United kingdom Daily news: Nicole Kidman is a cut above the rest as she arrives in Cannes with a new fringe

Nicole Kidman is a cut above the rest as she arrives in Cannes with a new fringe

By Daily Mail Reporter

PUBLISHED: 16:49 EST, 23 May 2012 | UPDATED: 20:37 EST, 23 May 2012

Her cream dress was ostensibly demure, but Nicole Kidman gave a glimpse of her cheeky side during a candid moment at the Cannes Film Festival.

The Australian actress, 44, arrived in a belted lace frock and peep toe heels for press interviews by the seaside in the South of France.

But between press interviews, the mother-of-two took a moment to kick off her heels and relax on the sand and at one point revealed her surprisingly shapely derriere.

Belt it out: Nicole Kidman showed off her narrow waist as she reported for duty at the Cannes Film Festival

Cheeky side: The star relaxed in bare feet between interviews with press

The mother of four is in town to promote her new film The Paperboy, will be screened later in the week and was joined by her younger co-star Zac Efron.

The film is being described as an 'explosive sexual thriller,' and Kidman sheds her usual 'English rose' look of fair skin and red hair, for a golden tan, heavy make-up and a platinum wig for the part.

Showing support: Keith Urban looked rather suave in his suit and tie

The look of love: Keith looked infatuated with his wife - who is also the mother of his two children

Efron has described his love scenes with the Australian star as the 'highlight of my life.'

He recently admitted he feels 'very lucky' to have secured a serious career after High School Musical.

The 24-year-old turned down several roles after shooting to fame in the Disney franchise because he wants to have a long career, rather than make easy choices and keep his teenage fanbase.

Whispering sweet nothings: Nicole gazes and Keith before nuzzling into his neck

Affectionate: The couple appear to still have their magic after being married six years

He said: 'There were several avenues I could've gone down after High School Musical, but I looked at the long term.

'I want to be doing this for a long time, so I wanted to make this transition slowly. It wasn't so much about keeping the fans but about making sure I was able to focus on my craft and really take a step back, work hard, work with great directors and have a graceful transition.

'It was slow, but I look back at every director I worked with on these films and they are guys I've learnt so much from.

Read all about it: Nicole and Zac Efron are promoting their film The Paperboy

'I didn't cash in or take the easier route but really focused on learning as I grow. I'm still learning. I'm just very lucky.'

The Paperboy is based on the novel by Peter Dexter, who wrote the screenplay for Mulholland Falls.

Director, Lee Daniels recently revealed that casting the film 'was a circus.'

He told the The Hollywood Reporter: 'It was crazy. We kept losing actors because we kept pushing the start date. We started out with one cast and ended up with another.