She is promoting a film in which she stars as a bride battling crippling depression.
But Kirsten Dunst couldn't have looked any sunnier as she attended a glamorous photocall at the Cannes Film Festival today with her co-stars.
The actress wore a bright yellow dress and red lipstick to promote Melancholia, from director Lars von Trier, which is in competition at the festival. 
Kirsten stars as Justine in the film, a bride who is gripped by depression on what should be the happiest day of her life.
Lars von Trier, the director behind the controversial Antichrist and Dogville, promised before this film: 'no more happy endings.'
The film takes a turn when the wedding guests witness Melancholia - a planet that has been hidden behind the sun and is now on a collision path with Earth. 
The apocalyptic climax has had film critics in awe, with reviewers today rushing to call the film 'visually stunning,' 'breathtaking,' and one gushing that the ending was 'the most powerful I've ever experienced.'
Many are already dubbing this performance the best of Kirsten's long career to date.
The Daily Mail's Baz Bamigboye said: 'I haven't seen Dunst this good in a long time. She clearly enjoyed working on the picture.' 
Sisterhood: The actresses faced the bank of photographers together 
But Kirsten Dunst couldn't have looked any sunnier as she attended a glamorous photocall at the Cannes Film Festival today with her co-stars.
The actress wore a bright yellow dress and red lipstick to promote Melancholia, from director Lars von Trier, which is in competition at the festival.
Cannes chic: Kirsten Dunst looks lovely in yellow at the photocall for her new film Melancholia at the Cannes Film Festival
Lars von Trier, the director behind the controversial Antichrist and Dogville, promised before this film: 'no more happy endings.'
The film takes a turn when the wedding guests witness Melancholia - a planet that has been hidden behind the sun and is now on a collision path with Earth.
Sunshine style: The actress looked elegant in the yellow dress, which she teamed with sleek hair and bright red lips
Ensemble: The cast of Melancholia (L-R) Brady Corbet, Stellan Skarsgard, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Kirsten, John Hurt, Udo Kier and Jesper Christensen pose with director Lars von Trier (centre, glasses)
Many are already dubbing this performance the best of Kirsten's long career to date.
The Daily Mail's Baz Bamigboye said: 'I haven't seen Dunst this good in a long time. She clearly enjoyed working on the picture.'
Leading ladies: Kirsten shared a laugh with her pregnant co-star Charlotte Gainsbourg, who plays her sister in the film
Sisterhood: The actresses faced the bank of photographers together The actress was joined today by co-stars including Charlotte Gainsbourg, glowing in a black dress shirt dress which stretched over her pregnant stomach.
Charlotte, 39, starred in Lars Von Trier's Antichrist and plays Justine's sister Claire.
Kiefer Sutherland, Jon Hurt, Alexander Skarsgaard and his father Stellan all take starring roles in the film.
The whole cast and director Lars assembled at the photocall today, ahead of tonight's gala screening.
Baz Bamigboye says that: 'the fear expressed in the film is about our state of mind, not the clashing of planets.
'However, it struck me more as an exploration into the tradition of marriage and the assumption that an official union between a man and a man will make everything perfect for a couple.
Von Trier seems to be suggesting that marriage is a sad and depressing affair and wonders why the hell we go through it.
Charlotte, 39, starred in Lars Von Trier's Antichrist and plays Justine's sister Claire.
Kiefer Sutherland, Jon Hurt, Alexander Skarsgaard and his father Stellan all take starring roles in the film.
The whole cast and director Lars assembled at the photocall today, ahead of tonight's gala screening.
Baz Bamigboye says that: 'the fear expressed in the film is about our state of mind, not the clashing of planets.
'However, it struck me more as an exploration into the tradition of marriage and the assumption that an official union between a man and a man will make everything perfect for a couple.
Von Trier seems to be suggesting that marriage is a sad and depressing affair and wonders why the hell we go through it.
A-list life: Kirsten has been enjoying the perks of the festival, and yesterday was pictured arriving at the Lady Joy boat
Living it up: She sipped champagne aboard the luxury vessel before her press duties today
Kirsten has been in the glitzy French seaport for the whole week, soaking up the sunshine and lavish surroundings ahead of her press duties for Melancholia.
She was spotted aboard the luxury vessel Lady Joy yesterday, sipping champagne and mingling with guests.
Earlier in the week the Spider-Man actress wondered around in a bathing suit at the iconic Hotel Du Cap Eden Roc.
She was spotted aboard the luxury vessel Lady Joy yesterday, sipping champagne and mingling with guests.
Earlier in the week the Spider-Man actress wondered around in a bathing suit at the iconic Hotel Du Cap Eden Roc.
Melancholia: The Lars Von Trier film is being screened at Cannes today and is already garnering stellar reviews
Haunting: The film, which deals with Kirsten's character Justine's crippling depression, has been called 'breathtaking' and 'a morbid delight'
Her boyfriend, rocker Jason Boesel has joined her for the trip and the pair were pictured enjoying lunch aboard another yacht and canoodling in the sunshine.
The pair have been dating since January last year following Kirsten's relationships with Razorlight's Johnny Borrell, The Strokes drummer Fabrizio Moretti and actor Jake Gyllenhaal.
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The pair have been dating since January last year following Kirsten's relationships with Razorlight's Johnny Borrell, The Strokes drummer Fabrizio Moretti and actor Jake Gyllenhaal.
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Promo trail: Mel Gibson and Jodie Foster were also promoting their film The Beaver today, while Brad Pitt and Jessica Chastain pushed their movie Tree Of Life earlier in the week
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