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The Best Cannes Film Festival Red Carpet Looks of All Time

From Elizabeth Taylor to Bella Hadid.

By Devyn Olin and
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The Cannes Film Festival—arguably one of the most glamorous red carpets in history—kicks off tomorrow, May 13. In anticipation of the dazzling fashion to come, we’re revisiting some of the most unforgettable gown moments from the event’s rich history, from Elizabeth Taylor in the 1950s to Bella Hadid’s stunning appearance just last year.

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Brigitte Bardot

In 1953.

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Dress, Photograph, Gown, Clothing, Bridal party dress, hoopskirt, Wedding dress, Child, Fashion, Bridal clothing,
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Janette Scott

In 1954.

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Photograph, White, Dress, Gown, Room, Wedding dress, Black-and-white, Bridal clothing, Photography, Dressmaker,
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Sophia Loren

In 1955.

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Sophia Loren

In 1955.

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Grace Kelly

In 1955.

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Brigitte Bardot

In 1956.

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Photograph, White, Clothing, Dress, Retro style, Vintage clothing, Standing, Snapshot, Fashion, Black-and-white,
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Kim Novak

In 1956.

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Style, Dress, Fashion, Day dress, Necklace, Waist, Chest, Blond, Model, One-piece garment,
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Brigitte Bardot

In 1956.

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The French star Brigitte BARDOT strolling on the beach of Cannes during the Cannes Film Festival, on April 1956. La vedette française Brigitte BARDOT se promène sur la plage de Cannes lors du festival de Cinéma le en avril 1956.
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Brigitte Bardot

In 1956.

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Elizabeth Taylor

In 1957.

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Clothing, Hairstyle, Dress, Style, One-piece garment, Day dress, Fashion accessory, Vintage clothing, Fashion, Monochrome photography,
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Sophia Loren and Mitzi Gaynor

In 1958.

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Hair, Photograph, Hairstyle, Fashion, Beauty, Black-and-white, Blond, Dress, Photography, Photo shoot,
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Monica Vitti

In 1966.

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Vanessa Redgrave

In 1967.

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Hairstyle, Style, Dress, Vintage clothing, Monochrome, Day dress, Victorian fashion, Portrait, Retro style, Fur,
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Jean Seberg

In 1971.

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Princess Diana

In 1987.

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Hand, Jewellery, Sitting, Dress, Fashion accessory, Fashion, Chest, Necklace, Body jewelry, Flash photography,
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Naomi Campbell

In 1995.

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Dress, Pink, Red carpet, Clothing, Carpet, Event, Flooring, Gown, Premiere, Fashion,
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Bjork

In 2000.

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Elizabeth Hurley

In 2004.

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Charlize Theron

In 2004.

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Jennifer Aniston

In 2004.

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