Halle Berry at 58 stuns in bold Gaurav Gupta gown with thigh slit that she couldn't wear on Cannes red carpet: See pics

Published on: May 21, 2025, 15:01:02 IST

By Sanya Panwar

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Halle Berry at the 78th Cannes Film Festival for the Chopard Universe Dinner. (Instagram/ Gaurav Gupta)

Jury member Halle Berry looked graceful at the Chopard Universe Dinner during the 78th Cannes Film Festival in a strapless Gaurav Gupta gown.

Halle Berry's look for May 19's Chopard 'Caroline’s Universe' Dinner at the 78th Cannes Film Festival was high on drama and glamour. The corseted gown, from Indian fashion designer Gaurav Gupta's autumn-winter 2024 couture collection 'Jyotirgamaya', featured a structured bodice and sculptural draping. Also read | Halle Berry had to ditch her Gaurav Gupta dress at Cannes Film Festival 2025 red carpet due to festival's new dress code: 'The train is too big'

Halle Berry finally wore her Gaurav Gupta gown

The Hollywood actor paired the strapless deep wine-hued gown with pointed stilettos and ruby drop earrings. Interestingly, Halle Berry initially planned to wear this gown for her red carpet appearance at Cannes 2025 but had to change due to new festival dress code rules banning large trains and nudity. Instead, she opted for a black-and-white striped Jacquemus halter-neck gown.

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Halle's gown embodies ‘sensuality, power, motion’

Gaurav Gupta was happy with Halle finally wearing his design, and shared the actor's pictures on his Instagram page on May 20. He wrote in the caption, “Halle Berry at the 78th Cannes Film Festival for the Chopard Universe Dinner. Halle wears the Corseted Bordeaux spiral gown, a sculptural silhouette in silk satin. The gown features a boned bodice and an architecturally sculpted trail that unfurls infinitely from the waist down — embodying sensuality, power, and motion.”

More about Halle's look

The gown had a scooped sweetheart neckline, a thigh-high slit, a dramatic 3D petal‑like structural design at her right hip, and a theatrical cascade of fabric unfurling into a voluminous train before hitting the floor. Halle wore the gown with matching pointed-toe, ankle-strap stiletto. As for makeup, she opted for a soft smoky eye with a touch of shimmer to accentuate her eyes and a classic nude lipstick; her hair was styled in a chic curly bob.

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Sanya Panwar
With a keen eye for detail and a heart for storytelling, Sanya is a seasoned lifestyle journalist who has spent over a decade documenting the intersection of aesthetics and substance. Since stepping into the media world in 2012, she has cultivated a career defined by versatility, curiosity, and an unwavering passion for what makes life both beautiful and meaningful. Over the last many years, she has navigated the fast-paced realms of health, wellness, fitness and fashion while pivoting seamlessly into the nuances of decor and travel. Her work often explores the deeper layers of modern living, delving into art and decor trends that transform spaces, insightful perspectives on gender, parenting, and mental health, immersive travel narratives that capture the essence of a destination. A self-proclaimed aesthetics enthusiast, Sanya doesn't just report on trends — she analyses them. Whether she’s identifying the next shift in fitness or discovering a breakthrough in design, she uses her platform to spark meaningful conversations that resonate with a contemporary audience. Sanya is an alumna of St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata, and the Asian College of Journalism (ACJ), Chennai, where she honed the investigative rigour she brings to her lifestyle reporting today. When she isn't chasing deadlines or conducting interviews, Sanya practices what she preaches. You’ll likely find her sipping matcha, practicing yoga, or scouting the newest cafes. Above all, she finds her balance in nature — whether it's a quiet hike or a moment of reflection in the outdoors, she remains constantly inspired by the tranquillity of the natural world.Read More

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