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1. The Cancan Is a No No
French actress Laure Calamy’s enthusiastic Cancan rendition made headlines on the second night of the festival, when she suffered a wardrobe malfunction on the Palais des Festivals.
The actress, whose filmStaying Verticalshowed in competition, went a little overboard when she and her costars locked arms for a rendition of the famous French jig. While most of her fellow actors opted for modest low kicks, Calamy decided to show off her flexibility, extending her leg in such a way that an entire row of red carpet photographers got more of a flash than they were bargaining for.
2. Thigh’s Not the Limit
Bella Hadidredefined the meaning of a high slit dress this year when she hit the red carpet in a plunging silk gown that opened all the way to her hip.
The 19-year-old model stole the spotlight in the slinky, custom-made Alexandre Vauthier silk-wrapped gown. Amazingly, Hadid made it past photographers without suffering any major wardrobe malfunctions. Even Calamy would stay away from the Can-Can in that outfit.
3. No Shoes, No Problem?
From award shows to her own wedding, Julia Roberts isno stranger to going barefoot. But her shoeless appearance at the premiere of her new filmMoney Monsterwas especially noteworthy considering the festival’s history with women’s shoe wear.
4. No One Makes an Entrance like Kim K.
5. Leo Loves His Mama
Cannes opens just a few days after Mother’s Day, and for the second year in a rowLeonardo DiCapriobrought his mother, Irmelin Indenbirken, to France for a relaxing, glamorous week on the Riviera. And if that wasn’t enough, this is also the second year in a row he’s dropped over five figures on a designer handbag for her as a souvenir.
6. Trolls Have Some Serious Pipes
Anna Kendrick andJustin Timberlake, who apparently look exactly like their animated characters from their new filmTrolls, performed a dream duet after the movie’s premiere.
The pair sang a cover of Cyndi Lauper’s hit “True Colors” from the film’s soundtrack, after Timberlake jokingly introduced them as “Anna and Garfunkel.”
7. All Hail the Style Queen of Cannes!
Sometimes it’s hard to tell if Cannes is more about film or fashion, and this year one starlet was at the forefront of both. Not only does she star in one of the festival’s most talked about films, the Woody Allen directedCafé Society,Blake Livelyalso stole the spotlight on practically every red carpet she stepped on.
8. Romance Is in Full Bloom
Nothing says romance like a stay in the French Riviera, andOrlando BloomandKaty Perrytook full advantage, turning Cannes into their own personal couple’s getaway.
From a snuggle session on Roman Abramovich’s mega yacht, to sailing with palKate Hudson, the happy couple looked absolutely smitten with each other throughout the festival.
9. AndLovingIs in the Air
This year’s runaway hit wasLoving. Based onthe true story of Richard and Mildred Loving, who made history when their fight for the state of Virginia to recognize their interracial marriage made it all the way to the Supreme Court in 1967.
Ruth Negga, who plays Mildred in the film, has earned rave reviews, and critics are already eyeing the movie as a future award season contender.
10. The Woody Allen Controversy Is Not Over
Allen has long denied the allegations, writing inThe New York Timesin 2014, “Of course, I did not molest Dylan.”
Stars likeAdrien BrodyandKristen Stewartspoke up for Allen at the festival, while others, like Susan Sarandon,spoke out against him. For his part, Allentold reportersat the festival, “I have so moved on.
source: people.com
