Cannes Film Festival 2025: Celebrities Step Up their Fashion Game on Day 2

The second day of the 78th Cannes Film Festival saw a plethora of celebrities showcasing their style and flair on the red carpet. Tom Cruise, Eva Longoria, Wan Qian-hui, Zoe Saldana, Heidi Klum, Hannah Waddingham, and Halle Berry were among the attendees who turned heads with their fashion choices. The event, which kicked off on May 14 and will conclude on May 25, saw many A-listers gracing the French Riviera with their presence.

Key Takeaways:

  • Tom Cruise received a five-minute standing ovation for the screening of Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning, the eighth and last instalment in the hit spy thriller film franchise.
  • Eva Longoria dazzled in a metallic blue gown featuring a halter-style neckline and a body-skimming silhouette.
  • Wan Qian-hui chose a black halter-style top paired with an ornate, heavily embellished shoulder piece for the screening of Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning.
  • Zoe Saldana attended the event in a custom black Saint Laurent gown, which features a plunging halter neckline, a clinched waist, and a floor-length silhouette with an open back.
  • Heidi Klum walked down the red carpet in a dreamy silver gown with an off-shoulder neckline and a plunging cut in the front, following up from her stunning pink Elie Saab floral gown on Day 1.
  • Hannah Waddingham, who stars in Mission: Impossible alongside Tom Cruise, wore a pink off-shoulder gown and accessorised her look with a stone-studded necklace.
  • Halle Berry walked the red carpet in a dramatic black-and-pink ensemble with a voluminous skirt and opted for minimal accessories, despite being a jury member at this year's event.

Sources:

  • "Hollywood star Tom Cruise receives 5-minute applause for Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning at Cannes Film Festival". Business Standard, 14 May 2025.
  • "Cannes 2025: Tom Cruise leads the Mission Impossible world premiere at Cannes". Contify, 14 May 2025.
  • "Eva Longoria stuns at Cannes Film Festival in metallic blue gown". The Indian Express, 15 May 2025.
  • "Heidi Klum and Adam Sandler steal the show at Cannes red carpet". The Times of India, 16 May 2025.