2026 Cannes Film Festival Draws to Close with Star-Studded Red Carpet

The 2026 Cannes Film Festival wrapped up its nearly two-week run with a spectacular closing ceremony on Saturday, May 23, at Palais des Festivals in Cannes, France.

The final evening drew an impressive lineup of entertainment industry figures to the red carpet. Demi Moore turned heads in a custom Balenciaga gown, while Eva Longoria arrived in an Elie Saab dress paired with Garatti jewelry. Sebastian Stan, Zoe Saldana—wearing Chanel—and her husband Marco Perego also made appearances for the occasion.

The festival, which launched on May 12, featured a parade of major stars throughout its duration. Among those who attended various premieres and events were Bella Hadid, Vin Diesel, John Travolta, Miles Teller, and Kristen Stewart. The festival also saw a notable pregnancy announcement from one model on the red carpet.

The closing ceremony guest list included seasoned performers and acclaimed filmmakers. Geena Davis wore a Pamella Roland dress, while Isabelle Huppert selected a custom Loewe creation. Penelope Cruz appeared in a Georges Chakra dress accessorized with Pasquale Bruni jewelry. Also in attendance were Tilda Swinton in Chanel, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in Cheney Chan, Renate Reinsve, Ruth Negga, Chloe Zhao in Gabriela Hearst, Rosalyn Sanchez, Sofia Carson, Stella Maxwell in Gucci with Maison Antoine Milano jewelry, and Stellan Skarsgard.