Latest Cannes Film Festival 2026 News and Updates

Pedro Almodovar wears ‘Free Palestine’ pin, warns Europe against Trump at Cannes

Pedro Almodovar called on artists to resist censorship and warned that silence signals democracy in decline
By Divya Kishore . May 21, 2026

Demi Moore’s new Cannes look draws scrutiny after viral comparison to 'healthier' 97-year-old woman

An X user compared Demi Moore to their 97-year-old mother with dementia in a viral side-by-side post
By Divya Kishore . May 19, 2026

F1 star Charles Leclerc says he bonded with Timothee Chalamet over 'FaceTime', never met in person

Charles Leclerc also expressed his wish to meet Timothee Chalamet on a Cannes red carpet in the future
By Riya Siddhacharjee . May 18, 2026

Julianne Moore says 'real' gender equality is still 'far away' at Cannes

During a previous event at Cannes, Julianne Moore had highlighted that improving female representation in the industry takes time and constant effort
By Riya Siddhacharjee . May 18, 2026

Seth Rogen says if 'your instinct is to use AI' to write scripts, 'you shouldn’t be a writer'

Seth Rogen criticized AI reliance in Hollywood writing, saying creativity should come from process, not automated shortcuts during Cannes interview
By Rishab Rathi . May 17, 2026

John Travolta's wool beret look at Cannes 2026 draws attention as he receives honorary Palme d’Or

John Joseph Travolta walked Cannes 2026 red carpet with Ella Bleu Travolta, drawing attention before receiving a surprise honorary Palme d’Or
By Divya Kishore . May 16, 2026

Demi Moore roasted over ‘crumpled napkin’ Cannes dress as fans slam her ‘hideous’ outfit

The 'Indecent Proposal' actress received mixed and questionable reactions from netizens over her crimson red Gucci dress
By Riya Siddhacharjee . May 16, 2026

Barbara Palvin flaunts baby bump at Cannes, confirms first pregnancy with Dylan Sprouse

Barbara Palvin turned heads at Cannes in a flowing blue gown as she and Dylan Sprouse shared personal pregnancy moments online
By Riya Siddhacharjee . May 15, 2026

Vin Diesel honors Paul Walker in emotional video at Cannes screening: ‘It’s so hard for me’

Vin Diesel became emotional at Cannes while recalling Paul Walker during a 25th anniversary ‘Fast & Furious’ screening event
By Rishab Rathi . May 14, 2026

‘Lord of the Rings’ director Peter Jackson calls AI ‘just special effect,’ says he doesn’t ‘dislike’ it

Peter Jackson defended AI in filmmaking at Cannes while warning against misuse of actors’ likenesses
By Divya Kishore . May 14, 2026

Jacob Elordi mocked for missing Cannes 2026 over broken toe as Stellan Skarsgard attends after stroke

Stellan Skarsgard said his stroke left him struggling to follow thoughts, adding he fears 'not being capable of living' more than death
By Divya Kishore . May 13, 2026

Cannes 2026 juror slams Hollywood for 'blacklisting' Susan Sarandon, Mark Ruffalo over Gaza views

Their activism has repeatedly sparked backlash and criticism within sections of the entertainment industry
By Riya Siddhacharjee . May 13, 2026

James Franco returns to Cannes spotlight alongside GF Izabel Pakzad years after controversy

James Franco admitted past fidelity struggles after the allegations and later said the backlash changed the course of his life and career
By Rishab Rathi . May 13, 2026

Demi Moore decries ‘self-censorship’ at Cannes 2026, urges tolerance for political opinions

Cannes juror Demi Moore says people shouldn’t be punished for political opinions
By Divya Kishore . May 13, 2026

Elijah Wood breaks Cannes festival’s strict no-selfie red carpet rule

Since 2018, Cannes has enforced a no-selfie rule to prevent guests from delaying red carpet proceedings
By Rishab Rathi . May 13, 2026

Demi Moore’s ‘toned arms’ at Cannes 2026 red carpet sparks debate over Hollywood beauty standards

The ‘Substance’ actress earned Ozempic usage accusations after flaunting toned arms at the 79th Cannes Film Festival.
By Riya Siddhacharjee . May 13, 2026

Jane Fonda delivers powerful speech at Cannes: ‘Cinema has always been an act of resistance’

Fonda receives loud applause after speech on storytelling, freedom, and political resistance
By Rishab Rathi . May 13, 2026

Demi Moore sparks backlash after urging Hollywood to ‘work with AI' at Cannes 2026

An X user called Demi Moore’s AI stance 'absolutely useless' and said Hollywood missed the train on 'protections and social integrity'
By Divya Kishore . May 13, 2026
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