Cate Blanchett was a shocked bystander as a man climbed under the dress of fellow actress America Ferrera on the Cannes red carpet.
The pair had arrived for the world premiere of How To Train Your Dragon 2 and were posing for a photo when the ugly incident occurred on Friday.
Festival security had to drag the man away after he rushed the red carpet wearing a suit and tie, jumped behind former Ugly Betty star Ferrera and slipped under her dress.
Ferrera was unhurt but clearly shaken up while Blanchett and Dragon co-stars Jay Baruchel, Kit Harington and Djimon Hounsou, all posing for the photo, were left shocked and shaking their heads.
Several reports claimed the man was Ukrainian journalist Vitalii Sediuk, a serial "prankster" at entertainment events.
Sediuk has in the past tried to kiss Will Smith on a red carpet, hugged the crotches of Leonardo DiCaprio and Bradley Cooper, and crashed the Grammys stage during Adele's acceptance speech.
The red carpet at the world's biggest film festival is renowned for its tight security.
Officials are yet to comment on the incident.
Australian Naomi Watts also attended the premiere for the 3D animated film sequel, which has been well-received by critics at Cannes.
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