The best of Hollywood gather every year in France for the Cannes Film Festival. Here, we get to see the preview of the latest movies that cover all the genres from all over the world. Apart from getting a short preview of the movies, we also get to see our favorite celebrities wearing the hottest and sharpest outfits on the red carpet. Here are some of the jaw-dropping looks that we have seen walking on the red carpet.
Penelope Cruz
At just the age of 15, this Spanish beauty was signed by an agent and a year later, she appeared in her first film. From there, her success only skyrocketed. In fact, Penelope Cruz is actually the first Spanish actress to ever receive an Academy Award and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. So when she showed up on the 2011 Cannes red carpet donning such a luxurious Marchesa gown, we weren’t surprised.
Amal Clooney
The new “It” couple? Maybe. At the 2016 Cannes Film Festival, the Clooneys certainly stole the show. Amal’s stunning pastel yellow, one-shoulder silk chiffon Atelier Versace gown was a showstopper. And that’s no understatement.
Rachel McAdams
38-year-old Canadian actress Rachel McAdams is next on our list. Surely you recognize Hollywood’s “it girl” from her breathtaking roles in The Notebook, Mean Girls, Wedding Crashers, and Red Eye. During the 2011 Cannes Film Festival, McAdams stunned everybody and their mama with this Marchesa number.
Blake Lively
Duh, of course, the one and only, Blake Lively is on the list! At the 2014 Cannes Film Festival, Lively premiered this stunning Gucci gown and heads couldn’t stop spinning. Especially as her ever handsome and hilarious husband, Ryan Reynolds, was at her side. [Side note: this duo has the most adorable pair of daughters too!] Lively is best known for her role as Serena van der Woodsen in the drama series Gossip Girl.
Bella Hadid
Sure Blake Lively is a tough act to follow, but we think that American fashion model, Bella Hadid, is doing just fine. Heck, Hadid was voted the 2016 Model of the Year by Model.com – just like her big sis, Gigi, Bella is a force to be reckoned with. Oh, and this Roberto Cavalli Gown is to die for!
Aishwarya Rai
Just in case you’ve never heard of Aishwarya Rai, she’s an Indian actress, model, and also the winner of the Miss World 1994 pageant. Oh, and in case you couldn’t tell – she’s often called “the most beautiful woman in the world”. So when she showed up to the 2017 Cannes Film Festival wearing none other than Michael Cinco, heads collectively exploded.
Jessica Chastain
Back in 2012, Jessica Chastain was named by Time magazine as one of the 100 most influential people in the world. However long before 2012, Chastain has been bagging accolades like a Golden Globe Award and Academy Award for Best Actress. Anyways, at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival, Chastain showed up in this radiant Zac Posen gown.
Angelina Jolie
What more could we possibly tell you about the great Angelina Jolie that you aren’t already aware of? Jolie is known worldwide as an actress, filmmaker, and devoted humanitarian, plus she’s a mother to six! See, I told you, you were already up to speed here. Anyways, let’s drool at Jolie’s Atelier Versace gown during the 2009 Cannes red carpet, alongside her estranged husband Brad Pitt.
Kendall Jenner
21-year-old fashion model and TV personality Kendall Jenner donned this Giambattista Valli beauty at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. And as far as making a fashion statement, Jenner has knocked it out of the park.
Diane Kruger
German-American actress and former fashion model, Diane Kruger was the epitome of perfection at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival. Shall we chalk it all up to the Prada gown? It’s a viable possibility.
Charlize Theron
Forget the whole notion of the “lady in red” cause Charlize Theron is killin’ it in this yellow Christian Dior Couture get-up. The 42-year-old South African has never looked better and the 2015 Cannes red carpet clearly confirms this.
Lupita Nyong’o
This Kenyan-Mexican actress is a force to be reckoned with. If only for the reason that she became the first Kenyan and first Mexican actress to win an Academy Award – impressive is an understatement here. At the 2015 Cannes Film Festival, Nyong’o donned this elegant Gucci number.
Zhang Ziyi
After her breakthrough performance in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Zhang Ziyi established herself as a “Four Dan Actresses” – a Chinese term that refers to China’s four most bankable young actresses. At the 2014 Cannes Film Festival, Ziyi of course dropped jaws with this Stephane Rolland Couture gown.
Natalie Portman
36-year-old Natalie Portman donned this breathtaking Dior dress at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival. However what’s more breathtaking is her works as an actress, filmmaker, and humanitarian.
Salma Hayek
First of all, Salma Hayek is a Mexican and American film actress, producer, and former model who slays in all she does. Especially when it comes to fashion. During the 2011 Cannes red carpet, she sported this Gucci Premiere and heads couldn’t stop spinning.
Rachel Weisz
British actress Rachel Weisz emerged onto the scene in the early 90s and has successfully blown us all away with her undeniable talent. As far as film, television, and theatre are concerned, Weisz is brilliant in each trade. Lastly, at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival, this Prada number had us all talking.
Rihanna
Yes of course we’ve reached Rihanna, the singer, songwriter, and actress we all know and love. And when it comes to fashion, Rihanna is always at the top of the list. Just in 2014, she received the Fashion Icon lifetime achievement award from none other than the Council of Fashion Designers of America. Oh, her white Dior gown on the 2017 red carpet was all anyone could talk about for weeks.
Cara Delevingne
Thanks to Burberry, the British model, and actress Cara Delevingne killed it at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival. And at just the age of 25, Delevingne isn’t slowing down any time either.
Marion Cotillard
Guys, Marion Cotillard is practically royalty in the Hollywood world. As a French actress, singer-songwriter, environmentalist, and spokesperson for Greenpeace, Cotillard is beyond wonderful in all she does. Yes, this also includes fashion. At the 2013 Cannes red carpet, Cotillard donned this stunning Dior number.
Kerry Washington
Circa 2009, our girl Kerry Washington killed it in this beautiful Zuhair Murad gown. Nope, so not inspired by her Olivia Pope portrayal – she’s had it handled long before her Scandal days.
Kristen Stewart
Okay, okay Kristen Stewart is best known for her work in the Twilight saga but there’s more than meets the eye. With a number of accolades to her name, Stewart is far from done. I suppose we should mention her jaw-dropping Reem Acra gown at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival.
Alessandra Ambrosio
Ahem, Alessandra Ambrosio is pretty much perfect in every sense of the word. This Brazilian model and actress look stunning on a daily basis. But we should mention she’s just as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside. So of course on the 2016 red carpet, her Zuhair Murad Couture gown was perfection.
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
Speaking of the 2016 red carpet and of Victoria’s Secret models, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley donned a beautiful Alexandre Vauthier Couture gown.
Julia Roberts
There’s probably a Pretty Woman joke to be made here but we’ll let it slide. At the 2016 Cannes Film Festival, Julia Roberts wore Armani Prive and stole the show, as expected.
Victoria Beckham
Posh Spice will always make the list! When it comes to fashion, Victoria Beckham is the Queen. I mean, she is wearing her own design on the 2016 Cannes red carpet – that just says it all.
Naomie Harris
English actress Naomie Harris is up next. And in case you’re wondering – she’s wearing Gucci at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival. Nice.
Elle Fanning
Elle Fanning may be the younger sister of actress Dakota Fanning, but she’s remarkable all on her own, especially in this Vivienne Westwood piece on the 2017 red carpet.
Julianne Moore
When you’re as famous as an actress like Julianne Moore, your list of awards is pretty darn impressive. Such as an Academy Award, two Golden Globes, a BAFTA, and two SAG Awards to be exact. Moreover, your sense of style is to die for! While on the 2017 red carpet, Moore wore this custom Givenchy Haute Couture and Chopard and Gemfields earrings.
Hailey Baldwin
Just in case the name didn’t give it away, Hailey Baldwin is the daughter of actor Stephen Baldwin. Oh yeah, she’s a model! Go figure. At the 2017 Cannes Film Festival, she wore this custom Twinset.
Sara Sampaio
Everyone meets Sara Sampaio, a Portuguese model. Specifically, Sampaio is a “Victoria’s Secret Angel”! On the 2017 red carpet, she wore this stunning red Zuhair Murad gown.
Emily Ratajkowski
Emily Ratajkowski, a model and actress, became a star after starring in Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines” music video. And now here she is on the 2017 red carpet wearing a custom Twinset.
Lily-Rose Depp
French-American actress and model Lily-Rose Depp is up next. Yup, Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis are her parents! Anyways, at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival, Depp wore this stunning Chanel piece.
Lily Donaldson
British fashion model, Lily Donaldson, wore Dior and Cartier on the 2017 red carpet. Fun fact, her great uncle is Fleetwood Mac legend, Mick Fleetwood.
Molly Sims
Molly Sims became a household name after her Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. Then again for her role as Delinda Deline in the drama series Las Vegas. Sims wore Christian Siriano on the 2017 red carpet.
Isabeli Fontana
34-year-old Isabeli Fontana is a Brazilian model who wore this custom Alberta Ferretti piece at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival. Jealous? Yeah so is everyone else.
Petra Nemcova
Petra Nemcova, the Czech model, TV host, and philanthropist wore this airy white dress with matching Loriblu sandals of course.
Lily Collins
Yup, we do mean the daughter of musician Phil Collins! Lily Collins is an actress and published author, known for her roles in The Blind Side, The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones, and Love, Rosie. On the 2017 red carpet, she wore this Ralph & Russo stunning dress.
Arizona Muse
Arizona Muse and that is her real name, actually, is a fashion model, The 29-year-old was born in Tucson, Arizona, and began modeling as a teenager. On the 2017 red carpet, she wore this Ralph & Russo getup.
Pamela Anderson
Pamela Anderson is known for many, many things. Some we won’t get into detail about. We will say this – she is wearing a Vivienne Westwood piece while at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival.
Liya Kebede
Of course, Liya Kebede, the Ethiopian-born model, makes the cut. Here she is sporting a Paco Rabanne gold piece effortlessly.
Kate Moss
As far as beautiful and successful supermodels go, Kate Moss ranks pretty high on such a list. During the 2016 Cannes Film Festival, Moss wore this vintage Halston piece.
Kirsten Dunst
At just the age of 12, Kirsten Dunst received widespread recognition for her role as Claudia in Interview with the Vampire. Now, look at her! Donning Dior at the 2016 red carpet.
Anna Kendrick
This “Scrappy Little Nobody” absolutely shined in Stella McCartney on the 2016 red carpet.
Emma Stone
28-year-old Emma Stone rocked this Dior number at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival. Little did she know that the following year she’d win an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, and a Golden Globe Award for her role in the highly successful film La La Land.
Blake Lively II
Yup, Blake Lively is back! She is, after all, a fashion Queen. And yes, only she could make a baby bump look ~this good~. Lively defied any sense of a traditional expectation about maternity wear. Heck, she even added a dazzling pair of strappy, silver shoes, adding height and extra glamour to the already perfect actress. Never change, Lively, never change.
Uma Thurman
Forget about Kill Bill because Uma Thurman is killin’ it in this Atelier Versace gown. Ahh, the 2017 Cannes Film Festival was a total knockout.
Eva Herzigova
Czech model and actress Eva Herzigova definitely had tongues wagging in this Roberto Cavalli number. Remember how we said the 2017 Cannes Film Festival was a total knockout? Yeah, we meant it.
Daria Strokous
27-year-old Daria Strokous is a Russian model, film actress, and photographer who stunned on the 2017 red carpet. Strokous wore this Christian Dior piece and totally pulled it off.
Robin Wright
Known for her roles in The Princess Bride, Forrest Gump, and House of Cards, amongst others, Robin Wright is a true Hollywood legend. And she certainly didn’t disappoint at the 2017 Cannes carpet in Saint Laurent either.
Charlotte Gainsbourg
46-year-old Charlotte Gainsbourg, the British-French actress, and singer are up next. At the 2017 Cannes Film Festival, she dropped jaws in this Saint Laurent short piece.
Michelle Williams
Lassie, Dawson’s Creek, Brokeback Mountain, My Week with Marilyn, and so on – are just a few of Michelle Williams’ best works. Her Louis Vuitton gown didn’t disappoint either. Or maybe it did, according to some critics.
Adriana Lima
As if Adriana Lima needs any kind of introduction? Ugh, fine. She’s a Brazilian supermodel and Victoria’s Secret Angel – happy now? And yes, Lima slays in whatever she wears.
Deepika Padukone
Meet Deepika Padukone, one of India’s highest-paid actresses. And at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival, her Brandon Maxwell emerald gown was stunning. But we didn’t need to tell you that, now did we?
Thylane Blondeau
Guys, meet the 16-year-old French model and actress, Thylane Blondeau. Dang, when I was 16, I definitely didn’t even look remotely this good. So, yeah. That’s just depressing.
Elizabeth Olsen
Don’t tell me you don’t see the family resemblance! Did the last name not give it away? Elizabeth is the younger sister of twins Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen! And just like her sisters, she’s an actress.
Naomi Campbell
During the 2017 Cannes Film Festival, supermodel Naomi Campbell dazzled in this Atelier Versace getup. If you can really call it a getup.
Chloe Moretz
From age seven, Chloe Moretz has been acting and modeling. And at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival, Moretz was youthfully gorgeous.
Eva Longoria
As usual, Eva Longoria looks breathtaking. Especially in this Atelier Versace number at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival.
