Keira Knightley is the epitome of Parisian chic in a tweed gown as she double dates with glam Kirsten Dunst and their husbands at star-studded Louvre gala in the French capital
The couple posed up a storm at the star-studded event where they double dated with fellow married couple Kirsten Dunst and Jesse Plemons.
Black Doves star Keira, 40, was the epitome of sophistication in a white tweet gown which boasted black lapels and statement silver buttons.
Still rocking her new shorter hairstyle, the dress also featured racy split and she completed the look with dazzling diamond earrings.
Meanwhile Klaxon's musician James, 41, who shares daughters Edie, ten, and six-year-old Delilah with his wife, looked dapper in a classic black tuxedo and shades.
Spiderman star Kirsten, 43, was also dressed to impress in a silver metallic gown which was cinched at her waist with a gold buckled belt.
The stunner forwent jewellery letting the sparkly ensemble speak for itself as she cosied up to her suit and booted actor husband, 37.
Together the couple are parents to sons sons Ennis, seven, and four-year-old James.
Also on the guest list was German movie star Diane Kruger, 48, who turned heads in a flowing ruffled look.
The gala was in celebration of the centennial for the 1925 International Exhibition of Decorative Arts, with Oscar winning movie director Sofia Coppola serving as Artistic Director.
According to Harper's Bazar, as well as a VIP guest list, the bash was also accessible to anyone who purchased a ticket, unlike New York's Met Gala.
In statement Sofia said: 'I am honoured to be entrusted with the artistic direction of the Bal d'Été at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris.'
'This city is my beloved second home, so to celebrate this icon of French culture is especially inspiring to me.'
Earlier this month it was revealed Keira's companies make her a whopping £25million.
Still rocking her new shorter hairstyle , the dress also featured racy split
She accessorised with dazzling diamond earrings and a huge cocktail ring
The stunner forwent jewellery letting the sparkly ensemble speak for itself as she cosied up to her suit and booted actor husband, 37
The stunner put on a very leggy display as she climbed out of her chauffeur driven car
Keira said in 2014 that said she gave herself a yearly salary of £30,000 to stop her losing touch with her less affluent friends.
But The Pirates Of The Caribbean star should give herself a pay rise as her treasure chest is bursting.
New accounts have shown there is a whopping £7.1million in profits at the 40-year-old actress's company Ponder Rights, including £411,000 earned in 2024.
Its riches sit alongside £9.7million held in performing arts company KCK Boo, as well as £7.8million worth of properties held in nominee company Charlotte Road - that's a total of almost £25million.
Explaining her frugality, Keira said: 'Living an [expensive] lifestyle means you can't hang out with people who don't live that lifestyle. It alienates you.'
'Some of my best, most hilarious times, have been in the least luxurious places.'
Keira is famously frugal - and when she shops at her local Tesco with her husband they have been known to use separate self-service checkouts.
The actress lives in a £4million North London mansion with her family. She bought the pad using a £2.3million loan from her own company.
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