The Prettiest Dresses We Ever Did See Are on the Red Carpet at TIFF

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While the street style stars are parading through New York for Fashion Week, actresses like Kate Mara, Amber Heard, Elle Fanning, Rachel McAdams, and Diane Kruger are walking gracefully down the red carpet at the Toronto International Film Festival. They're promoting their latest films in jaw-dropping gowns by the likes of Valentino and Prada — and it's definitely enough to distract us from the runway. Read on to see all of the dreamy looks you won't want to miss!

Anna Kendrick

Anna was shining in a mixed-media sequined minidress on the carpet.

Nina Dobrev

Nina wore a black knee-length dress that featured unexpected cutout detail and strappy sandals.

Malin Akerman

The actress wore a cream embellished Valentino gown, playing up her plunging neckline with a long chain.

Diane Kruger

Diane completed her long-sleeved embellished Prada mini with statement heels and a pink box clutch.

Diane Kruger and Joshua Jackson

Joshua Jackson's navy suit had a subtle sheen that played up the sparkle on Diane's dress.

Cynthia Nixon

The actress added glittering sandals, a complementing clutch, and jewels to her sleek spaghetti-strap white dress.

Diane Kruger

Diane Kruger sparkled in this sophisticated Chanel number that featured a zigzag hemline. She played up her dress with satin red heels and a box clutch.

Analeigh Tipton

Analeigh Tipton hit the red carpet at TIFF in an incredibly sexy cutout lace gown. The high-neck design also featured a front slit, allowing her strappy heels to peek out as she walked.

Sarah Silverman

Sarah Silverman turned to the side, showing off her sheer-paneled black gown, which flattered her figure in all the right ways!

Dakota Johnson

The star wore a black-and-white-striped minidress and sexy, strappy heels.

Helen Mirren

Helen Mirren completed her lacy black and white number with an embellished crossbody bag and black pumps.

Ellen Page

Ellen Page looked fierce in her black suit. She finished her look with a skinny tie and boldly pulled on leather knee-high boots.

Penélope Cruz

Penélope Cruz was glowing in this white strapless sheath dress. She added hoop earrings and neutral pumps.

Kate Mara

Kate's LBD is definitely not boring! The star stepped out in this curve-hugging tank dress from the Marc Jacobs Resort '16 collection that was adorned with studs, grommets, and a lacy eyelet bodice.

Salma Hayek

Salma made a splash in this embellished hot-pink number and tall ankle-strap sandals.

Abigail Spencer

Abigail Spencer dressed up her avant-garde LBD with simple jewelry and pumps.

Kate Mara

Kate Mara opted for a standard long-sleeved LBD — which looked pretty cozy — at a press conference.

Odessa Young

Odessa Young took a risk in a sheer high-neck cranberry mini. She added sheer tights for a little extra coverage and completed her outfit with a clutch.

Brie Larson

We love the one-shoulder detail on Brie Larson's bright periwinkle dress. She finished her look with black statement pumps and triangle stud earrings.

Kate Mara

Kate's metallic blazer was played up by leather skinnies and peep-toe pumps at a TIFF party.

Dakota Johnson

The star looked stunning in a floral-print Alexander McQueen gown that featured a stomach cutout and ruffles at the neckline.

Rachel McAdams

Rachel McAdams went the sexy, sheer route in an embroidered Valentino dress, giving us a peek at her black underthings on the carpet.

Johnny Depp and Amber Heard

Johnny Depp and Amber Heard coordinated their looks on the red carpet. Johnny wore a gray suit with a red button-up, complementing creeper shoes, and layered necklaces, while Amber opted for a sleek and sexy Victoria Beckham dress, cranberry heels, and a matching swipe of lipstick.

Kate Winslet

The star showed off her toned figure in a charcoal embellished Badgley Mischka gown and matching diamond earrings.

Brie Larson

The actress tucked a ruffled pussy-bow blouse into a playful textured skirt and finished with white ankle-strap sandals.

Elisabeth Moss

Elisabeth Moss looked sophisticated in a black skirt and cropped sweater that was printed with white flowers. Her simple white pumps were the perfect accoutrement.

Dakota Johnson

The star wore a black-and-white-striped minidress and sexy, strappy heels.

Helen Mirren

Helen Mirren completed her lacy black and white Dolce & Gabbana number with an embellished crossbody bag and black pumps.

Ellen Page

Ellen Page looked superfierce in her black suit. She finished her look with a skinny tie and boldly pulled on leather knee-high boots.

Julianne Moore

Julianne Moore opted for an easy black jumpsuit, pairing the look with Chopard diamond jewels.

Kristen Stewart

The star made an elegant satin Chanel dress look edgy with a slicked-back hairdo and silver jewels.

Elisabeth Moss

The star went red-hot for the carpet in a leather minidress and matching heels. She accessorized with silver jewels and a simple box clutch.

Clémence Poésy

Clémence Poésy flaunted her signature bohemian style in a peach satin blouse, embellished trousers, and crisply tailored vest.

Brie Larson

Brie Larson turned up the romantic vibes in a peach sheath dress and neutral sandals.

Saoirse Ronan

Saoirse Ronan added a casual pink sweater to her crisp white trousers.

Elle Fanning

Elle wore a gorgeous tomato red Gucci dress that was cinched at the waist with a purple bow.

Julianne Moore

Julianne chose a black gothic-inspired Valentino gown and a playful triangle-print box clutch.

Elizabeth Olsen

Elizabeth Olsen's long avant-garde white top offered a peek at her black skinnies and metallic statement pumps.

Dakota Johnson

Dakota Johnson looked super sexy in this slinky turtleneck number that she finished with simple T-strap sandals.

Naomi Watts

Naomi Watts's neon green skirt broke up the lacy details on her dress and turned heads on the carpet.

Rachel Weisz

Rachel Weisz's black knee-length dress featured ruffles and a preppy collar. She completed her outfit with Kurt Geiger platform sandals.

Jessica Chastain

Jessica Chastain showed off a lovely shimmering halter-neck top that she tucked into a ruffled pencil skirt.

Rachel McAdams

Rachel channeled her feminine side in this white lacy Zimmermann number and neutral sandals.

Rachel Weisz

Rachel looked ethereal in this floral-embroidered, floor-length Valentino gown.

Ellen Page

Ellen Page kept it casual and cool in her striped bomber jacket.

Jane Fonda

The actress was glowing in this gilded gown, which she finished with complementing accessories and Chopard diamond jewelry.

Emily Blunt

The actress showed off an edgy business suit with a sheer shirt underneath.

Imogen Poots

Imogen Poots's mixed-media dress was just flashy enough to stand out on the black carpet.

Evan Rachel Wood

Evan Rachel Wood showed off autumnal colors in a burnt orange suit.

Brie Larson

The star tucked a high-neck top into a purple asymmetrical skirt and completed her look with black Kurt Geiger pumps.

Julianne Moore

Julianne Moore made a statement in stripes with her textured minidress.

Kate Mara

Kate's high-neck, cap-sleeved dress featured sheer details and curvy embroidery.

Elizabeth Olsen

The actress flawlessly pulled off a navy-and-black ensemble at a casual party.

Sandra Bullock

The actress looked sleek and polished in an all-black A.L.C. look, from her off-the-shoulder top down to her sandals. She finished her outfit with LFrank jewels.

Imogen Poots

Imogen Poots completed her black-and-white printed tank dress with tights and gray platform sandals.

Greta Gerwig

The actress could've stopped traffic in this electric blue textured midi dress by Gucci.

Sarah Silverman

The star's light pink Max Mara jumpsuit got a feminine touch from the bow at the neck.

Naomi Watts

Naomi Watts made a splash on the carpet in a quirky orange-and-pink suit.

Elle Fanning

The actress wore a sophisticated black-and-white gown with a long train and dramatic plunging neckline.

Susan Sarandon

Susan Sarandon layered a lined trench coat over her white Max Mara jumpsuit and completed her look with a luxe clutch.

Kiernan Shipka

The Mad Men actress wore a flirty yellow strapless design and silver ankle-strap heels.

Amber Heard and Johnny Depp

The stylish couple matched in earth tones — Amber in a metallic embellished Elie Saab gown and Johnny in a brown pinstripe suit and hat.

Elisabeth Moss

The actress showed off cool colors in a teal high-neck three-quarter sleeve dress and bright blue pumps.

Alicia Vikander

Alicia Vikander looked supersexy in a black fitted Louis Vuitton gown that featured an open back.

Hannah Bagshawe and Eddie Redmayne

Eddie Redmayne put his impeccable style on display in a cream colored suit, Hannah complementing his look with her floral appliqué Valentino minidress.

Helen Mirren

The star brought casual vibes to her eyelet Dolce & Gabbana maxi dress with a fringe-finished striped shawl.

Sandra Bullock and Zoe Kazan

The stars posed together at a photocall, Sandra Bullock wearing a bright pink belted jumpsuit by Max Mara and Zoe Kazan in a casual black sweatshirt and leather flared skirt.

Drew Barrymore

The actress wore a fern-printed chiffon maxi dress when she stepped out on the red carpet.

Kate Mara

Kate Mara looked fierce in an ornate cap-sleeve Valentino minidress that she paired with metallic ankle-strap sandals.

Sandra Bullock

The actress blew everyone away in a curve-hugging David Koma pencil dress and Anita Ko jewels.

Elizabeth Olsen

The actress wore a dramatic satin gown with bell sleeves and completed her look with Chopard jewels.

Jessica Chastain

The actress stunned in a navy velvet dress by Givenchy and complementing peep-toe pumps.

Helen Mirren

Helen Mirren wore an ethereal Dolce & Gabbana gown to the premiere of Eye in the Sky.

Rachel McAdams

Rachel McAdams went for a dark and edgy look in a sleek body-con black dress that featured a sheer panel. She finished her outfit with strappy pointed-toe pumps and a dark lip.

Emily Blunt

The star looked lovely in a strapless blue dress and eye-catching neon sandals.

Zoe Kazan

Zoe Kazan rocked her leather, from her moto jacket to her midi dress.

Juno Temple

Juno Temple looked sleek in a black high-neck gown.

Odessa Young

Odessa Young wore a romantic satin slip dress.

Natalie Portman

Natalie Portman made her Toronto Film Festival debut in an ethereal Christian Dior Couture minidress complete with bell sleeves and a jewel-adorned bodice.

Karlie Kloss

Karlie Kloss was glowing in a sparkling green long-sleeved sheath dress and patent-leather boots.

Mischa Barton

The actress went for Old Hollywood glamour in a bold red mermaid gown.

Naomi Watts

Naomi Watts chose a ruffled high-neck Balmain design from the Resort 2016 collection, completing her look with peep-toe heels, a gold belt, and complementing jewels.

Natalie Portman

Natalie Portman stepped out in a gorgeous custom Lanvin design that featured two sparkling star brooches. She finished her look with a Lanvin clutch in the same color.

Rachel Weisz

The actress tucked an olive-green t-shirt — which featured a cinched sleeve — into a leaf-print maxi skirt, finishing her Louis Vuitton look with a statement belt and clutch.

Julianne Moore

Julianne Moore flaunted a Fall-ready outfit on stage. She added black opaque tights and suede booties to her high-neck floral dress.

Naomi Watts

The star wore a lacy, textured A-line dress, showing off the same color scheme on her ankle-strap sandals.

Jessica Chastain

Jessica Chastain opted for a black-and-white fringed Lanvin dress that hit her at the knee.

Kate Mara

Kate showed off her new pixie cut in a sleek red A.L.C. jumpsuit with cutout sides and printed shoes.

Imogen Poots

Imogen Poots wore a casual look consisting of a three-quarter-sleeve top, black trousers, and shiny patent leather oxfords.

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