Cheryl Cole shines at London film premiere

She may be on screen for only a few minutes, but Cheryl Cole left a lasting impression with film fans on Tuesday night as she took to the red carpet to mark her Hollywood debut.

The former X Factor judge appears in a cameo alongside Cameron Diaz in new film What To Expect When You're Expecting, in which she aptly plays a TV talent show judge. And 28-year-old Cole — wearing an elegant floor-length white and peach dress designed by Victoria Beckham — posed with her co-star in front of screaming fans at the premiere in London.

Even Diaz, 39, appeared in awe of the Girls Aloud singer. "She can do whatever she wants to do," she said. "She is clearly talented and so lovely. I think this performance is the beginning of many for her."

Five couples

The comedy film, which also stars Jennifer Lopez, follows five couples struggling to reconcile their hectic lives with impending parenthood.

But Cole also shocked with her statement that rapper Chris Brown has made positive changes in his life since assaulting his former girlfriend Rihanna in 2009 and should be forgiven.

"I think it's about time we all [forgave Brown], if I'm completely honest, if you want my opinion. I think it's time we all moved on. That guy is talented as hell," usmagazine.com quoted the 28-year-old as saying.

"I think it's really kind of Rihanna [to forgive Brown], she's come out and publicly forgiven him, really, said Cole.

Later, the 23-year-old Brown thanked Cole for her kind words through Twitter saying: "You're amazing! I appreciate you. Thanks for the support and believing in me as an artist."

— Daily Mail (with inputs from IANS)