Anupam Kher at TIFF

The Toronto International Film Festival saw a ton of stars parade the red carpet. Here's a look at the who's who of the global film industry.

  • Anupam Kher promotes his film <i>Breakaway</i> aka <i>Speedy Singhs</i>. <br><br>
"With Birthday boy and BREAKAWAY Producer Akshay, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Vinay Virmani.:)" said the actor who tweeted this picture.
    Anupam Kher promotes his film Breakaway aka Speedy Singhs.

    "With Birthday boy and BREAKAWAY Producer Akshay, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Vinay Virmani.:)" said the actor who tweeted this picture.
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  • Anupam Kher with the <i>Breakaway</i> team. <br><br>
Seen here are actors (From Left to Right) comedian Gurpreet Ghuggi, Indo-Canadian comedian, actor Russell Peters, American actor Rob Lowe, Khiladi Akshay Kumar, actor Vinay Virmani and director Robert Lieberman. <br><br>
"The BREAKAWAY team at #Tiff Press Conference. It was wonderful to meet everyone all over again.:)" the actor tweeted while posting the picture.
    Anupam Kher with the Breakaway team.

    Seen here are actors (From Left to Right) comedian Gurpreet Ghuggi, Indo-Canadian comedian, actor Russell Peters, American actor Rob Lowe, Khiladi Akshay Kumar, actor Vinay Virmani and director Robert Lieberman.

    "The BREAKAWAY team at #Tiff Press Conference. It was wonderful to meet everyone all over again.:)" the actor tweeted while posting the picture.
  • "With Deepa Mehta and Salman Rushdie at #Tiff.:)" tweeted Anupam Kher. <br><br>

This picture was tweeted by the actor.
    "With Deepa Mehta and Salman Rushdie at #Tiff.:)" tweeted Anupam Kher.

    This picture was tweeted by the actor.
  • <b>Anupam Kher</b>: With Willem Dafoe at #Tiff. He is here for The Hunter.:) <br><br>
This picture was tweeted by the actor.
    Anupam Kher: With Willem Dafoe at #Tiff. He is here for The Hunter.:)

    This picture was tweeted by the actor.
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  • "Finally landed in Toronto along with Clive Owen. Breakaway movie has such a great Buzz here.:)" tweeted Anupam Kher. <br><br>
Coming Up: Cavalcade of celebrities at TIFF...
    "Finally landed in Toronto along with Clive Owen. Breakaway movie has such a great Buzz here.:)" tweeted Anupam Kher.

    Coming Up: Cavalcade of celebrities at TIFF...
  • A cavalcade of celebrities was on display at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), with internationally famous stars like Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie and Freida Pinto promoting their various films. <br><br>

Even Bollywood had a say in matters as Akshay Kumar, a big favourite in Canada, premiered his much-awaited ice hockey film, <i>Speedy Singhs</i>.
    A cavalcade of celebrities was on display at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), with internationally famous stars like Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie and Freida Pinto promoting their various films.

    Even Bollywood had a say in matters as Akshay Kumar, a big favourite in Canada, premiered his much-awaited ice hockey film, Speedy Singhs.
  • Akshay Kumar, who has produced the bi-lingual, Indo-Canadian film <i>Breakaway</i> (titled <i>Speedy Singhs</i> in Hindi), shares a moment with the cast of his film.<br><br/>

From L-R: Comedian Russell Peters, lead actor Vinay Virmani (who has also written the film), Akshay Kumar and Hollywood star Rob Lowe.
    Akshay Kumar, who has produced the bi-lingual, Indo-Canadian film Breakaway (titled Speedy Singhs in Hindi), shares a moment with the cast of his film.

    From L-R: Comedian Russell Peters, lead actor Vinay Virmani (who has also written the film), Akshay Kumar and Hollywood star Rob Lowe.
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  • Akshay Kumar, with his supremely beautiful wife, Twinkle Khanna.
    Akshay Kumar, with his supremely beautiful wife, Twinkle Khanna.
  • Akshay Kumar and Rob Lowe at a panel discussion of <i>Speedy Singhs</i>.
    Akshay Kumar and Rob Lowe at a panel discussion of Speedy Singhs.
  • Angelina Jolie, dressed spectacularly in a Vivienne Westwood sleeveless black gown, showed up to support her partner Brad Pitt, who premiered his latest film, <i>Moneyball</i>.
    Angelina Jolie, dressed spectacularly in a Vivienne Westwood sleeveless black gown, showed up to support her partner Brad Pitt, who premiered his latest film, Moneyball.
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  • The <i>Salt</i> actress won the crowd over with her sleek, sensuous look.
    The Salt actress won the crowd over with her sleek, sensuous look.
  • The crowd went berserk, flinging any and everything it could to try and get Jolie's autograph.
    The crowd went berserk, flinging any and everything it could to try and get Jolie's autograph.
  • Star couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie pose on the red carpet, right before the premiere of <i>Moneyball</i>.
    Star couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie pose on the red carpet, right before the premiere of Moneyball.
  • Angelina Jolie accessorised herself with a golden Louis Vuitton clutch; she wore handcuffs with her purse, presumably to avoid it being stolen.<br><br/>

Earlier this year, Jolie was signed on as the brand ambassador of the famous company; apparently, she was paid millions for a single ad campaign, all of which was donated to her various charitable causes.
    Angelina Jolie accessorised herself with a golden Louis Vuitton clutch; she wore handcuffs with her purse, presumably to avoid it being stolen.

    Earlier this year, Jolie was signed on as the brand ambassador of the famous company; apparently, she was paid millions for a single ad campaign, all of which was donated to her various charitable causes.
  • Brad Pitt returns to his handsome form as Angelina Jolie accompanies him, looking elegant and fine.
    Brad Pitt returns to his handsome form as Angelina Jolie accompanies him, looking elegant and fine.
  • <i>Slumdog Millionaire</i> star Freida Pinto poses for the shutterbugs, looking cute in an Alexander McQueen creation.<br><br/>

She stars in Michael Winterbottom's new film, <i>Trishna</i>, as the film's titular character. <i>Trishna</i>, co-produced by Sunil Bohra, was shot extensively and exclusively in rural India.
    Slumdog Millionaire star Freida Pinto poses for the shutterbugs, looking cute in an Alexander McQueen creation.

    She stars in Michael Winterbottom's new film, Trishna, as the film's titular character. Trishna, co-produced by Sunil Bohra, was shot extensively and exclusively in rural India.
  • Freida poses with her director, Michael Winterbottom.
    Freida poses with her director, Michael Winterbottom.
  • British actor Clive Owen, handsome as ever, arrives for the premiere of his new film, <i>Killer Elite</i>.
    British actor Clive Owen, handsome as ever, arrives for the premiere of his new film, Killer Elite.
  • He was joined by his co-star, action superstar Jason Statham.
    He was joined by his co-star, action superstar Jason Statham.
  • Veteran actor Robert DeNiro joined co-stars Clive Owen and Jason Statham for the premiere of <i>The Killer Elite</i>.
    Veteran actor Robert DeNiro joined co-stars Clive Owen and Jason Statham for the premiere of The Killer Elite.
  • A very dapper George Clooney, dressed in his usual formal suit, was there to promote his new film, <i>The Descendants</i>.
    A very dapper George Clooney, dressed in his usual formal suit, was there to promote his new film, The Descendants.
  • Clooney has something to laugh about during the film's discussion.
    Clooney has something to laugh about during the film's discussion.
  • George Clooney with <i>The Descendants</i> lead actress, Shailene Woodley.
    George Clooney with The Descendants lead actress, Shailene Woodley.
  • <i>The Devil Wears Prada</i> and <i>The Adjustment Bureau</i> actress Emily Blunt arrives for the premiere of her new film, <i>Salmon Fishing in the Yemen</i>.<br><br/>

Dressed in a classy jumpsuit, Blunt seemed a bit dazed by the gathered crowd and quickly slipped into the preview theatre.
    The Devil Wears Prada and The Adjustment Bureau actress Emily Blunt arrives for the premiere of her new film, Salmon Fishing in the Yemen.

    Dressed in a classy jumpsuit, Blunt seemed a bit dazed by the gathered crowd and quickly slipped into the preview theatre.
  • <i>Pirates of the Caribbean</i> actress Keira Knightley stunned everybody with her chic new look.<br><br/>

Knightley, who plays a sexually empowered role in David Cronenberg's new film,  looked almost in character in an Elie Saab backless nude dress.
    Pirates of the Caribbean actress Keira Knightley stunned everybody with her chic new look.

    Knightley, who plays a sexually empowered role in David Cronenberg's new film, looked almost in character in an Elie Saab backless nude dress.
  • Here's a 360 degree view of Keira's look.
    Here's a 360 degree view of Keira's look.
  • <i>Spider-Man</i> actress Kirsten Dunst walked the red carpet at TIFF to promote her controversial new film, <i>Melancholia</i>. She looked beautiful in a polka-dotted Prada number, coupling it with a pleated Chanel skirt.<br><br/>

Directed by Danish maestro Lars Von Trier (<i>Antichrist</i>, <i>The Idiots</i>), <i>Melancholia</i> was in the news when, at the Cannes Film Festival, Trier went on an anti-Semitic rant, leading him to be banned. <i>Melancholia</i>, however, won the Golden Palm even then.
    Spider-Man actress Kirsten Dunst walked the red carpet at TIFF to promote her controversial new film, Melancholia. She looked beautiful in a polka-dotted Prada number, coupling it with a pleated Chanel skirt.

    Directed by Danish maestro Lars Von Trier (Antichrist, The Idiots), Melancholia was in the news when, at the Cannes Film Festival, Trier went on an anti-Semitic rant, leading him to be banned. Melancholia, however, won the Golden Palm even then.
  • Oscar winner Marisa Tomei showed up in an evening dress for the premiere of George Clooney's directorial venture, <i>The Ides of March</i>.
    Oscar winner Marisa Tomei showed up in an evening dress for the premiere of George Clooney's directorial venture, The Ides of March.
  • Rachel Weisz, aka Mrs. Daniel Craig, looked resplendent in a Jason Wu, colourful gown. She was there for the premiere of her new film, <i>The Deep Blue Sea</i>.
    Rachel Weisz, aka Mrs. Daniel Craig, looked resplendent in a Jason Wu, colourful gown. She was there for the premiere of her new film, The Deep Blue Sea.
  • Canadian girl Sarah Gadon, who stars alongside Rachel Weisz in <i>The Deep Blue Sea</i>, was also seen in a Jason Wu gown, this time from his Fall/Winter 2011 set.
    Canadian girl Sarah Gadon, who stars alongside Rachel Weisz in The Deep Blue Sea, was also seen in a Jason Wu gown, this time from his Fall/Winter 2011 set.
  • Former WWE Diva Stacy Keibler, rumored to be George Clooney's new girlfriend, strutted her stuff on the TIFF red carpet, adding even more fuel to the fire.<br><br/>

However, her dress was panned by critics across the panel, some even calling it a "bizarre, backless nightmare".
    Former WWE Diva Stacy Keibler, rumored to be George Clooney's new girlfriend, strutted her stuff on the TIFF red carpet, adding even more fuel to the fire.

    However, her dress was panned by critics across the panel, some even calling it a "bizarre, backless nightmare".
  • <i>Grownups</i> actress Salma Hayek poses for the cameras. She was there for the premiere of her new film, <i>Americano</i>, directed by French actor Jacques Demy.
    Grownups actress Salma Hayek poses for the cameras. She was there for the premiere of her new film, Americano, directed by French actor Jacques Demy.
  • U2 frontmen Bono and The Edge were seen talking about their new documentary, <i>From the Sky Down</i>.<br><br/>

The documentary charts the creation of their 1991 multi-platinum album, <i>Achtung Baby</i> and how it kickstarted U2's dominance on the music scene.
    U2 frontmen Bono and The Edge were seen talking about their new documentary, From the Sky Down.

    The documentary charts the creation of their 1991 multi-platinum album, Achtung Baby and how it kickstarted U2's dominance on the music scene.
  • George Clooney's directorial venture, <i>The Ides of March</i> had a back-to-back premiere with good friend Brad Pitt's <i>Moneyball</i>.
    George Clooney's directorial venture, The Ides of March had a back-to-back premiere with good friend Brad Pitt's Moneyball.
  • Clooney arrives for the premiere of his new film.
    Clooney arrives for the premiere of his new film.
  • Clooney, with co-star Ryan Gosling.
    Clooney, with co-star Ryan Gosling.
  • Nathan Morlando's <i>Edwin Boyd</i> earned rave reviews at TIFF.<br><br/>

The film stars Scott Speedman, Brian Cox, Kevin Durand and Kelly Reilly, all of whom are seen on stage.
    Nathan Morlando's Edwin Boyd earned rave reviews at TIFF.

    The film stars Scott Speedman, Brian Cox, Kevin Durand and Kelly Reilly, all of whom are seen on stage.
  • Actress Evan Rachel Wood, who broke a tooth while partying in Paris, sported a very Madonna-esque outfit, inspired by Victorian-era burlesque, of course.<br><br/>

She co-stars with Ryan Gosling in George Clooney's new film, <i>The Ides of March</i>.
    Actress Evan Rachel Wood, who broke a tooth while partying in Paris, sported a very Madonna-esque outfit, inspired by Victorian-era burlesque, of course.

    She co-stars with Ryan Gosling in George Clooney's new film, The Ides of March.
  • Another look at Angelina Jolie's stunning black gown and golden LV clutch.
    Another look at Angelina Jolie's stunning black gown and golden LV clutch.
  • <i>The Dark Knight Rises</i> actress Juno Temple caught in a candid moment before the premiere of <i>The Dirty Girl</i>.
    The Dark Knight Rises actress Juno Temple caught in a candid moment before the premiere of The Dirty Girl.
  • Another look at the gorgeous Marisa Tomei.
    Another look at the gorgeous Marisa Tomei.
  • <i>Moneyball</i> actor Philip Seymour Hoffman at the film's premiere.
    Moneyball actor Philip Seymour Hoffman at the film's premiere.
  • A bright and perky Brad Pitt at a <i>Moneyball</i> discussion, prior to the film's screening.
    A bright and perky Brad Pitt at a Moneyball discussion, prior to the film's screening.
  • Shailene Woody at the <i>The Descendants</i> premiere.
    Shailene Woody at the The Descendants premiere.
  • <i>We Need To Talk About Kevin</i> actress Tilda Swinton stood out in a velvet green number, which looked slightly confused.
    We Need To Talk About Kevin actress Tilda Swinton stood out in a velvet green number, which looked slightly confused.