Cannes Film Festival 2026: Major Celebrities Gather for amfAR Gala Presented by Chopard

The 2026 Cannes Film Festival brought out Hollywood's finest for an elegant evening of philanthropy. On Thursday, May 21, the amfAR Gala Cannes presented by Chopard took place at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Cap d'Antibes, France, drawing an impressive roster of entertainment industry figures.

Among those gracing the red carpet were Eva Longoria, Heidi Klum, Rami Malek, and Lizzo, alongside a distinguished international guest list that included Ed Westwick, Brooks Nader, Tara Reid, and reality television personality Ciara Miller from Summer House.

Geena Davis took on hosting duties for the evening's festivities, while musical performances came courtesy of Zara Larsson and Robbie Williams, keeping the crowd entertained throughout the night.

The amfAR Gala remains one of the most prestigious charity events on the international calendar. The Foundation for AIDS Research, known as amfAR, stands as a global leader in supporting AIDS research, HIV prevention initiatives, treatment education programs, and advocacy efforts. Since its inaugural event in 1993, the Cannes gala has been instrumental in raising funds for these critical causes, accumulating $297 million to date.

The guest roster also featured an array of international personalities, models, and entertainment figures who contributed to making the evening a celebrated fixture of the Cannes Film Festival calendar.