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Pretty in purple: Salma Hayek looked sensational in a bold gown as she attended the Carol premiere at the 68th Cannes Film Festival on Sunday

The Mexican-born beauty looked incredible in the bright purple number, featuring a plunging neckline and a floor-length structured skirt.

Salma set off the daring dress with a silver necklace and a matching clutch bag, paired with some elegant silver rings.

She wore her brunette locks in bouncy curls and added a slick of hot pink lipstick.

Turning heads: Salma stunned in her jewel-hued dress, which showed off an ample amount of cleavage

Royal wave: Salma greeted the crowds with a big smile as she arrived on the red carpet

Date: Salma was joined by her husband, French businessman Francois-Henri Pinault

Salma was joined by her husband François-Henri Pinault on the red carpet.

The couple, who tied the knot on Valentine’s Day in 2009, put on a loving display at the premiere of the Cate Blanchett-fronted film.

Salma opened up about her experience of 𝑠e𝑥ism in Hollywood during a UN Women’s panel event in Cannes.

Show of support: Salma and her husband, who have seven-year-old daughter Valentina together, looked loved-up at the premiere

Statement necklace: The Frida star set off her look with a dramatic silver chain

Addressing the issue of pay inequality in the film business, she declared, ‘It’s simple, plain ignorance.

‘They think the only value we bring to a movie is as an object.

‘Our pay can never go up because we never get the opportunity to show what we can bring in revenue.’

Fierce feminist: Salma was part of a UN Women’s panel event in Cannes over the weekend

Busy schedule: The 48-year-old actress will next be seen in thriller Septembers of Shiraz