24 of the most daring outfits celebrities have ever worn to the Cannes Film Festival

Amanda KrauseMay 29, 2024, 14:48 IST

Heidi Klum attends the 2023 Cannes Film Festival.Mike Marsland/Getty Images

Celebrities have been attending the Cannes Film Festival in showstopping attire since 1946.
Madonna and Björk were some of the first stars to bring daring fashion to the glamorous event.

Vanessa Redgrave paired a volumized hairdo with a standout jumpsuit at the 1967 Cannes Film Festival.

Franco Nero and Vanessa Redgrave at the Cannes Film Festival in 1967.Gilbert Tourte/Getty Images

Bianca Jagger helped pioneer the "naked" trend at Cannes almost a decade later.

Helmut Berger and Bianca Jagger at the Cannes Film Festival in 1975.Gilbert TOURTE/Getty Images

Madonna essentially turned undergarments into high fashion for the 1991 event.

Madonna at the Cannes Film Festival premiere of her film in 1991.Dave Hogan/Getty Images

Björk stood out in 2000 while wearing a ruffled pink dress and blue kitten heels.

Bjork at the Cannes Film Festival in 2000.Dave Hogan/Getty Images

Jada Pinkett Smith's orange gown in 2012 had more than one daring detail.

Jada Pinkett Smith at the Cannes Film Festival on May 18, 2012.Mike Marsland/Getty Images

Li Yuchun, also known as Chris Lee, became one of the first stars to wear a suit-style ball gown at Cannes during the 2016 festival.

Li Yuchun at the Cannes Film Festival on May 14, 2016.Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Getty Images

Irina Shayk paired a bold printed dress with a leather corset for a 2017 Cannes screening of "The Beguiled."

Irina Shayk at the Cannes Film Festival on May 24, 2017.Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Getty Images

The next day, Bella Hadid attended the event's amfAR Gala in a sheer, sparkling gown with only underwear beneath it.

Bella Hadid at the Cannes Film Festival in 2017.David M. Benett/Getty Images

Shanina Shaik was at the same gala in a metallic, loose-fitting gown.

Shanina Shaik at the Cannes Film Festival in 2017.Daniele Venturelli/Getty Images

In 2018, Cate Blanchett wore an eye-catching dress with a print that mirrored a coloring book.

Cate Blanchett at the Cannes Film Festival in 2018.George Pimentel/Getty Images

Deepika Padukone looked stunning in a bold fuchsia gown at that year's screening of "Ash Is Purest White."

Deepika Padukone at the Cannes Film Festival in 2018.George Pimentel/Getty Images

Kendall Jenner wore one of her most daring looks to date at a Chopard event during the 2018 Cannes festivities.

Kendall Jenner at the Cannes Film Festival in 2018.Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images

The next day, she hit the red carpet in another see-through dress for the "Girls of the Sun" screening.

Kendall Jenner at the Cannes Film Festival in 2018.Venturelli/WireImage

Aishwarya Rai looked like a butterfly in her purple gown on that same red carpet.

Aishwarya Rai at the Cannes Film Festival in 2018.Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images

Winnie Harlow wore an edgy dress for the "Solo: A Star Wars Story" screening that year.

Winnie Harlow at the Cannes Film Festival in 2018.George Pimentel/Getty Images

Alessandra Ambrosio also embraced cutouts and skirt slits at the 2018 Cannes De Grisogono party.

Alessandra Ambrosio at the Cannes Film Festival in 2018.John Phillips/Stringer/Getty Images

In 2019, Ngoc Trinh arrived at the festival in a showstopping black dress with daring details.

Ngoc Trinh at the Cannes Film Festival in 2019.Daniele Venturelli/Getty Images

Soo Joo Park wore a scarf as a shirt for the 2019 "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" screening.

Soo Joo Park at the Cannes Film Festival in 2019.Marc Piasecki/Getty Images

Leomie Anderson sparkled in gold-flecked shorts on the same red carpet.

Leomie Anderson at the Cannes Film Festival in 2019.George Pimentel/Getty Images

Meredith Mickelson wore a unique wrap dress over an edgy bodysuit for the "Rambo: Last Blood" screening.

Meredith Mickelson at the Cannes Film Festival in 2019.Dominique Charriau/Getty Images

Bella Hadid wore a lung-shaped necklace as a top at the 2021 "Tre Piani" screening.

Bella Hadid at a 2021 Cannes Film Festival screening on July 11, 2021.Picture Alliance/Getty Images

Tilda Swinton chose an oversized blouse and pants for the "Les Olympiades" screening that year.

Tilda Swinton at a 2021 Cannes Film Festival screening on July 14, 2021.Lionel Hahn/Getty Images

Naomi Campbell stood out in 2022 when she attended the "Decision To Leave (Heojil Kyolshim)" screening in a feathered black gown.

Naomi Campbell at the Cannes Film Festival in 2022.Gisela Schober/Getty Images

There was no missing Heidi Klum when she arrived at the 2023 "La Passion de Dodin Bouffant" screening.

Heidi Klum at the Cannes Film Festival in 2023.Mike Coppola/Getty Images

Irina Shayk also attended that year, though she chose to wear lingerie as an outfit.

Irina Shayk at the Cannes Film Festival in 2023.Arnold Jerocki/Getty Images

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