The 79th Cannes Film Festival was held on the French Riviera from May 12 to May 23, 2026. The event included an opening ceremony, the presentation of a jury, multiple screenings, and an awards ceremony. The festival concluded with Romanian director Cristian Mungiu's film Fjord winning the Palme d'Or.
Opening and Jury
The festival's opening ceremony took place at the Grand Théâtre Lumière and was hosted by actress Eye Haïdara. The festival jury was chaired by director Park Chan-wook, the first Korean to hold the position. Other jury members included Demi Moore, Ruth Negga, Laura Wandel, Chloé Zhao, Diego Céspedes, Isaach De Bankolé, Paul Laverty, and Stellan Skarsgård. The ceremony featured a performance by Theodora and Oklou.
Awards
Barbra Streisand and Peter Jackson each received an honorary Palme d'Or for lifetime achievement. Peter Jackson's award was presented by Elijah Wood. Barbra Streisand did not attend the ceremony due to an injury.
The festival's top award, the Palme d'Or, was presented on the final night to Romanian director Cristian Mungiu for his film Fjord. The film stars Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve.
Notable Attendees
Numerous public figures attended the festival's red carpet events, screenings, and photo-calls. Attendees included Monica Bellucci, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Penélope Cruz, Bella Hadid, Barbara Palvin, Dylan Sprouse, Cara Delevingne, Simone Ashley, John Travolta, Sharon Stone, Dua Lipa, and Cate Blanchett. Barbara Palvin and Dylan Sprouse announced they are expecting their first child.
Additional appearances from jury members, including Demi Moore, Chloé Zhao, and Ruth Negga, were observed at various events.
Key Red Carpet Outfits
The following is a selection of outfits worn by attendees at various festival events:
Opening Ceremony (May 12)
- Demi Moore: Wore a sparkly Jacquemus dress.
- Ruth Negga: Wore a Dior mint green slip dress with lace and fringing.
- Jane Fonda: Wore a Gucci black sequined gown.
- Kelly Rutherford: Wore a Giorgio Armani transparent black glittering dress.
- Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu: Wore a purple Saint Laurent ruffled gown with a train.
- Heidi Klum: Wore an Elie Saab peach sculptured gown with a flower detail.
- Joan Collins: Wore a Stéphane Rolland orchid-inspired couture dress with diamonds and opera gloves.
- Poppy Delevingne: Wore a John Galliano dress with Chopard jewels.
- Alia Bhatt: Wore a Tamara Ralph haute couture coral column dress with a scarf.
- Elijah Wood and Mette-Marie Kongsved also attended.
Jury Photo-call (May 12)
- Demi Moore: Wore a strapless Jacquemus polka dot fishtail dress.
- Ruth Negga: Wore a Celine white satin wide-leg pants and blouse.
Vanity Fair Lunch (May 12)
- Gillian Anderson: Wore a Huishan Zhang button-down dress.
Fast & Furious 25th Anniversary Screening (May 13)
- Meadow Walker: Wore a gold two-piece.
- Jordana Brewster: Wore a ribcage-to-ankle lace panel black dress.
- Michelle Rodriguez: Wore a metallic embellished ballgown with a corset and tulle train.
- Vin Diesel: Wore a suit jacket featuring a 1970 Dodge Charger.
The Fast and the Furious Photo-call (May 13)
- Jordana Brewster: Wore a pinstripe pantsuit with a pearl choker.
- Michelle Rodriguez: Wore slouchy white suit pants, a loose shirt, and Isabel Marant sneakers.
- Meadow Walker: Wore jeans, a statement belt, a white shirt, and a tailored jacket.
La Vie D'Une Femme Screening (May 13)
- Demi Moore: Wore a Gucci shimmery lavender gown with a transparent skirt.
- Ruth Negga: Wore a Saint Laurent tulle and lace black gown.
- Aja Naomi King: Wore a white floral lace-effect gown with ruffled sleeves.
- Sara Sampaio: Wore an iridescent strapless dress with a peplum waist.
- Alia Bhatt: Wore a Danielle Frankel gown with a lace choker and full skirt.
- Gillian Anderson: Wore a minimalist Miu Miu white column dress with beaded accents.
Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma Photo-call (May 13)
- Gillian Anderson: Wore an embellished Miu Miu column dress.
Additional Context
It has been reported that the fourth season of the television series The White Lotus was being filmed in the region concurrently with the festival.