Cannes Film Festival 2026: Simone Ashley to Ji Chang-wook and Jun Ji-hyun, stars dazzle on the red carpet

Published on May 16, 2026 11:23 am IST

Celebs are serving their best fashion looks on the Cannes Film Festival red carpet, including Simone Ashley, Marion Cotillard, and others. Here's who wore what

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Ji Chang-wook and Jun Ji-hyun pose on the red carpet during arrivals for the screening of their film Gunche (Colony - Gun-che) presented as part of Midnight Screenings at the 79th Cannes Film Festival. The duo twinned in chic white looks for the occasion. (REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on May 16, 2026 11:23 am IST

Ji Chang-wook and Jun Ji-hyun pose on the red carpet during arrivals for the screening of their film Gunche (Colony - Gun-che) presented as part of Midnight Screenings at the 79th Cannes Film Festival. The duo twinned in chic white looks for the occasion. (REUTERS)

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French actor Lea Seydoux arrives for the screening of the film Gentle Monster at the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes. (AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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French actor Lea Seydoux arrives for the screening of the film Gentle Monster at the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes. (AFP)

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British actor Simone Ashley dazzles in a vibrant red Alexander McQueen archival gown as she arrives for the screening of the film Karma at the 79th edition of the Film Festival in Cannes. (AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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British actor Simone Ashley dazzles in a vibrant red Alexander McQueen archival gown as she arrives for the screening of the film Karma at the 79th edition of the Film Festival in Cannes. (AFP)

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Jun Ji-hyun poses with Kim Shin-rok, Shin Hyun-been, Ji Chang-wook, Koo Kyo-hwan and director Yeon Sang-ho. She wore a white floor-length look with cape sleeves, ornate gold brooches, and a tailored silhouette. (AP Photo/Andreea Alexandru) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Jun Ji-hyun poses with Kim Shin-rok, Shin Hyun-been, Ji Chang-wook, Koo Kyo-hwan and director Yeon Sang-ho. She wore a white floor-length look with cape sleeves, ornate gold brooches, and a tailored silhouette. (AP Photo/Andreea Alexandru)

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Lea Seydoux poses on the red carpet in a black pleated taffeta dress featuring a plunging strapless neckline, full-length bell sleeves, a cinched waist, a flowy skirt, and a long train at the back. (REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Lea Seydoux poses on the red carpet in a black pleated taffeta dress featuring a plunging strapless neckline, full-length bell sleeves, a cinched waist, a flowy skirt, and a long train at the back. (REUTERS)

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Marcel Canet, Marion Cotillard, and Denis Ménochet pose for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film Karma at the Festival de Cannes. (AP Photo/Millie Turner) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Marcel Canet, Marion Cotillard, and Denis Ménochet pose for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film Karma at the Festival de Cannes. (AP Photo/Millie Turner)

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Marion Cotillard wore a black Chanel look for the occasion, styled perfectly with diamond stud earrings, minimal makeup, and a messy hairbun. (AP Photo/Millie Turner) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Marion Cotillard wore a black Chanel look for the occasion, styled perfectly with diamond stud earrings, minimal makeup, and a messy hairbun. (AP Photo/Millie Turner)

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British actor Cara Delevingne poses on the Cannes red carpet in a cut-out black frilled dress during the screening of the film Club Kid. The ensemble showed off her tattoos. Diamond earrings, bold red lips, and a sleep top knot rounded off the styling. (AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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British actor Cara Delevingne poses on the Cannes red carpet in a cut-out black frilled dress during the screening of the film Club Kid. The ensemble showed off her tattoos. Diamond earrings, bold red lips, and a sleep top knot rounded off the styling. (AFP)

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German model and TV host Rebecca Mir arrives for the screening of the film Gentle Monster at the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival. She wears a sequinned brown gown with a strapless neck and a fitted silhouette. (AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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German model and TV host Rebecca Mir arrives for the screening of the film Gentle Monster at the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival. She wears a sequinned brown gown with a strapless neck and a fitted silhouette. (AFP)

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Andie MacDowell poses for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film Karma at the 79th International Film Festival in Cannes. She chose an all-black gown for the occasion. (AP Photo/Andreea Alexandru) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Andie MacDowell poses for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film Karma at the 79th International Film Festival in Cannes. She chose an all-black gown for the occasion. (AP Photo/Andreea Alexandru)

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