Meryl Streep was the epitome of chic as she attended a photocall ahead of Cannes Film Festival’s opening ceremony on Tuesday evening.
The Oscar winning actress, 74, who will receive an honorary Palme d’Or at the 77th annual event, wore a white blazer and matching trousers, teamed with a blue striped shirt.
She elevated her height in silver stilettos, while accessorising with a straw hat and oversized sunglasses.
Meryl appeared in high spirts as she waved to onlookers, ahead of receiving the honorary Palme d’Or award at the opening night of the festival.
In a statement, Meryl shared with THR: ‘I am immeasurably honored to receive the news of this prestigious award. To win a prize at Cannes, for the international community of artists, has always represented the highest achievement in the art of filmmaking.
![Meryl Streep was the epitome of chic as she attended a photocall ahead of Cannes Film Festival's opening ceremony on Tuesday evening](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/14/14/84846995-13416787-image-a-87_1715692033548.jpg)
Meryl Streep was the epitome of chic as she attended a photocall ahead of Cannes Film Festival’s opening ceremony on Tuesday evening
![The Oscar winning actress, 74, who will receive an honorary Palme d'Or at the 77th annual event, wore a white blazer and matching trousers, teamed with a blue striped shirt](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/14/14/84846997-13416787-image-m-91_1715692042442.jpg)
![She oozed confidence as she strut into the event](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/14/14/84846565-13416787-image-a-92_1715692047275.jpg)
The Oscar winning actress, 74, who will receive an honorary Palme d’Or at the 77th annual event, wore a white blazer and matching trousers, teamed with a blue striped shirt
‘To stand in the shadow of those who have previously been honored is humbling and thrilling in equal part. I so look forward to coming to France to thank everyone in person this May!’
The last time she appeared at the festival was back in 1989, when she won the Best Actress award for her work in Fred Schepisi’s Evil Angels a Cry in the Dark.
Preparation for the 2024 Cannes Film Festival is well underway, with Anya Taylor-Joy and her Furiosa co-star Chris Hemsworth ready to make an entrance at the opening ceremony on Tuesday evening.
Hours before the 77th film festival kicks off, Anya wowed in a glamorous semi-sheer dress as she departed her hotel.
The actress oozed elegance in the racy calf-split garment, adorned with flower petal motifs.
She added a stylish straw hat to her ensemble, draping loosely behind her back to shield her face from the sunshine.
Anya elevated her frame with stylish white strappy heels and waved to fans in the distance.
Meanwhile, actor Chris looked French-chic in a tailored blue and white suit and casual T-shirt.
He was seen mingling with fans and taking selfies at the Marriott hotel while he roamed about the area before his red carpet appearance.
![She elevated her height in silver stilettos, while accessorising with a straw hat and oversized sunglasses](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/14/14/84846561-13416787-image-a-112_1715693524836.jpg)
She elevated her height in silver stilettos, while accessorising with a straw hat and oversized sunglasses
![Meryl appeared in high spirts as she waved to onlookers, ahead of receiving the honorary Palme d'Or award at the opening night of the festival](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/14/14/84846573-13416787-image-m-113_1715693528561.jpg)
![Meryl appeared in high spirts as she waved to onlookers, ahead of receiving the honorary Palme d'Or award at the opening night of the festival](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/14/14/84846575-13416787-image-a-114_1715693534193.jpg)
Meryl appeared in high spirts as she waved to onlookers, ahead of receiving the honorary Palme d’Or award at the opening night of the festival
![Security held an umbrella over Meryl to shade her from the sun](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/14/14/84848237-13416787-image-a-123_1715693866822.jpg)
Security held an umbrella over Meryl to shade her from the sun
![In a statement, Meryl shared with THR: 'I am immeasurably honored to receive the news of this prestigious award.'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/14/14/84846557-13416787-image-a-111_1715693519133.jpg)
In a statement, Meryl shared with THR: ‘I am immeasurably honored to receive the news of this prestigious award.’
!['To stand in the shadow of those who have previously been honored is humbling and thrilling in equal part. I so look forward to coming to France to thank everyone in person this May!'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/14/14/84848053-13416787-image-a-115_1715693637704.jpg)
‘To stand in the shadow of those who have previously been honored is humbling and thrilling in equal part. I so look forward to coming to France to thank everyone in person this May!’
![The last time she appeared at the festival was back in 1989, when she won the Best Actress award for her work in Fred Schepisi's Evil Angels a Cry in the Dark](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/14/14/84848065-13416787-image-a-116_1715693676846.jpg)
The last time she appeared at the festival was back in 1989, when she won the Best Actress award for her work in Fred Schepisi’s Evil Angels a Cry in the Dark
![Eva Green showed off her incredible figure in a black bodysuit and leather top](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/14/14/84848505-13416787-image-a-127_1715694257898.jpg)
Eva Green showed off her incredible figure in a black bodysuit and leather top
![Director Greta Gerwig wowed in a blue striped dress which featured a corset waist](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/14/14/84848217-13416787-image-m-121_1715693745915.jpg)
![She boosted her height in a pair of white heels](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/14/14/84848211-13416787-image-a-122_1715693751227.jpg)
Director Greta Gerwig wowed in a blue striped dress which featured a corset waist
![Thierry Frémaux is the director of the Institut Lumière, and of the Cannes Film Festival](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/14/14/84848057-13416787-image-a-117_1715693695557.jpg)
Thierry Frémaux is the director of the Institut Lumière, and of the Cannes Film Festival
![Greta Gerwig, Eva Green, Lily Gladstone and Omar Sy at the photocall](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/14/14/84848503-13416787-image-a-124_1715694107377.jpg)
Greta Gerwig, Eva Green, Lily Gladstone and Omar Sy at the photocall
![Lily looked elegant in a white dress](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/14/14/84848509-13416787-image-a-125_1715694131242.jpg)
Lily looked elegant in a white dress
![ury Member Nadine Labaki looked sensational in a plunging black blazer](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/14/14/84848493-13416787-image-a-128_1715694299800.jpg)
ury Member Nadine Labaki looked sensational in a plunging black blazer
![The glamorous opening ceremony - which is honouring Meryl Streep - will see Greta Gerwig , Eva Green and Lily Gladstone walking the red carpet at the Grand Theatre on the Croisette later this evening](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/14/14/84848601-13416787-image-a-126_1715694185610.jpg)
The glamorous opening ceremony – which is honouring Meryl Streep – will see Greta Gerwig , Eva Green and Lily Gladstone walking the red carpet at the Grand Theatre on the Croisette later this evening
Anya and Chris’ much anticipated upcoming movie Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga is set to premiere at the 77th Film Festival on Wednesday.
Shanina Shaik was also seen in Cannes dressed in a casual attire as she departed luxury Martinez hotel.
The n model, 33, wore trendy grey jogging bottoms with a cropped white T-shirt.
She added a bit of jazz to her ensemble with a chic tailored blazer and black Dior handbag.
The glamorous opening ceremony – which is honouring Meryl Streep – will see Greta Gerwig, Eva Green and Lily Gladstone walking the red carpet at the Grand Theatre on the Croisette later this evening.
A host of A-list stars are expected to arrive in Cannes today, including Sienna Miller who is currently en route with boyfriend Oli Green, her mother and their four-month-old baby girl in tow, flying economy.
Anya has recently been in LA promoting her upcoming film Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, the fifth in the Mad Max series.
Chris and Anya flew down Hollywood Boulevard in a chariot last week to promote the film.
![Preparation for the 2024 Cannes Film Festival is well underway, with Anya Taylor-Joy, 28, (pictured) and her Furiosa co-star Chris Hemsworth, 40, ready to make an entrance at the opening ceremony on Tuesday evening](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/14/11/84840523-13416189-image-m-82_1715683822575.jpg)
Preparation for the 2024 Cannes Film Festival is well underway, with Anya Taylor-Joy, 28, (pictured) and her Furiosa co-star Chris Hemsworth, 40, ready to make an entrance at the opening ceremony on Tuesday evening
![Meanwhile, actor Chris, 40, looked French-chic in a tailored blue and white suit and casual T-shirt](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/14/11/84840625-13416189-image-a-83_1715683831236.jpg)
Meanwhile, actor Chris, 40, looked French-chic in a tailored blue and white suit and casual T-shirt
![Hours before the 77th film festival kicks off, Anya wowed in a glamorous semi-sheer dress as she departed her hotel](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/14/11/84840519-13416189-Hours_before_the_77th_film_festival_kicks_off_Anya_wowed_in_a_gl-m-93_1715684002012.jpg)
![The actress oozed elegance in the racy calf-split garment, adorned with flower petal motifs](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/14/11/84840517-13416189-The_actress_oozed_elegance_in_the_racy_calf_split_garment_adorne-a-94_1715684004817.jpg)
Hours before the 77th film festival kicks off, Anya wowed in a glamorous semi-sheer dress as she departed her hotel
![He was seen mingling with fans and taking selfies at the Marriott hotel while he roamed about the area before his red carpet appearance](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/14/11/84840639-13416189-image-a-95_1715684012935.jpg)
He was seen mingling with fans and taking selfies at the Marriott hotel while he roamed about the area before his red carpet appearance
![Chris appeared in great spirits as he stepped out ahead of the Cannes Film Festival](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/14/11/84840631-13416189-Chris_appeared_in_great_spirits_as_he_stepped_out_ahead_of_the_C-m-105_1715684272109.jpg)
Chris appeared in great spirits as he stepped out ahead of the Cannes Film Festival
![Chris made a fans whole day as he took the time to pose for a selfie](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/14/11/84840627-13416189-Chris_made_a_fans_whole_day_as_he_took_the_time_to_pose_for_a_se-m-106_1715684279672.jpg)
Chris made a fans whole day as he took the time to pose for a selfie
![The actor looked incredibly handsome in the chic blue suit, teamed with trendy shoes](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/14/11/84840637-13416189-The_actor_looked_incredibly_handsome_in_the_chic_blue_suit_teame-m-104_1715684243204.jpg)
The actor looked incredibly handsome in the chic blue suit, teamed with trendy shoes
![Shanina Shaik, 33, was also seen in Cannes dressed in a casual attire as she departed luxury Martinez hotel](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/14/11/84840653-13416189-image-a-102_1715684136140.jpg)
Shanina Shaik, 33, was also seen in Cannes dressed in a casual attire as she departed luxury Martinez hotel
![The n model wore trendy grey jogging bottoms with a cropped white T-shirt](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/14/11/84840651-13416189-image-a-98_1715684073035.jpg)
The n model wore trendy grey jogging bottoms with a cropped white T-shirt
![. She added a bit of jazz to her ensemble with a chic tailored blazer and black Dior handbag](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/14/12/84840655-13416189-_She_added_a_bit_of_jazz_to_her_ensemble_with_a_chic_tailored_bl-a-3_1715685094109.jpg)
. She added a bit of jazz to her ensemble with a chic tailored blazer and black Dior handbag
![The beauty gave a graceful wave on her outing in the glum weather](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/14/12/84843575-13416189-image-a-73_1715686588406.jpg)
The beauty gave a graceful wave on her outing in the glum weather
![Shanina received a helping hand off a male companion who held up an umbrella to cover her from the rain](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/14/12/84843573-13416189-image-a-74_1715686609953.jpg)
Shanina received a helping hand off a male companion who held up an umbrella to cover her from the rain
![The glamorous opening ceremony - which is honouring Meryl Streep - will see Greta Gerwig , Eva Green and Lily Gladstone walking the red carpet at the Grand Theatre on the Croisette later this evening](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/14/12/84840727-13416189-image-a-107_1715684421709.jpg)
The glamorous opening ceremony – which is honouring Meryl Streep – will see Greta Gerwig , Eva Green and Lily Gladstone walking the red carpet at the Grand Theatre on the Croisette later this evening
![A host of A-list stars are expected to arrive in Cannes today, including Sienna Miller who is currently en route with boyfriend Oli Green, her mother and their four-month-old baby girl in tow, flying economy](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/14/12/84840737-13416189-image-a-108_1715684429110.jpg)
A host of A-list stars are expected to arrive in Cannes today, including Sienna Miller who is currently en route with boyfriend Oli Green, her mother and their four-month-old baby girl in tow, flying economy
![Members of the crew were seen laying out the iconic red carpet, ready for a host of A-listers to debut for this years' ceremony](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/14/12/84840739-13416189-Members_of_the_crew_were_seen_laying_out_the_iconic_red_carpet_r-a-4_1715685094134.jpg)
Members of the crew were seen laying out the iconic red carpet, ready for a host of A-listers to debut for this years’ ceremony
![French Model Cindy Bruna, 29, is the latest star to touch down in Cannes ahead of the hotly-anticipated ceremony](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/14/12/84843567-13416189-image-a-75_1715686641941.jpg)
French Model Cindy Bruna, 29, is the latest star to touch down in Cannes ahead of the hotly-anticipated ceremony
![The French beauty flashed her taut abs in a vibrant midi skirt and multi-coloured cropped top](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/14/12/84843569-13416189-image-m-83_1715686669213.jpg)
![She beamed for the cameras as she departed the airport in Nice](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/14/12/84843565-13416189-image-a-84_1715686673856.jpg)
The French beauty flashed her taut abs in a vibrant midi skirt and multi-coloured cropped top
![Elsa Pataky cut a trendy figure as she arrived at the airport](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/14/14/84849077-13416787-image-a-129_1715694607068.jpg)
Elsa Pataky cut a trendy figure as she arrived at the airport
![The model and actress wore a plunging skin-tight bodysuit and joggers](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/14/14/84849075-13416787-image-m-133_1715694644973.jpg)
![The model and actress wore a plunging skin-tight bodysuit and joggers](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/14/14/84849073-13416787-image-m-135_1715694653137.jpg)
The model and actress wore a plunging skin-tight bodysuit and joggers
The actors were on their way to The Jimmy Kimmel Show and a masked man who looked straight out of the Mad Max universe drove the gold vehicle.
In order to achieve the spectacle, parts of Hollywood Boulevard were shut down to allow for Anya and Chris’ grand entrance.
While the full reviews won’t be in until closer to the May 24 release date, early reactions to Furiosa from a wide swath of film critics is quite strong.
The new film from director George Miller is a prequel to his lauded 2015 blockbuster Mad Max: Fury Road, providing an origin story for the title character, played by Charlize Theron in the previous film.
Anya takes over as the younger Furiosa, which is set between 15 and 20 years before the events of Mad Max: Fury Road.