Blowing everyone away! Eva Longoria and Gillian Anderson take to the red carpet with sculpted fan inspired gowns at The Birthday Party premiere amid the Cannes Film Festival

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Eva Longoria and Gillian Anderson blew everyone away with their fan inspired gown at The Birthday Party premiere amid the Cannes Film Festival on Friday. 

The Desperate Housewives star, 51, stunned as she took to the red carpet in the dazzling white look which hugged her incredible curves.

Eva’s gown boasted a sculpted and pleated fan bodice with dazzling silver sequinned embellishment as well as an elegant train.

The actress added extra sparkle with a diamond necklace, matching chandelier and a huge cocktail ring as she posed up a storm.

Meanwhile The X-Files star Gillian, 57, was equally dazzling in a black dress with dramatic bejewelled fan bustier. 

She carried the adornment into her accessories with dangling earrings a matching diamond bracelet but forwent a necklace letting the look speak for itself. 

Eva Longoria (pictured)  and Gillian Anderson blew everyone away with their fan inspired gown at The Birthday Party premiere amid the Cannes Film Festival on Friday
Gillian Anderson pictured

Eva Longoria (L)  and Gillian Anderson (R) blew everyone away with their fan inspired gown at The Birthday Party premiere amid the Cannes Film Festival on Friday.

The Desperate Housewives star, 51, stunned as she took to the red carpet in the dazzling white look which hugged her incredible curves

The Desperate Housewives star, 51, stunned as she took to the red carpet in the dazzling white look which hugged her incredible curves

Gillian accentuated her timeless features with glam make-up and swept her blonde locks into a chic chignon. 

They were joined by British supermodel Amy Jackson, 34, who oozed old Hollywood glamour as she took to the red carpet without beloved husband Ed Westwick, 38.

The brunette beauty looked incredible in a black gown defined by a sweetheart neckline featuring a structured corset bodice and a dramatic satin overskirt from Zuhair Murad. 

She too accessorised with diamond jewellery along while slipping her feet into heels and added a slick of red lipstick. 

Elsewhere David Hasslehoff’s daughter Hayley, 33, who caught the eye in a sequinned navy blue gown.

He dress boasting a plunging boat neck which showcased her ample cleavage and was topped off with a flowing train. 

The French language movie is directed by Léa Mysius and is based on the gothic novel of the same name.

The official synopsis reads: ‘Thomas, Nora, and their daughter Ida, live on a remote marshland, with limited social contact apart from their one neighbour. As they plan a surprise birthday party for Nora, strange disturbances begin to occur’.

Eva's gown boasted a sculpted and pleated fan bodice with dazzling silver sequinned embellishment as well as an elegant train

 Eva’s gown boasted a sculpted and pleated fan bodice with dazzling silver sequinned embellishment as well as an elegant train

She wore a gorgeous make-up palette and her dark locks in loose waves

She wore a gorgeous make-up palette and her dark locks in loose waves 

The drop dead gorgeous actress waved to the crowd of fans

The drop dead gorgeous actress waved to the crowd of fans  

The actress added extra sparkle with a diamond necklace, matching chandelier and a huge cocktail ring
The stunner posed yp a storm

The actress added extra sparkle with a diamond necklace, matching chandelier and a huge cocktail ring as she posed up a storm

She added extra height to her frame with perfectly matching white heels

She added extra height to her frame with perfectly matching white heels 

Eva showcased her gorgeous gown from every angle

Eva showcased her gorgeous gown from every angle 

Meanwhile The X-Files star Gillian, 57, was equally dazzling in a black dress with dramatic bejewelled fan bustier

Meanwhile The X-Files star Gillian, 57, was equally dazzling in a black dress with dramatic bejewelled fan bustier

She carried the adornment into her accessories with dangling earrings a matching diamond bracelet
She forwent a necklace letting the look speak for itself

She carried the adornment into her accessories with dangling earrings a matching diamond bracelet but forwent a necklace letting the look speak for itself 

Gillian accentuated her timeless features with glam make-up and swept her blonde locks into a chic chignon

Gillian accentuated her timeless features with glam make-up and swept her blonde locks into a chic chignon 

The actress oozed confidence on the star-studded red carpet
She slipped her feet into black heels

The actress oozed confidence on the star-studded red carpet 

They were joined by British supermodel Amy Jackson, 34, who oozed old Hollywood glamour as she took to the red carpet without beloved husband Ed Westwick, 38

They were joined by British supermodel Amy Jackson, 34, who oozed old Hollywood glamour as she took to the red carpet without beloved husband Ed Westwick, 38

She too accessorised with diamond jewellery along while slipping her feet into heels and added a slick of red lipstick

She too accessorised with diamond jewellery along while slipping her feet into heels and added a slick of red lipstick

The brunette beauty looked incredible in a black gown defined by a sweetheart neckline
It featured a structured corset bodice and a dramatic satin overskirt from the Zuhair Murad

The brunette beauty looked incredible in a black gown defined by a sweetheart neckline featuring a structured corset bodice and a dramatic satin overskirt from Zuhair Murad 

Also in attendence was American actress Tara Reid

Also in attendence was American actress Tara Reid 

She wore a strapless black dress which boasted a large white floral corsage and train

She wore a strapless black dress which boasted a large white floral corsage and train 

She also wore and emerald necklace
Tara styled her log blonde locks into a high bun

She also wore and emerald necklace and her long blonde locks in a high bun

The Dreamer Cinderella producer-star has been attending events surrounding the Cannes International Film Festival since Saturday, including a bash at the Hermès boutique

The Dreamer Cinderella producer-star has been attending events surrounding the Cannes International Film Festival since Saturday, including a bash at the Hermès boutique

It comes five months after she claimed she was drugged by a stranger on November 24 after having just one drink at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago O’Hare Airport

Eva fled the ‘dystopian’ US two years ago and resides mostly in Spain and Mexico, but she still makes trips back to the States when necessary.

She was born in Texas and spent most of her adult life in California. She retains dual citizenship in the US and Spain.

She previously stated that she feels the American ‘chapter in my life is done now,’ and no longer wants to live in Los Angeles due to the ‘changing’ atmosphere.

Eva, who campaigned for Kamala Harris to win the presidential election, first revealed she was leaving the country of her birth because she feared Donald Trump would ‘keep his promises,’ making the US a ‘scary place.’

‘I get to escape and go somewhere,’ she told Marie Claire magazine in late 2024.

‘Most Americans aren’t so lucky. They’re going to be stuck in this dystopian country, and my anxiety and sadness is for them.’

Her departure came after Trump began to fill key posts in his second administration, many of which were criticised.

‘The shocking part is not that he won,’ Eva said after Trump scored a second term in 2024. ‘It’s that a convicted criminal who spews so much hate could hold the highest office [in the US].

Monica Belluci, who plays Cristina in the movie, cut a trendy figure in a leather and lace gown
She waved to the crowd

Monica Belluci, who plays Cristina in the movie, cut a trendy figure in a leather and lace gown

She sported a glam smokey eye as she joined her co-stars

She sported a glam smokey eye as she joined her co-stars 

(L-R) the film's stars Alane Delhaye, Monica Bellucci, Tawba El Gharchi and director Lea Mysius

(L-R) the film’s stars Alane Delhaye, Monica Bellucci, Tawba El Gharchi and director Lea Mysius 

The French language movie is directed by Léa Mysius and is based on the gothic novel of the same name

The French language movie is directed by Léa Mysius and is based on the gothic novel of the same name

Elsewhere David Hasslehoff's daughter Hayley, 33, who caught the eye in a sequinned navy blue gown

Elsewhere David Hasslehoff’s daughter Hayley, 33, who caught the eye in a sequinned navy blue gown

He dress boasting a plunging boat neck which showcased her ample cleavage and was topped off with a flowing train

He dress boasting a plunging boat neck which showcased her ample cleavage and was topped off with a flowing train

Her features were accentuated with glossy make-up and her blonde locks styled into curls

Her features were accentuated with glossy make-up and her blonde locks styled into curls 

Model Georgia Fowler was the epitome of chic in a figure-hugging black gown

Model Georgia Fowler was the epitome of chic in a figure-hugging black gown 

The racy backless look left little to the imagination
The sculpted skirt featured a pale green lining

The racy backless look left little to the imagination 

Swedish actor Stellan Skarsgard was also in attendance

Swedish actor Stellan Skarsgard was also in attendance 

‘I would like to think our fight continues… If he keeps his promises, it’s going to be a scary place,’ she added.

Eva revealed that she and her family are content to split their time between Mexico and Spain.

The actress was given the honorary title of ‘Dame’ in Spain in 2022, due to her ancestral ties to the Spanish city of Oviedo.

Eva – who married Bastón in 2016 – purchased a six-bedroom, seven-bathroom villa in Marbella in early 2023, after a years-long search for the perfect home. 

The couple, who share seven-year-old son Santiago, soon began renovations, adding a home cinema, sauna and gym.

The pair also slashed the listing price of their eight-bedroom Beverly Hills mansion from $22.8 to $18.9 million in February 2024 because they were ‘ready to get out.’

At the time, she said that while she often ends up in South America or other European destinations for work, she does not frequently return to Los Angeles.

‘I had my whole adult life here,’ she said of her former home in 2024. 

‘But even before [the pandemic], it was changing. The vibe was different. And then COVID happened, and it pushed it over the edge. 

‘Whether it’s the homelessness or the taxes – not that I want to s*** on California – it just feels like this chapter in my life is done now.’ 

Eva admitted she is ‘privileged’ to have the means to live abroad. 




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