If the 2023 Met Gala got your fashion juices flowing, then you’ll be thrilled to know the 2023 Cannes Film Festival has arrived to bring more show-stopping red carpet looks. The annual celebration of fashion and film attracts a slew of A-list celebrities dressed in glamorous attire, and this year has already got off to a breathtaking start.
Catherine Zeta Jones set the bar as she attended the “Jeanne du Barry” screening and opening ceremony on 16 May wearing an ultra plunging Elie Saab gown. The floaty ombre-coloured, pleated dress had added fabric at the back to form a cape, while the “Wednesday” star added fiery red eyeshadow and ruby drop earrings to complete the look. She was joined by her husband, Michael Douglas, and their daughter, Carys, who wore an equally stunning sheer off-white dress. The first day of the film festival also saw the likes of Helen Mirren, with bright blue hair, Alessandra Ambrosio, and Brie Larson hit the red carpet dressed to the nines.
Last year, we saw Anna Hathaway shine in a custom Armani Privé white sequin gown and Lashana Lynch wow in a chic column dress, so we have high hopes for this year’s array. Ahead, see all the looks we’ve loved so far and keep checking back for more eye-catching ensembles until the Cannes Film Festival closes on 27 May. We promise they’ll being a whole new meaning to “dress to impress”.
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Catherine Zeta Jones at the "Jeanne du Barry" Screening at Cannes Film Festival
Catherine Zeta Jones chose an ombre Elie Saab gown at the Cannes Film Festival on 16 May.
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Helen Mirren at the "Jeanne du Barry" Screening at Cannes Film Festival
Helen Mirren debuted bright blue hair to match her Del Core dress at the Cannes Film Festival on 16 May.
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Uma Thurman at the "Jeanne du Barry" Screening at Cannes Film Festival
Uma Thurman chose an A-line nude Dior gown with striked red cape and Chopard jewellery at the Cannes Film Festival on 16 May.
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Elle Fanning at the "Jeanne du Barry" Screening at Cannes Film Festival
Elle Fanning chose a strapless, corseted Alexander McQueen gown and Cartier jewellery at the Cannes Film Festival on 16 May.
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Brie Larson at the "Jeanne du Barry" Screening at Cannes Film Festival
Brie Larson wore embellished Chanel at the Cannes Film Festival on 16 May.
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Naomi Campbell at the "Jeanne du Barry" Screening at Cannes Film Festival
Naomi Campbell sparkled in sequin Celine at the Cannes Film Festival on 16 May.
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Alessandra Ambrosio at the "Jeanne du Barry" Screening at Cannes Film Festival
Alessandra Ambrosio shimmered in a hooded Elie Saab dress at the Cannes Film Festival on 16 May.
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Carys Zeta Jones at the "Jeanne du Barry" Screening at Cannes Film Festival
Carys Zeta Jones wore a sheer, appliqué dress at the Cannes Film Festival on 16 May.
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Cindy Bruna at the "Jeanne du Barry" Screening at Cannes Film Festival
Cindy Bruna wore an Act N°1 oversize grey suit with Pomellato jewellery at the Cannes Film Festival on 16 May.
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Pom Klementieff at the "Jeanne du Barry" Screening at Cannes Film Festival
Pom Klementieff in a corseted purple Versace gown with thigh-high slit at the Cannes Film Festival on 16 May.
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Fan Bingbing at the "Jeanne du Barry" Screening at Cannes Film Festival
Fan Bingbing stunned in a Christopher Bu tiger print dress at the Cannes Film Festival on 16 May.
