Still a Pretty Woman! Leggy Julia Roberts steals the show as she perches on Idris Elba's lap for star-studded magazine cover

Her breakout role was as a beautiful prostitute opposite Richard Gere in the 1990 film Pretty Woman.

And more than 20 years on, Julia Roberts is as breathtaking as ever.

The 46-year-old showed off her incredible legs in fishnet tights and a blazer as she perched on Idris Elba's lap on the March cover of Vanity Fair'sannual Hollywood issue.

Scroll down for video

+6

Still a Pretty Woman: Julia Roberts showed off her slender legs in fishnet tights as she perched on Idris Elba's lap on the cover of the March issue of Vanity Fair

The mother-of-three appeared to only be wearing a black blazer and a low-cut top for the spread, which was shot by famed photographer Annie Leibovitz.

She radiated with health, her skin glowing and her highlighted red hair falling in curls down her back.

Julie - who is nominated for a best supporting actress Oscar - gave her famous smile as she sat on Idris' lap, her arm around his shoulders and his around her waist.

+6

Across the page: Chiwetel Ejifor, Julia Roberts, Idris Elba, George Clooney, Michael B. Jordan, Jared Leto, Lupita Nyong'o, Naomie Harris, Brie Larson, Chadwick Boseman, Margot Robbie and Lea Seydoux grace the cover

Julia Roberts is a strong woman in August: Osage County

The pair were joined by a plethora of other stars, both emerging and established, in the three-page cover pullout.

On the main cover of the issue, which is on sale from Friday, February 7, George Clooney stood with his arms crossed, looking as dapper as ever in a tuxedo.

Chiwetel Ejiofor, who is nominated for 12 Years A Slave, sat next to Julia, who placed her hand on his shoulder.

In the second page of the pullout, Best Supporting Actor nominee Jared Leto crouched low as he stared at the camera with a penetrating gaze, his ombre locks falling over his shoulders.

Michael B. Jordan, who garnered acclaim for his role in Fruitvale Station, sat alongside George, confidently staring ahead as he touched his collar.

The girl of this year's awards season, Lupita Nyong'o, suitably wore a gold dress that highlighted her toned figure.

+6

Gorgeous and talented to boot: Julia Roberts is nominated for an Oscar for her role in August: Osage County, but Idris was snubbed by the Academy for his portrayal of Nelson Mandela in the critically acclaimed biopic

+6

Gorgeous and talented to boot: Julia Roberts is nominated for an Oscar for her role in August: Osage County, but Idris was snubbed by the Academy for his portrayal of Nelson Mandela in the critically acclaimed biopic

The 30-year-old - who is nominated for an Academy Award her role in 12 Years A Slave - showed off her sculpted arms in the sleeveless dress, and kept her accessories to a minimum with simple stud earrings.

On the third page were stunning newcomers Naomie Harris, Brie Larson, Margot Robbie and Lea Seydoux.

Margot, 23, looked the height of glamour in 
a strapless white satin gown, her hair styled in to the side in curls.

The women were joined by actor Chadwick Boseman, who starred in last year's baseball film 42.

+6

Girl of the moment: Lupita Nyong'o is tipped 

to win the best supporting actress Oscar for her role in 12 Years A Slave

-Dailymail