Overview

• Angelina Jolie attended the Cannes Film Festival for the first time since 2011, debuting on the red carpet in a custom Brunello Cucinelli gown adorned with sequins and accessorized with Chopard diamonds.
• As the newly appointed Trophée Chopard godmother, Jolie presented awards to emerging talents Marie Colomb and Finn Bennett and will mentor them over the next year.
• During the Chopard dinner at Carlton Beach, Jolie delivered a speech celebrating international cinema’s ability to foster empathy and connection across cultures.
• Jolie honored artists who lost their lives in conflict, naming Fatima Hassouna, Shaden Gardood, and Victoria Amelina, and highlighted the challenges faced by creators in unsafe conditions.
• She also attended the premiere of Ari Aster’s 'Eddington,' a film exploring social and political turmoil during the COVID-19 pandemic, starring Emma Stone, Joaquin Phoenix, and Pedro Pascal.