This year’s Cannes Film Festival opened with a wave of glamorous fashion moments as stars stepped onto the red carpet in striking designer looks.The first two days of the 79th Cannes Film Festival brought a wave of glamorous fashion moments as celebrities arrived for premieres, screenings, and photocalls in southern France.Several stars quickly became talking points during the event, including Demi Moore with her multiple red carpet looks and Meadow Walker during a special “Fast and Furious” screening. Their appearances also sparked reactions across social media as photos from Cannes spread online.

Many of the festival’s biggest moments unfolded on the famous red carpet steps outside the Grand Théâtre Lumière. According to Thierry Frémaux, the festival’s General Delegate since 2007, the famous Cannes staircase remains one of the event’s defining traditions and most visible symbols. He said:”For the organisation, they represent above all an opportunity to give an initial and equally special welcome to both the world’s greatest film artists and emerging talent. They also represent an opportunity to honour the creativity of those artists on whom the Festival’s prestige depends.”According to the festival’s official program, the 79th Cannes Film Festival is scheduled to run from May 12 to May 23, 2026. Here’s a look at some of the women who stole the spotlight during the festival’s opening days.