Cannes 2025 Day 4: Angelina Jolie, Natalie Portman Stun Fans With Their Stylish Looks
The fourth day of the Cannes Film Festival 2025 saw some archival gowns and sculpted silhouettes on the red carpet. Here's a roundup of the best dressed celebrities.
All eyes are on the French Riviera as the 2025 Cannes Film Festival has kicked off to celebrate the best of cinema. Celebrities graced the red carpet for the fourth day of this prestigious film festival with their stylish looks. Their looks left their fans mesmerised. From sculpted gowns to some classic vintage silhouettes, let's take a look at the best-dressed celebrities from Day 4 of the Cannes Film Festival 2025.
Emma Stone
Emma Stone and Pedro Pascal at Cannes Film Festival pic.twitter.com/syfyrZTHi7 — Pedro Pascal Daily (@pascalarchive) May 16, 2025
Emma Stone arrived with Austin Butler and Pedro Pascal for the screening of Eddington. In keeping with the dress code, Emma opted for a sleek white gown by Louis Vuitton. The gown had a statement asymmetrical bib detail on the neckline. She paired the dress with dangler-style earrings.
Angelina Jolie
For the screening of Eddington, Angelina exuded understated elegance on the Cannes red carpet in a serene gown by Brunello Cuccinelli, fresh off the Fall/Winter 2025 runway. The acclaimed actress complemented the ensemble with dazzling diamonds and her effortlessly tousled hair, staying true to her timeless style.
Julia Garner
Julia Garner in the debut collection of Haider Ackermann for ✨Tom Ford✨ at Cannes Film Festival. 🪡 pic.twitter.com/MDWNJU3dwK — La Mode Unknown (@LaModeUnknown) May 16, 2025
Julia embraced vintage-inspired elegance in a lilac fringe Tom Ford by Haider Ackermann creation. Channelling the spirit of 1920s flapper glamour, the look was reimagined through a sleek, modern, high-fashion lens. She finished her look with an earcuff, slicked-back hair, and bold maroon lips.
Natalie Portman
natalie portman wearing a custom version of the christian dior fw51 gown at the cannes film festival 🤍 pic.twitter.com/g0gC7X8lBa — ???????????????????????? (@pradapearll) May 16, 2025
Natalie Portman's presence at Cannes always promises iconic Dior moments, and this year was no different. The actress graced the red carpet in a custom creation by Maria Grazia Chiuri, a contemporary interpretation of Dior's Winter 1951 haute couture look, aptly titled 'Mexico.' Adding to the vintage-meets-modern charm, her delicate diamond accessories brought a refined elegance to the ensemble.
Carla Bruni
MY FAVORITE Carla Bruni looking STUNNING in a sparkly dress of ✨Vivienne Westwood✨'s 'The Gateway of India' capsule collection at Chopard event during Cannes Film Festival. 🪡I wanna be HER. pic.twitter.com/lfqApNBaKH
— La Mode Unknown (@LaModeUnknown) May 16, 2025
In a Vivienne Westwood gown, Carla looked like a dream. Attending the Chopard Trophées at Cannes, the former First Lady of France dazzled in a shimmering gown paired with radiant diamonds, an effortlessly chic reminder of her timeless allure.
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