Elisabetta Canalis finally puts the bikini away as she goes for full-length glamour at Cannes' AMFAR gala
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Emily SheridanLast updated at 9:08 AM on 20th May 2011
Over the past few days in Cannes, fans have been treated to the sight of Elisabetta Canalis in tiny bikinis.But George Clooney's girlfriend managed to tear herself away from her sunbathing on the French Riviera and covered up her stunning figure at the AMFAR Cinema Against Aids gala last night.The Italian model and TV presenter, 32, wore a dramatic full-length Roberto Cavalli gown as she joined a host of A-listers at the biggest party of the Cannes Film Festival.
Bronzed beauty: Elisabetta Canalis looked stunning in a bronze Roberto Cavalli gown as she arrived at the AMFAR Cinema Against AIDS Gala at the Hotel Du Cap in Antibes
Notably absent was her boyfriend Clooney, who is yet to be spotted at Cannes this year.Canalis joined stars from movies, music, modelling and European royals at the glitzy bash at the Hotel Du Cap in Antibes.Although Canalis opted for bronze, it appears the pale and nude palette was definitely a domineering theme for many of the females in attendance.
Topping up her tan: The 32-year-old spent Thursday sunbathing in a white sparkly bikini before getting dressed up for the gala
'Ciao George, I miss you': Was Elisabetta on the phone to her boyfriend George Clooney?
English supermodel Naomi Campbell complemented her own fringed hairdo with a yellowy cream Givenchy dress, while Rosario Dawson wore a stunning silver Roberto Cavalli bustier gown.Kirsten Dunst went for a more unusual transparent pink column dress, while Brooke Shields dazzled in a silk Marchesa number.
The annual AMFAR dinner and auction - which raises money for Aids charities - was dedicated to late actress Dame Elizabeth Taylor, one of the most high-profile campaigners in the fight against the disease.
Pale and interesting: (L-R) Naomi Campbell wore a fringed Givenchy gown, Rosario Dawson glimmered in Roberto Cavalli, while Bar Refaeli had opted for a glittering Cavalli creation too
Showing some flesh: (L-R) Milla Jovovich opted for an Atelier Versace gown, Ronnie Wood's Brazilian girlfriend Ana Araujo wore a cut-out blue number and Kirsten Dunst an unusual see-through creation
Monochrome pair: Jude Law and Gwen Stefani speak on stage in their smart black and white ensembles, looking very glamorous indeed
Speaking at the bash, Sir Elton John called her a 'force of nature' and pledged she would remain the 'guiding star' of the vent.While many stars opted for traditional couture, some of the guests were keen to sex up their look with plunging necklines and thigh-high splits.Gwen Stefani meanwhile was modelling a dress that was auctioned that night for the charity.
Hands up for bids! Gwen looked stunning as she modelled a dress for sale in the charity auction
Nice curves: The singer posed in front of a cello at one point as she strutted her stuff on stage to show off the black glittery gown with lace collar detail
Stunning couple: Gwen with her rockstar husband Gavin Rossdale arriving at the event
The No Doubt singer took centre stage to strut her stuff on stage in the gilltering column dress with lace cowl neck detail, which the mother-of-two wore with a copper-coloured belt.For once, the star had ditched her trademark red lipstick and had 1960s inspired make-up, with pale lipstick and bouffanted hair.Ukrainian model-turned-actress Milla Jovovich meanwhile flaunted her toned legs in a racy split-to-the-thigh Atelier Versace dress, while Ronnie Wood's Brazilian polo player girlfriend Ana Araujo wore a Middle Eastern blue dress with cut-out waist.
Dashing couple: Actors Patrick Dempsey and Rosario Dawson were a good looking pair on stage at the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Cannes
A-listers: Hollywood star Uma Thurman wore a grey Chanel gown - complete with pockets, while singer Janet Jackson went for a Haider Ackerman skirt and top ensemble
Date night: Gwen Stefani wore a sparkly dark blue mermaid gown as she arrived with husband Gavin Rossdale, while Patrick Dempsey's wife Jillian Fink looked sleek in cream
All white now: (L-R) Northern Irish actress Kiera Chaplin wore a leggy halterneck, Brooke Shields wore silk Marchesa and Courtney Love wore a very low-cut dress
Also flashing some leg was Charlie Chaplin's actress granddaughter Kiera Chaplin in a slit-to-the-thigh white halterneck number.Meanwhile, flashing a lot of cleavage in a very low-cut dress was Courtney Love, who looked incredibly pale in her feathery chiffon gown.Representing the model contingent was some of the world's best paid supermodels including Dutch supermodel Doutzen Kroes in a backless orange mini and Victoria's Secret Angel Alessandra Ambrosio in an ice blue strapless gown.
Model behaviour: Models Anja Rubik and Eva Herzigova fuss over each other's hair while speaking at the event, during which they looked equally as pretty
Showing some leg: (L-R) Czech model Karolina Kurkova in Chanel, Indian actress Freida Pinto in Lanvin and Eva Herzigova in a blue glittery mini
Here come the supermodels: (L-R) Dutch model Doutzen Kroes wore a daring orange mini, Brazilian Alessandra Ambrosio looked stunning in ice blue while her pal Ana Beatriz Barros wore a pale pink number
Ambrosio arrived with fellow Brazilian model Ana Beatriz Barros - who Brits will recognise at the lingerie model from the Marks & Spencer adverts.They were in good company with Czech model Karolina Kurokova, who steered away from full-length gowns in a Chanel mini dress, who posed with the French label's chief designer Karl Lagerfeld outside the Hotel Du Cap.
Rhapsody in blue: (L-R) Mischa Barton wore a dark blue strapless column dress, Gossip Girl star Clemence Poesy wore a long Chanel number, while Sarah Ferguson wore a low-cut navy gown
Golden oldies: Jane Fonda and her fiance Richard Perry (left), while Goldie Hawn arrived solo in an asymmetrical gown
'Is that your final bid': Fonda gets into the charity spirit as she takes a bid on one of the items
Ladies and gentlemen, start your bids: Campbell and Kanye West auctioned off an item together
Other designers in attendance included Kenneth Cole - who was hosting the party- and Donatella Versace, who arrived holding hands with her slender daughter Allegra.Representing the more mature end of Hollywood was Jane Fonda, who wore an eye-catching animal-print gown.Among the royals in attendance were Prince Albert of Monaco and his fiancée Charlene Wittstock and Prince Emanuele Filiberto of Venice and Piedmont and French actress Clotilde Courau, Princess of Venice and Piedmont.
By royal appointment: Prince Emanuele Filiberto of Venice and Piedmont and French actress Clotilde Courau, Princess of Venice and Piedmont (left) and Prince Albert of Monaco and his fiancée Charlene Wittstock (right)
Fashionistas: Donatella Versace and her daughter Allegra (left) and AMFAR chairman Kenneth Cole (far right) welcomes German designer Karl Lagerfeld and the ormer editor-in-chief of Vogue Paris, Carine Roitfeld
All for a good cause: Dempsey and Dawson auctioned off an item (left), as did Jude Law and Aimee Mullins
Showing some personality: Herzigova joined Anja Rubik - wearing a Emilio Pucci dress - on stage, while Kurkova larked around
Hidden talent: Jovovich belted out I Just Wanna Be Loved By You to the starry audience
Arriving in style: Rapper Kanye West arrived at the party in a £815,000 limited edition Mercedes McLaren Stirling Moss
