Viola Davis at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival.
Photo: Kristy Sparow/Getty Images
The most prestigious film festival has once again claimed its space in the global news cycle.
Comparable to the Venice Film Festival and the like, the 2023 Cannes Film Festival is underway in it's namesake city in France.
According to Vogue, the festival premieres and screens some of the most-discussed films of the year - in addition to being the platform for some historic fashion moments.
In a marriage of glamour, a celebration of film excellence and star-studded appearances - the whose who's returned to this annual premiere festival in the finest threads.
The larger-than-life-red carpet has seen some of the most elegant and refined looks from celebrities and models around the world.
As it has been the case in recent years, there is always a handful of celeb looks that claim viral status. This red carpet was no different. Among the widely shared images was that of EGOT winner Viola Davis who stunned in a Valentino white gown paired with a feather coat and topped off with a glorious afro.
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Other stars to walk the red carpet included Naomi Campbell, Dua Lipa, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and other A-listers.
See our top looks from the festival so far:
Naomi Campbell
CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 21: Naomi Campbell 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)
Lori Harvey
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 Marc Piasecki/FilmMagic)
Sabrina Dhowre Elba
CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 21: Sabrina Dhowre Elba 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 Mike Marsland/WireImage)
Aja Naomi King
CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 18: Aja Naomi King attends the Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny red carpet during the 76th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 18, 2023 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Samir Hussein/WireImage)
Viola Davis
CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 17: Viola Davis attends the Monster red carpet during the 76th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 17, 2023 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Kristy Sparow/Getty Images)
Salma Hayek Pinault
CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 20: Salma Hayek attends the Killers Of The Flower Moon red carpet during the 76th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 20, 2023 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Daniele Venturelli/WireImage)
Gigi Hadid
CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 21: Gigi Hadid 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)
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 18: Aishwarya Rai attends the Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny red carpet during the 76th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 18, 2023 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Lionel Hahn/Getty Images),~?ß
Scarlette Johanson
CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 23: Scarlett Johansson 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)
Ashley Graham
CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 22: Ashley Graham 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 Neilson Barnard/Getty Images),ÇÚÏ1
Jen Su
CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 23: Jen Su 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 Marc Piasecki/FilmMagic)
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