Fans weren’t expecting her on the Croisette… but she dazzled everyone: Julia Roberts made a remarkable appearance this Thursday evening on the red carpet of the Cannes Film Festival for the screening of the film Armageddon Time. Hair down, naturally, she was extremely smiling and took advantage of the photographers for long minutes, greeting the public present behind the barriers.
Her outfit was absolutely sublime: no long puffy dress or bright colors, the actress of Pretty Woman had bet on a black tuxedo, heeled sandals and a huge Chopard necklace that made her shine even more. And that was not really a coincidence: in fact, the actress has no films in the running for the Festival… but a trophy to give away!
Godmother of the jewelry brand, she will indeed present this Tuesday evening a distinction to young British actors Sheila Atim (seen recently in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness) and Jack Lowdon, who is best known for the series Slow Horses, in which he plays with Gary Oldman and Kristin Scott Thomas. The evening, private on the beach of the Carlton Beach Club, promises to be spectacular!
The two young actors have also posed for long minutes with her and will be able to enjoy the film by James Gray with Anne Hathaway, which promises to be very touching. It must be said that Julia Roberts and Anne Hathaway know each other: they notably played together in the choral film Valentine’s Day.
You should know that Julia Roberts has never had a film in competition at Cannes: the legendary American actress, who won her first Oscar in 2001 for her role as Erin Brokovich, was only at Cannes for the second time. ! Indeed, she came in 2016 with George Clooney for the film Money Monsterby Jodie Foster, but the film was presented out of competition.
The actress notably crossed on the red carpet Thomas Pesquet, very classy in costume. But also the members of the festival jury this year: Vincent Lindon, in a tuxedo, notably ran up the stairs after enjoying the photographers for a few minutes. Joachim Trier, Danish director, was accompanied by his wife.