After a year away, Cannes is back! The 73rd annual Cannes Film Festival returned to the French Riviera, and some of your favorite stars – Bella Hadid, Jessica Chastain, and more – helped kick off the comeback with some gorgeous outfits on the red carpet.
1 of 4274th Cannes Film Festival — Photos Of The Cinematic Event
Vive le Cannes! After being cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020, the Cannes Film Festival returned in July 2021. The 74th edition of the internationally renowned cinematic event began on July 6, opening with ‘Annette,’ a musical directed by Leos Carax and featuring Adam Driver, Marion Cotillard, and Simon Helberg. The stars were out in full force for the Cannes comeback, with Bella Hadid, Jessica Chastain, Helen Mirren, and more strutting down the red carpet in gorgeous and glamorous designer gowns.
Spike Lee was picked to serve as head of the jury for this year’s festival – a jury that also consists of stars like Maggie Gyllenhaal, Song Kang-ho, and Jessica Hausner – with many films from around the world (including Sean Penn’s ‘Flag Day’ and Wes Anderson’s ‘The French Dispatch’) competing for the highly-valued Palme d’Or. The 2021 festival will also award the Honorary Palme d’Or to Italian filmmaker Marco Bellocchio as well as to American actress/filmmaker, Jodie Foster.
Sharon Stone at ‘OSS 117: From Africa with Love’ premiere
Sharon Stone stunned in this white Dolce & Gabbana gown with a plunging slit on the side at the ‘OSS 117: From Africa with Love’ premiere at the 74th Cannes Film Festival on July 17, 2021.
Gemma Chan ‘OSS 117: From Africa with Love’ premiere
Gemma Chan looked stunning in this metallic gold floral gown with a slit on the leg at the ‘OSS 117: From Africa with Love’ premiere at the 74th Cannes Film Festival on July 17, 2021.
Rosamund Pike at ‘OSS 117: From Africa with Love’ premiere
Rosamund Pike looked gorgeous in this tulle ruffle red Dior gown with cutouts on the waist at the ‘OSS 117: From Africa with Love’ premiere at the 74th Cannes Film Festival on July 17, 2021.
Maggie Gyllenhaal at ‘OSS 117: From Africa with Love’ premiere
Maggie Gyllenhaal showed off her baby bump in this custom Gucci gown with a metallic silver halterneck bodice & a ruffled red skirt at the ‘OSS 117: From Africa with Love’ premiere at the 74th Cannes Film Festival on July 17, 2021.
Kat Graham at ‘OSS 117: From Africa with Love’ premiere
Kat Graham slayed in this massive purple ruffle Jean-Paul Gaultier gown with a long sleeve and a plunging hip-high slit at the ‘OSS 117: From Africa with Love’ premiere at the 74th Cannes Film Festival on July 17, 2021.
Tilda Swinton at ‘OSS 117: From Africa with Love’ premiere
Tilda Swinton opted to wear a pair of black trousers with a white patterned button-down shirt at the ‘OSS 117: From Africa with Love’ premiere at the 74th Cannes Film Festival on July 17, 2021.
Sharon Stone Roan amfAR Gala
Sharon Stone and her son Roan looked amazing at the 27th amfAR Gala at the 74th Cannes Film Festival on July, 16, 2021 when she wore this halterneck purple ruffle gown.
Rachel Brosnaham amfAR Gala
Rachel Brosnahan stunned in this off-the-shoulder satin peach gown at the 27th amfAR Gala during the 74th Cannes Film Festival on July 16, 2021.
Gemma Chan at Les Intranquilles Premiere
Gemma Chan looked stunning in this strapless silver sequin tube top with a cream high-waisted maxi skirt & silver ankle-strap sandals at the screening of ‘Les Intranquilles’ (The Restless) during the 74th annual Cannes Film Festival, in Cannes, France, on July 16.
Kat Graham at ‘The Restless’ premiere
Kat Graham slayed the red carpet in this halterneck coral gown with a massive cutout on the bodice & a long, elegant train in the back at the screening of ‘Les Intranquilles’ (The Restless) during the 74th annual Cannes Film Festival, in Cannes, France, on July 16.
Cindy Bruna at ‘The Restless’ premiere
Cindy Bruna rocked this plaid maxi dress with buttons down the front & a massive slit on the legs paired with a matching cropped jacket at the screening of ‘Les Intranquilles’ (The Restless) during the 74th annual Cannes Film Festival, in Cannes, France, on July 16.
Yseult at the ‘Les Intranquilles’ Premiere
Yseult stole the show on the red carpet in this poofy white gown with massive shoulders & a massive skirt that was shorter in the front paired with a matching umbrella at the screening of ‘Les Intranquilles’ (The Restless) during the 74th annual Cannes Film Festival, in Cannes, France, on July 16.
Julia Roberts’ daughter Hazel and her father Danny Moder
Daniel Moder and his 16-year-old daughter Hazel — who he shares with Oscar winner Julia Roberts — are seen on the red carpet for the Cannes Film Festival on July 10, 2021.
Sharon Stone at ‘The Story of My Wife’ premiere
Sharon Stone stole the show on the red carpet for the premiere of ‘The Story of My Wife’ at the Cannes Film Festival on July 14 when she wore this blue tulle Dolce & Gabbana Autumn/Winter 2020 Couture gown with massive floral embellishments on it.
Timothee Chalamet at The French Dispatch premiere
Timothee Chalamet looks dapper at ‘The French Dispatch’ premiere at the 74th Cannes Film Festival on July 12, 2021. The hearthrob actor was dressed in an all gold ensemble and sported sunglasses as he made his way through the red carpet.
Timothee Chalamet, Lyna Khoudri, Tilda Swinton and Bill Murray at The French Dispatch premiere
Timothee Chalamet, Lyna Khoudri, Tilda Swinton and Bill Murray pose together at the Cannes Film Festival red carpet premiere for their film ‘The French Dispatch’ premiere. All four stars look amazing as they smiled for the cameras while celebrating the comedy-drama film.
Maggie Gyllenhaal at The French Dispatch premiere
Maggie Gyllenhaal poses on the red carpet for the premiere of ‘The French Dispatch’ at the 74th Cannes Film Festival on July 12. Maggie wore a white button up shirt and black dress for the star-studded outing.
Bella Hadid at the 2021 ‘Three Floors’ Premiere
Bella Hadid poses for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film ‘Three Floors’ at the 74th international film festival, Cannes. She wore a plunging black necklace and tree necklace.
Maggie Gyllenhaal at the ‘Benedetta’ premiere
Maggie Gyllenhaal at the ‘Benedetta’ premiere at the 74th Cannes Film Festival in France. She wore a sleeveless red gown.
Josh O’Connor at the ‘Benedetta’ premiere
Josh O’Connor at the ‘Benedetta’ premiere at the 74th Cannes Film Festival. He wore a pink blazer and matching pants.
Izabel Goulart at the ‘Benedetta’ premiere
Izabel Goulart at the ‘Benedetta’ premiere at the 74th Cannes Film Festival. She wore a white dress that had a cut-out back section.
Abigail Breslin at the ‘Stillwater’ Premiere
Abigail Breslin attends the premire of ‘Stillwater’ at the Cannes Film Festival. She wore an off-the-shoulder, emerald green gown on the red carpet.
Jodie Turner-Smith at the ‘Stillwater’ Premiere
Jodie Turner-Smith is radiant at the ‘Stillwater’ premiere during the Cannes Film Festival. She stunned in a custom Gucci strapless, ostrich feathered gown.
Matt Damon at the ‘Stillwater’ Premiere
Matt Damon looks dapper in his black tuxedo at the ‘Stillwater’ premiere at the Cannes Film Festival. He posed for photos on the red carpet.
Izabel Goulart at the ‘Stillwater’ Premiere
Izabel Goulart looks amazing in a jumpsuit with sexy cutouts at the Cannes Film Festival. She wore the look to the ‘Stillwater’ premiere.
Bella Hadid Leaving Her Hotel
Bella Hadid heads to an event at the Cannes Film Festival. She was photographd outside her hotel in a black mini dress with a feathered neckline.
Diane Kruger at the ‘Everything Went Fine’ premiere
Diane Kruger looks stunning at the premiere of ‘Everything Went Fine’ at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival. She wore a black dress with a keyhole cutout in the center.
Candice Swanepoel at the ‘Everything Went Fine’ premiere
Candice Swanepoel is angelic at the ‘Everything Went Fine’ premiere during the Cannes Film Festival. She wore a form-fitting white dress which was lined in silver jewels.
Andie MacDowell at the ‘Everything Went Fine’ premiere
Andie MacDowell excitedly walks the red carpet at the Everything Went Fine premiere during the Cannes Film Festival. She wore a one-shouldered gown for the event.
Jack and Mercedes Kilmer at Cannes
Jack and Mercedes Kilmer both attended Cannes to promote the documentary ‘Val,’ about their dad Val Kilmer. Jack wore a simple black blazer with jeans and a white button down. Mercedes wore a gorgeous black gown with a matching cape.
Bella Hadid At The Cannes Film Festival
Bella Hadid attends the ‘Annette’ premiere and opening ceremony on July 6, 2021. The model was one of the big names onhand to help open the 74th Cannes Film Festival
Jessica Chastain At The ‘Annette’ Premiere
Jessica Chastain — not Bryce Dallas Howard — attends the ‘Annette’ premiere while wearing Dior. The actress was one of the many A-listers lighting up the red carpet at the start of the 74th Cannes Film Festival.
Marion Cotillard At The ‘Annette’ Premiere
Marion Cotillard sparkles in silver while attending the Cannes Film Festival. She walked the red carpet at the opening ceremony, which was also the premiere of ‘Annette.’
Helen Mirren Attends The 74th Cannes Film Festival
Helen Mirren, wearing Dolce & Gabbana, also attended the ‘Annette’ premiere. Helen brought a little class, a little punk attitude, to the start of the 74th Cannes Film Festival.
Maggie Gyllenhaal In White
Maggie Gyllenhaal is angelic in a white, caped dress while attending the Annette premiere of the Cannes Film Festival. It was part of opening night of the big event.
Candice Swanepoel At The 74th Cannes Film Festival
Candice Swanepoel, wearing Etro, struts her stuff down the red carpet before the ‘Annette’ premiere. Candice was one of the stars helping to kick off Cannes’ comeback after a COVID-related hiatus.
Kat Graham At The 74th Cannes Film Festival
Kat Graham also attended the ‘Annette’ premiere and opening ceremony. Her gown brought a little bit of green to the first red carpet of the 74th Cannes Film Festival.
Marion Cotillard and Adam Driver At The 74th Cannes Film Festival
Marion Cotillard and Adam Driver attend the ‘Annette’ photocall as part of the 74th Cannes Film Festival. They star in the film that opens the 2021 ceremony.
Maggie Gyllenhaal attends the 74th Cannes Film Festival
Maggie Gyllenhaal, a member of the Cannes jury, attends a photocall for the 74th Cannes Film Festival. The ‘Secretary’ star wore Celine.
Jodie Foster Attends The 74th Cannes Film Festival
Jodie Foster, the recipient of an honorary Palme d’Or, poses during a photocall for the 74th Cannes Film Festival. Here, she wears Louis Vuitton.
Maggie Gyllenhaal at the ‘Annette’ premiere
Maggie Gyllenhaal looked angelic in this stunning metallic white strapless Celine gown with a matching pleated cape at the ‘Annette’ premiere and opening ceremony at the 74th Cannes Film Festival in France on July 6.
