Cannes Catastrophes: 7 Worst Dressed Celebrities On The Red Carpet Over The Years

The red carpet of the Cannes Film Festival has turned into a parade of haute couture gone horribly wrong multiple times. Here are some of the most jaw-dropping wardrobe disasters from the French Riviera’s iconic red carpet.
worst dressed celebrities at cannes film festival over years

Cinema meets couture at the red carpet of Cannes Film Festival every year but amidst the dazzling diamonds and sweeping silhouettes, some fashion choices, whether daringly avant-garde or disastrously misguided, have turned heads for all the wrong reasons over years. Let’s take a look at some of the worst looks from the Cannes over the years.

Worst-Dressed Celebrities At Cannes Film Festival Over The Years

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's Disappointing Looks At Cannes

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has been serving disappointing looks on the Cannes red carpet for a while now despite her regal looks in the beginning after her Cannes debut.From the metallic butterfly monstrosity in 2022 to the bewildering hooded cape in 2023, her recent choices have felt more costume drama than couture elegance.

Urvashi Rautela: Cringe In Couture

While Rautela’s intent may have been to make a splash, her outfits have repeatedly turned heads at the Cannes carpet for all the wrong reasons. From bizarre reptilian motifs to oversized ruffles and lipsticks that we couldn't bear to look at, her looks have not aligned with the red carpet refinement.

Sonam Kapoor: Falter Fluff

Sonam Kapoor Falter Fluff

It’s very rare to see Sonam Kapoor serving anything other than pure Fashion looks but her fluffy white fur gown from 2015 lacked the finesse one expects from a Cannes veteran and especially her.

Deepika Padukone: Swallowed By Ruffles

Deepika Padukone Swallowed By Ruffles

Deepika’s dramatic parrot-green ruffle gown in 2018 was a moment, albeit one that felt more avant-garde theatre than high fashion. Her headband and the dress were more overwhelming than impressive.

Hunter Schafer’s Look From 2024

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While the American actress is known for her daring fashion, her 2024 appearance missed the sophistication mark. It may have been a bit futuristic but it definitely lacked cohesion, feeling more experimental than statemental.

Greta Gerwig’s Mismatched Minimalism In 2024

As a jury president, Greta Gerwig was expected to stun but instead, her look in 2024 fell flat as she donned a monochrome ensemble that lacked the cinematic drama we expect at the Cannes red carpet.The dull and ill-fitted gown did little for her poise and stature, and made her disappear in a sea of showstoppers.

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Didi Stone’s Tale of Two Terrors

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It looked like Didi Stone aimed for vintage glamour with her black and white ensemble attempts last year but the looks turned out far from polished. Both her outfits resembled more chaos than couture.

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