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Cannes Red Carpet Dresses: The 75 Most Iconic Moments On The Cannes Film Festival Red Carpet

Every single one of the most iconic and beautiful dresses to grace Cannes Film Festival's red carpet, from Rihanna and Kate Moss and Princess Diana.

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Cannes Film Festival hosts the world's most exciting new cinematic releases, and with glamorous premieres comes next level celebrity red carpet looks.

To celebrate the upcoming 2024 edition of the festival, which will be held from May 14 to 25, we've compiled the most iconic and drop dead gorgeous red carpet ensembles from the festival's illustrious 78-year history. From a pregnant Blake Lively in baby blue, to a wild Madonna in lingerie, these are the best Cannes red carpet looks of all time.

Elle Fanning at 2023's Cannes Film Festival

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The Great star Elle Fanning stunned in vintage Oscar De La Renta from Shrimpton Couture to the Cartier Le Voyage Recommencé High Jewellery Gala during 2023's Cannes Film Festival. Fanning paired her corsage-featuring gown and with an 18k white gold and diamond Magnolidae choker necklace.

Naomi Campbell at 2023's Cannes Film Festival

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The supermodel and former ELLE UK cover star in Valentino SS23 Couture.

Scarlett Johansson at 2023's Cannes Film Festival

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Johansson looked radiant in custom-made Prada.

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Gigi Hadid at 2023's Cannes Film Festival

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The supermodel looked classic in custom Zac Posen and Messika jewellery.

Jennifer Lawrence at 2023's Cannes Film Festival

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The mother-of-one opted for a Christian Dior gown in the hue of the year.

Viola Davis at 2022's Cannes Film Festival

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Davis wore an ochre Alexander McQueen dress.

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Cara Delevingne at 2022's Cannes Film Festival

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Delevingne wore a Balmain sheer gown.

Kaia Gerber at 2022's Cannes Film Festival

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Gerber wore a red, classic Celine gown.

Naomi Campbell at 2022's Cannes Film Festival

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Cambell wore a feathered black gown by Valentino Haute Couture.

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Bella Hadid at 2022's Cannes Film Festival

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Hadid wore a Tom Ford-era Gucci gown.

Bella Hadid at 2021's Cannes Film Festival

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Hadid wore vintage Jean Paul Gaultier.

Jessica Chastain at 2021's Cannes Film Festival

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The actor wore Dior Couture.

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Jodie Turner-Smith at 2021's Cannes Film Festival

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Turner-Smith wore Gucci.

Isabelle Huppert at 2021's Cannes Film Festival

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Huppert wore Balenciaga.

Marion Cotillard at 2021's Cannes Film Festival

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The actor wore a sparkling dress by Chanel.

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Coco Rocha at 2021's Cannes Film Festival

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Rocha wore Dior Couture.

Sharon Stone at 2021's Cannes Film Festival

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Stone wore a floral Dolce & Gabbana gown.

Bella Hadid at 2021's Cannes Film Festival

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Hadid wore Schiaparelli Haute Couture.

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Dakota Fanning at 2019's Cannes Film Festival

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Fanning wore Dior.

Bella Hadid at 2019's Cannes Film Festival

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Hadid wore vintage Roberto Cavalli.

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