The Best, Weirdest, Most Memorable Moments in Cannes History
From Lady Diana in iconic Catherine Walker to Brigitte Bardot on the beach.
During the Cannes Film Festival, you'll find the biggest names from around the world gathered to celebrate movies and the actors who star in them. It's often considered one of the best events in the film industry—and it never fails to draw an A-list crowd. Everyone from Princess Diana to Brad Pitt to Elizabeth Taylor have graced the red carpet, making for some one-of-a-kind moments. From the weird and wacky to the most elegant designer looks, take a look at some of the best memories from the Cannes Film Festival throughout the years.
Prince Charles and Princess Diana, 1987
The lovely Diana created an iconic moment when she walked the red carpet in this powder blue Catherine Walker dress.
Ryan Gosling and Sandra Bullock, 2002
Because... remember when these two dated?
Bjork, 2000
Bjork forever.
Ingrid Bergman, 1956
Ingrid, always the most glamorous.
Sharon Stone, 1995
Sharon, forever our inspiration for doing the sparkle no pants dance.
Diana Dors and Ginger Rogers, 1956
Even before Instagram, Snapchat, and selfies (or cell phones for that matter) were born, movie stars of the Diana Dors and Ginger Rogers-pedigree attracted major paparazzi.
Arnold Schwarzenegger, 1977
Just a few years before he became The Governator.
Vanessa Redgrave, 1967
Are those boots? Or pants with footsies? All we know is Vanessa Redgrave is wearing head-to-toe spangles and she looks phenomenal.
Bruce Willis, Demi Moore, Luc Besson, and Milla Jovovich, 1997
What a difference in outfit choices between Demi and Mila.
Elizabeth Taylor and Mike Todd, 1957
Who doesn't love a tiara?
Robert Redford, Sydney Pollak, Aniela Mlynarska, and Artur Rubinstein, 1972
Robert Redford was a top Old Hollywood heartthrob for a reason.
Kirk Douglas and Brigitte Bardot, 1953
Just another casual beach braiding session with Kirk Douglas.
Carlo Ponti and Sophia Loren, 1958
Carlo Ponti and Sophia Loren were frequent guests at Cannes.
Brigitte Bardot and Carl Mohner, 1955
Brigitte Bardot really knew how to make the most of a photo op.
Brigitte Bardot, 1956
See?
Jerry Seinfeld, 2007
The comedian made an entrance flying in to promote 2007's Bee Movie in this buzz-worthy costume.
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, 2008
During the Cannes Film Festival, Jack Black accidentally let slip that his Kung Fu Panda costar was expecting twins with husband Brad Pitt, when he told Jolie during an interview, "You're gonna have as many as [the] Brady Bunch when you have these."
Serge Gainsbourg and Jane Birkin, 1969
Jane seriously knew how to work a crop top.
Cate Blanchett, 2010
Blanchett wore this gorgeous Alexander McQueen gown as a tribute to the late designer, who died in February of that year. "The dress had been selected and personally chosen by Mr. McQueen and his team for Ms. Blanchett," a spokeswoman told People at the time. "It was specifically tailored for Ms. Blanchett."
Michael Caine, 1966
To promote the film Alfie, Michael Caine hung with a bunch of models wearing pants emblazoned with his womanizing alter-ego's name on the butt. Years ahead of the Juicy sweat pant trend.
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