2026 Cannes Film Festival Red Carpet Fashion Highlights
The 2026 Cannes Film Festival has begun in France, showcasing a glamorous opening at the Grand Théâtre Lumière. The event was led by French-Malian actress Eye Haïdara, who served as the host for the ceremony unveiling the jury. Notably, Park Chan-wook became the first Korean to preside over the jury, which includes recognized figures such as Demi Moore, Ruth Negga, and Chloé Zhao. Musical performances by Theodora and Oklou highlighted the festivities, alongside the premiere of Pierre Salvadori’s "The Electric Venus." Fashion statements were made by Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu, Demi Moore, and Jane Fonda. The festival is set to run for two weeks.
Key facts
- 2026 Cannes Film Festival opened in France.
- Opening ceremony at Grand Théâtre Lumière led by Eye Haïdara.
- Jury president Park Chan-wook is first Korean in role.
- Jury includes Demi Moore, Ruth Negga, Laura Wandel, Chloé Zhao, Diego Céspedes, Isaach De Bankolé, Paul Laverty, Stellan Skarsgård.
- Performance by Theodora and Oklou.
- Opening film: 'The Electric Venus' by Pierre Salvadori.
- Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu wore Saint Laurent by Antony Vaccarello.
- Demi Moore wore Jacquemus.
- Jane Fonda wore Gucci.
- Anaïs Demoustier wore Prada.
- Joan Collins wore Stephane Rolland.
- Festival runs for two more weeks.
Entities
Artists
- Eye Haïdara
- Park Chan-wook
- Demi Moore
- Ruth Negga
- Laura Wandel
- Chloé Zhao
- Diego Céspedes
- Isaach De Bankolé
- Paul Laverty
- Stellan Skarsgård
- Theodora
- Oklou
- Pierre Salvadori
- Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu
- Antony Vaccarello
- Jane Fonda
- Anaïs Demoustier
- Joan Collins
- Leïla Bekhti
- Gong Li
- Gustave de Kervern
- Madeleine Baudot
- Pio Marmaï
- Gilles Lellouche
- Vimala Pons
- Elijah Wood
- Laurent Lafitte
- Rebecca Zlotowski
- Peter Jackson
- Louis Garrel
- Heidi Klum
- Monia Chokri
- Théodore Pellerin
- Alton Mason
- Kelly Rutherford
- Poppy Delevingne
- Hirokazu Kore-eda
- Paul Kircher
- Ludivine Sagnier
- Lucas Bravo
- Zhao Tao
- Cédric Klapisch
- Géraldine Pailhas
- William Abadie
- Maika Monroe
Institutions
- Cannes Film Festival
- Grand Théâtre Lumière
- Saint Laurent
- Jacquemus
- Gucci
- Prada
- Stephane Rolland
- Louis Vuitton
- Vivienne Westwood
- Giorgio Armani
- Vogue
Locations
- Cannes
- France