Few of the most iconic actresses of the world have set their foot on the golden sands and red carpets of the Cannes, for over seven decades. It has been made a magnet for the complete beautiful, glamorous and rich due to the sun-kissed location of the resort on the French Riviera. We counted the ten of the most beautiful women who have graced the festival in the history of Cannes, from world-famous glamour girls to fresh-faced young starlets.
The audiences were captivated with her performance in “La Vie En Rose” and over the years, Marion Cotillard seems to have become more beautiful. The French actress could not manage to win an award though she’s a regular at Cannes.
Nastassja Kinski
In the late seventies and early eighties, the German-American star Nastassja Kinski was one of the big success stories of Cannes. She managed to make a large impact at Cannes from 1979 movie “Tess” by Roman Polanski to 1984 movie Paris, Texas.
Nastassja Kinski
Claudia Cardinale
Claudia Cardinale had same importance in Italy in the 60s as Brigitte Bardot in France. Though she was never able to reach Hollywood but through working along famous directors including Federico Fellini and Luchino Visconti’s movie “The Leopard”, which created a strong reputation in Europe.
Claudia Cardinale
Halle Berry
Halle Barry was able to promote herself as one of the most glamorous actress of her age during her promotion of superhero sequel “X-Men: Last Stand” in 2006 at Cannes.
Halle Berry
Sophia Loren
Sophia Loren is one of the most durable glamour girls of the film. In 1960, she won ‘Best Actress’ prize for her role in “Two Women” while she regularly appeared at Cannes from her early career.
Sophia Loren
Penelope Cruz
Penelope Cruz is one of those stars known for their brilliant acting career along with their beauty. In 2006, she had Cannes ‘Best Actress’ prize for role in “Volver” and for her role in 2008 in Woody Allen’s “Vicky Cristina Barcelona”, she won Oscar award for her performance.
Penelope Cruz
Grace Kelly
Cannes was the beginning point for fairy tale transformation of Grace Kelly from Hollywood superstar to real-life princess. When she led the American delegation to Cannes in 1955, she met her future husband Prince Rainier III for the first time.
Grace Kelly
Scarlett Johansson
To the red carpet of Cannes, Scarlett Johansson is no stranger even at her tender age of 29. Her transition from a child star to a complete Hollywood beauty was started in 2005 during her appearance at the premiere of “Match Point”.
Scarlett Johansson
Angelina Jolie
In 2008, Angelina Jolie promoted both “The Changeling” and “Kung Fu Panda 2” at Cannes despite her pregnancy with twins, which shows her commitment to the festival. Most will agree that she’s one of the most beautiful women of the world at that time and on the red carpet, her presence bound to turn heads always.
Brigitte Bardot
Undoubtedly, Brigitte Bardot is the perfect example of Cannes starlet. Her seductive appearance and naughty charm has ensured that for the coming generations, her name will be an example of beauty.
Brigitte Bardot
