Celebrities were out in force for the European premiere of Leonardo DiCaprio's latest movie, The Beach at the Empire cinema in London's Leicester Square.

Thousands of fans greet a slightly bemused DiCaprio as he arrives for the premiere.

French actress Virginie Ledoyen outshone her co-star with her dramatic entrance.

A united front from top girl group the All Saints, who sing the movie's theme tune.

Singer Martine McCutcheon arrives with partner Jonathan Barnham.

Baby Spice Emma Bunton took time out for the show, after a tough day in court giving evidence in a legal dispute.

The film's director Danny Boyle poses with his star Virginie Ledoyen.

Actor Robert Carlyle, who features in The Beach as well as Boyle's earlier film Trainspotting, with his wife Anastasia.

Virgin boss Richard Branson took his daughter Holly and wife Joan to the screening.