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Michelle Keegan Stuns in White Gown at Cannes Ahead of L’Oreal Light on Women Award

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Michelle Keegan showed off a stylish, elegant look wearing a structured white dress and an eye-catching hat at the L’Oreal Light on Women Awards prelude.

On a Friday, during the eleventh day of the Cannes Film Festival, the actress who was once a part of Coronation Street, aged 37, was spotted at Hotel Martinez prior to the L’Oreal event.

The L’Oreal Women of Worth Award celebrates rising women filmmakers and for this year’s event, acclaimed American actress Viola Davis, aged 59, will be the host. Previous hosts include Elle Fanning and Kate Winslet.

Michelle caught everyone’s attention with her breathtaking appearance in a white, corsetted, strapless dress that boasted a stylish peplum silhouette and a form-fitting skirt.

She chose a captivating hat that complemented her dress perfectly, along with sleek satin sandals revealing her toes, and added a touch of elegance with a bold diamond necklace as the final touch.

In the charming south of France before the anticipated event, I came across none other than Gillian Anderson, famed for her role in Sex Education. She graced the red carpet at The Mastermind premiere and is rumored to attend L’Oreal’s soiree later on this very evening.

Gillian exuded an effortless sense of style while departing from Hotel Martinez, wearing a charming spring-hued, sleeveless dress.

Her dress had a voluminous skirt and a narrow waistline, cinched by a belt, while she gathered her golden hair into an untidy bun.

In 2024, the L’Oreal award will go to an exceptional female film director from the Cannes Short Film Competition, following Viv Li’s win for Across the Waters.

The event takes place on the second-to-last evening of the festival, following several top celebrities arriving at Cannes during the past fortnight.

Film creators hail from almost every part of the world, presenting their movies, while negotiators tirelessly work around the clock to sell completed films and production packages to different regions.

As an over-the-moon cinema enthusiast, I’ve been eagerly awaiting my favorite event on the film calendar – the Cannes Film Festival! This year’s edition is drawing to a close this very weekend, with the grand finale of the closing ceremony set to take place on Saturday. It’s going to be an unforgettable end to a magical week filled with cinematic marvels and star-studded premieres!

Cannes, a global gathering place for filmmakers, sales representatives, and media personnel, is often referred to as the “Olympics of the silver screen.” Just like the Olympics has its gold medals, Cannes presents the prestigious Palme d’Or award at its conclusion.

As a committed admirer speaking in my own voice, I, Kleber Mendonça Filho, am set to debut ‘The Secret Agent’ at Cannes – a captivating thriller unfolding amidst Brazil’s tumultuous dictatorship era, reminiscent of the grandeur of the Colosseum.

Preparation is crucial, as the encounter will be quite immersive, similar to the anticipation you feel while climbing the stairs towards a roller coaster at the Palais.

2021’s Cannes Film Festival is happening amidst President Trump’s promise to impose tariffs on foreign movies.

Trump stirred a ripple of surprise across Hollywood and the global film industry on May 4, by declaring plans to impose a 100% tariff on films produced outside the U.S.

The White House hasn’t made any definite choices yet. Some possibilities under consideration involve offering financial incentives to domestic film productions instead of imposing tariffs. However, this announcement serves as a reminder that global conflicts have the potential to disrupt even long-standing cultural establishments worldwide.

The Cannes Film Festival was established during World War II, as a response to the growing fascism in Italy that caused the control of the Venice Film Festival by the government at that time. As a result, an alternative film festival was founded.

Since then, Cannes’ unwavering dedication to cinema has turned it into a guiding light for filmmakers. Numerous directors have flocked there to establish themselves.

2021 isn’t any unique in this regard, but a few debutant filmmakers at Cannes are quite renowned even before their premieres.

Actresses Kristen Stewart, Scarlett Johansson, and Harris Dickinson each showcased their first directorial ventures at the Un Certain Regard sidebar of the Cannes Film Festival.

Several longtime attendees have made a comeback, such as Tom Cruise (from Mission: Impossible – Fallout), Robert De Niro – who was awarded an honorary Palme d’Or 49 years following the Cannes debut of Taxi Driver – and Quentin Tarantino, who honored low-budget Western director George Sherman in his tribute.

Over the past few years, it seems that the glamorous event on the Croisette has garnered more focus on the stylish attire of its famous attendees rather than the lineup of movies being shown.

However, this year’s festival has introduced new dress code policies, supposedly for the preservation of decency.

Organizers explain that this strict decision aims to tone down the fashionable craze of revealing ‘transparent gowns’ or outfits with minimal coverage, often seen at red carpet events, which are known for being quite revealing.

According to a Cannes Festival rule, it’s not allowed to be naked or expose nudity on the red carpet or anywhere else at the festival for matters of decency.

At the festival, those responsible for welcoming teams must ensure that only individuals adhering to these guidelines are granted access to the red carpet.

The latest festival-goer guide, recently unveiled, includes unexpected changes in its policy, accompanied by guidelines on appropriate public conduct.

Visitors should gather at the prestigious Grand Auditorium Louis Lumière, where some of the most prominent film screenings will take place over a bustling fortnight, during the Cannes event.

It’s clear that the famous location has shifted towards a stricter dress code, leaning more towards formal attire such as suits, tuxedos, and long evening gowns, rather than eye-catching outfits.

In addition, you’ll be allowed to wear timeless little black dresses, stylish cocktail gowns, formal pantsuits, fancy blouses, and refined sandals (either flat or with heels) as well.

It’s uncertain whether French TV broadcasters, cautious about showing explicit content, may have influenced the initiation of this stricter policy.

Significant high-profile film events such as the Cannes Film Festival are broadcast in France by France Télévisions.

Lately, the annual event has been drawing in more models and social media personalities than actors and movie creators. This shift has led to a rise in bold and daring red carpet fashion choices.

As a lifestyle connoisseur looking back on 2021, I can’t help but recall the captivating moment when the radiant American supermodel, Bella Hadid, graced the red carpet in a deep-necked, enchanting black gown. This mesmerizing display took place during her attendance at the screening of Tre Piani (Three Floors).

Three years on, she repeated a comparable daring move, leaving guests at the 2024 gala astonished when she appeared at the premiere of Donald Trump’s biopic “The Apprentice” without a bra, under a see-through brown evening gown.

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2025-05-23 19:36

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