Best celebrity looks from Cannes 2026 red carpet film festival.

Cannes 2026 Film Festival: Top Celebrity Looks From the Red Carpet

Cannes 2026 Film Festival: Top Celebrity Red Carpet Looks

The French Riviera delivered. Again.

Every May, the Cannes red carpet becomes the most-photographed stretch of fabric on the internet and Cannes 2026 was no exception. The 79th Cannes Film Festival pulled in Hollywood comebacks, a Bollywood debut, Formula 1 royalty, a boxing champion in Chanel, and more than a billion dollars of diamonds across twelve days of premieres.

Below, the iBling Jewels style desk breaks down every major celebrity look from Cannes festival 2026, what they wore, who designed the jewelry.

What Is the Cannes 2026 Film Festival?

The 79th Cannes Film Festival ran from May 12 to May 23, 2026, at the Grand Théâtre Lumière in Cannes, France. French-Malian actress Eye Haïdara hosted the opening ceremony, and the jury was led by South Korean filmmaker Park Chan-wook, the first Korean director ever to hold the position.

Joining him on the jury: Demi Moore, Ruth Negga, Chloé Zhao, Laura Wandel, Stellan Skarsgård, Diego Céspedes, Isaach De Bankolé, and Paul Laverty. The opening film was The Electric Venus by Pierre Salvadori, with a live performance by Theodora and Oklou.

Fashion houses Jacquemus, Dior, Gucci, Prada, Saint Laurent, Chanel and Schiaparelli showed up in full force. On the jewelry side, Chopard, De Beers, Pomellato, Chaumet, Messika and Pasquale Bruni ran the table.

Here are top celebrities who defined Cannes 2026.

Top Celebrities Who Stole the Spotlight at Cannes 2026


1. Demi Moore

Outfits: Gucci (travel day) · Jacquemus (jury photocall) · Custom Jacquemus (opening ceremony)

Jewelry: Chopard - five-tier diamond necklace, floral diamond earrings, diamond rings

Travel day: a clean Gucci camel bomber, white tee, black trousers, Borsetto shoulder bag. Sharp.

Jury photocall: a playful polka-dot Jacquemus dress in white with multicolored appliqués, mini matching bag, oversized sunglasses.

Opening ceremony: a custom Jacquemus gown - pearlescent sequins, sculptural bodice, peplum waist, mermaid silhouette. The Chopard layered diamond necklace, white gold flower earrings, and white gold diamond rings turned it into the most-photographed look of opening night.

iBling Jewels Preview : Demi Moore’s layered Chopard necklace reflected one of Cannes 2026’s clearest jewelry shifts: movement over mass. Instead of relying on a single oversized centerpiece, stylists leaned toward graduated layers that create dimension under flash photography while still feeling fluid against structured couture.

2. Alia Bhatt

Outfit: Tamara Ralph haute couture coral strapless gown with custom handmade dupatta

Jewelry: Chopard diamond-studded coral necklace and diamond studs

Alia Bhatt made her Cannes debut and did it entirely her way.

The handmade silk chiffon dupatta brought Indian craft into Western couture.

Expert Tips From iBling : Alia Bhatt’s jewelry styling succeeded because it remained disciplined. The coral-and-diamond pairing echoed the warmth of the couture gown without overpowering the handcrafted dupatta, allowing the cultural detailing to stay central to the overall visual narrative.

3. Bella Hadid

Outfit: Archival Versace bustier gown — Spring/Summer 2001 couture archive

Jewelry: Chopard Haute Joaillerie Red Carpet Collection diamond earrings

Bella Hadid wore a piece of fashion history to the Cannes 2026 red carpet.

She didn't pull from a new collection, she pulled from two decades ago. The bustier gown fit like it was made for her yesterday, not stored in a vault.

Chopard Haute Joaillerie diamonds at the ears, nothing else. Sometimes the archive says everything a new design can't.

Preview From iBling :Bella Hadid’s decision to skip a necklace entirely made the archival Versace silhouette feel sharper and more intentional. Cannes 2026 repeatedly favored statement earrings over crowded layering, especially with sculptural couture necklines.

4. Scarlett Johansson

Outfit: Baby blue Prada gown

Jewelry: De Beers — 62+ carats

Scarlett Johansson balanced soft couture styling with high-carat diamond jewelry.

That's not jewelry, that's a headline. The kind of look that makes every other red carpet photo feel like it's missing something.

The gown gave her the base. De Beers gave her the headline. Both did exactly what they were supposed to do.

Expert Point Of View :Scarlett Johansson’s De Beers styling proved that extremely high carat weight can still feel restrained when distributed correctly. Instead of one dominant statement piece, the layered brilliance across bracelets, earrings, and rings created a softer form of luxury that photographed effortlessly.

5. Kristen Stewart

Outfit: Chanel tailored couture silhouette

Jewelry: Minimal Chanel pieces

Kristen Stewart leaned into sharp tailoring instead of a gown.

Kristen Stewart has been wearing Chanel for years. She's not stopping. She's not experimenting. She's not interested in switching it up.

She found what works. She stayed there. That's not a limitation — that's a decision.

iBling Jewels Point Of View :Kristen Stewart continued to lean into minimalist jewelry styling, allowing tailoring and attitude to carry the look rather than diamonds alone. Her appearance reinforced a growing Cannes trend where restraint often feels more modern than excess.

6. Ruth Negga

Outfit: Dior Haute Couture & Celine

Jewelry: Chopard diamond necklace

Two very different looks, same confidence.

Dior Haute Couture first. Then Celine. Completely different directions — and both completely landed.

The Chopard diamond necklace on the red carpet didn't compete with the dress. It sat beside it. That's the difference between good jewelry styling and great jewelry styling.

iBling Jewels Preview :Ruth Negga’s Chopard diamond choker necklace worked because it extended the movement already present in the Dior couture detailing. Long diamond silhouettes and lariat-inspired styling appeared consistently across Cannes 2026, gradually replacing chokers and tighter neck pieces.

7. Gillian Anderson

Outfit: Miu Miu

Jewelry: Chaumet

Miu Miu's precision and Chaumet's quiet authority created a refined Cannes moment.

Gillian Anderson doesn't come to Cannes to be flashiest. She comes to look interesting.

No over-styling. No stacking. No trying to make it more than it needed to be. She made the call and stuck with it.

Preview From iBling Jewels :The combination of Miu Miu and Chaumet felt thoughtful rather than trend-driven. Vintage-inspired cuts and archival jewelry references quietly became one of Cannes 2026’s strongest styling themes, especially among more fashion-focused attendees.

8. Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu

Outfit: Saint Laurent flowing purple gown

Jewelry: Pomellato earrings

The Emily in Paris actress balanced relaxed glamour with red-carpet grace. Her Pomellato jewelry finished a flowing purple gown with effortless ease.

The gown moved. The jewelry stayed quiet. That balance is harder to pull off than it looks, most people tip one way or the other.

Most know her from Emily in Paris. Cannes got a completely different version of her.

iBling Jewels Opinion :Pomellato styling highlighted the return of softer romantic color palettes on the red carpet. Rose-toned metals and gemstone-forward jewelry created warmth against flowing couture fabrics without relying on heavy diamond saturation.

9. Jane Fonda

Outfit: Custom black sequined Gucci gown

Jewelry: Pomellato pendant necklace and rings

Jane Fonda delivered one of Cannes' strongest black-and-diamond moments.

Structured, striking, completely in control.

Pomellato added warmth to an all-black look with a pendant necklace and diamond rings.

iBling Jewels Perspective :Jane Fonda’s black sequined Gucci look reinforced why black-and-diamond styling remains timeless on the Cannes carpet. The contrast allows diamonds to react dramatically under photography lighting while still keeping the overall silhouette elegant and controlled.

10. Charles Leclerc & Alexandra Leclerc

His outfit: Giorgio Armani suit

Her outfit: Paolo Sebastian gown

Jewelry: Heart diamond necklace, Messika earrings

One of the most photographed couples of opening week.

He trades race suits for Giorgio Armani. She walks in wearing Paolo Sebastian. Together, they made the couple's entrance of the night.

From the F1 paddock to the Cannes red carpet look. Leclerc makes both look like he belongs there completely.

iBling Jewels Expert View :The contrast between understated tailoring and crystal-heavy styling created visual balance rather than competition. Cannes 2026 couples styling often relied on this exact formula: one restrained silhouette paired against one detailed statement look.

11. Leïla Bekhti

Outfits: Schiaparelli & Vintage Guy Laroche

Jewelry: Chaumet diamond earrings and cuff bracelet

Two appearances, two looks, one Chaumet thread tying them together.

Those two choices together tell you this is someone who actually reads fashion history, not just follows current seasons.

Expert Point Of View :Leïla Bekhti’s mix of Schiaparelli, vintage Guy Laroche, and Chaumet reflected Cannes’ growing obsession with archival fashion references. Vintage-inspired jewelry continues to feel more editorial and intentional than overly polished modern styling. 

12. Lady Emma Thynn

Outfit: Strapless black gown

Jewelry: Chopard emerald diamond necklace

The emerald necklace became one of opening week's biggest jewelry moments.

The emeralds against the black didn't just add color. They took over. That's what the right stone in the right setting against the right dress actually does.

Everything else stayed minimal. The jewels did the work. Nothing competed, nothing cluttered, nothing was there without a reason.

Opinion From iBling :Lady Emma Thynn’s emerald-and-diamond pairing became one of the festival’s strongest color stories. Cannes 2026 saw a clear rise in colored gemstone styling used to complement gowns rather than compete with them — especially emeralds against warmer couture tones.

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The 79th Cannes 2026 Film Festival officially shifted the direction of global celebrity style. Moving away from over-the-top theatricality, Cannes 2026 celebrity fashion proved that the most unforgettable moments happen when personal storytelling and structural restraint perfectly align.

Whether it was Hollywood comebacks, historic cultural debuts, or racing royalty stepping onto the red carpet, the French Riviera delivered a masterclass in modern grace. From archival heritage looks to sharp, contemporary tailoring, these days established a new era of intentional fashion, one where celebrities are no longer just wearing the trends, but confidently setting them for the seasons to come.

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