She’s one of the hundreds of stars who have descended on France’s Côte d’Azur for the Cannes Film Festival.

And Salma Hayek completely stole the show on the red carpet at the premiere of romantic drama Carol on Sunday.

All eyes were on the 48-year-old actress in her stunning jewel-hued gown, which showed off an ample amount of cleavage.

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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