Through Saskia Lawak’s lens, V slipped behind the velvet rope at the Cannes Film Festival 2026, capturing actors, filmmakers, and industry insiders in their private moments before the spectacle began.

Among them was Sophie Thatcher, attending the premiere of Nicolas Winding Refn’s Her Private Hell, which earned one of the festival’s most talked-about standing ovations. Javier Bardem arrived at Cannes ahead of the premiere of El Ser Querido, while Kristen Stewart appeared amid the buzz surrounding her latest directorial project. Jury member Ruth Negga remained a constant presence throughout the week’s premieres and screenings, alongside Marion Cotillard, Demi Moore, and Rami Malek, who each attended some of the festival’s most anticipated events. From red carpets to late-night celebrations, Cannes once again proved why it remains one of the most closely watched events in both cinema and fashion.

Photography by Saskia Lawak

Salma Hayek wears Gucci by Demna

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Ruth Negga wears Saint Laurent and Chopard

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Rami Malek wears Saint Laurent

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Michelle Rodriguez

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Quentin Dupieux & Woddy Harrelson

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Isabelle Hupper wears Gucci and Chopard

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Javier Bardem wears ZEGNA

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Gillian Anderson wears Miu Miu and Chaumet

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Diego Calvas

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Jordan Firstman

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Marion Cotillard wears Chanel

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Demi Moore wears Jacquemus

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Sophie Tatcher wears Gucci

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Coleman Domingo wears Boucheron

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Stellan Skarsgard wears ZEGNA

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Sebastian Stan wears Gucci

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Barbara Palvin wears Willy Chavarria and Chopard

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Riley Keough wears Chanel

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Kristen Stewart wears Chanel

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Daisy Edgar Jones wears Gucci