The Toronto International Film Festival’s Best Dressed

Another film festival, another red carpet studded with the best dressed A-listers.

Toronto International Film Festival

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The A-list have swapped Venice for Toronto this week, attending the Canadian city's iconic film festival, with the glitzy occasion luring the best-dressed celebrities to celebrate their latest films.

What is the Toronto International Film Festival and when does it start?

Each year cinephiles from all over the globe unite in Toronto to celebrate legendary cinema. This year is the 41st annual TIFF, also commonly known as The People’s Festival, which is spanning 10 days from 8th – 18th September.

What films will be screened at TIFF?

TIFF commenced on Thursday premiering The Magnificent Seven, starring Chris Pratt, Ethan Hawke and Denzel Washington, followed by screenings of other highly anticipated films including Oliver Stone’s Snowden, Sing starring Scarlett Johansson, Jackie starring Natalie Portman and La La Land starring Emma Stone. Check out our guide to the TIFF films you'll want to watch immediately.

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Natalie Portman and Lily-Rose Depp at the premiere of their film, Planetarium. ©Getty

What awards are up for grabs at TIFF?

TIFF traditionally does not offer awards for “Best Film” or “Best Actor” like typical film festivals. Instead, the sought after prize is the People’s Choice Award, and last year’s winner was the adored film Room starring Brie Larson - no surprises there. Other notable recipients of the award include 12 Years a Slave, Slumdog Millionaire, The King’s Speech and American Beauty.

This year’s winner of the 2016 Grolsch People’s Choice Award will be announced on Sunday 18th September.

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Kate Hudson attends the premiere of Deepwater Horizon in a sheer black dress and silver Tiffany necklace ©Getty

What stars are attending TIFF?

Each year the red carpet is adorned with the best dressed A-listers radiating elegance and class, and this year is no exception. Already we have seen Natalie Portman and Lily-Rose Depp team up as the prettiest duo on the red carpet for the premiere of their film, Planetarium. Other stars that have wowed us include Scarlett Johansson, Anne Hathaway, Reese Witherspoon, Lupita Nyong’o and Gemma Arterton, to name just a few.

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Gerard Butler looked suave at the premiere of The Headhunter's Calling ©Getty
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Room star Jacob Tremblay looked very handsome posing with co-star Vera Farmiga at the premiere of Burn Your Maps. ©Getty

As the Toronto International Film Fesitval drew to a close it was announced that the winner of the 2016 Grolsch People’s Choice Award was Damien Chazelle's film La La Land.

Take a look at the best red carpet looks so far:

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The Toronto International Film Festival's Best Dressed

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Charlotte Le Bon stunned on the red carpet wearing a Dior red satin midi dress to the premiere of the The Promise.

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Lupita Nyong’o dazzles in a regal blue and yellow bodice adorned with jewels, and a headdress to match, at the premiere of her film, The Queen of Katwe.

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Amy Adams looked timeless in an ivory, one-shoulder gown and sleek Hollywood locks during the premiere of her latest film, Nocturnal Animals.

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Olivia Cooke's ginger locks were stunning alongside her velvet emerald dress at the premiere of her film Katie Says Goodbye.

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Lily-Rose Depp gives off vintage vibes when she wore a black and silver feathered flapper dress to the screening of Planetarium.

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Lupita Nyong’o dazzles in a regal blue and yellow bodice adorned with jewels, and a headdress to match, at the premiere of her film, The Queen of Katwe.

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Reese Witherspoon donned an off-shoulder button down textured dress and nude stilettos to the premiere of her film Sing.

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Olivia Wilde flaunted her baby bump when she wore a low cut floor-length gown with flared sleeves to the premiere of Colossal in support of her fiancé, Jason Sudeikis.

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Rachel Weisz looked mesmerising on the red carpet when she wore a sheer floor-length embroidered gown at the premiere of her latest film, Denial.

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Scarlett Johansson was striking in a red pussy bow Haney dress and black Sophia Webster platforms during the Toronto showcase of Sing.

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Anne Hathaway exuded elegance in a white and black floor-length gown with thigh split by Gabriela Hearst.

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Natalie Portman was glowing on the red carpet when she wore a sheer pale green embellished dress and styled her locks in loose curls at the premiere of her film, Jackie.

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Natalie Portman wowed us at the screening of Planetarium when she wore an off-white embroidered silk and wool coat dress by Dior, paired with Tiffany earrings and a Tiffany ring.

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Gemma Arterton was as glamorous as ever when she donned a black backless velvet crop top and black velvet flared trousers, both by Giorgio Armani, to promote her latest film, Their Finest.

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Justin Timberlake stole our hearts when he attended the premiere of his film Justin Timberlake and the Tennessee Kids, wearing a navy suit with a paisley tie.

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Toronto International Film Festival

Kate Hudson rocked a floor-length embroidered sheer dress and a Tiffany necklace to the premiere of Deepwater Horizon.

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Toronto International Film Festival

Suki Waterhouse looked gorgeous at the premiere of Bad Bitch wearing the Nightshade Midi Dress from Self-Portrait.

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Toronto International Film Festival

Amy Adams was striking in a scarlet floor-length Alexander McQueen gown when she attended the premiere of Arrival.

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Michelle Williams was captivating in a sequin one-shoulder dress at the premiere of Manchester By The Sea.

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Brie Larson wore a vibrant sequin gown and two Tiffany & Co. rings (Pink Tourmaline and Spessartite) to the premiere of Free Fire.

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Gemma Arterton looked effortless in a navy and white stripped knit dress when she attended the premiere of The Girl With All The Gifts.

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Actress Kathleen Munroe wore a silver and white mini with white pointed heels at the premiere of The Headhunter's Calling.

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Ella Purnell stunned in a sequin black and navy gown and pointed black stilettos at the premiere of The Journey Is The Destination.

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Eunice Omole attended the Giants of Africa premiere wearing an embroidered mesh gown with thigh-split.

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