The Cannes red carpet is springing to life again as the 76th Film Festival gets underway with the premiere of the Louis XV period drama Jeanne du Barry.

The screening marks actor Johnny Depp’s return to cinema and the red carpet for the first time following his highly publicised libel trial against his ex-wife Amber Heard.

The actor, 59, who takes on the role of Louis XV, couldn’t hide his delight about being back in the Hollywood fold after previously being dropped from several projects during the trial, including the Fantastic Beasts film franchise.

As always, the event attracted the great and good of the celebrity world, as A-listers including Brie Larson, Uma Thurman, Elle Fanning and Helen Mirren stunned onlookers while making their way into the screening.

Elsewhere, Michael Douglas, who was to receive an honorary Palme d’Or at the opening night ceremony, walked the carpet with his wife, Catherine Zeta-Jones and their daughter, Carys Zeta Douglas.

Opening night: The Cannes red carpet is springing to life again as the 76th Film Festival gets underway with the premiere of the Louis XV period drama Jeanne du Barry

Glowing: Brie, who is a juror at this year’s festival, put on a showstopping display in a dazzling gold gown as she joined her fellow jurors and made her way into the glitzy event

Support: Michael Douglas, who was to receive an honorary Palme d’Or at the opening night ceremony, walked the carpet with his wife, Catherine Zeta-Jones and their daughter, Carys Zeta Douglas

Brie, who is a juror at this year’s festival, put on a showstopping display in a dazzling gold gown as she joined her fellow jurors and made her way into the glitzy event. 

Brie, 33, looked radiant in the decadent layered dress, which featured a high neck and flowing sleeves.

The actress, who wore her blonde locks in a loose straight style, looked joyful and animated as she waved her arms in the air and danced before heading inside. 

Kill Bill icon Uma, 53, led the arrivals on one of the world’s most prestigious red carpets, alongside her son Levon Hawke, who she shares with her ex-husband Ethan Hawke.

Uma looked incredible in an elegant blush gown, which she teamed with a dramatic scarlett cape and a Gothic purple choker for her elegant turn in front of the paparazzi.

The screen star wore her blonde locks swept up into a chic updo and opted for a neutral pallet of make-up.

Her son Levon, who is also an actor and has featured in films including The Crowded Room and The Thicket, was every inch the dapper date in a smart black tuxedo and bow tie as he stood proudly beside his mother.

It is not the first time that Levon, 21, has attended the festival with his mother as he was previously pictured on the red carpet back in 2017.

Levon has followed his actor parents footsteps much like his older sister Maya, who had a starring role in Netflix series Stranger Things, as well as recent film Do Revenge.

Film cast: Director Maiwenn and cast members Depp, Pascal Greggory, Pierre Richard, India Hair and Benjamin Lavernhe

Salute! Johnny gave fans a salute as he passed by on his way into the screening

Radiant: The screen star wore her blonde locks swept up into a chic updo and opted for a neutral pallet of make-up

Family affair: The Kill Bill icon, 53, led the arrivals on one of the world’s most prestigious red carpets, alongside her son Levon Hawke, who she shares with her ex-husband Ethan Hawke

So sweet! It is not the first time that Levon, 21, has attended the festival with his mother as he was previously pictured on the red carpet back in 2017

Stealing the show: Meanwhile, Elle Fanning, 25, dazzled as she graced the prestigious red carpet in a heavily embellished ball gown with a structured peplum bodice

What a vision: Complete with a blush tulle train, Elle ensured that all eyes were on her as she flashed a smile for the cameras

Stunning: She pulled her blonde hair back into a classy updo and opted for a subtle makeup palette with a dusting of silver eyeshadow

The Douglases! Catherine and Michael ‘s daughter Carys made her Cannes Film Festival debut during the same evening

Sealed with a kiss: The rising star, 20, looked elegant in a pale pink floral mesh gown with cut-out hip details, teamed with platform heels

Stunning: Catherine, 53, put on a glamorous display in a plunging red gown with a one sleeve cape detail

Dashing: Michael cut a dapper figure in a black tuxedo, with a crisp white shirt and shiny shoes

Couple: Catherine and Michael met in 1998 and wed in year 2000 at the Plaza Hotel in NYC and have grown into one of Hollywood’s most enduring couples

Catherine and Michael’s daughter Carys made her Cannes Film Festival debut during the same evening.

The rising star, 20, looked elegant in a pale pink floral mesh gown with cut-out hip details, teamed with platform heels.

As the family arrived at the top of the iconic red staircase, Carys and Catherine planted a kiss on 78-year-old Michael’s cheeks. 

Catherine, 53, put on a glamorous display in a plunging red gown with a one sleeve cape detail.

The Academy Award-winning actress styled her brunette locks in loose curls and sported a blush makeup look.

Meanwhile, Michael cut a dapper figure in a black tuxedo, with a crisp white shirt and shiny shoes.

The power couple also have a 22-year-old son named Dylan who is a Brown University graduate.

Catherine and Michael met in 1998 and wed in year 2000 at the Plaza Hotel in NYC and have grown into one of Hollywood’s most enduring couples. 

What a transformation! She swept her newly dyed locks high into a Marie Antoinette style Pouf

New look: She debuted the new do (left) after sporting her usual white locks earlier this week in Rome (right)

Sensational: Helen looked sensational in the figure-hugging satin frock that boasted a plunging neckline and sculpted skirt

Meanwhile, Elle Fanning, 25, dazzled as she graced the prestigious red carpet in a heavily embellished ball gown with a structured peplum bodice.

Complete with a blush tulle train, Elle ensured that all eyes were on her as she flashed a smile for the cameras.

She pulled her blonde hair back into a classy updo and opted for a subtle makeup palette with a dusting of silver eyeshadow.

The star chose to keep her accessories to a minimum, wearing a silver diamond and pearl choker to tie the look together.

Dame Helen Mirren debuted new blue hair and showcased her unique sense of style as she perfectly matched the colour of her quirky new do to her gorgeous gown. 

(L to R) Members of the Jury Rungano Nyoni, Maryam Touzani, Atiq Rahimi, Julia Ducournau, President of the Jury Ruben Ostlund, Damian Szifron, Brie Larson, Denis Manochet and Paul Dano

Thumbs up! Brie waved and interacted with the crowds at the event

Work it! The actress and her fellow jurors hilariously busted a move at the top of the steps

Helen, 77, looked sensational in the figure-hugging satin frock that boasted a plunging neckline and sculpted skirt. 

The L’Oréal ambassador swept her newly dyed locks high into a Marie Antoinette style Pouf, to match the movie’s French historic theme, as she posed with a fan that read ‘Worth it’ – the hair brand’s famous slogan.

Accentuating her features with make-up she completed the look with a diamond necklace and matching earrings.

Elsewhere, model Alessandra Ambrosio, 42, flashed her cleavage in a sheer pink hooded gown with dazzling jewels and a plunging neckline as she walked the red carpet. 

She accessorised with a coordinating chunky necklace and drop earrings while striking sultry poses for gawking photographers.

Having flawlessly applied a full face of make-up to enhance her natural beauty, Alessandra had tied her brunette tresses into a sleek ponytail.

Period drama Jeanne du Barry, directed by and co-starring the French actor-director Maïwenn, co-stars Johnny Depp as Louis XV.

It’s his first new film since his trial last year with Amber Heard, his ex-wife.

After both Johnny and Amber accused each other of physical and verbal abuse, a civil jury awarded him $10 million in damages and $2 million to Amber.

Glowing: The model, 42, flashed her cleavage in a sheer pink hooded gown with dazzling jewels and a plunging neckline as she walked the red carpet on the festival’s opening night