Jessica Alba has posed in a Hannibal Lecter mask in a bid to encourage people to vote in the U.S. Presidential election.

The "Fantastic Four" actress is seen with messy hair, no make-up and tears running down her face in the photograph shot by Mark Liddell which shows her mouth tightly hidden behind metal nails - referencing the cannibal character made famous by Anthony Hopkins in 1991 movie 'The Silence of the Lambs'.

Sir Anthony Hopkins based his most famous character Hannibal Lecter on a tarantula and a crocodile.

The screen legend - who won an Oscar for his portrayal of the cannibalistic serial killer in 'The Silence of the Lambs' - revealed his animal inspiration to Jim Carrey.

Sir Anthony Hopkins has vowed never to have plastic surgery.

"The Silence of the Lambs" actor, who will turn 70 on New Year's Eve, insists he will never resort to going under the knife to turn back the clock.