It’s that awkward moment when somebody accidentally steals the limelight from the main attraction.

Gemma Arterton wowed the audience as she attended the tribute to Jonathan Demme at the 12th International Marrakech Film Festival, in Morocco.

The former Bond Girl looked positively radiant as she added some glamour to proceedings on Thursday evening.

 
Near nude: Gemma Arterton stunned the audience as she hosted the 12th International Marrakech Film Festival on Thursday in a lace dress

Picture perfect: Gemma looked radiant in her sheer lace number as she graced the red carpet

Gemma, 26 looked radiant in a sleeveless long lace dress that was both racy and ladylike at the same time.

The actress managed to pull off the low cut dress without making the mistake of showing off too much cleavage.

The dress, which featured a small split at the front was sheer with a nude colour underlining. Gemma completed the form fitting outfit beautifully by wearing her hair down in very soft curls.

The body: Gemma stole the show from Jonathan Demme who was being honoured for his work in film

Fully fitted: Gemma completed the outfit beautifully by wearing her hair down in very soft curls

She accessorised with some attention grabbing high heels that were encrusted with sharp shiny studs.

Gemma was hosting the event but handed over proceedings to actor Terence Stamp who presented director Deeme with his special award.

Deeme was being honoured for his work in film including critically acclaimed hits such as Philadelphia, The Silence of the Lambs and Devil In A Blue Dress.

Man of the moment: Terence Stamp, left, presented Jonathan Demme with a tribute award

Respectable resume: Demme has worked on films such as Philadelphia, The Silence of the Lambs and Devil In A Blue Dress

After attending the film festival Gemma will be returning to her day job as she stars in a new BBC Two sitcom.

The dark comedy is being written by the creators of The League of Gentlemen and Psychoville.

Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton will co-star in the six part show, which has the working title of Inside No 9.