The 2024 Cannes film festival is underway and while fashion has taken centre stage, it is incomplete without major glam moments on the red carpet— from heavy eyeliner looks on Bella Hadid, Rahi Chadda, Taylor Hill, Shahana Goswami and more, to a blue smokey eye on Aishwarya Rai to match her eye-catching blue and silver Falguni and Shane Peacock gown and 70’s disco glam on Sobhita Dhulipala matching her shimmery metallic purple bodysuit with electric purple eyeshadow and untamed yet structured curls, we’ve got major beauty moments to discuss.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is no stranger to the Cannes Film Festival red carpets. The Miss World 1994 has consistently turned heads with her sartorial choices from the infamous purple lipstick to this year’s eye-catching blue and silver gown designed by Falguni and Shane Peacock. The actor chose to accentuate her eyes with an electric blue smokey eyeshadow and dark eyeliner to complement her ensemble. While the the consensus on the gown is out, her eye makeup is spot on.
Ankush Bahuguna
Ankush Bahugana wearing Torani to embrace his Indian heritage & culture, bleached his eyebrows to match his ensemble calling it “a modern twist of OmBrows”. He included in his Instagram caption, “Beauty is self-expression” and we agree.
Rahi Chadda
As the first brown male ambassador for Dior Beauty, Rahi Chadda walked his first-ever Cannes red carpet on opening night in a monochrome YSL suit perfectly encapsulating gothic chic with a very strong smokey eye completing his look.
Bella Hadid
Bella Hadid arrived at Cannes and somehow managed to top her 2021 Cannes Schiaparelli Haute Couture look designed by Daniel Roseberry, the one covered by a gold-dipped necklace in the shape of the bronchi passageway of the lungs, adorned with rhinestones. This time, she wore the naked dresses to end all naked dresses—a sheer brown-coloured Saint Laurent ensemble that left very little to the imagination. In terms of beauty, she leaned into old Hollywood glam, wearing her brown hair parted to the side in loose waves and she accentuated her gorgeous light greenish-blue sunflower eyes with dark black eyeliner.
Selena Gomez
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Selena Gomez walked the red carpet for the premiere of her new film, Emilia Perez, which earned the biggest Cannes standing ovation so far at 9 minutes. Arriving in an off-the-shoulder Saint Laurent gown with a Bvlgari diamond swan necklace paired with muted tones of makeup that felt fresh for daytime by makeup genius, Hung Vanngo.
Shahana Goswami
Shahana Goswami attended the Cannes Film Festival for her film, Santosh. She has the ideal party glam look with silver eyeshadow, winged eyeliner and a bold red lip to match her Rohit Gandhi and Rahul Khanna glittery black ensemble.
Romee Strijd
A nod to the 90s nude make-up that’s been having a resurgence lately, Romee Strijd’s Cannes Film Festival look is an ode to soft neutrals, subtle pink hues and warm browns.
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley was the epitome of sophisticated glamour on the red carpet with a sleek, structured up-do by hairstylist Christian Wood – details mirrored in her make-up which featured graphic black liner punctuating glossy skin.
Anya Taylor-Joy
This week, Anya Taylor-Joy’s first red carpet beauty look was the epitome of movie star chic, kicking off the 2024 Cannes Film Festival in style. On May 15, the Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga actress walked the Cannes carpet in an elegant slicked updo. Georgie Eisdell used Dior Beauty for her timeless makeup. Eisdell used Dior’s Rouge “#999” velvet lipstick to create perfect red lips, then elevated the look with sharp-winger eyeliner, glittery gold lids, and shimmery skin.
Taylor Hill
Taylor Hill, a former Victoria’s Secret Angel, walked the Cannes red carpet in a brunette crop sculpted into a wavy, wet look hairdo perfect for the French Riviera setting, paired with black cat-eye liner and doll-like lashes. Pink blush highlighted the model’s cheekbones, and a mauve liner contoured the edges of her lips, leaving the centre a soft nude shade.
Sobhita Dhulipala Look 1
Attending with Magnum, Sobhita is serving up some disco realness. Wearing a pop-rock-inspired look in a Namrata Joshipura purple jumpsuit, she brings ‘70s glam to Cannes with electric purple eye shadow and voluminous curls.
Sobhita Dhulipala Look 2
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Sobhita Dhulipala channelled her inner “golden goddess” in a stunning gilded ensemble. The golden bodycon gown features a dramatic plunging V-neckline adorned with gold sequins, she adds a touch of glamour with gold accents next to her eyes.
Kiara Advani
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Kiara Advani went au naturale at her Cannes Film Festival debut in both Nedret Taciroglu and Maison Alaia gowns, showcasing her elegance and natural beauty. Her makeup was kept minimal, focusing on a fresh and glowing complexion. Subtle touches of makeup highlighted her features and her hairstyle was similarly understated, often featuring a sleek bun or braid that complemented the refined simplicity of her overall looks.
Diipa Khosla
Diipa Khosla walked the Cannes red carpet three times this week, and in her third and final look, she sported the ultimate red gown for the red carpet and one of the most striking aspects of her look was the perfect red lip. This classic choice not only matched her dress flawlessly but also added an element of timeless glamour.
Jacqueliene Fernandez
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Jacqueline stuns in dazzles on her debut appearance at the Cannes Film Festival red carpet, clad in a radiant gold sequin gown by Mikael D Couture. The sparkling golden sequins all over exude glam vibes. Her makeup is the perfect subtle yet glowing red-carpet glam.
