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NDTV
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Cannes 2025: Jacqueline Fernandez's Star-Struck Moment With Jessica Alba
New Delhi: Jacqueline Fernandez met Jessical Alba at the Cannes Film Festival and she couldn't stop gushing about it. Jacqueline shared a few glamorous pictures of herself on her Instagram feed. In the pictures, Jacqueline is seen sharing the frame with Jessica Alba. Jacqueline looked gorgeous as ever in a red gown. "This was a dream, meeting all my idols and being part of such a meaningful event. All thanks to @redseafilm this was possible for me! As an honouree I had the opportunity to meet the most fantastic women in cinema from around the world and discuss the possibilities that lay ahead of us, all of us sharing a similar passion to be impactful storytellers in our own unique way! I left feeling inspired and wanting to grow more.. explore more... thank you @redseafilm for honouring me alongside such amazingly beautiful women. still so speechless!!!" Jacqueline wrote. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jacqueline Fernandez (@jacquelienefernandez) Jacqueline was at the Women in Cinema gala hosted by the Red Sea Film Foundation at the Cannes Film Festival. The actor was one of the honorees at the Women in Cinema event as part of the Red Sea Film Foundation at Cannes this year. Hosted at the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Cap d'Antibes, the Red Sea Film Festival celebrated the journey of seven women, making a mark in the world of cinema in front of and behind the camera. Jacqueline was joined by Saudi actor Elham Ali, Syrian filmmaker Gaya Jiji, Egyptian actor Amina Khalil, Zambian-Welsh director-screenwriter-actor Rungano Nyoni, Saudi artist and filmmaker Sarah Taibah and Thai actor Engfa Waraha.
Hindustan Times
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Jacqueline Fernandez gets starstruck meeting Jessica Alba at Cannes Film Festival: ‘This was a dream'
Actor Jacqueline Fernandez's trip to the Cannes Film Festival was an unforgettable experience. She rubbed shoulders with several international stars, including actor Jessica Alba. Jacqueline admits that she was left speechless by the encounter. Also read: Jacqueline Fernandez addresses stereotypes about women in Bollywood at Cannes: 'There is no more a shelf life' Jacqueline wore a red gown at the Women in Cinema gala hosted by the Red Sea Film Foundation at the Cannes Film Festival. The actor was one of the honorees at the Women in Cinema event as part of the Red Sea Film Foundation at Cannes this year. Jacqueline shared a nostalgic post on Instagram, reminiscing about her starstruck moments at the Cannes Film Festival, where she got to meet and interact with some of her international idols. She also met Juliette Binoche at the gala. 'This was a dream, meeting all my idols and being part of such a meaningful event. All thanks to @redseafilm this was possible for me! As an honouree i had the opportunity to meet the most fantastic women in cinema from around the world and discuss the possibilities that lay ahead of us, all of us sharing a similar passion to be impactful storytellers in our own unique way,' she wrote. A post shared by Jacqueline Fernandez (@jacquelienefernandez) The actor also shared several moments from the Cannes Film Festival, including a happy picture with actor Jessica Alba. Jacqueline added, 'I left feeling inspired and wanting to grow more.. explore more… thank you @redseafilm for honouring me alongside such amazingly beautiful women (heart emojis) still so speechless.' Hosted at the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Cap d'Antibes, the Red Sea Film Festival celebrated the careers of seven women, in front of and behind the camera, making waves in cinema. Jacqueline was joined by Saudi actor Elham Ali, Syrian filmmaker Gaya Jiji, Egyptian actor Amina Khalil, Zambian-Welsh director-screenwriter-actor Rungano Nyoni, Saudi artist and filmmaker Sarah Taibah and Thai actor Engfa Waraha. For the special evening, Jacqueline opted for a red velvet corset gown by Nicole + Felicia, designer sister duo Nicole and Felicia Chang. Come June and Jacqueline will be back on the big screen with Housefull 5. The fifth instalment of the franchise is a star-studded affair. Helmed by Tarun Mansukhani and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, Housefull 5 stars Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan, Riteish Deshmukh, Sonam Bajwa, Nargis Fakhri, Sanjay Dutt, Jackie Shroff, Nana Patekar, Chitrangada Singh, Fardeen Khan, Chunky Pandey, Johnny Lever, Shreyas Talpade, Dino Morea, Ranjeet, Soundarya Sharma, Nikitin Dheer, and Akashdeep Sabir. It is slated to be released in June.
News18
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Jacqueline Meets Jessica Alba, Juliette Binoche At Cannes 2025, Says She's 'Speechless'
Last Updated: Jacqueline has been vocal about her passion for storytelling and empowering women in cinema. In a previous Instagram post, she expressed what this recognition meant to her. Jacqueline Fernandez was a vision in red as she walked into the Women in Cinema gala hosted by the Red Sea Film Foundation at Cannes 2025. And it wasn't just her look that stole the spotlight, her star-struck reaction to meeting Hollywood icons Jessica Alba and Juliette Binoche is now winning hearts online. The actress, who was among seven women honoured at the gala, took to Instagram to share snippets from the unforgettable night. Alongside photos and videos of her posing with Jessica Alba and other honourees, Jacqueline wrote, 'This was a dream, meeting all my idols and being part of such a meaningful event. All thanks to @redseafilm this was possible for me! (sic)." In a follow-up post, Jacqueline elaborated on how the event left a lasting impact on her. 'As an honouree I had the opportunity to meet the most fantastic women in cinema from around the world and discuss the possibilities that lay ahead of us, all of us sharing a similar passion to be impactful storytellers in our own unique way! I left feeling inspired and wanting to grow more.. explore more… thank you @redseafilm for honouring me alongside such amazingly beautiful women still so speechless!!! (sic)," she shared. Jacqueline has been vocal about her passion for storytelling and empowering women in cinema. In a previous Instagram post, she expressed what this recognition meant to her. 'Women supporting women and empowering each other in our film industry is what I truly believe in (sic)," she wrote, reiterating her support for female-led narratives. On the professional front, Jacqueline was last seen in the action thriller Hai Junoon opposite Neil Nitin Mukesh. The show premiered on JioHotstar earlier this year and received mixed reviews. It also featured Priyank Sharma, Bhavin Bhanushali, and Sumedh Mudgalkar. Earlier in 2025, Jacqueline played a pivotal role in Sonu Sood's film Fateh. First Published:
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Breaking Baz @ Cannes: Floating With Women In Cinema At The Hotel du Cap & Breaking Into The Mubi/Match Factory Soiree
Catherine Deneuve and Imogen Poots, having feasted on tomato ravioli with basil and coulis of green zebra tomatoes — and get this, infused with lemon thyme! — were leaving the Women in Cinema dinner at Eden Roc at the fabled Hotel du Cap as I pulled up in an Uber. Wait! That was only the starter. The main course consisted of fillet of John Dory with black olive barigoule of artichokes. More from Deadline Breaking Baz: Paula Wagner On Why Tom Cruise Remains A Shining Star, Her Part In The 'Mission: Impossible' Franchise, A New Film About John Fogerty & Creedence, And The Art Of Teaching Disruption Cannes Film Festival 2025 in Photos: 'Dossier 137', 'Amrum' & 'Sirât' Premieres 'The President's Cake' Review: First Time Iraqi Director Hasan Hadi Delivers One Of The Fest's Genuine Gems - Cannes Film Festival Anyhow, Deneuve and Poots were outta the building. They were done. I cased the dining room and observed that the trio of deserts — strawberry and elderflower profiterole, bergamot cheesecake and chocolate pecan tart — remained untouched where they'd been seated. (By the way, nobody seems to hang around for pudding nowadays. Is that a weight-watching thing? Such a waste.) I popped a couple of the tiny profiteroles in my mouth. Yum. I had been invited by the Red Sea Film Foundation for the afterparty. No offense was taken. The dinner was for Women in Cinema, not blokes, though David Taghioff, CEO of Library Pictures International, was invited. He was ensconced at the far end of a long table with filmmaker Gurinder Chadha and Paul Mayeda Berges — yep, another dude. Across the room Jessica Alba and jury president Juliette Binoche were exiting. The rule at these gatherings is to move with a semblance of elan. In a packed room, one can't charge like a bull — although when needs must, I have done that. So Alba and Binoche were out of my reach. In any case, I was enjoying listening to Chadha and Taghioff discuss the delicate balance of trying to mix Western and South Asian cultures on screen. It's not bloody easy, that much was clear. Venturing out to the main section of the afterparty, overlooking the Eden Roc's pool, there were helpful signs to ensure guests knew where they were. Women in Cinema was spelled out in fuchsia pink floating in the pool. Way, way back in the day, one could well envision well-inebriated revelers jumping in to 'rescue' the Women in Cinema floating signage. Come to think of it, stuff like that did happen. We're all so well-behaved these days. Perhaps cell phones and social media are to blame. Earlier, I popped along to the Mubi and Match Factory soiree at Vega la Plage. Last year's queue was so frigging long that I gave up. This year I became that appalling person who skipped the line and went to the front and asked the bouncers to find someone in charge to let me — and Kyle Buchanan, who writes 'The Projectionist' column for The New York Times — into the event. As you can imagine, that kind of 'Do you know who I am?!' stuff doesn't go down well with folk who actually don't have a f*cking clue who you are and couldn't give a damn anyway. However, a very nice man let us in, much to the chagrin of a lady who did not want to let us in. Truth be told, I kinda miss the days when I had to break in uninvited. I once had cards printed up saying I was some African prince (funnily enough, I am one) of a fictitious realm to get me into a party that Madonna was throwing out at the Palm Beach. Not only did I get in, but I danced with Madonna, so there you go. I walked a couple of times around and through the Vega la Plage. Exchanged pleasantries with some people. Had a brief chat with Akinola Davies Jr, the extraordinarily gifted Nigerian director of My Father's Shadow, which screens in Un Certain Regard on Sunday. Such a powerful film. Catch it if you can. Davies tells me that My Father's Shadow will feature at the Sydney Film Festival in June. That news made me very happy. Then I left the party, all done in under half an hour. And the queue to get in had gotten even longer. Best of Deadline 2025 TV Cancellations: Photo Gallery Where To Watch All The 'Mission: Impossible' Movies: Streamers With Multiple Films In The Franchise Everything We Know About 'My Life With The Walter Boys' Season 2 So Far
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Cannes 2025: Jacqueline Fernandez shines in blue seafoam gown, honoured at women in cinema event
Jacqueline Fernandez continues to make her mark at the Cannes Film Festival 2025, not just with her presence but also through her fashion choices. As part of the Red Sea Film Foundation's 'Women in Cinema' initiative, Jacqueline represented Indian cinema at the event. Recently, she shared pictures on Instagram of one of her standout looks — a blue bodycon gown — which drew appreciation for its clean design and beach-inspired elegance. Representing India at 'women in cinema' Jacqueline was one of six women honoured at the Red Sea Film Foundation's new initiative, which celebrates the contributions of women in global cinema. The actor expressed gratitude for being included in the event. In a post, she wrote, 'I have no words to describe how humbled I am to have been an honouree for 'Women in Cinema' with @redseafilm at Cannes... Women supporting women and empowering each other in our film industry is what I truly believe in. Thank you so much for making me a part of this imperative and beautiful initiative. Merci.' Her presence at the French Riviera became symbolic of the broader visibility Indian cinema continues to achieve on global platforms like Cannes. Blue dress with beach elements Jacqueline's outfit at the event was a seafoam blue bodycon gown from the Philipp Plein Resort 2025 collection. The halter-neck gown featured fringe details at the neckline, an open back, and fabric that reflected light from multiple angles. The fringe gave the look a flowing quality, while the silhouette and design drew inspiration from the sea and sky. She captioned the look, 'Serenity in the magic air of Cannes @redseafilm 'Women in Cinema',' in another Instagram post, where she posed by the beach, letting the natural elements complement her outfit. The sea breeze, open waves, and coastal light formed the perfect backdrop for the ensemble. Understated styling and subtle makeup Keeping the look simple and refined, Jacqueline paired her outfit with a delicate diamond bracelet from Akoirah by Augmont. Her makeup was kept minimal, opting for a bronzed finish with warm brown tones on the eyelids and a nude-brown lip shade. Her hair was left open and styled in waves, blending with the beach environment naturally. Celebrity stylist Namita Alexander styled Jacqueline for the event, ensuring the entire look stayed focused on elegance without overpowering accessories or makeup. Her overall appearance maintained a balance between statement fashion and Fernandez's Cannes appearance showcased her poise, thoughtful styling, and representation of Indian cinema on a global platform.
