Sharon Stone's iconic looks over the years at Cannes International Film Festival
Cannes through the looking glass is a series by 9honey that celebrates, and spotlights the fascinating stories behind, one of France's most famed celebrity events, the Cannes Film Festival, in the lead-up to the Olympic Games Paris 2024.
She's one of Hollywood's most popular actresses, rising to fame thanks to her role in the 1992 film Basic Instinct, but Sharon Stone has made a name for herself off the big screen too.
Although we all know Stone thanks to her iconic roles in films such as Casino and Sliver, she has also impressed fans with her many glamorous appearances at Cannes International Film Festival.
Since her first appearance in 1992, Stone has wowed onlookers with daring looks which has seen her viewed as one of the most beautiful women in Hollywood.
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The actress became known for her looks, always finding the perfect balance between sultry and elegant.
Now, at age 66, she remains a style icon. Let's take a look at some of her most iconic looks from Cannes International Film Festival.
1992
In 1992, Stone attended the opening ceremony of the event alongside actor Johnny Depp.
At the time she was relatively unknown, presenting her film Basic Instinct at Cannes, but she made headlines the moment she stepped onto the red carpet.
Stone wore a black gown with a plunging neckline and bedazzled torso, pairing it with a tousled hairstyle and statement earrings.
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1998
Just six years later Stone wowed with one of her most daring looks to date.
The actress stepped out on the red carpet wearing sheer gown with a cowl neckline, with halter neck spaghetti straps.
The dress featured colourful patterns over the black sheer material, which Stone paired with a matching shawl.
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2005
In 2005 stone stepped out at the event in a gorgeous baby pink gown with a pleated, flowing skirt.
She again went for a plunging neckline with a hem bedazzled with rhinestones, pairing it with a matching sparkly clutch.
2008
2008 saw Stone arrive at Cannes in another daring look, opting for a leopard prink gown with a long train.
The dress featured a high collar with a large neckpiece, and stone tied the bold outfit together with chunky bangles, a leopard print clutch, and platform heels.
2009
In 2009 the actress attended the Inglorious Bastards premiere in a Balmain corseted mini dress.
She stunned onlookers in an all-black outfit, with a flowing ruffled skirt and high black pumps.
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2021
In 2021, Stone stepped out of her comfort zone with a dress unlike anything she's worn to Cannes before.
Looking like she'd stepped straight out of a fairytale, Stone appeared on the red carpet at The Story Of My Wife screening in a gorgeous Dolce and Gabbana gown.
With layer upon layer of blue tulle, the dress was adorned with large flowers. Stone let the dress shine with a simple hairstyle and minimal makeup.
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