After a 12-month hiatus, the Cannes Film Festival is back in full swing for 2021—with the world’s most glamorous red carpet pulling out all the stops this season.
Alongside the impressive lineup of films on the schedule, including Annette and Bergman Island, it was the sea of famous faces gliding onto the French Riviera red carpet that was truly award-winning.
Bella Hadid looked like Old Hollywood perfection in a black and white Jean Paul Gaultier Spring/Summer 2022 gown and dazzling Chopard jewels, while Helen Mirren went for impeccable sunshine yellow in Dolce & Gabbana.
As always one of Cannes’ most anticipated events is the Trophée Chopard, an award ceremony by luxury jeweller Chopard, the official partner of the Festival, to honour and recognise rising talents in the industry, in which actress Jessica Chastain has been announced as Godmother.
Below, the most show-stopping looks from the 2021 Cannes Film Festival red carpet.
Jessica Chastain in Dior Couture and Chopard jewels
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Helen Mirren in Dolce & Gabbana
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Bella Hadid in Jean Paul Gaultier and Chopard jewels
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Marion Cotillard in Chanel
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Jodie Foster in Givenchy
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Maggie Gyllenhaal in Celine
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Andie MacDowell in Prada
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Soko in Gucci
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Elisa Sednaoui in Alberta Ferretti
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Lou Doillon in Gucci
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Carla Bruni in Celine
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Melanie Laurent in Armani Privé
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Kat Graham in Etro and Pomellato jewels
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