio had reconnected with the help of her parents. Now it seems as if they see each other now and then.

Demi Moore showed off her ageless physique as she arrived on the red carpet in a Grecian-inspired white thigh-split gown. 

As she arrived at the event, the actress was joined by Cher and the singer’s partner Alexander Edwards, who were quick to showcase their love by enjoying a steamy kiss.

Also in attendance for the occasion was Bella Thorne, who flashed a glimpse of her underwear through her daring sheer silver gown.

The former Disney star showed off her eye-popping cleavage in the plunging dress with a sleek white top, that flowing into the semi-sheer silver skirt. 

Kelly Rowland brushed off her recent red carpet drama as she attended the glitzy gala, showing off her impressive abs in a sparkly green bralet and a matching skirt.

The Destiny’s Child star showed off her jaw-dropping figure in the diamante-studded bralet and shimmering skirt, after being filmed during a tense dispute with a security guard at Cannes earlier this week. 

Demi Moore showed off her ageless physique as she arrived on the red carpet in a Grecian-inspired white thigh-split gown

Demi and Michelle Yeoh posed inside the ceremony 

The pair couldn’t contain their laughter at the table 

As she arrived at the event, the actress was joined by Cher and the singer’s partner Alexander Edwards

After walking the red carpet, Demi changed into a plunging silver gown as she took to the stage during the charity gala

Cher and Alexander put on a loved-up display as they attended the glitzy gala together

Cher opted for an elegant all-black ensemble as she arrived alongside her dapper boyfriend

Demi was every inch the Grecian goddess in a stunning white satin gown as she joined music legend Cher at the event

The pair shared a sweet embrace as they arrived for the launch together

Demi looked as stunning as ever as she arrived for the annual charity event in an elegant white gown

Also in attendance for the occasion was Bella Thorne, who flashed a glimpse of her underwear through her sheer silver gown

The former Disney star was joined by her dapper fiancé Mark Emms, as she showed off her eye-popping cleavage in her plunging white and silver gown

Kelly Rowland brushed off her recent red carpet drama as she attended the glitzy gala, showing off her impressive abs in a sparkly green bralet and a matching skirt

The Destiny’s Child star showed off her jaw-dropping figure in the diamante-studded bralet

She teamed her look with a  matching shimmering skirt, after being filmed during a tense dispute with a security guard at Cannes earlier this week.

Winnie Harlow came dangerously close to suffering a wardrobe malfunction in a dangerously high-split pink satin gown as she joined a slew of models at the charity gala

The former America’s Next Top Model star was joined by her boyfriend Kyle Kuzma

Paris Jackson made a dramatic entrance in an edgy black gown that showed off her pins, boasting a revealing open skirt which she teamed with towering Santoni heels 

The singer opted to bring Australian model Jordan Barrett as her date for the evening

Robin Thicke and April Love Geary were every inch the picture-perfect duo as they attended the launch together

The couple packed on the PDA as they arrived for the glitzy charity event

April left little to the imagination as she posed for solo snaps on the red carpet after slipping into a sheer black lace gown

Coco Rocha showed off her extravagant sense of style in a dramatic gold gown with an enormous feathered headpiece as she joined a slew of stars at the charity event

The Canadian model caught the eye with her show-stopping gold look, channelling her inner bird for the Cannes gala

Coco, Karolina Kurkova and Toni Garrn also graced the stage during the gala in their glitzy gowns

Diane Kruger bought an edgy twist to the red carpet in the form of her bright green illusion gown with a flowing train, while her brunette tresses were styled into a funky curled look

The legendary model showed off her incredible figure in the glamorous ensemble, which she teamed with white pointed-toe stiletto heels

Elsa Hosk exuded Hollywood glamour in a stunning white satin gown with peacock feathers adorned the neckline. The dress’ thigh-high split perfectly accentuated her famous pins

Toni Garrn flaunted her famous model figure in a sparkly midnight blue dress adorned with sequins, with the look boasting a strapless top and a sheer skirt

Michelle Yeoh cut a glamorous figure in a vamped-up black long-sleeved gown with metallic silver heels

Kelly Rowland schmoozed her way around the bash chatting with Hofit Golan and Nick Jonas

Nick also posed for a snap with his dapperly-dressed brother Joe

Joe looked sharp in a pale grey suit with a bolo tie as he posed for a picture with Evan Ross

Joe and American DJ Diplo were sat at the same table

Coco Rocha showed off her extravagant sense of style in a dramatic gold gown with an enormous feathered headpiece as she joined a slew of stars at the charity event.

Diane Kruger bought an edgy twist to the red carpet in the form of her bright green illusion gown with a flowing train, while her brunette tresses were styled into a funky curled look. 

Winnie Harlow came dangerously close to suffering a wardrobe malfunction in a dangerously high-split pink satin gown as she joined a slew of models at the charity gala.

Elsa Hosk exuded Hollywood glamour in a stunning white satin gown with peacock feathers adorned the neckline. The dress’ thigh-high split perfectly accentuated her famous pins.

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Paris Jackson displayed her signature gothic glamour style in a black textured dress with a daringly high hem, leaving her long legs on full display which she teamed with towering Santoni heels.

Sarah Ferguson also appeared in great spirits as she attended the gala donning a bracelet with her daughters names on it.

The Duchess of York, 64, appeared in great spirits as she waved enthusiastically to the press and was very animated as pictures were taken. 

The royal, affectionately known as ‘Fergie’, looked dazzling in a custom-made £13,202 Lilith Cocktail Dress embellished with striking wispy sleeves and jewels made to look like raindrops. 

The intricate floral design made for an elegant look, as she matched her pearl earrings to the stunning fabric.

Each year, the gala held in Cannes brings a slew of A-listers to the south of France in order to bring awareness and raise funds for the nonprofit. 

Cannes is the world’s biggest film festival, first conceived in 1939 as an alternative to the then-fascist-influenced Venice Film Festival.

It has been held annually since 1946 except in 1948 and 1950, when it was cancelled due to lack of funds.

The festival is known for its carefully selected programme of films that have gone on to Oscar glory or launched the careers of directors like Quentin Tarantino.

Cannes’ top prize is the Palme d’Or, or Golden Palm, whose past winners include Taxi Driver, Apocalypse Now, Pulp Fiction, The Pianist and Parasite.

Part way through the dinner guests paused and took to their feet to line the temporary catwalk through the tables for the fashion runway show curated annually by Carine Roitfeld and auctioned off to the highest bidder

This year’s collection, entitled Fairy Tales included 26 looks from Chanel, Dior, Louis Vuitton, Saint Laurent, Vivienne Westwood and Prada to name a few

Leomie and Neelam both cut striking figures as they strut down the runway

Models took to the catwalk in a series of fairy-tale inspired looks including Yilan’s Edward Scissorhands-esque ensemble

Mariacarla Boscono channelled Angelina Jolie’s Maleficent in black horns with a cane prop

After the models gathered on stage to help the auctioneer up the bids, the collection finally went for 500,000 euros (£426,158.20)

Toni wore a crown and carried a gold fairy tale book down the runway

The group gathered together with Heidi front and centre to help with the auction

3: (L to R) Karolina Kurkova, Heidi Klum, Anthi Fakidari, Sasha Pivovarova, Christian Levett, Carine Roitfeld, Ilana Hansen, Simon de Pury, Raya Martigny and Neelam Gill

Jane Campion became the first female director to win in 1993 with The Piano, followed by a nearly three-decade gap until Julia Ducournau received the award for Titane in 2021.

Justine Triet became only the third female director to take the prize last year with Anatomy of a Fall.

There is also an honorary Palme d’Or, which is awarded in recognition of notable bodies of work, with past recipients including Harrison Ford, Jane Fonda and Clint Eastwood.

There are two honorary winners this year: George Lucas of ‘Star Wars’ and ‘Indiana Jones’ fame, and Japanese animation legend Studio Ghibli, the first group to receive the prize.

Other awards include the Grand Prix, jury prize, best director, best actor, best actress, best screenplay and best short film.

The Cannes Film Festival officially kicked off on Tuesday night as celebrities walked the red carpet into the plush Grand Theatre Lumiere to honour Hollywood actor Meryl Streep before settling in to free watch disney movies this year’s opening film, The Second Act.

Almost as prestigious as winning the Palme d’Or, the Cannes Film Festival’s top prize, is being on the jury that picks the winner.

Artists from around the world who have made a name for themselves in their respective field are picked to sit on the jury, with one member designated as jury president.

This year’s jury president, U.S. director Greta Gerwig, comes to Cannes after the massive success last summer of Barbie.

She is the first female U.S. director to serve as jury president, taking the baton from the head of the 2023 jury, Triangle of Sadness director and two-time Palme d’Or winner, Ruben Ostlund of Sweden.

The breakout star of Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon, Lily Gladstone returns to Cannes after becoming the first Native American woman to be nominated for an Oscar and winning a Golden Globe award for her performance.

Each year, the gala held in Cannes brings a slew of A-listers to the south of France in order to bring awareness and raise funds for the nonprofit

Hana Cross posed up a storm in a revealing white sequinned gown with plunging side splits

The model’s dress proved to be a kaleidoscope of different coloured sequins

Michelle Rodriguez set pulses racing in a sparkly sequinned gown with a revealing thigh-high split as she posed for solo snaps on the glitzy red carpet

She put on a showstopping display in her dazzling champagne gown

Leomie Anderson showed off her quirky sense of style in a fun black velvet puffball dress with a beaded white underlay

Andie MacDowell showcased her ageless beauty in a sophisticated black velvet jumpsuit, that boasted a plunging front and flared trousers

The Notting Hill star vamped it up in the sophisticated black one-piece

Barbara Palvin brought a pop of colour to the event as she arrived in a strapless coral gown with a dramatic flowing train

She put on a glamorous display in her colourful dress which boasted elegant frilled detailing

Russian model Daria Konovalova put on a leggy display in a white corset leotard and matching tights, teamed with a blazer

Selling Sunset stars Jason Oppenheim and Mary Fitzgerald were also in attendance for the event, as fans eagerly await news of the Netflix reality show’s eighth season

Mary exuded glamour in a dramatic silver satin gown with a intricately beaded skirt

British football star Alex Scott (left), and her girlfriend, singer Jess Glynne finally made their first red carpet appearance at the gala after posing separately at events for months

The former Arsenal legend exuded glamour in a dramatic nude gown covered with silver sequins and beaded detailing, while Jess oozed elegance in a white gown

After months of dating rumours, Alex and Jess put on a loved-up display as they sweetly held hands on the red carpet

The BBC Sport star set pulses racing in her plunging nude gown

While this was the first time that Alex and Jess had posed for red carpet snaps together, the pair also noticeably stood apart to get solo shots in their glamorous looks

Actress Tatiana Korsakova put on a glamorous display in a jaw-dropping sheer silver gown with a hooded top, showcasing every inch of her incredible figure

Designer Tommy Hilfiger put on a suave display as he joined his wife Dee for the evening

DJ Amazonica showed off her kooky sense of style in a busty black midi dress with a flowing matching sheer cape

Victoria Silvstedt flaunted her eye-popping cleavage in a plunging red bralet and a matching skirt that highlighted her jaw-dropping figure

The Swedish actress, who is a fixture at the Cannes Film Festival, put on a leggy display in the look, which included a matching thigh-split skirt

Lady Victoria Hervey amped up the glamour in a revealing black velvet gown, with a matching fishtail skirt and train

Victoria’s daring outing caught the eye with an illusion bodice

Emma Weymouth, Marchioness of Bath, slipped into a plunging silver sequinned gown as she dazzled on the red carpet for Cannes’ annual amfAR gala

The gorgeous star was seated inside the gala alongside Chopard President Caroline Scheufele

Sarah Ferguson was also in high spirits as she joined a slew of stars at the red carpet event

The Duchess Of York beamed as she arrived for the evening in a pretty pale pink beaded gown with matching caped detailing

Czech model Petra Nemcova exuded elegant in a dusky pink gown with a dramatic thigh-high split

After heading into the gardens for the swanky event Petra showcased the flowing scarves of her pink gown

She posed alongside Julia Restoin Roitfel

Influencer Rahi Chadda cut a stylish figure at the VIP event 

Toni Garrn looked incredible in a strapless blue dress as she caught up with Coco Rocha and Vanessa Moody

Brazilian football legend Ronaldo was joined by his stunning wife Celina Locks as they made a joint appearance at the charity event during the final days of the Cannes Film Festival

They appeared in high spirits at the event

Rose Bertram, Neelam Gill, Vanessa Moody and Michelle Rodriguez all looked sensational as they took to the red carpet

Michelle pulled a playful expression while Andie MacDowell beamed for the camera

Nick Jonas put on a suave display in a sharp white tuxedo jacket 

Tyga put on a dapper display in a sharp black suit, while Jordan was dressed in a sharp blue satin trouser suit

Kelsey Merritt looked incredible in a glittering silver dress and heels 

Tyga looked suave as he posed for a snap with basketball player Kyle Kuzma

The rapper also showed off an eye-catching gold ring as he arrived to the star-studded event 

As part of the charity event, an array of quirky art pieces were placed up for auction, including an ode to Hollywood icon Elizabeth Taylor

Ting Ting and Nic Kaufmann were also in attendance at the swanky bash

Another piece from the auction was a portrait of the late Queen Elizabeth II

One of the writers of the 2014 Palme d’Or-winning film Winter Sleep, Turkish photographer, actor and screenwriter Ebru Ceylan is a familiar face at the festival.

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Her first short film, On the Edge, was selected to compete at Cannes in 1998, and she has co-written several movies that were in the main competition line-up, including About Dry Grasses, Three Monkeys and The Wild Pear Tree.

One of the select few women who have starred in a James Bond film, French actor Eva Green is also on the jury. 

She has an eclectic resume that includes Ridley Scott’s Kingdom of Heaven, smaller-scale projects like Nocebo and TV series Penny Dreadful.

The 12-time winner of Spain’s prestigious Goya Awards, Spanish director Juan Antonio Bayona is on the jury. 

He gained international recognition in 2007 with his first feature-length horror movie The Orphanage, produced by award-winning Mexican filmmaker Guillermo del Toro.

His latest, the survival drama and Netflix hit ‘Society of the Snow,’ netted the director an Oscar nomination for best international feature film at this year’s ceremony.

After making a name with 2018’s Capernaum, which earned her Golden Globe, BAFTA and Oscar nominations, Lebanese director and screenwriter Nadine Labaki, who has long had ties to Cannes, adds jury member to her list of accolades.

One of Italy’s most famous actors with a parallel Hollywood career, Pierfrancesco Favino is no stranger to Cannes, having appeared in the competition films The Traitor, directed by Marco Bellocchio, and Mario Martone’s Nostalgia and now on the jury. 

Winner of the 2018 Palme d’Or for Shoplifters, which also nabbed an Oscar nomination, acclaimed Japanese director Hirokazu Kore-eda returns as a main competition jury member after his film Monster won best screenplay at last year’s festival.

With a Cesar award – France’s equivalent of an Oscar – under his belt for The Intouchables as well as several successful blockbusters, French actor Omar Sy is a Cannes veteran.

The actor with parts in X-Men: Days of Future Past and Jurassic World starred in the opening film of the 2022 Un Certain Regard section at Cannes, Father & Soldier, and will now serve on the jury. 

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