No matter how hard guests at Cannes tried to outshine one another on the red carpet, Johnny Depp still stood out as the night’s main focal point. The actress arrived on the Cote d’Azur for her first appearance in twelve years. During the 2011 screening, she premiered the fourth Pirates of the Caribbean film and is now back with a major project since 2020, the historical drama Jeanne Dubarry. He has spent the last three years in the glare of public legal battles with his ex-wife Amber Heard.
Johnny Depp appeared on the red carpet in a sleek black three‑piece suit, a crisp white shirt, and a double‑breasted jacket with a matching vest and tailored trousers. On the set of Jeanne Dubarry, she held a colleague’s hand, greeted fellow actress Pauline Pollmann, and exchanged kisses with Iris Knobloch, the festival president.
Helen Mirren graced the carpet in a V‑neck gown paired with a draped Del Core dress. The 77-year-old Oscar winner dyed her hair to match the outfit, and she flashed a fan that read It was worth it to reporters.
Numerous stars dressed with sophistication for the evening. Catherine Zeta-Jones chose a red Elie Saab gown featuring a deep neckline and an asymmetrical cape, while her daughter Keri, styled in white lace, wore a look from the same fashion house.
Uma Thurman opted for a Dior couture ensemble highlighted by a rich red cape, and she arrived with a young member of her extended family, Levon, the 21-year-old son of her ex-husband Ethan Hawke.
White Lotus season 2 star Simone Tabasco wore a linen-inspired top paired with a ruffled Lanvin dress.
Supermodels illuminated the red carpet. Naomi Campbell wore a sequined Celine dress and posed for photographers with sunglasses on. Alessandra Ambrosio appeared in a beaded dress from Elie Saab’s 2005 couture collection. Romi Strijd, recently celebrating a second baby, stepped out in a sequined Alberta Ferretti gown.
Actress Brie Larson, serving on this year’s jury, shone in a dress from Chanel Resort 2024. Just a week earlier, on May 9, Virginie Viard unveiled the cruise collection on a runway show in Los Angeles.
Our compatriot Victoria Bonya walked Cannes’ red carpet for the tenth time. The Russian star chose a feathered dress from Ziad Nakad for her anniversary look and shared that she felt like the queen of the jungle in it on social media.
Bonya admitted she woke up later than planned and rushed to the event, joking that she almost missed the opening night of the festival.
Alongside her on the French Riviera, other Russians were noted, including daughter Daria and designer Yulia Yanina. The founder of the YANINA fashion house lent her dress to French actress Frédéric Belle.
Another admirer of the local brand was Meryem Uzerli, known for her role in the Magnificent Century, who chose a different label. She wore a voluminous black dress with an asymmetrical bodice.
One of the main trends on the Cannes red carpet was dazzling trains. The Great TV star held a pivotal role in several films, wearing designs tied to Alexander McQueen for a film tie‑in with A Rainy Day in New York and a nod to Maleficent. Chinese actress Fan Bingbing stood out in a tiger‑print dress by designer Christopher Bu.
A handful of stars embraced bold costumes. Top model Cindy Brune wore a gray ACT #1 plus‑size two‑piece, and Mads Mikkelsen’s wife Hanna Jacobsen arrived in a pink jacket paired with pants.
Traditionally, there were no naked dresses on this night. Indian actress Esha Gupta and Polish star Alicja Bachleda showcased mono‑busted silhouettes that left one breast subtly revealed, adding a risk‑taking edge to the otherwise refined couture scene.