Bella Hadid, Jessica Chastain and More Stars Kick Off the 2021 Cannes Film Festival in Style

Bella Hadid, Jessica Chastain and more celebrities attended the star-studded premiere of Adam Driver and Marion Cotillard's musical Annette at the Cannes Film Festival.

By Cydney Contreras Jul 08, 2021 10:32 PMTags
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The 2021 Cannes Film Festival has fashion lovers singing with joy and it's not just because of Leos Carax's Annette.

Bella Hadid, Jodie Foster, Spike Lee, Maggie Gyllenhaal and more celebrities flocked to the shores of the French Riviera for the 74th annual film festival on Tuesday, July 6. As tradition dictates, the stars walked the red carpet on the night of the opening ceremony, where the Malcolm X director and Cannes Jury President formally introduced his jury.

This year, Mylène Farmer, Kleber Mendonça Filho, Gyllenhaal, Jessica Hausner, Mati Diop, Lee, Mélanie Laurent, Tahar Rahim and Song Kang-ho will decide who will take home the coveted Palm D'or.

First up on the list of films presented at the festival is Annette, a modern-day musical starring Adam Driver and Marion Cotillard. The movie was supposed to premiere at the 2020 Cannes Film Festival, which was canceled because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. According to NPR, Carax waited to release the movie until they could premiere it at Cannes, as originally attended.

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Though it's been nearly two years since the 2019 Cannes Film Festival, Hadid, Candice Swanepoel and more attendees' ensembles more than made up for the fashion moments we missed last year. To see for yourself, check out the gallery below!

Gemma Chan

The Crazy Rich Asians star proves once again that she's the queen of red carpet fashion. Her glimmering gold Oscar de la Renta creation is just one reason why.

Closing Ceremony

Take a bow! Award winners, jury members and others pose for a group photo at the closing ceremony Cannes Film Festival.

Maggie Gyllenhaal

The actress wows on the red carpet in a custom Gucci gown at the Cannes Film Festival.

Yseult

The French singer makes the red carpet her runway with her over-the-top white design. The glamour pinafore is a chef's kiss.

Rosamund Pike

The I Do Care star sets the red carpet ablaze with her crimson-colored Christian Dior dress.

Kat Graham

The Vampire Diaries alum brings bold fashion to the Cannes Film Festival in a daring lavender design.

Sharon Stone

A vision in white! The legendary actress stuns in a Dolce & Gabbana gown.

Liya Kebede & Raee Kebede

The mother-daughter duo shuts down the event with their fabulous ensembles.

Sharon Stone

She's your hostess with the mostest! The actress emcees the amfAR Gala. 

Regina King

The Watchmen star is the belle of the ball in this extravagant gown. 

Orlando Bloom

Dad's night out!

MJ Rodriguez

Fresh off her history-making Emmy nomination, the Pose star takes on Cannes. 

Rachel Brosnahan

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel star is nothing short of, well, marvelous. 

Bella Thorne & Benjamin Mascolo

Date night done right for the former Disney darling and her beau. 

Nina Dobrev

The Vampire Diaries alum isn't afraid to show a little skin in this sexy Monot dress.

Regina King, Darren Criss, Sharon Stone & Rachel Brosnahan

The stars aligned for this photo opp at the amfAR Gala in Cannes. 

Julianne Hough

Old Hollywood glam? Check!

Stella Maxwell

Strike a pose!

Bella Thorne

Diamonds are most certainly Bella's best friend.

Maria Bakalova

The Oscar nominee rocks a flirty cropped 'do. 

Kat Graham

Red hot! The actress wows on the red carpet in this jaw-dropping gown.

Regina King

The Oscar winner strikes a pose at the Kering Women In Motion Talk.

Bill Murray

The actor waves to the crowd of photographers while promoting New Worlds: The Cradle Of Civilization.

Gemma Chan

The actress shines on the red carpet at The Restless screening.

Tilda Swinton

The Oscar winner makes a colorful splash at the Memoria photocall.

Danny Moder & Hazel Moder

Julia Roberts' 16-year-old daughter and husband stepped out for a screening of Sean Penn's Flag Day, simultaneously marking Hazel's red carpet debut. This photo deserves a frame!

Kat Graham

Bringing the glamour! The Vampire Diaries alum shines on the red carpet.

Stella Maxwell

Regal on the red carpet. The supermodel turns heads on the red carpet in this Alberta Ferretti dress.

Jordan Barrett

The model strikes a pose in this white ensemble at the France screening.

Rachel Brosnahan

Simply marvelous!

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