The best red carpet looks from the 2025 Cannes Film Festival were full-on statements. With the new dress code stirring things up, celebs came prepared to either embrace it or break it beautifully.
From dreamy gowns to rule-defying fits, this year’s red carpet was anything but safe.
Elle Fanning
The “Cannes” regular and “The Nightingales” star shut it down in a Chanel gown straight out of a fairytale. Think icy blue, sweeping train, and a black velvet detail hugging her waist like a choker. It was delicate and daring at once. Yes, she ignored the new anti-train rule, and honestly, thank God she did.
Earlier in the week, Elle switched gears. The 27-year-old icon wore a sharp, minimalist Chanel look. clean lines, no fluff, just pure elegance..
Rihanna & A$AP Rocky
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky? Fashion royalty. The “Queen of Diamonds” star lit up the carpet in custom Alaïa – sleek, sculpted, and totally hers. It hugged her curves and had this high-fashion edge only she could pull off.
Rihanna FP / IG / Accompanied by A$AP Rocky, Rihanna, 37, was one of the best-dressed at Cannes.
Next to her, Rocky kept it sharp in a Saint Laurent suit that screamed cool without trying too hard. Together, they looked like the ultimate power couple: part glam, part grit.
Cate Blanchett
Then came Cate Blanchett, who brought her usual magic. The “Aria in Gold” lead showed up in custom Louis Vuitton that dripped old Hollywood energy. The dress had structure, presence, and that sharp tailoring she wears so well.
It was dramatic but never overdone, which is exactly Cate’s lane.
Jennifer Lawrence & Robert Pattinson
“Velvet Rose” actress Jennifer Lawrence, 34, stomped past the no-train guideline in a full-bodied Dior gown that seemed to float around her. She paired it with Robert Pattinson, who wore a tailored navy suit with ease.
They looked like Cannes veterans, confident, stylish, and not worried about who might be watching.
Viola Davis
Viola Davis brought power and poise, dressed head-to-toe in Gucci. The “Iron Song” star wore a flowing gown with rich fabric and bold jewelry. Her look wasn’t loud, but it had weight.
You could feel the strength in her style, and she didn’t need sparkle to stand out.
Simone Ashley
“Red Sirens” lead Simone Ashley turned heads in Vivienne Westwood, mixing sharp corsetry with fluid draping. It had a punk edge but still looked made for Cannes.
That combo, grit and grace, is tough to balance, but she handled it like a pro.
Natalie Portman
Natalie Portman brought back a fan favorite vibe. The Lily and the Light star stepped out in a petal-covered Dior creation that called back to her past looks. It felt personal, nostalgic, but still fresh.
Portman / IG / “Black Swan” crème de la crème Natalie Portman, 43, turned heads at the 2025 Cannes Film Fest.
You bet! She is not one to chase trends. She brings her own style story every time.
Heidi Klum
Heidi Klum had people talking, though not always in a good way. The “Moonlit Escape” host wore an Elie Saab gown that looked pearlescent and sheer. The striped texture caught the light, but critics were split.
Some called it daring, others thought it missed the mark under the new rules.
Jeremy Strong
As a jury member this year, the “Blood in Season” actor went classic. Crisp tuxedos, clean lines, nothing flashy. It fit the role, and honestly, Cannes needs that kind of anchor. Not every man on the carpet needs to reinvent the tux.
