I am not emotionally prepared for Cannes 2025 after reading the list of life-changing premieres happening at the festival this year. Like, the star power is reaching dangerous levels. Apparently, this year’s Cannes premieres include: a Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson thriller, a romantic drama with Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor (BRB, fainting and then dying), a Spike Lee move with Denzel Washington, Tom Cruise’s last Mission: Impossible movie, and a Wes Anderson film starring Michael Cera, Benedict Cumberbatch, Tom Hanks and Riz Ahmed. Yes, you read that all correctly.
The red carpet is gonna be particularly interesting this year because of all these A-listers, yes, but also because there are some pretty strict dress code rules. Per the official website for the event, “Nudity is prohibited on the red carpet, as well as in any other area of the festival,” due to “decency reasons.” They really said: Do not pull a Bianca Censori. Or else. Plus, “voluminous outfits, in particular those with a large train, that hinder the proper flow of traffic of guests and complicate seating in the theater are not permitted.” And “elegant shoes and sandals with or without a heel” are acceptable, but not sneakers. (I mean, thank god.)
Praying for an abundance of slays and few flops this year: Here are the best and worst dressed celebs at the Cannes Film Festival 2025.
Best — Bella Hadid
Obviously, Bella’s already eating up the red carpet in an elegant black gown. She can do no wrong.
Worst — Heidi Klum
This is an unfortunate case of ruffle chaos. Did she even read the dress code??
Worst — Eva Longoria
Why does this dress look like it doesn’t fit her?? The bodice is way too big and the skirt is too long. Am I crazy? Love the gold and black though.
The 78th annual Cannes Film Festival starts Tuesday, May 13 and runs through Saturday, May 24. Stay tuned to see the rest of the celeb fits on the red carpet this week…
