Bella Hadid enjoys a sun‑soaked getaway near the Cannes festival

Bella Hadid is currently relaxing on the French Riviera. Paparazzi "caught" her having fun with a camera in hand.

Bella Hadid has been one of the most sought-after models for several years. Unlike most of her industry colleagues, she didn't have to win over designers by going to castings for years. The younger sister of Gigi Hadid, the daughter of a well-known businessman and a model and celebrity, could count on being engaged in shows by prestigious fashion houses and on the covers of the most prominent fashion magazines from the very beginning of her career.

Today, Bella Hadid regularly appears at top celebrity events. Although her shapely leg hasn't yet graced the ongoing Cannes Film Festival, we will likely see her on the red carpet any day now.

The 27-year-old is currently staying in Antibes, a town just a few miles from Cannes. Bella was "caught" relaxing leisurely by the pool at the luxurious, five-star Eden Roc hotel.

Dressed in a skimpy bikini, the star frolicked with friends, basked on the rocks, and played at being a camera operator during breaks. That day, charging her batteries on the French Riviera, Hadid was bubbly, as evidenced by the big and genuine smile in several photos.

Check out the photos. Do you think she will grace the Cannes festival with her presence soon?