The most beautiful looks of the stars of “Cannes Film Festival 2026”… remarkable elegance and dramatic touches

With the opening of the 79th session of the Cannes Film Festival, the red carpet sparkled on the first evening with an exceptional scene of elegance and sophistication, as the stars appeared with classic elegance and modern boldness. From Demi Moore’s shiny dress with shades of pearls, to the black velvet look in which Nadine Nassib Njeim caught the attention, through to Laila Ahmed Zaher’s announcement of the gender of her baby in a pink dress…the designs reflected a remarkable diversity in cuts, shiny materials, and luxurious details, which captured attention.

Here are the most prominent looks at the opening ceremony of the “Cannes Film Festival 2026”:

Demi Moore:

The American star, Demi Moore, as a member of the jury for the 79th session of the Cannes Film Festival, shined with a striking look that caught the eye on the festival stage, as she chose an elegant dress from Jacquemus, in a shiny pearl color, completely decorated with sparkling sequin details, which gave it an exceptional sparkle under the lights. The design was characterized by an off-the-shoulder cut with a “peplum” detail at the waist, after which the skirt flowed in a “mermaid” style.

Heidi Klum:

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German star Heidi Klum caught attention on the red carpet at the opening ceremony of the Cannes Film Festival with a captivating look signed by Lebanese designer Elie Saab, where she appeared in a warm golden dress, distinguished by flowing chiffon fabric and elaborate drape details, which highlighted her figure in a sophisticated feminine style.

The most prominent element in the design was the huge rose, which was in the middle of the dress in pastel pink shades, adding a romantic touch mixed with a striking dose of drama. The dress came in a “strapless” cut with a long, flowing train, which enhanced the elegance of the look and gave it a royal presence that was in keeping with the atmosphere of the “red carpet” in Cannes.

Philippines Leroy Beaulieu:

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The French actress, Philippe Leroy Beaulieu, captivated attention with an elegant, dramatic look that bore the signature of Saint Laurent. She chose a dark purple dress, which came in a luxurious theatrical design, and was distinguished by multiple ruffles that decorated the chest area, the sleeves, and the skirt, giving the look a romantic character full of luxury.

The design was characterized by a wide, flowing cut with long, puffy sleeves, and a huge skirt that flowed with a long tail on the “red carpet.” This added a remarkable royal presence, and the shiny fabric played a role in enhancing the dramatic dimension of the look, especially with the rich purple hues, which looked captivating under the lights.

Laila Ahmed Zaher:

The young Egyptian star, Laila Ahmed Zaher, chose to announce the gender of her first child in an innovative way on the “red carpet” at the Cannes Film Festival, where she shined in a white dress signed by Rami Kadi, with long sleeves, decorated with feminine details, represented by pink feathers, which revealed the gender of her first child (a girl), in a lively, romantic style. The design of the dress also came to highlight the stage of her pregnancy while maintaining the elegant, classic style in her look.

 

 

 

 

 

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John Collins:

British star, John Collins, shined while attending the opening ceremony and screening of the film “La Vénus Electrique”, as part of the activities of the 79th Cannes Film Festival, which was held at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes. Collins looked with her usual classic look, as she chose an elegant design, reflecting the spirit of old Hollywood in a sophisticated style, befitting the atmosphere of the French “red carpet.”

The veteran star, the heroine of the movie “My Duchess,” maintained her luxurious presence with a look characterized by a balance between sophistication and simplicity, with striking jewelry and soft aesthetic touches, which enhanced her timeless elegance in front of the photographers’ lenses.

Nadine Nassib Njeim:

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The Lebanese star, Nadine Nassib Njeim, appeared with an elegant look that caught the eye on the “red carpet” at the Cannes Film Festival, where she chose a sophisticated design from “Giorgio Armani”, combining simplicity and luxury in a striking feminine style. The dress was black, with a long straight cut, without shoulders, and was distinguished by a heart-shaped neckline at the chest, along with a soft bow at the waist, which highlighted the gracefulness of the design and the beauty of the neck and shoulders with quiet sophistication. She also coordinated her look with a luxurious diamond necklace from “Marli”, which added more sparkle and luxury.

Alia Bhatt:

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The Indian star, Alia Bhatt, adopted a calm and elegant style while attending the Cannes Film Festival, where she chose a pink look with a tight fit, highlighting her gracefulness in a sophisticated feminine style, while the soft chest opening added a touch of tenderness and quiet appeal.

The flowing scarf and light train also gave the design an elegant, flowing movement that enhanced the softness of the look on the “red carpet.” She completed her look with natural wavy hair, which fell softly on her shoulders, along with delicate diamond jewelry, which added a luxurious and balanced touch.

Zhang Sisi:

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The Chinese singer, Zhang Sisi, caught the eye on the “red carpet” at the Cannes Film Festival, with an exceptional dramatic look that combined luxury and a bold theatrical character. She shined in a black dress with an elegant straight cut, decorated with soft sparkles that added touches of calm brilliance to the design.

But the most striking element of the look was the huge, strong pink scarf that wrapped around her shoulders and fell behind her with a very long tail, turning her presence into an eye-catching visual spectacle. The scarf was fully decorated with embossed flowers and feather details, which gave the look a dramatic, royal character. It received wide attention from the lenses of photographers on the “red carpet.”

Farhana Bodi:

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The famous influencer, Farhana Bodi, chose a striking look with a dress that reflects glamor and luxury with every step. The design came from “Atelier Zuhra”, with a tight fit that highlighted her figure in an elegant style, while shiny embroideries covered the entire dress in shades of silvery blue, giving the look a charming glow under the lights.

The dress also featured a high neckline, which added a sophisticated touch to the design, in addition to a prominent back detail at the shoulders, giving the look a striking modern dimension. Farhana completed her look with a tight hairstyle, which clearly highlighted her features, with sparkling jewelry, which maintained the balance of the “look” and added more elegance and sophistication to it.

 

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