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.
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, from Margot Robbie's baby braids and Jane Birkin's French girl bangs to Princess Diana's blue eyeliner and Coco Rocha's elaborate updo.
Hello! Fashion shares the best Cannes Film Festival beauty looks of all time:
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© GettyDua Lipa, 2023
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.
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© GettyElsa Hosk, 2023
Last year, Elsa Hosk oozed glamour at the annual amfAR Gala with a bronzy smokey eye, glossy lips and a sleek, side-parted bun.
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© GettyBella Hadid, 2022
Supermodel Bella Hadid took TikTok's much-adored Siren Eyes trend out for a spin in 2022 at Cannes, and we're still thinking about it.
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© GettyAnne Hathaway, 2022
Anne Hathaway went super understated in 2022, and yet still made a major impact with her glossy locks, champagne-coloured shadow and neutral lip.
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© GettyCoco Rocha, 2021
Model Coco Rocha blew us away in 2021 with rich, burnt red smoky eyes and an avant-garde braided updo.
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© GettyJodie Turner-Smith, 2021
Jodie Turner-Smith rocked oil-slick eyeshadow and a seriously high-drama bun in 2021.
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© GettyGemma Chan, 2021
Gemma Chan went for maximum drama in 2021 with long, fluttery lashes and gems carefully positioned under her lower lash lines.
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© GettyDeepika Padukone, 2019
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.
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© GettyMargot Robbie, 2019
Margot Robbie debuted a super low-key version of baby braids in 2019 alongside a dash of mascara and a rose pink lip.
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© GettyLéa Seydoux, 2018
Léa Seydoux looked achingly chic in 2018 with a crisp red lip and a bombshell bob.
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© GettyLily Rose-Depp, 2017
Lily-Rose Depp radiated Cannes-level glam in 2017 with soft bouncy curls, richly defined eyes and a pale pink lip.
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© GettyKate Moss, 1998
Kate perfected natural glamour in 1998, wearing her hair pulled back with a subtle pop of blush on her cheeks.
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© GettyMadonna, 1991
Pre-big reveal (Google immediately if you're unfamiliar), Madonna oozed vintage glamour with creamy skin, black eyeliner and a crimson lip.
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© GettyPrincess Diana, 1987
Princess Diana looked resplendent in 1987 in a pale blue Catherine Walker gown which she paired with her trademark blue waterlines.
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© GettyJane Birkin, 1974
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.
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© GettyElizabeth Taylor, 1957
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.
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© GettySophia Loren, 1955
Sophia Loren epitomised screen star glamour in 1955 with her trademark angular arches, defined eyes and a bold lip.
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© GettyGrace Kelly, 1955
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.
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© GettyBrigitte Bardot, 1955
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.
