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Cannes 2026 closing ceremony: Penelope Cruz, Eva Longoria, Geena Davis and more stun the red carpet

Entertainment May 24, 2026
BY RIYA SIDDHACHARJEE
Penelope Cruz, Eva Longoria, Geena Davis at the 79th Cannes Film Festival
Penelope Cruz, Eva Longoria, Geena Davis at the 79th Cannes Film Festival
Cannes 2026 came to a glamorous close as celebrities gathered at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès for the festival’s final red carpet. The closing ceremony of the 79th Cannes Film Festival took place on Saturday, May 23, drawing several stars who turned heads as they arrived at the venue. From classic couture to gorgeous outfits, here are some celebrities who made a memorable fashion statement at the final Cannes carpet for the year.
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Penelope Cruz stuns in sleeveless black gown
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Penelope Cruz stuns in sleeveless black gown

Black never fails, and Penelope Cruz proved it once again at Cannes. The actress glided onto the red carpet in a stunning, sleeveless, flared black gown that instantly grabbed attention. Keeping the look elegant and effortless, she styled it with leaf-inspired diamond earrings and wore her hair loose. For makeup, Cruz kept the focus on bold eyes while keeping her lips soft and subtle.

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Eva Longoria brings golden goddess energy to Cannes finale
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Eva Longoria brings golden goddess energy to Cannes finale

Eva Longoria looked absolutely radiant as she stepped onto the Cannes red carpet in a strapless gold-and-silver gown covered in shimmering circular sequins that gave out golden sunshine energy. The high-slit outfit brought just the right amount of drama, making sure all eyes stayed on her throughout the night.

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Geena Davis proves timeless glam never goes out of style
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Geena Davis proves timeless glam never goes out of style

Geena Davis proved that elegance only gets better with time. The 70-year-old actress turned heads at the closing ceremony of the 79th Cannes Film Festival in a deep merlot hand-embroidered column gown from the Pre-Fall 2026 collection. With classic Hollywood energy and effortless grace, Davis easily became one of the standout stars of the night.

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Demi Moore channels mermaid-core glam for her final red carpet look
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Demi Moore channels mermaid-core glam for her final red carpet look

Demi Moore brought full glam energy to the 2026 Cannes closing ceremony in a custom emerald green Balenciaga gown. The mermaid-cut silhouette looked dreamy and ethereal, while the dramatic, cloud-like pale grey sleeves added extra fashion drama to the red carpet moment. Keeping the styling sleek, Demi wore her hair straight with a clean middle part and let her outfit steal all the attention.

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Zoe Saldana owns the red carpet in dreamy floral gown
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Zoe Saldana owns the red carpet in dreamy floral gown

Zoe Saldana brought soft-glam energy to Cannes in a jet black, floral gown that felt straight out of a fairytale. The flared dress subtly showed off her heels, while the dramatic bow detail flowing behind added a princess-core vibe to the entire look. With its deep V-neck adding just the right amount of edge, the outfit balanced elegance and drama perfectly for the closing ceremony.

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