Jane Fonda, 87, stuns in a timeless embellished gown for the closing ceremony of the 78th Cannes Film Festival

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24-05-2025

Jane Fonda turned heads at the 78th Cannes Film Festival on Saturday as she walked the red carpet for the closing ceremony.
The actress, 87, donned an elegant and timeless gown with floral embellishments covering the torso and mid-length sleeves.
Her waist was cinched in slightly with a thick waistband that then led to a sleek chiffon style skirt with a delicate train.
The Book Club star had her silver shoulder length hair curled to frame her face and allow her earrings to shine through.
Jane was enjoying herself on the carpet as she was photographed waving and cheering towards the crowds.
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On Friday evening, Jane was in attendance at the star studded L'Oreal Light on Women Award.
Also in attendance was Jane Fonda, whose ageless beauty was breathtaking as she donned a white towel fabric gown with soft shoulder pads.
Jane's bright silver locks were styled in bouffant waves and she wore a pair of silver sandal heels to pair with the gown.
The Monster-In-Law actress is part of L'Oreal Paris' Golden Squad which was created in 2018 with iconic members such as Helen Mirren, Julianne Moore and Isabelle Adjani.
During the press release at the time Jane said: 'You have to be brave and not so invested in looking the way you used to but try to look as good as you can at the age that you are.'
In an interview to promote her new sneaker campaign with Golden Goose, the New York City native dished about how she's been able to maintain her fabulous figure through the years.
'I don't feel like an old person. I'm much younger than I was when I was in my 20s, in all the ways that matter,' the two-time Academy Award winner said, after revealing that she still works out with a trainer every day.
During her conversation with the The New York Times, she elaborated about her exercise routines, personal style and thoughts on aging, all the while sharing about her fondness for the sneaker brand.
'So it never occurred to me with this campaign, "Oh, God, isn't this great. They're using an old woman,"' she added when shifting her focus back to her collaboration with Golden Goose.
'But now that I think about it, it is cool. I like that.'
The star studded carpet also saw Elle Fanning, 24, looking like the epitome of elegance as she took to the red carpet in a pale blue ruffled gown which boasted a Bardot neckline and princess skirt.
Elle's gorgeous satin dress was cinched at her waist with a black ribbon belt and added extra sparkle with a dazzling diamond necklace and matching bracelet.
Meanwhile Bridgerton star Simone, 30, slipped into chic red figure-hugging number for the occasion which boasted quirky pockets and strapless neckline.
The British actress accessorised with silver jewellery and glamorous make-up as she posed up a storm on the red carpet ahead of the ceremony.
The star studded carpet also saw Elle Fanning, 24, looking like the epitome of elegance as she donned a pale blue ruffled gown which boasted a Bardot neckline and princess skirt
This year's Cannes Film Festival is taking place in the wake of Trump´s vow to enact tariffs on international films.
Cannes, where filmmakers, sales agents and journalists gather from around the world, is the Olympics of the big screen, with its own golden prize, the Palme d´Or, to give out at the end.
Filmmakers come from nearly every corner of the globe to showcase their films while dealmakers work through the night to sell finished films or packaged productions to various territories.
'You release a film into that Colosseum-like situation,' says Brazilian director Kleber Mendonça Filho, who´s returning to Cannes with 'The Secret Agent, a thriller set during Brazil ´s dictatorship.
'You´ve got to really prepare for the whole experience because it´s quite intense - not very far from the feeling of approaching a roller coaster as you go up the steps at the Palais.'
Trump sent shock waves through Hollywood and the international film community when he announced on May 4 that all movies 'produced in Foreign Lands' will face 100 percent tariffs.
The White House has said no final decisions have been made. Options being explored include federal incentives for U.S.-based productions, rather than tariffs. But the announcement was a reminder of how international tensions can destabilize even the oldest cultural institutions.
The Cannes Film Festival originally emerged in the World War II years, when the rise of fascism in Italy led to the founding of an alternative to the then-government controlled Venice Film Festival.
Over recent years the star-studded extravaganza has arguably won more attention for the outfits worn by its celebrity guests than the roster of feature films being screened on the Croisette.
But new nudity rules, devised for 'the sake of decency,' have been implemented at this year's festival.
According to organisers, the austere move is an attempt to stifle the celebrity trend for 'naked dresses' - namely provocative outfits that reveal considerably more than they conceal - on the red carpet.
'For decency reasons, nudity is prohibited on the red carpet, as well as any other area of the festival,' states a Cannes festival document.
'The festival welcoming teams will be obligated to prohibit red carpet access to anyone not respecting these rules.'
The surprise new policy features in a recent festival-goers charter - released with a series of outlines regarding expected public behaviour.
Guests are expected to converge on the Grand Auditorium Louis Lumière for some of the highest profile film screenings across a packed two-week schedule in Cannes.
It's understood that the iconic venue now adopts a more conservative dress code, with suits, dinner jackets and floor-length evening gowns generally favoured over headline grabbing ensembles.