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What TIFF 2015 stars wore to their first festival

  • Nicole Kidman, 2003: Kidman’s latest film “The Family Fang” will premiere at this year’s TIFF festival – and we’re all holding our breath to see if the style maven will walk the red carpet. If she does you can bet she won’t be wearing anything like this white, shoulderless frock she wore to her very first TIFF festival in 2003.
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    Nicole Kidman, 2003: Kidman’s latest film “The Family Fang” will premiere at this year’s TIFF festival – and we’re all holding our breath to see if the style maven will walk the red carpet. If she does you can bet she won’t be wearing anything like this white, shoulderless frock she wore to her very first TIFF festival in 2003.

    Nicole Kidman, 2003: Kidman’s latest film “The Family Fang” will premiere at this year’s TIFF festival – and we’re all holding our breath to see if the style maven will walk the red carpet. If she does you can bet she won’t be wearing anything like this white, shoulderless frock she wore to her very first TIFF festival in 2003.
  • Julianne Moore, 2002: Julianne Moore would look good in a paper bag – but for sartorial purposes, we’re glad she doesn’t go that route. In 2002, while attending the “Far From Heaven” premiere, she walked the red carpet in chic black pants and a sheer top with intricate detailing. This year, she’ll be in town for her film “Freeheld.”
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    Julianne Moore, 2002: Julianne Moore would look good in a paper bag – but for sartorial purposes, we’re glad she doesn’t go that route. In 2002, while attending the “Far From Heaven” premiere, she walked the red carpet in chic black pants and a sheer top with intricate detailing. This year, she’ll be in town for her film “Freeheld.”

    Julianne Moore, 2002: Julianne Moore would look good in a paper bag – but for sartorial purposes, we’re glad she doesn’t go that route. In 2002, while attending the “Far From Heaven” premiere, she walked the red carpet in chic black pants and a sheer top with intricate detailing. This year, she’ll be in town for her film “Freeheld.”
  • Naomi Watts, 2003: Nothing screams 2003 like a blue velvet blazer and a lacy bralet. Watts co-stars alongside Jake Gyllenhaal in this year’s opening night flick, “Demolition,” as well as in “About Ray,” with Susan Sarandon and Elle Fanning.
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    Naomi Watts, 2003: Nothing screams 2003 like a blue velvet blazer and a lacy bralet. Watts co-stars alongside Jake Gyllenhaal in this year’s opening night flick, “Demolition,” as well as in “About Ray,” with Susan Sarandon and Elle Fanning.

    Naomi Watts, 2003: Nothing screams 2003 like a blue velvet blazer and a lacy bralet. Watts co-stars alongside Jake Gyllenhaal in this year’s opening night flick, “Demolition,” as well as in “About Ray,” with Susan Sarandon and Elle Fanning.
  • Demi Moore, 2006: When she was still Mrs. Ashton Kutcher, Demi Moore walked the TIFF red carpet in a one-strapped mini dress. “Forsaken,” starring Moore and Kiefer Sutherland, opens at this year’s festival.
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    Demi Moore, 2006: When she was still Mrs. Ashton Kutcher, Demi Moore walked the TIFF red carpet in a one-strapped mini dress. “Forsaken,” starring Moore and Kiefer Sutherland, opens at this year’s festival.

    Demi Moore, 2006: When she was still Mrs. Ashton Kutcher, Demi Moore walked the TIFF red carpet in a one-strapped mini dress. “Forsaken,” starring Moore and Kiefer Sutherland, opens at this year’s festival.
  • Rachel McAdams, 2005: This year, expect to see this Canadian darling around town promoting her film “Spotlight.” Ten years ago, she walked the red carpet for “Proof” in a black dress with gold button detailing.
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    Rachel McAdams, 2005: This year, expect to see this Canadian darling around town promoting her film “Spotlight.” Ten years ago, she walked the red carpet for “Proof” in a black dress with gold button detailing.

    Rachel McAdams, 2005: This year, expect to see this Canadian darling around town promoting her film “Spotlight.” Ten years ago, she walked the red carpet for “Proof” in a black dress with gold button detailing.
  • Jessica Chastain, 2011: Four years ago, Jessica Chastain proved that yes, you most definitely can mix red and yellow. This year, Chastain’s in town for Ridley Scott’s highly-anticipated “The Martian.”
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    Jessica Chastain, 2011: Four years ago, Jessica Chastain proved that yes, you most definitely can mix red and yellow. This year, Chastain’s in town for Ridley Scott’s highly-anticipated “The Martian.”

    Jessica Chastain, 2011: Four years ago, Jessica Chastain proved that yes, you most definitely can mix red and yellow. This year, Chastain’s in town for Ridley Scott’s highly-anticipated “The Martian.”
  • Ellen Page, 2006: The pint-sized Canadian starlet stars alongside Julianne Moore in this year’s “Freeheld.” In 2006 she attended her first TIFF festival in an ultra-casual (but still extremely cute) look.
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    Ellen Page, 2006: The pint-sized Canadian starlet stars alongside Julianne Moore in this year’s “Freeheld.” In 2006 she attended her first TIFF festival in an ultra-casual (but still extremely cute) look.

    Ellen Page, 2006: The pint-sized Canadian starlet stars alongside Julianne Moore in this year’s “Freeheld.” In 2006 she attended her first TIFF festival in an ultra-casual (but still extremely cute) look.
  • Salma Hayek, 2002: The gorgeous star will attend this year’s festival to promote “Septembers of Shiraz,” attended the festival 13 years ago in a pale pink frock with beaded detailing – and of course, spaghetti straps.
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    Salma Hayek, 2002: The gorgeous star will attend this year’s festival to promote “Septembers of Shiraz,” attended the festival 13 years ago in a pale pink frock with beaded detailing – and of course, spaghetti straps.

    Salma Hayek, 2002: The gorgeous star will attend this year’s festival to promote “Septembers of Shiraz,” attended the festival 13 years ago in a pale pink frock with beaded detailing – and of course, spaghetti straps.
  • Kristen Wiig, 2007: Is there a “black and white and red all over” joke somewhere here? In 2007, Wiig walked the red carpet at TIFF in a black dress and black tights combined with white d’orsay pumps and a white ‘50s-inspired necklace. This year, the hilarious actress will show her range in “The Martian.”
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    Kristen Wiig, 2007: Is there a “black and white and red all over” joke somewhere here? In 2007, Wiig walked the red carpet at TIFF in a black dress and black tights combined with white d’orsay pumps and a white ‘50s-inspired necklace. This year, the hilarious actress will show her range in “The Martian.”

    Kristen Wiig, 2007: Is there a “black and white and red all over” joke somewhere here? In 2007, Wiig walked the red carpet at TIFF in a black dress and black tights combined with white d’orsay pumps and a white ‘50s-inspired necklace. This year, the hilarious actress will show her range in “The Martian.”
  • Kristen Stewart, 2007: Before the world knew her as Bella Swan, a 17-year-old Kristen Stewart walked the red carpet for “Into the Wild” in this metallic outfit. This year, she’ll be attending TIFF for her film “Equals.”
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    Kristen Stewart, 2007: Before the world knew her as Bella Swan, a 17-year-old Kristen Stewart walked the red carpet for “Into the Wild” in this metallic outfit. This year, she’ll be attending TIFF for her film “Equals.”

    Kristen Stewart, 2007: Before the world knew her as Bella Swan, a 17-year-old Kristen Stewart walked the red carpet for “Into the Wild” in this metallic outfit. This year, she’ll be attending TIFF for her film “Equals.”
  • Emily Blunt, 2009: It wasn’t her first Toronto International Film Festival – but we had to include this patterned dress Emily Blunt wore in 2009 while attending “The Young Victoria” premiere. She stars in the action-packed “Sicario,” which will premiere during this year’s festival.
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    Emily Blunt, 2009: It wasn’t her first Toronto International Film Festival – but we had to include this patterned dress Emily Blunt wore in 2009 while attending “The Young Victoria” premiere. She stars in the action-packed “Sicario,” which will premiere during this year’s festival.

    Emily Blunt, 2009: It wasn’t her first Toronto International Film Festival – but we had to include this patterned dress Emily Blunt wore in 2009 while attending “The Young Victoria” premiere. She stars in the action-packed “Sicario,” which will premiere during this year’s festival.
  • Sandra Bullock, 2004: At the 2004 “Crash” premiere in Toronto, Sandra Bullock proved that all you really need is fashionable outerwear. We’re doubting that she’ll need a jacket this year if she walks the red carpet for “Our Brand of Crisis,” – temperatures are supposed to remain in the 20s for the duration of the festival.
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    Sandra Bullock, 2004: At the 2004 “Crash” premiere in Toronto, Sandra Bullock proved that all you really need is fashionable outerwear. We’re doubting that she’ll need a jacket this year if she walks the red carpet for “Our Brand of Crisis,” – temperatures are supposed to remain in the 20s for the duration of the festival.

    Sandra Bullock, 2004: At the 2004 “Crash” premiere in Toronto, Sandra Bullock proved that all you really need is fashionable outerwear. We’re doubting that she’ll need a jacket this year if she walks the red carpet for “Our Brand of Crisis,” – temperatures are supposed to remain in the 20s for the duration of the festival.
  • Elle Fanning, 2012: What a way to make a first impression! Two years ago, a then 15-year-old Fanning attended the “Ginger & Rosa” premiere in an amazing patterned suit with sky high emerald kiltie shoes. She stars in this year’s “About Ray.”
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    Elle Fanning, 2012: What a way to make a first impression! Two years ago, a then 15-year-old Fanning attended the “Ginger & Rosa” premiere in an amazing patterned suit with sky high emerald kiltie shoes. She stars in this year’s “About Ray.”

    Elle Fanning, 2012: What a way to make a first impression! Two years ago, a then 15-year-old Fanning attended the “Ginger & Rosa” premiere in an amazing patterned suit with sky high emerald kiltie shoes. She stars in this year’s “About Ray.”
  • Drew Barrymore, 2009: For the premiere of her directorial debut, “Whip It,” Barrymore wore a stunning and unique Alexander McQueen gown. We can’t wait to see what she wears this year to the premiere of her new film “Miss You Already.”
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    Drew Barrymore, 2009: For the premiere of her directorial debut, “Whip It,” Barrymore wore a stunning and unique Alexander McQueen gown. We can’t wait to see what she wears this year to the premiere of her new film “Miss You Already.”

    Drew Barrymore, 2009: For the premiere of her directorial debut, “Whip It,” Barrymore wore a stunning and unique Alexander McQueen gown. We can’t wait to see what she wears this year to the premiere of her new film “Miss You Already.”
  • Susan Sarandon, 2002: Sarandon attended the TIFF “Moonlite Mile” premiere in 2002 in a form-fitting black dress. This year, she’ll join Naomi Watts and Elle Fanning on the “About Ray” red carpet. She also teams up with Rose Byrne and J.K. Simmons in “The Meddler.”
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    Susan Sarandon, 2002: Sarandon attended the TIFF “Moonlite Mile” premiere in 2002 in a form-fitting black dress. This year, she’ll join Naomi Watts and Elle Fanning on the “About Ray” red carpet. She also teams up with Rose Byrne and J.K. Simmons in “The Meddler.”

    Susan Sarandon, 2002: Sarandon attended the TIFF “Moonlite Mile” premiere in 2002 in a form-fitting black dress. This year, she’ll join Naomi Watts and Elle Fanning on the “About Ray” red carpet. She also teams up with Rose Byrne and J.K. Simmons in “The Meddler.”
  • Kate Winslet, 2006: It’s hard to believe it’s been almost 10 years since Kate Winslet wore this satin dress with bow detailing while walking the red carpet for “All The King’s Men.” This year she’ll be in Toronto for the premiere of “Steve Jobs.”
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    Kate Winslet, 2006: It’s hard to believe it’s been almost 10 years since Kate Winslet wore this satin dress with bow detailing while walking the red carpet for “All The King’s Men.” This year she’ll be in Toronto for the premiere of “Steve Jobs.”

    Kate Winslet, 2006: It’s hard to believe it’s been almost 10 years since Kate Winslet wore this satin dress with bow detailing while walking the red carpet for “All The King’s Men.” This year she’ll be in Toronto for the premiere of “Steve Jobs.”
  • Emma Watson, 2012: Oh Emma Watson, how do you always look so beautiful and classy? In 2012, she walked the red carpet for “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” in a gorgeous floral minidress. This year, she’ll be in town promoting her latest project, “Colonia.”
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    Emma Watson, 2012: Oh Emma Watson, how do you always look so beautiful and classy? In 2012, she walked the red carpet for “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” in a gorgeous floral minidress. This year, she’ll be in town promoting her latest project, “Colonia.”

    Emma Watson, 2012: Oh Emma Watson, how do you always look so beautiful and classy? In 2012, she walked the red carpet for “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” in a gorgeous floral minidress. This year, she’ll be in town promoting her latest project, “Colonia.”
  • Rose Byrne, 2000: So cute! In 2000, a casual Rose Byrne chit-chatted with Darryl Hannah at a TIFF event. This year, the actress will attend TIFF for “The Meddler.”
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    Rose Byrne, 2000: So cute! In 2000, a casual Rose Byrne chit-chatted with Darryl Hannah at a TIFF event. This year, the actress will attend TIFF for “The Meddler.”

    Rose Byrne, 2000: So cute! In 2000, a casual Rose Byrne chit-chatted with Darryl Hannah at a TIFF event. This year, the actress will attend TIFF for “The Meddler.”
Nicole Kidman, 2003: Kidman’s latest film “The Family Fang” will premiere at this year’s TIFF festival – and we’re all holding our breath to see if the style maven will walk the red carpet. If she does you can bet she won’t be wearing anything like this white, shoulderless frock she wore to her very first TIFF festival in 2003.
Julianne Moore, 2002: Julianne Moore would look good in a paper bag – but for sartorial purposes, we’re glad she doesn’t go that route. In 2002, while attending the “Far From Heaven” premiere, she walked the red carpet in chic black pants and a sheer top with intricate detailing. This year, she’ll be in town for her film “Freeheld.”
Naomi Watts, 2003: Nothing screams 2003 like a blue velvet blazer and a lacy bralet. Watts co-stars alongside Jake Gyllenhaal in this year’s opening night flick, “Demolition,” as well as in “About Ray,” with Susan Sarandon and Elle Fanning.
Demi Moore, 2006: When she was still Mrs. Ashton Kutcher, Demi Moore walked the TIFF red carpet in a one-strapped mini dress. “Forsaken,” starring Moore and Kiefer Sutherland, opens at this year’s festival.
Rachel McAdams, 2005: This year, expect to see this Canadian darling around town promoting her film “Spotlight.” Ten years ago, she walked the red carpet for “Proof” in a black dress with gold button detailing.
Jessica Chastain, 2011: Four years ago, Jessica Chastain proved that yes, you most definitely can mix red and yellow. This year, Chastain’s in town for Ridley Scott’s highly-anticipated “The Martian.”
Ellen Page, 2006: The pint-sized Canadian starlet stars alongside Julianne Moore in this year’s “Freeheld.” In 2006 she attended her first TIFF festival in an ultra-casual (but still extremely cute) look.
Salma Hayek, 2002: The gorgeous star will attend this year’s festival to promote “Septembers of Shiraz,” attended the festival 13 years ago in a pale pink frock with beaded detailing – and of course, spaghetti straps.
Kristen Wiig, 2007: Is there a “black and white and red all over” joke somewhere here? In 2007, Wiig walked the red carpet at TIFF in a black dress and black tights combined with white d’orsay pumps and a white ‘50s-inspired necklace. This year, the hilarious actress will show her range in “The Martian.”
Kristen Stewart, 2007: Before the world knew her as Bella Swan, a 17-year-old Kristen Stewart walked the red carpet for “Into the Wild” in this metallic outfit. This year, she’ll be attending TIFF for her film “Equals.”
Emily Blunt, 2009: It wasn’t her first Toronto International Film Festival – but we had to include this patterned dress Emily Blunt wore in 2009 while attending “The Young Victoria” premiere. She stars in the action-packed “Sicario,” which will premiere during this year’s festival.
Sandra Bullock, 2004: At the 2004 “Crash” premiere in Toronto, Sandra Bullock proved that all you really need is fashionable outerwear. We’re doubting that she’ll need a jacket this year if she walks the red carpet for “Our Brand of Crisis,” – temperatures are supposed to remain in the 20s for the duration of the festival.
Elle Fanning, 2012: What a way to make a first impression! Two years ago, a then 15-year-old Fanning attended the “Ginger & Rosa” premiere in an amazing patterned suit with sky high emerald kiltie shoes. She stars in this year’s “About Ray.”
Drew Barrymore, 2009: For the premiere of her directorial debut, “Whip It,” Barrymore wore a stunning and unique Alexander McQueen gown. We can’t wait to see what she wears this year to the premiere of her new film “Miss You Already.”
Susan Sarandon, 2002: Sarandon attended the TIFF “Moonlite Mile” premiere in 2002 in a form-fitting black dress. This year, she’ll join Naomi Watts and Elle Fanning on the “About Ray” red carpet. She also teams up with Rose Byrne and J.K. Simmons in “The Meddler.”
Kate Winslet, 2006: It’s hard to believe it’s been almost 10 years since Kate Winslet wore this satin dress with bow detailing while walking the red carpet for “All The King’s Men.” This year she’ll be in Toronto for the premiere of “Steve Jobs.”
Emma Watson, 2012: Oh Emma Watson, how do you always look so beautiful and classy? In 2012, she walked the red carpet for “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” in a gorgeous floral minidress. This year, she’ll be in town promoting her latest project, “Colonia.”
Rose Byrne, 2000: So cute! In 2000, a casual Rose Byrne chit-chatted with Darryl Hannah at a TIFF event. This year, the actress will attend TIFF for “The Meddler.”
Hilary Hagerman

It’s that time of year again! The 40th Toronto International Film Festival kicks off on Thursday, Sept. 10. This year’s festival promises to be as big and star-studded as ever, with major-league actresses like Rachel McAdams, Salma Hayek and Kate Winslet already confirmed to attend. And while the festival will welcome several first-timers, there’s also a batch of seasoned TIFF-goers. With that in mind, we take a look back at what some of the festival veterans wore to their first (or early) TIFF. Scroll through the gallery above to see our favourites, and don’t forget to check in daily with Yahoo Canada Movies and Yahoo Canada Style for all your TIFF news.