The Best of Cannes: 40 Iconic Photos from the Film Festival
Though the 2020 Cannes Film Festival was cancelled due to the coronavirus, we took a look back at our favorite moments from years past.
Founded in 1946, the Cannes Film Festival plays a major role in movie history. The event, which usually occurs in May, is an opportunity for filmmakers, actors, and celebrities to gather and preview new movies from around the world. This year, though, the festival was cancelled due to concerns related to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. However, that won't stop us from taking a walk down memory lane. Between the stunning setting (the French Riviera), the groundbreaking films, and the famous attendees, it makes sense that the festival would result in some iconic moments over the years. Here, we took a look back at our favorite outfits and photographs from the festival's historic run.
May 21, 2019
Elle Fanning went full Old Hollywood in a dramatic Dior ensemble. The young actress dressed in theme to attend a screening for Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.
May 21, 2019
Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio attended the premiere for Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, a movie in which they both starred.
May 18, 2019
Monegasque royal Charlotte Casiraghi (granddaughter of Grace Kelly) chose a sparkling romper to attend a screening of Lux Aeterna.
May 14, 2019
At a screening of The Dead Don't Die, Julianne Moore showed off a sweeping emerald Christian Dior Haute Couture gown and matching Chopard jewels.
May 12, 2018
In an iconic moment, female filmmakers clapped for Cannes jury head Cate Blanchett as she read a statement protesting of the lack of female filmmakers honored throughout the festival's history.
May 10, 2018
Cannes jury president Cate Blanchett arrived at the screening of Cold War at the Palais des Festivals.
May 28, 2017
At the festival's Closing Ceremony, Jessica Chastain showed off her bold, backless dress and diamond earrings. She paired the look with one of her signature red lips.
May 19, 2017
Musician Rihanna made a grand entrance in a dramatic gown and shawl. The artist attended a screening of Okja during the 70th Annual Cannes Film Festival
May 24, 2017
In the world's chicest ring around the rosy, actresses Elle Fanning, Nicole Kidman, and Kirsten Dunst held hands on the red carpet. The trio attended the screening of their film, The Beguiled.
May 20, 2016
Charlize Theron looked like a boss in a plunging pantsuit. The actress attended the premiere of The Last Face, a movie in which she also starred.
May 14, 2016
At the premiere of Steven Spielberg's The BFG, then-pregnant Blake Lively wore a show-stopping Atelier Versace gown with a dramatic train.
May 12, 2016
Human rights lawyer Amal Clooney shared a loving embrace with husband, George Clooney, at the premiere of Money Monster.
May 12, 2016
In an unconventional move, movie star Julia Roberts arrived barefoot at the premiere of Money Monster.
May 13, 2015
Actress Lupita Nyong'o twirled on the red carpet for the premiere of Standing Tall. The star looked incredible in a flowing, pleated Gucci gown.
May 18, 2014
Freida Pinto attended the premiere of The Homesman, a 2014 historical drama directed by Tommy Lee Jones.
May 26, 2013
At the Palme D'Or Winners Photocall, French actress Audrey Tatou posed for the camera in a fuchsia ballgown.
May 19, 2013
At the Inside Llewyn Davis premiere, country music star Keith Urban kissed the hand of his wife, actress and Cannes jury member, Nicole Kidman.
May 20, 2012
Actress Diane Kruger stunned in this silver Vivienne Westwood column gown at the premier for Amour.
May 16, 2011
Actress Zoe Saldana chose a bold red and white striped gown as she walked the red carpet for the The Tree Of Life premiere.
May 15, 2008
Then-power couple "Brangelina" (i.e. Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie) arrived at the Kung Fu Panda premiere. At the time, Jolie was pregnant with twins, Knox and Vivienne.
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