Elle Fanning Cannes Film Festival 2023 Red Carpet
CANNES, FRANCE – MAY 16: Elle Fanning attends the “Jeanne du Barry” Screening & opening ceremony red carpet at the 76th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 16, 2023 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Ernesto S. Ruscio/Getty Images for Campari)

The 76th edition of the Cannes Film Festival kicked off today, ushering in a wave of red carpet ready celebrities. Esteemed guests, like Elle Fanning and Amira Al Zuhair, were among the first stars to arrive at the Palais des Festivals to attend the opening ceremony and screening of Jeanne du Barry. These well-dressed celebrities helped start the 12 day film festival off with a bang, donning everything from custom Rami Kadi gowns to Cartier jewelry. If these looks are any indication of how the rest of the red carpet event will go, then we are in for a treat. Ahead, we break down the best-dressed celebrity looks on Cannes Film Festival 2023 red carpet.

Gigi Hadid

Gigi Hadid Cannes Film Festival 2023 Red Carpet Fashion
CANNES, FRANCE – MAY 21: Gigi Hadid attends the “Anatomie D’une Chute (Anatomy Of A Fall)” red carpet during the 76th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 21, 2023 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Stephane Cardinale – Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)

Gigi Hadid opted for a beige gown by Zac Posen, styled with Messika jewellery, for the screening of “Anatomie D’une Chute (Anatomy Of A Fall)” at Cannes.

Irina Shayk

Irina Shayk Cannes Film Festival 2023 Red Carpet Fashion
CANNES, FRANCE – MAY 21: Irina Shayk attends the “Firebrand (Le Jeu De La Reine)” red carpet during the 76th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 21, 2023 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images)

Irina Shayk wore a look by Mowalola on the Cannes red carpet, paired with high jewellery from Maison Messika.

Leonie Hanne

Leonie Hanne Cannes Film Festival 2023 Red Carpet Fashion
CANNES, FRANCE – MAY 22: Leonie Hanne attends the “The Idol” red carpet during the 76th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 22, 2023 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Stephane Cardinale – Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)

German fashion influencer Leonie Hanne wore a custom Georges Hobeika gown during the screening of “The Idol” at Cannes, styled with Aquazzura sandals and Tiffany & Co jewellery.

Nojoud Alrumaihi

Nojoud Alrumaihi Cannes Film Festival 2023 Red Carpet Fashion
CANNES, FRANCE – MAY 21: Nojoud Alrumaihi attends the “Firebrand (Le Jeu De La Reine)” red carpet during the 76th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 21, 2023 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Daniele Venturelli/WireImage)

Nojoud Alrumaihi attended the 76th Cannes Film Festival screening of “Firebrand (Le Jeu De La Reine)” while wearing a couture gown by Azzi & Osta. The Saudi Arabia-based fashion influencer styled her gown with dazzling diamond jewellery and an embellished sandal from Aquazzura.

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley Cannes Film Festival 2023 Red Carpet Fashion
CANNES, FRANCE – MAY 23: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley attends the “Asteroid City” red carpet during the 76th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 23, 2023 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Lionel Hahn/Getty Images)

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley stepped out onto the 76th annual Cannes Film Festival red carpet in a Fendi dress styled with Aquazzura sandals.

Lori Harvey

Lori Harvey Cannes Film Festival 2023 Red Carpet Fashion
CANNES, FRANCE – MAY 23: Lori Harvey attends the “Asteroid City” red carpet during the 76th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 23, 2023 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)

Model Lori Harvey walked the red carpet sporting a sheer, forest green gown and exquisite gems from Maison Messika’s high jewellery collection.

Michelle Yeoh

Michelle Yeoh Cannes Film Festival 2023 Red Carpet Fashion
CANNES, FRANCE – MAY 21: Michelle Yeoh attends the “Firebrand (Le Jeu De La Reine)” red carpet during the 76th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 21, 2023 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Lionel Hahn/Getty Images)

Actress Michelle Yeoh attended the Cannes screening of “Firebrand (Le Jeu De La Reine)” on May 21st wearing a green custom Couture Balenciaga dress.

Elsa Hosk

Cannes Film Festival 2023 Red Carpet Fashion
CANNES, FRANCE – MAY 24: Elsa Hosk attends the “La Passion De Dodin Bouffant” red carpet during the 76th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 24, 2023 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Mike Marsland/WireImage)

Elsa Hosk donned a wearable work of art for her Cannes red carpet appearance from Victor&Rolf‘s Spring/Summer 2023 couture collection. For jewellery, the Swedish model opted for a diamond choker and rings from Messika’s high jewellery collection.

Enjy Kiwan

Cannes Film Festival 2023 Red Carpet Fashion
Courtesy of Messika

Enjy Kiwan dazzled on the Cannes red carpet for the screening of “La Passion De Dodin Bouffant.” The Egyptian actress dripped in dazzling jewellery from Messika for the event, including bracelets, rings, a headpiece, earrings, a necklace and a fabulous jewelry belt.

Scarlett Johansson

Cannes Film Festival 2023 Red Carpet Fashion
CANNES, FRANCE – MAY 24: Scarlett Johansson attends the “Asteroid City” photocall at the 76th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 24, 2023 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Daniele Venturelli/WireImage)

American actress Scarlett Johansson attended the Cannes premiere of “Asteroid City” on May 24th while wearing a custom Prada dress from the Italian fashion house’s Spring/Summer 2011 collection styled with black satin sandals.

Louane Emera

Cannes Film Festival 2023 Red Carpet Fashion
CANNES, FRANCE – MAY 22: Louane attends the “The Idol” red carpet during the 76th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 22, 2023 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Lionel Hahn/Getty Images)

French singer Louane Emera (who also goes by her first name, Louane) attended the Cannes Film Festival screening of “The Idol” wearing a blue two-piece outfit styled with  Messika High Jewelry.

Marta Lozano

Cannes Film Festival 2023 Red Carpet Fashion
CANNES, FRANCE – MAY 22: Marta Lozano attends the “Club Zero” red carpet during the 76th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 22, 2023 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Daniele Venturelli/WireImage)

Spanish model Marta Lozano walked the red carpet at the 76th annual Cannes Film Festival in a black gown with a white cape, styled with exquisite jewellery from Messika.

Paola Turani

Cannes Film Festival 2023 Red Carpet Fashion
CANNES, FRANCE – MAY 23: Paola Turani attends the “Asteroid City” red carpet during the 76th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 23, 2023 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)

Italian model Paola Turani dazzled on the red carpet wearing a choker, bracelet and ring from Messika’s jewellery collection.

Nadine Abdelaziz

Cannes Film Festival 2023 Red Carpet Fashion
Courtesy of Tony Ward

Nadine Abdelaziz opted for a couture creation by Tony Ward at the 76th annual Cannes Film Festival.

Dy Miryan

Cannes Film Festival 2023 Red Carpet Fashion
Courtesy of Tony Ward

Content creator Dy Miryan donned semi-sheer Tony Ward Couture gown during the red carpet event at Cannes.

Esha Gupta

Esha Gupta Cannes Film Festival 2023 Red Carpet
CANNES, FRANCE – MAY 16: Esha Gupta attends the “Jeanne du Barry” Screening & opening ceremony red carpet at the 76th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 16, 2023 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Samir Hussein/WireImage)

Actress Esha Gupta donned a couture gown from Nicolas Jebran to the 2023 Cannes Film Festival opening ceremony on May 16th.

Eva Longoria

Cannes Film Festival 2023 Red Carpet Fashion
CANNES, FRANCE – MAY 24: Eva Longoria attends the Knights of Charity Eternal 33 Birthday during the 76th annual Cannes film festival at on May 24, 2023 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Daniele Venturelli/WireImage)

Actress Eva Longoria wore a shimmering Tony Ward gown designed especially for the 76th annual Cannes Film Festival.

Amira Al Zuhair

Cannes Film Festival 2023 Red Carpet
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French and Saudi model Amira Al Zuhair attended Cannes Film Festival’s opening ceremony wearing a custom gown by Rami Kadi Maison de Couture and jewellery by Cartier.

Farhana Bodi

Farhana Bodi Cannes Film Festival 2023 Red Carpet
CANNES, FRANCE – MAY 16: Farhana Bodi attends the “Jeanne du Barry” Screening & opening ceremony red carpet at the 76th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 16, 2023 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Marc Piasecki/FilmMagic)

Dubai Bling star Farhana Bodi donned a feather-filled gown by Atelier Zuhra at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival.

Nadine Nassib Njeim

Cannes Film Festival 2023 Red Carpet Fashion
CANNES, FRANCE – MAY 23: Nadine Nassib Njeim attends Chopard ART Evening at the Martinez on May 23, 2023 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images for Chopard)

Lebanese actress Nadine Nassib Njeim donned an organza mini dress by Georges Chakra Couture during the 76th annual Cannes Film Festival.

Naomi Campbell

Naomi Campbel Cannes Film Festival 2023 Red Carpet
Courtesy of Celine

British supermodel and long-serving member of the red carpet crowd, Naomi Campbell, arrived on Cannes Film Festival 2023 red carpet wearing a floor length Celine gown, styled with sunglasses and Chopard jewellery. 

Raya Abirached

Raya Abirached Cannes Film Festival 2023 Red Carpet
CANNES, FRANCE – MAY 16: Raya Abirached attends the “Jeanne du Barry” Screening & opening ceremony red carpet at the 76th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 16, 2023 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Daniele Venturelli/WireImage)

Lebanese TV presenter Raya Abirached was vibrant in a fuchsia gown on the Cannes Film Festival red carpet event.

Elle Fanning

Elle Fanning Cannes Film Festival 2023 Red Carpet
CANNES, FRANCE – MAY 16: Elle Fanning attends the “Jeanne du Barry” Screening & opening ceremony red carpet at the 76th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 16, 2023 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Stephane Cardinale – Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)

For the opening day of Cannes Film Festival, American actress Elle Fanning wore an Alexander McQueen gown styled with Cartier jewelry. The top half of the dress is intricately beaded to look like orchids, from the British fashion label’s “Anatomy” collection from Fall/Winter 2023. Safe to say, Fanning is not your garden variety actress.

Razane Jammal

Razane Jammal Cannes Film Festival 2023 Red Carpet
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Actress Razane Jammal wore an embellished Dior gown styled with Cartier jewellery on the Cannes Film Festival red carpet.

Eleen Suliman

Eleen Suliman 2023 Cannes Film Festival Red Carpet
CANNES, FRANCE – MAY 16: Eleen Suliman attends the “Jeanne du Barry” Screening & opening ceremony red carpet at the 76th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 16, 2023 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Stephane Cardinale – Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)

Saudi TV presenter Eleen Suliman donned an architectural pleated gown by Sara Mrad to the 76th edition of the film festival.

Alessandra Ambrosio

CANNES, FRANCE – MAY 16: Alessandra Ambrosio attends the “Jeanne du Barry” Screening & opening ceremony red carpet at the 76th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 16, 2023 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Marc Piasecki/FilmMagic)

Brazilian model Alessandra Ambrosio stunned on the Cannes red carpet in an Elie Saab couture gown styled with one-of-a-kind jewels from Pomellato’s high jewellery collection.

Mona Zaki

Mona Zaki Cannes Film Festival 2023 Red Carpet
CANNES, FRANCE – MAY 16: Mona Zaki attends the “Jeanne du Barry” screening & opening ceremony red carpet at the 76th Annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 16, 2023 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Jed Cullen/Dave Benett/Getty Images)

Perfect Strangers actress Mona Zaki wore a couture gown from Zuhair Murad‘s Spring/Summer 2022 collection styled with Bulgari jewellery.

Catherine Zeta-Jones

Catherine Zeta-Jones Cannes Film Festival 2023 Red
Courtesy of Chopard

Welsh actress Catherine Zeta-Jones wore a couture gown by Elie Saab paired with Chopard jewellery on the Cannes red carpet.

Farnoush Hamidian

Farnoush Hamidian Cannes Film Festival 2023 Red Carpet
CANNES, FRANCE – MAY 16: Farnoush Hamidian attends the “Jeanne du Barry” Screening & opening ceremony red carpet at the 76th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 16, 2023 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Daniele Venturelli/WireImage)

Iranian Model Farnoush Hamidian shimmered at the glitzy red carpet event while wearing an embellished Georges Hobeika gown.

Cary Douglas

Cary Douglas Cannes Film Festival 2023 Red
Courtesy of Chopard

Carys Zeta Douglas, daughter of Palme d’Or winner Michael Douglas and actress Catherine Zeta-Jones, donned an Elie Saab gown on the red carpet, styled with Chopard jewellery.

Cindy Bruna

Cindy Bruna Cannes Film Festival 2023 Red Carpet
CANNES, FRANCE – MAY 16: Cindy Bruna attends the “Jeanne du Barry” Screening & opening ceremony red carpet at the 76th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 16, 2023 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Stephane Cardinale – Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)

French model Cindy Bruna donned a suit from ActN1 and dazzling jewellery from Pomellato on the first day of the 2023 Cannes Film Festival.

Honayda Serafi

Honayda Serafi Cannes Film Festival 2023 Red Carpet
Courtesy of Chopard

Fashion designer Honayda Serafi dazzled on the Cannes red carpet in one of her gowns, paired with Chopard jewellery.

Uma Thurman

Uma Thurman Cannes Film Festival 2023 Red Carpet
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Kill Bill star Uma Thurman wore a Dior gown with Chopard jewellery at the opening ceremony.

Simona Tabasco

Simona Tabasco Cannes Film Festival 2023 Red
Courtesy of Chopard

The White Lotus star Simona Tabasco donned a red gown and Chopard jewellery to the red carpet event.

ROH YUNSEO

ROH YUNSEO CANNES FILM FESTIVAL 2023 RED CARPET
Courtesy of Balenciaga

Roh Yunseo wore a couture creation by Balenciaga at the 76th annual Cannes Film Festival during the “Firebrand” screening.

Fai Khadra

Fai Khadra Cannes Film Festival 2023 Red Carpet
CANNES, FRANCE – MAY 22: Fai Khadra attends the “The Idol” red carpet during the 76th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 22, 2023 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Stephane Cardinale – Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)

Model Fai Khadra opted for a gunmetal Balenciaga suit and high gloss shoes during the screening of “The Idol.”

Salma Hayek

Salma Hayek 2023 "Kering Women in Motion Award" Cannes film festival
CANNES, FRANCE – MAY 21: Salma Hayek attends the 2023 “Kering Women in Motion Award” during the 76th annual Cannes film festival on May 21, 2023 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Mike Marsland/WireImage)

Actress Salma Hayek attended the Kering Women in Motion Dinner at the Place de la Castre wearing a custom Balenciaga gown.

For more rolling coverage of the Cannes Film Festival 2023, see here.