The Best Dressed Stars in Cannes Film Festival History: Angelina Jolie, Princess Diana and More

Explore the iconic fashion moments of Cannes, from Princess Diana to Angelina Jolie, shaping the festival’s legendary red carpet.

With the evolution in red carpet dressing over the past year, when celebrities and stylists shifted their attention to archival fashion, there’s an excitement to see what guests will wear on the Cannes Film Festival red carpet this year. Are we going to see more vintage McQueen or more Givenchy by John Galliano?

Historically, the Cannes Film Festival has been a huge fashion runway for actresses and models. In the 1960s and 1970s, when social media wasn’t on the scene, the stars would show off their glamorous gowns, knowing pictures of the event would circulate around the world.

In 1987, when Princess Diana was becoming a fashion force, she made a statement on the carpet, wearing a blue chiffon gown designed by Catherine Walker. The moment propelled the event to a new light.

Angelina Jolie had many highs at the festival, including in 2008, when she flaunted her baby bump in a Max Azria olive-green maternity gown.

While we wait to see what the stars will wear at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival from May 14 to 25, Xmag remembers the best dressed guests of all time.

1987:

• Princess Diana sets trends with a stunning blue dress designed by Catherine Walker.

1995:

• Sharon Stone breaks onto the red carpet with a daring outfit that becomes iconic.

1997:

• Hugh Grant and Elizabeth Hurley, light up the red carpet with their elegance and style.

2007:

• Angelina Jolie steals the show by showcasing her pregnancy in a dazzling olive-green gown by Max Azria.

2013:

• Emma Watson shines at the premiere of “The Bling Ring” during the Cannes Film Festival.

2019:

• Elle Fanning dazzles with Chopard jewels at the opening ceremony and screening of “The Dead Don’t Die”.

2021-2022:

• Bella Hadid, Anne Hathaway, and Elle Fanning continue the tradition of elegance and style in Cannes with their dazzling appearances.

Throughout the decades, the Cannes Film Festival has been a platform for the most dazzling fashion and the most stylish stars, leaving behind a legacy of glamour and style that endures to this day.