Cannes 2025: Scandals, Style Shocks & A Bee Attack Steal the Red Carpet Show

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_{The Promenade de la Croisette is sparkling once again! The 78th Cannes Film Festival has officially begun, welcoming a galaxy of stars to the sun-drenched French Riviera. But before the film reels even started spinning, the buzz (quite literally, in some cases) began—with major fashion drama, rule-breaking gowns, and one unforgettable red carpet bee encounter.}

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_{Let’s break it all down.}

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A Festival with Rules and Rebels

_{This year’s Cannes red carpet isn’t just about glitz—it’s about guidelines. Just hours before opening night, organizers rolled out a new dress code: no nudity and no voluminous dresses that could snarl up red carpet traffic. The memo was clear: save the drama for the screen, not the steps.}

_{Halle Berry played by the rules. She confessed she had to scrap her original look by Gaurav Gupta because the train was too grand for the new regulations. “I’m not going to break the rules,” she said at a press conference, giving quiet chic energy instead.}

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_{But some stars said non, merci to the restrictions. Heidi Klum and Wan QianHui sashayed up the carpet in full-glam gowns with extravagant trains trailing behind them. Consider them Cannes’ first fashion rebels of the year.}

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Bella, Jeremy, and the Art of the Entrance

_{Bella Hadid made headlines not just for her honey-blonde hair transformation but also for her sleek Saint Laurent dress that hugged every curve without defying a single guideline. Jeremy Strong added a splash of unexpected color in a dusty rose tux—then later revealed a matching tracksuit and bucket hat combo. Talk about versatile Cannes couture.}

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Starry Lineups and Jury Glam

_{The opening ceremony brought together a who’s who of international cinema. Jury president Juliette Binoche was joined by fellow judges like Halle Berry, Payal Kapadia, and Jeremy Strong, ready to crown this year’s best in film. Other stars spotted included Robert De Niro, Quentin Tarantino, Eva Longoria, and Julia Garner, making the red carpet feel like a Hollywood reunion.}

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_{On the film side, it’s shaping up to be a blockbuster year. Major titles like Wes Anderson’s “The Phoenician Scheme”, Ari Aster’s “Eddington”, Scarlett Johansson’s “Eleanor the Great”, and the highly-anticipated “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” are anchoring a stacked lineup.}

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Angelina Jolie’s Quiet Luxury Comeback

_{After a 14-year absence, Angelina Jolie returned to Cannes with a look that whispered elegance. Known for her love of understated glamour, Jolie stepped out in a creamy Brunello Cucinelli gown. The soft shimmer and A-line structure paid homage to her personal style—elevated with a wine-red manicure, Tom Ford glam, and a Chopard pendant. No train, no problem.}

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Emma Stone’s Bee Encounter Becomes Red Carpet Buzz

_{One of the most viral moments so far? Emma Stone’s unexpected bee battle during the premiere of her film, Eddington. Clad in a custom Louis Vuitton bib dress, Stone looked every inch the red carpet queen—until a buzzing guest arrived uninvited.}

_{Initially trying to handle it solo, she was soon aided by co-stars Austin Butler and Pedro Pascal, who swatted and blew (yes, blew!) in vain attempts to shoo the insect. Eventually, Emma ducked behind Pedro in a laugh-out-loud moment that instantly went viral. Because nothing says “celebrity solidarity” like a group bee rescue in designer couture.}

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Fashion Highlights Still to Come

_{With the festival just kicking off, expect plenty more red carpet risks, unexpected moments, and buzz-worthy appearances (hopefully fewer bees). Stay tuned as Cannes 2025 continues to serve up a perfect mix of high fashion, film prestige, and the kind of celebrity antics we can’t stop watching.}

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