From Demi Moore to Gillian Anderson these stars are dazzling on the French Riviera.
Ah, the Croisette has begun its annual transformation into the chicest runway – we mean, red carpet – of festival season. We can expect all the standard ingredients of the French film festival – from bombastic glamour, show-stopping ensembles and plenty of drama, on screen and off.
For decades, Cannes has held a special place in the fashion calendar. From Princess Diana floating down the red carpet in pale chiffon in 1987 to Bella Hadid in jaw-dropping Schiaparelli.
This year’s festival promises lots of great films on the big screen, including highly anticipated movies such as Na Hong-jin thrilled Hope, Paper Tiger starring Adam Driver, and Bitter Christmas by Pedro Almodovar.
© Corbis via Getty ImagesThen there is of course, the dress code – which has caused a spot of controversy over the year. From women not wearing heels being refused entry to the red carpet, to last year’s ban on ‘naked dressing,’ and so the H! Fashion team have been waiting with baited breath to see how the glamorous attendees will storm down the red carpet this year…
Best dressed guests at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival:
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© Getty ImagesPoppy Delevingne
Poppy Delevingne looked every inch the part in a silk and lace black dress with matching scarf.
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© GC ImagesCaroline Daur
If we were hitting the red carpet at Cannes, this is exactly the vibe we would go for too. 10/10 for this Roksanda dress Caro.
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© Corbis via Getty ImagesJoan Collins
Well who doesn’t enjoy a Joan Collins red carpet appearance? Looking every inch the glittering movie star she is in a crisp white architectural gown.
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© Corbis via Getty ImagesKelly Rutherford
The Gossip Girl actress proved the power of all-black in a dazzling long-sleeved dress featuring structured shoulders by Giorgio Armani. She amped up the glamour with a dazzling diamond choker and matching earrings.
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© Mike Marsland/WireImageDemi Moore
Demi brought the peplum trend to the red carpet in a stunning, glitzy figure-hugging gown featuring a strapless silhouette and an accentuated waist by Jacquemus, teamed with Chopard jewellery.
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© Corbis via Getty ImagesHeidi Klum
Heidi brought etheral spring vibes to the opening ceremony in a whimsical peach-hued dress with flattering ruched detailing and a statement pink flower at the décolletage by Elie Saab.
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© PA Images via Getty ImagesMaura Higgins
The It-Brit looked every inch the film star in an incredible monochromatic dress by Andrew Kwon paired with the pièce de résistance – her glamorous, vintage-infused bob hairstyle.
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© Variety via Getty ImagesJane Fonda
Jane looked effortlessly glamorous in a glitzy long-sleeved black gown by Gucci paired with Pomella
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© Getty ImagesRuth Negga
If we saw incredible actress Ruth Negga in this dress on the street we wouldn’t be able to stop ourselves from running up to her and telling her enthusiastically how absolutely incredible it is. She teamed the green dress with jewellery by Chopard.
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© Variety via Getty ImagesRebecca Donaldson
Rebecca Donaldson showcases the eternal appeal of a drop waist dress.
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© Getty ImagesIkram Abdi Omar
Model Ikram Abdi Omar looked utterly flawless in this crisp white gown by Stella McCartney.
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© Variety via Getty ImagesMaika Monroe
Sometimes only sequins will do – and we adore this sleek gold dress by Ashi Studio sported by actress Maika Monroe for the opening ceremony.
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© Getty ImagesAlia Bhatt
Alia Bhatt takes home the gong for our favourite colour spotted on the red carpet so far in this dreamy peach strapless number – courtesy of Tamara Ralph Haute Couture.
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© Getty ImagesAlicia Aylies
Alicia Aylies flawlessly demonstrates that the butter yellow trend isn’t going anywhere.
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© Getty ImagesUma Jammeh
Uma Jammeh stunned in a plunge-neck beaded gown with fringing that gave 1920s flapper glamour a modern makeover.
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© GC ImagesGillian Anderson
The Sex Education actress oozed elegance in a pale yellow tweed dress by Huishan Zhang, and Aquazzura’s So Nude Sandal 105 heels.
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© Hans Lucas/AFP via Getty ImagesDemi Moore
Demi wore the coolest strapless polka dot dress from Jacquemus, paired with a matching bag, white sunglasses and matching heels.
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© Mike Marsland/WireImageMaika Monroe
Actress Maika Monroe plumped for a bridal inspired midi dress with incredible 3D floral detail, teamed with classic black heels.
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© GC ImagesEmma Weymouth
Another stunning outfit from Emma Weymouth – this time in sunshine yellow, teamed with a pearl bag.
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© WireImageLaura Wandel
Belgian film director and screenwriter Laura Wandel opted for a beautiful cream tiered dress by Dior.
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© GC ImagesMeadow Walker
American model and actress – and daughter of Fast and Furious star Paul Walker opted for a relaxed approach to tailoring in a neutral blazer, blue shirt and black trousers.
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© GC ImagesRebecca Donaldson
Scottish model Rebecca Donaldson delivered a masterclass in 90s minimalism, papped in Cannes in a silky midi skirt and classic grey tee.
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© GC ImagesEmma Weymouth
Emma Weymouth, the Marchioness of Bath looked stunning in a long black silk maxi skirt teamed with a black shirt tied at the waist.
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© GC ImagesChloé Zhao
Filmmaker Chloé Zhao (director of masterpiece Hamnet) arrived on the French Riviera in a scene stealing red maxi dress teamed with a bag by Bottega Veneta.
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© GC ImagesCaroline Daur
Fashionista Carolina Daur looked the epitome of super chic in a black mini dress, sheer tights and sunglasses – of course.
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© GC ImagesAlia Bhatt
British actress Alia Bhatt looked sensational in a delicate printed dress with satisfyingly swooshy skirt.
