Emma Stone dodges a bee on Cannes red carpet as Austin Butler and Pedro Pascal leap in for rescue

CANNES, FRANCE: Emma Stone sparked buzz at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival on Friday, May 16, when a bee unexpectedly invaded the red carpet.

The moment quickly went viral as her 'Eddington' co-stars Austin Butler and Pedro Pascal jumped to her defense in a spontaneous, lighthearted rescue, reports Entertainment Weekly.

Emma Stone's Cannes bee encounter turns into red carpet comedy

Dressed in a sleek white gown with a dramatic sculptural neckline and emerald earrings, Emma Stone posed gracefully until the insect interrupted her moment.

In a now-viral video captured by Variety, Emma Stone alerted those nearby while dodging the bee with a mix of grace and panic. Austin Butler, 33, quickly tried to blow and swat the insect away, while Pedro Pascal, 50, reacted with a blend of concern and humor as it buzzed near his co-star's face.

Stone clung to Pascal’s jacket and laughed nervously as the moment unfolded.

The incident didn’t steal the spotlight for long from the stars’ main mission, promoting 'Eddington', a politically charged drama directed by Ari Aster.

The film stars Joaquin Phoenix as a small-town sheriff, Joe Cross, navigating the volatile landscape of pandemic-era America. Stone plays his wife, while Pascal portrays his political rival in a mayoral race.

“I wrote this film in a state of fear and anxiety about the world,” Aster said of the project. “I wanted to try to pull back and show what it feels like to live in a world where nobody can agree on what is real anymore. The last 20 years, we’ve fallen into this age of hyper individualism.”

Pedro Pascal’s youthful look at Cannes fuels plastic surgery speculation

Pedro Pascal’s arrival in France ahead of the 78th Cannes Film Festival has sparked a wave of online speculation, but not just about his designer wardrobe.

Touching down at the Nice airport on Friday, May 16, 'The Last of Us' star was spotted in a relaxed yet high-end ensemble, including a $3,300 Bottega Veneta khaki jacket with a woven leather collar and an $8,400 Andiamo messenger bag. His gold-emblem loafers and fitted denim completed the effortlessly luxe look.

But while his fashion choices made headlines, it was Pascal’s noticeably youthful appearance that set social media abuzz.

Fans took to Twitter to comment on his seemingly more sculpted jawline and smoother skin, with some speculating whether the 49-year-old actor may have undergone subtle cosmetic procedures.

Pedro Pascal addresses Jennifer Aniston dating rumors

Meanwhile, Pedro Pascal has been drawing media attention off-screen for his rumored romance with actress Jennifer Aniston. The speculation began after the two were seen dining together in March, but Pascal recently cleared the air at the premiere of 'The Last of Us' at the time. 

“Oh, Jennifer and I are very good friends,” Pascal told Entertainment Tonight, calling it a “fun martini dinner.” 

He credited Aniston’s natural star power for fueling the dating buzz, saying, “I’m just basking in it.”