Sharon Stone Steals Show from Angelina Jolie in Hot Dress at Cannes

Angelina Jolie had the perfect dress and, with Brad Pitt on her arm, the perfect accessory.But just as she was basking in her moment of glory at Cannes, a glamorous Sharon Stone turned up - in a dress that showed off a lot more leg.The 51-year-old actress sashayed down the red carpet, showing off her enviable figure in a strapless black Balmain mini dress, complete with billowing train.

Angelina's tea-rose Versace gown, although slashed to the thigh and backless, left a little more to the imagination. It did however display the 33-year-old star's array of tattoos - including one on her shoulder blade showing the map co-ordinates of where her children were born.While the cast of Brad's new film, Inglourious Basterds, lined up together for pictures, Angelina, who is not in the movie, had to stand behind.But Brad, dapper in a classic tuxedo by Tom Ford, was keen not to leave her out. He showed his affection for her by bucking tradition and leaving the cast behind to go back for his partner.

Actress Diane Kruger, who also stars in the Tarantino film, opted for the Greek goddess look with a stunning white, backless gown by Marchesa.Spirits ran high as the cast, including director Quentin Tarantino and Austin powers actor Mike Myers, celebrated the screening with an impromptu dance.Tarantino grabbed French actress Melanie Laurent to re-enact the famous Pulp Fiction 'Jack Rabbit Slim's' scene starring John Travolta and Uma Thurman.

The film won Cannes' accolade, the Palm D'Or in 1994, and Tarantino is no doubt hoping he will strike gold again.Queen of Burlesque Dita Von Teese made an appearance but was surprisingly demure in a '50s style monochrome prom dress while singer Joss Stone, in a canary yellow dress, and Swedish model Victoria Silverstedt, in a purple floor-length gown, brought bold colour to the carpet.