Helen Mirren, 77, debuts new BLUE hair as she attends premiere during ... trends now

Helen Mirren, 77, debuts new BLUE hair as she attends premiere during ... trends now
Helen Mirren, 77, debuts new BLUE hair as she attends premiere during Cannes ... trends now

Helen Mirren, 77, debuts new BLUE hair as she attends premiere during Cannes ... trends now

Dame Helen Mirren debuted new blue hair during Cannes Film Festival's opening night at the Jeanne du Barry premiere on Tuesday.

The actress, 77, showcased her unique sense of style as she perfectly matched the colour of her quirky new do to her goregous gown. 

Helen looked sensational in the figure-hugging satin frock that boasted a plunging neckline and sculpted skirt. 

The L'Oréal ambassador swept her newly dyed locks high into a Marie Antoinette style Pouf, to match the movie's French historic theme, as she posed with a fan that read 'Worth it' - the hair brand's famous slogan.

Accentuating her features with make-up she completed the look with a diamond necklace and matching earrings.  

All eyes on blue: Dame Helen Mirren, 77, debuted new blue hair during Cannes Film Festival's opening night at the Jeanne du Barry premiere on Tuesday

Posing: The actress showcased her unique sense of style

Matching: She matched the dye job perfectly  to her gown

Posing: The actress showcased her unique sense of style as she perfectly matched the colour of her quirky new do to her gown

This year's festival promises a Cote d'Azur buffet of spectacle, scandal and cinema set to be served over the next 12 days. 

It's unspooling against the backdrop of labor unrest. Protests that have roiled France in recent months over changes to its pension system are planned to run during the festival, albeit at a distance from the festival's main hub.

Meanwhile, an ongoing strike by screenwriters in Hollywood could have unpredictable effects on the French Riviera festival.

But with a festival lined with some much-anticipated big-budget films, including James Mangold's Indiana Jones and the Dial of the Destiny and Martin Scorsese's Killers of the Flower Moon, the party is sure to go on, regardless. 

Stars set to hit Cannes red carpet in the next week and a half include Natalie Portman, Leonardo DiCaprio, Cate Blanchett, Sean Penn, Alicia Vikander, The Weeknd and Scarlett Johansson.

The festivities Tuesday will

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