Every year, the most revered names in cinema gather in the south of France for Cannes Film Festival, an illustrious near fortnight of premieres, galas and more lavish outfits that you can shake a stick at.
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La Croisette is set to welcome another stylish crop of film stars very shortly, but in the meantime, we've taken a closer look at some of the most striking hair and makeup moments from the festival's red carpet history, including Margot Robbie's baby braids and Brigitte Bardot's tousled updo to Princess Diana's blue eyeliner and Coco Rocha's elaborate updo.
Brigitte Bardot wearing a ball gown and fur stole at the Cannes Film Festival 1953
Last year saw standout looks from Simone Ashley, who wowed with her sculpted bun and luminous skin, and Demi Moore, whose sleek, centre-parted hair and flawless complexion turned heads. As 2025’s festival unfolds, we’re rounding up the most striking beauty moments to ever make waves on the Riviera.
H! Fashionshares the best Cannes Film Festival beauty looks of all time:
Dua Lipa looked every inch the modern Hollywood movie star at the Omar la Fraise premiere with soft, sweepy bangs and sultry eyes, complimented by her dazzling diamond drop earrings.
Simone Ashley opted for an elegant beauty look featuring a sleek, sculpted bun with a sharp side part that stole the show .Her makeup is glowing, with bronzed skin, a soft smoky eye, and a matte mauve lip.
Princess Diana looked resplendent in 1987 in a pale blue Catherine Walker gown which she paired with her trademark blue waterlines. As with all of her beauty choices, this is a timeless look that is still replicated today.
Pre-big reveal (Google immediately if you're unfamiliar), Madonna oozed vintage glamour with creamy skin, black eyeliner and a crimson lip.She slicked back her chestnut locks and allowed her bold lip to make a statement.
Model Coco Rocha blew us away in 2021 with rich, burnt red smoky eyes and an avant-garde braided updo.This look was out-of-the-box and really made a statement.
Gemma Chan went for maximum drama in 2021 with long, fluttery lashes and gems carefully positioned under her lower lash lines. As we head to festival season, consider mirroring Gemma and adding gems for some sparkle.
Jane Birkin embodied French girl chic in 1974 with soft bangs and a slick of eyeliner. Side note: her trademark wicker basket will go down in accessory history.
Actress Deepika Padukone brought major drama to the Cannes red carpet in 2019, rocking a heavily defined lower lash line, straight brows and a high pony. Black Swan gals Mila Kunis and Natalie Portman would very much approve.
Margot Robbie debuted a super low-key version of baby braids in 2019 alongside a dash of mascara and a rose pink lip. This was an unexpected hair choice for Margot at the time but since then, braided moments have become her signature.
Elizabeth Taylor exuded regality in 1957 with strong dark arches, radiant skin and her unique double row eyelashes. She wore her hair up with curls adorning her forehead, styled alongside her beloved antique diamond tiara, a gift from her husband Mike Todd.
Léa Seydoux looked achingly chic in 2018 with a crisp red lip and a sharp bombshell bob. There is so much power in a statement red lip, and the french actresses proved it with this beauty look.
Lily-Rose Depp radiated Cannes-level glam in 2017 with soft bouncy curls, richly defined eyes and a pale pink lip. She also sported tousled, wavy, locks which is the perfect effortless spring time hair style.
Sophia Loren epitomised screen star glamour in 1955 with her trademark angular arches, defined eyes and a bold lip. This is a timeless look that will never go out of style.
Demi Moore proved with this look that sometimes less is more. She opted for a natural glam moment featuring glowing skin, rosy cheeks and a nude liostick. As for her signature XL jet-black locks she kept the uber straight - sleek and sophisticated.
Grace Kelly looked characteristically elegant in 1955 with her blonde locks slicked back away from her face and a pared-back makeup look that allowed her natural beauty to take centre stage.
in 2024, Joey King debuted a chic Italian bob that just grazed her neck. Her golden locks looked elegant tucked behind her ears and was perfect for the red carpet. The Kissing Booth actress paired this look with a bold cat-eye flick and a pinky-nude matte lip.
Donning the razor fringe before it was even a thing, Brigitte Bardot wore a tousled updo with her choppy bangs and a minimalistic cat eye, finished with giant hoop earrings.
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