Anna Kendrick’s Wet Yellow Dress Doesn’t Dampen Her Shine at Cannes

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Anna Kendrick stepped out at the opening night of the 69th Cannes Film Festival with Trolls co-star Justin Timberlake, dazzling everyone who beholds her in her bright canary yellow Stella McCartney number.

For the Café Society premiere, Anna Kendrick dazzled in a striking yellow Stella McCartney gown, perfectly complemented by her choice of Bulgari jewelsFor the Café Society premiere, Anna Kendrick dazzled in a striking yellow Stella McCartney gown, perfectly complemented by her choice of Bulgari jewels (Credit: WENN / Joe Alvarez / Dave Bedrosian / Future Image)

We are smitten with the yellow dress in its simplicity and tailored perfection. Not even the wet spots at the hem and train of her gown can put a damper on this creation.

Anna Kendrick graced the occasion in a Stella McCartney dress paired with Brian Atwood shoesAnna Kendrick graced the occasion in a Stella McCartney dress paired with Brian Atwood shoes (Credit: WENN / Joe Alvarez / Dave Bedrosian / Future Image)

However, we wonder how the actress got her gown wet. Did she wade in a puddle? Did it rain? Did she arrive via a yacht?

Anna Kendrick chose a vibrant canary yellow cocktail dress with a fishtail train, exuding timeless classAnna Kendrick chose a vibrant canary yellow cocktail dress with a fishtail train, exuding timeless class (Credit: WENN / Joe Alvarez / Dave Bedrosian / Future Image)

Anna Kendrick's sleeveless design boasted a plunging neckline, and she tastefully adorned herself with a simple diamond necklace, skillfully drawing attention to her necklineAnna Kendrick’s sleeveless design boasted a plunging neckline, and she tastefully adorned herself with a simple diamond necklace, skillfully drawing attention to her neckline (Credit: WENN / Joe Alvarez / Dave Bedrosian / Future Image)

With her glossy hair gracefully swept to the side, Anna Kendrick clearly aimed to make an impression at the 'Cafe Society' premiere and opening night gala at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival With her glossy hair gracefully swept to the side, Anna Kendrick clearly aimed to make an impression at the ‘Cafe Society’ premiere and opening night gala at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes on May 11, 2016 (Credit: WENN / Joe Alvarez / Dave Bedrosian / Future Image)

She wore a pair of Brian Atwood shoes and capped off the look with vintage-inspired curls and make-up, and a statement necklace.

Despite wet spots on the train of her dress, Anna Kendrick maintained her elegance and poise on the red carpet with Justin TimberlakeDespite wet spots on the train of her dress, Anna Kendrick maintained her elegance and poise on the red carpet with Justin Timberlake (Credit: WENN / Joe Alvarez / Dave Bedrosian / Future Image)

Joined by Anna Kendrick, Justin Timberlake donned a sharp suit and tie ensemble for the premiere and opening night gala of "Cafe Society" at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival Joined by Anna Kendrick, Justin Timberlake donned a sharp suit and tie ensemble for the premiere and opening night gala of “Cafe Society” at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival at the 69th Cannes Film Festival in France on May 11, 2016 (Credit: WENN / Joe Alvarez / Dave Bedrosian / Future Image)

Our verdict? Canary yellow is a good color for Anna Kendrick.