A beguiling beauty! Jennifer Lawrence lights up Cannes Film Festival in satin black and white gown to attend screening

But there was nothing awkward about the slender star as she hit up the premiere of Jimmy P. Psychotherapy Of A Plains Indian on Saturday at the Cannes Film Festival.

Jennifer, 22, arrived to the Benecio Del Toro-starring film wearing a comely monochrome strapless gown that showed off her smooth shoulders and back and fell in one satiny wave to her heels.

Dazzling: Jennifer Lawrence wowed in this black and white gown to attend the screening of Jimmy P. Psychotherapy Of A Plains Indian at the Cannes Film Festival on Saturday

The black skirt featured a daring leg-baring side slit that was both sexy and practical.

The no-train number was virtually trip-proof and allowed little opportunity for missteps which Jennifer's elaborate outfits in the past failed to do.

Every now and then Jennifer offered views of her shapely leg and pretty ankle-strap high heels as she glided down the red carpet with the poise of a princess.

Letting her light shine: The 22-year-old was a rare blend of sexy and cute

Bare elegance: Jennifer's strapless number showed off her smooth shoulders and arms

No missteps: The Silver Linings Playbook star is famous for tripping over her train but suffered no wardrobe episodes in this sleek gown

A large square-cut ring and diamond bracelet sparkled on her right hand, but her neck was purposely bare of any accoutrement.

She wore her honey-hued hair stylishly spritzed and tousled with long bangs parted to the side, allowing the ends to brush her shoulders.  

Jennifer was not only perfectly coiffed, but her make-up was impeccable with bright berry lipstick adding colour to her two-tone ensemble.

Sprinkling of accessories: A sparkling bracelet and large ring added elegance to her graceful appearance

Belle of the ball: Jennifer owned the red carpet and she seemed to like it

What's a little rain: Jennifer didn't let the drizzle dampen her spirits

The Louisville, Kentucky native is in France to promote Catching Fire, the second installment of The Hunger Games series which is looking forward to a November 22 US release.

Jennifer's co-stars in the adventure film Sam Claflin and Liam Hemsworth and Catching Fire's director Francis Lawrence (no relation) were also at Saturday's star-studded screening that seemed to bring out the who's who of the movie industry.

The actress was the smiling belle of the ball as she posed with the handsome trio in their classy tuxedos.

Svelte: The honey-haired actress showed off her trim waist

Clutch: The actress held on to a smart-looking handbag as she posed

Fiery line-up: Jennifer was happily joined at the Saturday event by her Catching Fire director Francis Lawrence and co-stars Liam Hemsworth and Sam Claflin

Not even the rain and sudden unfolding of umbrellas could dampen the numbers that continued to pour into the venue.

Also on hand at the event was Lady Victoria Hervey, looking smashing in a shimmery silver sequin number.

Eva Longoria was wearing a mint-green dress with provocative cut-out in back and a few minutes later risked indecent exposure as she gave her trailing skirt a lift while ascending the stairs in a light drizzle.

Sultry lady: Eva Longoria was refreshing as a mint in this pale green gown with detailed rivulets running through it

Oops moment: The former Desperate Housewives star risked indecent exposure as she lifted her train to avoid the rain puddles

Sexy and classy: Australian model Megan Gale was ravishing in her slinky black gown that featured sheer embroidered panels while Jane Fonda was bold in blue

Mia Frye caused quite a few double takes herself in a sheer black gown while Australian model Megan Gale competed in her black gown with sheer sides.

Paz Vega showed off her cleavage-baring low-cut white gown with feathery accents.

Dutch model Doutzen Kroes was pristine in her form-fitting white gown.

Fringe benefit: Paz Vega appeared to be having a wardrobe malfunction but it was all part of the unusual dress

Cleavage revealed: The Spanish actress let it hang out in this feathery frock with plunging neckline

Decadent ladies: Lady Victoria Hervey was a stunner in her silvery sequins while Cheryl Cole attracted attention in her sheer burgundy frock

Cheryl Cole knocked them out in a burgundy sheer number with strategically placed embroidered details.

Steven Spielberg posed with wife Kate Capshaw and the pair got a little silly at one point when Steven coaxed Kate into doing an impromptu dance.

Jane Fonda was bold in her blue frock with gathered details around the skirt.

Silly: Steven Spielberg showed his lighter side as he coaxed wife Kate Capshaw into a red carpet dance

Vision: Model Doutzen Kroes likely won applause in this sleek white dress with cut-out details on side and back

Sheer wonder: Mia Frye left little to the imagination in this revealing black gown with sheer top

Benecio Del Toro looked his usual sleepy self but managed to dress up in a dark suit and tie.

Lea Seydoux was glittering in her strapless blue-grey frock as she attended the Jimmy P. Psychotherapy Of A Plains Indian screening with Tahar Rahim.

Buzzing: Cannes brought out the daring-to-be-different as displayed by Russian TV personality Elena Lenina's beehive hairdo 

Standing tall: Musician Lars Ulrich squired Jessica Miller to the event

Bedazzling: Lea Seydoux, posing with Tahar Rahim, was a shining presence in her blue-grey gown with shimmery details

Russian television personality Elena Lenina wore an eye-catching skyscraper hairdo.

She continued to smile and pose, not fazed the heavy beehive.

Also on hand to support the film were its stars Gina McKee, Misty Upham and Michelle Thrush.

Debonair: Benicio del Toro, the star of the film Jimmy P. Psychotherapy of a Plains Indian, arrived to the screening in a black suit and tie

Casting call: The stars of Jimmy P. Psychotherapy Of A Plains Indian posed together for the cameras

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