Each year, filmmakers, supermodels, and Hollywood elite come together in the South of France for what is arguably the most glamorous red carpet of the year.
Rather than play it safe, the iconic festival is a place where A-listers get to push the envelope and make a statement in their couture creations. Take a look at the top 30 most stunning gowns that have graced the Cannes Film Festival red carpet since it started 70 years ago…
Charlize Theron
Charlize Theron in Dior at the 2004 Cannes Film Festival.
Rosario Dawson
In 2007, Rosario Dawson appeared on the red carpet in Dolce & Gabbana.
Jane Fonda
In 2012, then 75-year-old Jane Fonda wore Atelier Versace.
Jessica Biel
Jessica Biel in Marchesa in 2013.
Nicole Kidman
Nicole Kidman graced the red carpet in 2013 in Dior Haute Couture.
Freida Pinto
Freida Pinto appeared in Oscar de la Renta in 2014.
Petra Nemcova
In 2014, Czech model Petra Nemcova wore Zuhair Murad.
Cate Blanchett
In 2010, Cate Blanchett graced the red carpet wearing Alexander McQueen.
Irina Shayk
Russian supermodel Irina Shayk walked the red carpet in Atelier Versace in 2015.
Lupita Nyong’o
Lupita Nyong’o was dressed in Gucci in 2015.
Naomi Watts
In 2015, Naomi Watts appeared on the carpet wearing Armani Prive.
Naomi Harris
In 2013, English actress Naomi Harris wore Armani Prive.
Jennifer Aniston
Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston in 2004. Both were dressed in Atelier Versace.
Julianne Moore
Julianne Moore wore Chanel Haute Couture in 2014.
Natasha Poly
In 2015, Russian supermodel Natasha Poly appeared in Atelier Versace.
Alessandra Ambrosia
Supermodel Alessandra Ambrosia wore Zuhair Murad in 2016.
Blake Lively
In 2014, Blake Lively appeared in a custom Gucci gown.
Marion Cotillard
French actress Marion Cotillard wore Dior at the 2015 film festival.
Bella Hadid
In 2016, Bella Hadid walked the red carpet in Alexandre Vauthier.
Angelina Jolie
Angelina Jolie was dressed in Atelier Versace in 2009.
Diane Kruger
In 2012, Diane Kruger wore Vivienne Westwood.
Elle Fanning
Elle Fanning appeared on the red carpet in 2017 wearing Vivienne Westwood Haute Couture.
Charlize Theron
In 2015, Charlize Theron was dressed in Dior.
Carey Mulligan
British actress Carey Mulligan wore Dior in 2013.
Penelope Cruz
In 2006, Penelope Cruz stunned in Elie Saab Couture.
Diane Kruger
Diane Kruger wore Calvin Klein in 2011.
Madonna
Here’s Madonna at the premiere of “Che” in 2008, wearing a Sue Jennings-Johnson fringed skirt.
Cate Blanchett
Cate Blanchett is seen here, at the 2018 premiere for Spike Lee’s Blackkklansman, wearing a Givenchy Haute Couture outfit designed by Clare Waight Keller.
Bella Hadid
Bella Hadid walks the red carpet in 2018, also at the premier of Blackkklansman, wearing a gown by Elie Saab.
Praya Lundberg
Last but certainly not least, here Praya Lundberg walks the red carpet wearing Rami Kadi in 2017.
