In pictures: UK Frida première

Oscar-nominated actress Salma Hayek swept into London's West End on Thursday night for the UK première of Frida - while George Clooney was across town to promote his new film, Solaris.

Salma Hayek arrived in style at the film's première

She was joined by the film's director, Julie Taymor

Also in London, George Clooney and Natasha McElhone were at the UK première of sci-fi movie Solaris

They were accompanied by the film's director, Steven Soderbergh

Rock star Sting's wife Trudi Styler was among the star guests watching Clooney's film

Socialite Tamara Beckwith was also at the showing in Notting Hill, west London