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Style chameleon Halle Berry rocked a cool braided ponytail created by her hairstylist Castillo Bataille at the <I>Kings</I> premiere, hosted by World Class and Audi at Bisha Hotel Toronto, on September 13.
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Toronto International Film Festival 2017: The best moments on and off the carpet


SEPTEMBER 14, 2017 6:19 AM EDT

The Canadian city has been bustling with the likes of George Clooney, Nicole Kidman and more. Check out the highlights from the 2017 international film fest.

Style chameleon Halle Berry rocked a cool braided ponytail created by her hairstylist Castillo Bataille at the <I>Kings</I> premiere, hosted by World Class and Audi at Bisha Hotel Toronto, on September 13.
Photo: George Pimentel Photography/ WireImage
Style chameleon Halle Berry rocked a cool braided ponytail created by her hairstylist Castillo Bataille at the Kings premiere, hosted by World Class and Audi at Bisha Hotel Toronto, on September 13. Photo: George Pimentel Photography/ WireImage
Diane Kruger was in head to toe metallics as she arrived to the <I>In the Fade</i> premiere at The Elgin.
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Diane Kruger was in head to toe metallics as she arrived to the In the Fade premiere at The Elgin. Photo: Phillip Faraone/Getty Images
New mom Carey Mulligan was chic in Chanel at the <I>Mudbound</i> screening.
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New mom Carey Mulligan was chic in Chanel at the Mudbound screening. Photo: George Pimentel/WireImage
Newlyweds Kate Mara and Jamie Bell were a picture perfect couple on the <I>Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool</I> red carpet at Roy Thomson Hall.
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Newlyweds Kate Mara and Jamie Bell were a picture perfect couple on the Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool red carpet at Roy Thomson Hall. Photo: Walter McBride/FilmMagic Photo:
Angelina Jolie looked stunning in Ralph and Russo as she arrived for the screening of <I>First They Killed My Father</I> at Princess of Wales Theatre on September 11.
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Angelina Jolie looked stunning in Ralph and Russo as she arrived for the screening of First They Killed My Father at Princess of Wales Theatre on September 11. Photo: George Pimentel/WireImage
Angelina, who was joined by all of her and Brad Pitt's six kids at the screening, also stopped to share the spotlight just with her two oldest sons, 16-year-old Maddox, left and Pax,13.
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Angelina, who was joined by all of her and Brad Pitt's six kids at the screening, also stopped to share the spotlight just with her two oldest sons, 16-year-old Maddox, left and Pax,13. Photo: Getty Images
Smile! Alicia Vikander stopped for a selfie as she walked the red carpet for <I>Euphoria</I>.
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Smile! Alicia Vikander stopped for a selfie as she walked the red carpet for Euphoria. Photo: J Countess/WireImage
Alison Brie and Dave Franco, who got married in March, made it a date night at <I>The Disaster Artist</I> premiere.
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Alison Brie and Dave Franco, who got married in March, made it a date night at The Disaster Artist premiere. Photo: Getty Images
Fans held "You're my favorite Spiderman" signs as Andrew Garfield mingled with the crowd at the premiere of <I>Breathe</I>.
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Fans held "You're my favorite Spiderman" signs as Andrew Garfield mingled with the crowd at the premiere of Breathe. Photo: Tara Ziemba/WireImage
Brie Larson, in Schiaparelli Couture, showed off her directorial debut for her film <i>Unicorn Store</i> with her fiancee Alex Greenwald by her side.
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Brie Larson, in Schiaparelli Couture, showed off her directorial debut for her film Unicorn Store with her fianceé Alex Greenwald by her side. Photo: Getty Images
Kate Winslet was all glamour in a white gown with lace halter at the premiere of <I>The Mountain Between Us</I> on September 10.
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Kate Winslet was all glamour in a white gown with lace halter at the premiere of The Mountain Between Us on September 10. Photo: J Countess/WireImage
Idris Elba wasn't alone when he walked the red carpet at the premiere of <i>Molly's Game and The Mountain Between Us</i>. The handsome Hollywood star walked hand-in-hand with his gorgeous model girlfriend Sabrina Dhowre.
The former Miss Vancouver winner stunned the crowd in a sleek and sophisticated black floor-length gown, while her partner donned a simple navy blue suit. The two were all smiles as they posed for photos and greeted fans on the carpet.
The 29-year-old Somalia-born beauty has reportedly been dating Idris for the past six months. Though the 45-year-old typically keep his relationships hush-hush, Sabrina has been posting photos of the star all over her Snapchat.
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Idris Elba wasn’t alone when he walked the red carpet at the premiere of Molly’s Game and The Mountain Between Us. The handsome Hollywood star walked hand-in-hand with his gorgeous model girlfriend Sabrina Dhowre. The former Miss Vancouver winner stunned the crowd in a sleek and sophisticated black floor-length gown, while her partner donned a simple navy blue suit. The two were all smiles as they posed for photos and greeted fans on the carpet. The 29-year-old Somalia-born beauty has reportedly been dating Idris for the past six months. Though the 45-year-old typically keep his relationships hush-hush, Sabrina has been posting photos of the star all over her Snapchat. Photo: Getty Images
Jennifer Lawrence unleashed her inner Sophia Loren in a corseted look by Dolce & Gabbana as she joined co-star Javier Bardem on the red carpet for 'mother!' on September 10.
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Jennifer Lawrence unleashed her inner Sophia Loren in a corseted look by Dolce & Gabbana as she joined co-star Javier Bardem on the red carpet for 'mother!' on September 10. Photo: George Pimentel/WireImage
Earlier, for the film's press conference, Jennifer looked chic in a Sally LaPointe velvet and brocade bralet and trousers.
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Earlier, for the film's press conference, Jennifer looked chic in a Sally LaPointe velvet and brocade bralet and trousers. Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images
Emma Stone rocked gold eyeshadow to match the chain detail on her Tom Ford little white dress at the 'Battle of the Sexes' premiere.
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Emma Stone rocked gold eyeshadow to match the chain detail on her Tom Ford little white dress at the 'Battle of the Sexes' premiere. Photo: J. Merritt/WireImage
Full house! Angelina Jolie brought some of her kids to the premiere of <i>The Breadwinner</i> at the Winter Garden Theatre on September 10. The actress and director posed on the red carpet with Zahara, 12, Shiloh, 11, and her nine-year-old twins Knox and Vivienne.
Also present was actress Saara Chaudry and the film's director Nora Twomey. Stars of Angelina's Netflix film, <i>First They Killed My Father</i>, Kimhak Mun and Sareum Srey Moch, were also seen, as well as the author Loung Ung.
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Full house! Angelina Jolie brought some of her kids to the premiere of The Breadwinner at the Winter Garden Theatre on September 10. The actress and director posed on the red carpet with Zahara, 12, Shiloh, 11, and her nine-year-old twins Knox and Vivienne. Also present was actress Saara Chaudry and the film's director Nora Twomey. Stars of Angelina's Netflix film, First They Killed My Father, Kimhak Mun and Sareum Srey Moch, were also seen, as well as the author Loung Ung. Photo: George Pimentel/WireImage
Rachel McAdams chose this ethereal pastel look by Elie Saab for the debut of <I>Disobedience</I>.
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Rachel McAdams chose this ethereal pastel look by Elie Saab for the debut of Disobedience. Photo: Tara Ziemba/WireImage
While George Clooney made his way to the festival for <i>Suburbicon</i>, his wife Amal took their twins Alexander and Ella to L.A. During his time in Toronto, the 56-year-old told a USA Today reporter his favorite time with his twins. He shared, "They sleep for about four hours every night, which is nice. But then after they get their morning breakfast and they're fat and happy, they giggle and they laugh and they sleep. They're just funny."
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While George Clooney made his way to the festival for Suburbicon, his wife Amal took their twins Alexander and Ella to L.A. During his time in Toronto, the 56-year-old told a USA Today reporter his favorite time with his twins. He shared, "They sleep for about four hours every night, which is nice. But then after they get their morning breakfast and they’re fat and happy, they giggle and they laugh and they sleep. They’re just funny.” Photo: Getty Images
George's leading lady in <i>Suburbicon</i>, Julianne Moore looked chic in a white coat-dress at their post-premiere party hosted by Nespresso and Audi at Patria.
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George's leading lady in Suburbicon, Julianne Moore looked chic in a white coat-dress at their post-premiere party hosted by Nespresso and Audi at Patria. Photo: Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures
Dianna Agron was sitting pretty in Coveteur's first Portrait Studio at NKPR IT House x Scott Brothers.
Photo: Coveteur/Jake Rosenberg
Dianna Agron was sitting pretty in Coveteur's first Portrait Studio at NKPR IT House x Scott Brothers. Photo: Coveteur/Jake Rosenberg
James Franco, Dave Franco and new wife Allison Brie were one big happy family during their <i>The Disaster Artist</i> panel at The IMDb Studio.
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James Franco, Dave Franco and new wife Allison Brie were one big happy family during their The Disaster Artist panel at The IMDb Studio. Photo: Getty Images
All eyes were on Patria Toronto on September 9, as George Clooney and more stars from the film <i>Suburbicon</i> were spotted at the classic Spanish eatery.
Photo: Joel Levy Photography
All eyes were on Patria Toronto on September 9, as George Clooney and more stars from the film Suburbicon were spotted at the classic Spanish eatery. Photo: Joel Levy Photography
Kate Mara, director Greta Gerwig, Jessica Chastain and Jess Weixler were definitely on our most fashionable list at the Entertainment Weekly's Must List Party.
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Kate Mara, director Greta Gerwig, Jessica Chastain and Jess Weixler were definitely on our most fashionable list at the Entertainment Weekly's Must List Party. Photo: Getty Images
Jamie Dornan and his wife Amelia Warner were quite the dashing duo on the <i>Mary Shelley</i> carpet.
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Jamie Dornan and his wife Amelia Warner were quite the dashing duo on the Mary Shelley carpet. Photo: Getty Images
Emma Stone made her way to Toronto after the US Open in NYC and attended the HFPA & InStyle party at Windsor Arms Hotel.
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Emma Stone made her way to Toronto after the US Open in NYC and attended the HFPA & InStyle party at Windsor Arms Hotel. Photo: Michael Tran/FilmMagic
Elle Fanning donned a stunning pale pink corsetted frock by Alexander McQueen to Entertainment Weekly's "Must List Party" at the Thompson Hotel on September 9.
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Elle Fanning donned a stunning pale pink corsetted frock by Alexander McQueen to Entertainment Weekly's "Must List Party" at the Thompson Hotel on September 9. Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Entertainment Weekly
Colin Farrell and Nicole Kidman, in Valentino, celebrated their film <i>The Killing of a Sacred Deer</i> with an exciting premiere party hosted by Grey Goose Vodka and Soho House.
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Colin Farrell and Nicole Kidman, in Valentino, celebrated their film The Killing of a Sacred Deer with an exciting premiere party hosted by Grey Goose Vodka and Soho House. Photo: Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for Grey Goose
Drake returned to his hometown for the premiere of the documentary <i>The Carter Effect</i>.
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Drake returned to his hometown for the premiere of the documentary The Carter Effect. Photo: Getty Images
Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman were spotted chatting with Nicole's co-star Bryan Cranston at their much buzzed-about film <i>The Upside</i> at Roy Thomson Hall on September 8.
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Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman were spotted chatting with Nicole's co-star Bryan Cranston at their much buzzed-about film The Upside at Roy Thomson Hall on September 8. Photo: J. Merritt/WireImage
Margot Robbie made a lovely appearance in an Erdem gown at the premiere of her film <i>I, Tonya</i>.
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Margot Robbie made a lovely appearance in an Erdem gown at the premiere of her film I, Tonya. Photo: Getty Images
Walking the Toronto streets in an eye-catching ensemble, Lady Gaga brought her unique fashion sense to the festival. The star, who announced she would be taking a break from music, wowed her fans at the premiere of <i>Lady Gaga: Five Foot Two</i>.
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Walking the Toronto streets in an eye-catching ensemble, Lady Gaga brought her unique fashion sense to the festival. The star, who announced she would be taking a break from music, wowed her fans at the premiere of Lady Gaga: Five Foot Two. Photo: Getty Images
Margot Robbie, Sebastian Stan, Allison Janney and their <i>I, Tonya</i> director Chraig Gillespie stopped by the IMDb Studio, hosted by Visa Infinite Lounge, at Bisha Hotel & Residences on September 8.
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Margot Robbie, Sebastian Stan, Allison Janney and their I, Tonya director Chraig Gillespie stopped by the IMDb Studio, hosted by Visa Infinite Lounge, at Bisha Hotel & Residences on September 8. Photo: Rich Polk/Getty Images for IMDb
<i>Molly's Game</i> buddies Jessica Chastain and Idris Elba kept things fun at their film's premiere party, which was hosted by Grey Goose vodka at The Citizen on September 8.
The 40-year-old actress looked out of this world in a blue hued, sleeveless dress that featured cascading sequins.
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Molly's Game buddies Jessica Chastain and Idris Elba kept things fun at their film's premiere party, which was hosted by Grey Goose vodka at The Citizen on September 8. The 40-year-old actress looked out of this world in a blue hued, sleeveless dress that featured cascading sequins. Photo: Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for Grey Goose
A Fendi-clad Priyanka Chopra and her mom Madhu Chopra made it a girls' night in Toronto while attending the <i>Pahuna: The Little Visitors</i> premiere.
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A Fendi-clad Priyanka Chopra and her mom Madhu Chopra made it a girls' night in Toronto while attending the Pahuna: The Little Visitors premiere. Photo: Getty Images
Margot Robbie stopped by the Variety Studio presented by AT&T during her time at TIFF.
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Margot Robbie stopped by the Variety Studio presented by AT&T during her time at TIFF. Photo: Rex Features
A very dapper Jake Gyllenhaal took the time to talk with his fans at the premiere of his film <i>Stronger</i> at Roy Thomson Hall on September 8.
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A very dapper Jake Gyllenhaal took the time to talk with his fans at the premiere of his film Stronger at Roy Thomson Hall on September 8. Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images
Priyanka Chopra helped kick off the Toronto International Film Festival 2017 in Canada by stepping out for the TIFF Soiree on September 6.
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Priyanka Chopra helped kick off the Toronto International Film Festival 2017 in Canada by stepping out for the TIFF Soiree on September 6. Photo: Getty Images