Tomorrow, actors, models, and musicians will descend upon the South of France to attend the 71st edition of the annual Cannes Film Festival. On the red carpet, international photographers will be positioned on every angle to capture 360-degree views of what our favorite stars are wearing. Expect jaw-dropping couture gowns, dazzling dresses, and scene-stealing ensembles in abundance on the red carpet throughout the 11-day event. Ahead of the hotly anticipated 2018 Cannes Film Festival, we look back at the most stunning dresses from years past.
The Greatest Red Carpet Dresses from the Cannes Film Festival
Rihanna wears Christian Dior at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival. Getty
Aishwarya Rai wears Michael Cinco at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival. Getty
Elle Fanning wears Zuhair Murad at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival. Getty
Jourdan Dunn wears Ralph & Russo at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival. Getty
Kendall Jenner wears Cavalli Couture at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival. Getty
Alessandra Ambrosio wears Zuhair Murad at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival. Getty
Naomi Watts wears Elie Saab at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival. Getty
Nadine Labaki wears Elie Saab at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival. Getty
Eva Longoria wears Gabriela Cadena at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival. Getty
Charlize Theron wears Dior Couture at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival. Getty
Diane Kruger wears Prada at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival. Getty
Katrina Kaif wears Elie Saab at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival. Getty
Araya Hargate wears Ashi Studio at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival. Getty
Blake Lively wears Gucci at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival. Getty
Irina Shayk wears Atelier Versace at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival. Getty
Sonam Kapoor wears Elie Saab at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival. Getty
Jessica Biel wears Marchesa at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival. Getty
Cheryl Fernandez-Versini wears Zuhair Murad at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival. Getty
Nicole Kidman wears Giorgio Armani at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival. Getty
Najwa Karam wears Zuhair Murad at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival. Getty
Fan Bingbing wears Elie Saab at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival. Getty
Marion Cotillard wears Dior Couture at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival. Getty
Paz Vega wears Stéphane Rolland at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival. Getty
Naomi Campbell wears Azzedine Alaïa at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival. Getty
Aishwarya Rai Buchanan wears Elie Saab at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival. Getty
Salma Hayek wears Gucci at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival. Getty
Milla Jovovich wears Prada at the 2010 Cannes Film Festival. Getty
Angelina Jolie wears Max Azria Atelier at the 2008 Cannes Film Festival. Rex
Hilary Swank wears Chanel at the 2005 Cannes Film Festival. Getty
Grace Jones wears Issey Miyake at the 2001 Cannes Film Festival. Getty
Jennifer Lopez wears Thierry Mugler Haute Couture at the 1998 Cannes Film Festival. Getty
Diana, Princess of Wales, wears Catherine Walker at the 1987 Cannes Film Festival. Getty
Sophia Loren at the 1962 Cannes Film Festival. Getty
